GRAND PRIX RACING IN ARIZONA, USA
ARIZONA: The Phoenix Grand Prix ran a road course through the city from 1989-1991.
June 4, 1989: The first Phoenix, Arizona Grand Prix was run on a road course throught downtown Phoenix. Winner was Alain Proust in a McLaren-Honda MP 4/5
Complaints about the heat (100 degrees plus) prompted a move to March.
March 11, 1990: The second Phoenix Grand Prix was run. Winner was the late Ayrton Senna, in a McLaren-Honda MP 4/5B
March 10, 1991: The third and last F1 race in Arizona was won again by Senna, driving a McLaren-Honda MP 4/6.
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