1982 Detroit Grand Prix

I was 16 and when they announced the Detroit Grand Prix and I immediately bought tickets. Just $75 for all three days, I had seats on the start finish line since I was so quick and in those days nobody here cared for F1. I even sneaked into the overnight garage, since I was a goofy looking kid, nobody bothered me. It was me, the mechanics and a few drivers, insane. I remember chitchatting with Jaques Lafitte and Rene Arnoux but watching the mechanics up close during a Grand Prix weekend with nobody else around is quite special. Here’s one of my favorite pics.