Dallas Grand Prix facts for kids
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| Number of times held | 8 |
| First held | 1984 |
| Last held | 1996 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Ron Fellows (2) Irv Hoerr (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) | Chevrolet (2) Ford (2) Oldsmobile (2) |
| Circuit length | 2.1 km (1.3 mi) |
| Race length | 161.7 km (100.4 mi) |
| Laps | 77 |
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The Dallas Grand Prix was an exciting car race held in Dallas, Texas. It started as a Formula One World Championship event in 1984. This first race took place on a special street circuit built in Fair Park.
After 1984, the Dallas Grand Prix changed. From 1988 onwards, it became a part of the Trans-Am Series. This is another type of American sports car racing. The race moved to different locations in the Dallas area over the years.
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Discovering the Dallas Grand Prix Races
The Dallas Grand Prix had a short but interesting history. It was only held once as a Formula One race. Later, it became a regular event for the Trans-Am Series.
Formula One Race (1984)
The very first Dallas Grand Prix was a Formula One race in 1984. It was a big deal, bringing the world's fastest open-wheel cars to Texas. The race was held at the Fair Park street circuit.
The winner of this historic Formula One race was Keke Rosberg from Finland. He drove for the Williams team, powered by a Honda engine.
Trans-Am Series Races (1988-1996)
After a few years, the Dallas Grand Prix returned in 1988. This time, it was part of the Trans-Am Series. These races featured powerful sports cars.
The Trans-Am races were held at different places:
- In 1988, it was still at Fair Park.
- From 1989 to 1991, the races moved to Addison.
- From 1993 to 1996, the event took place at Reunion Arena.
Notable Trans-Am Winners
Many talented drivers won the Trans-Am Dallas Grand Prix.
- Hurley Haywood won in 1988, driving an Audi.
- Irv Hoerr won twice, in 1990 and 1991, with an Oldsmobile.
- Ron Fellows also won twice, in 1994 and 1996, driving a Chevrolet.
Race Winners Through the Years
Here is a list of all the winners of the Dallas Grand Prix. The races that were not part of the Formula One World Championship are shown with a light pink background.
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Location | Class | Report |
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| 1984 |  Keke Rosberg |
Williams-Honda | Fair Park | Formula One | Report |
| 1985 – 1987 |
Not held | ||||
| 1988 | Hurley Haywood |
Audi | Fair Park | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1989 | Dorsey Schroeder |
Ford | Addison | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1990 | Irv Hoerr |
Oldsmobile | Addison | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1991 | Irv Hoerr |
Oldsmobile | Addison | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1992 | Not held | ||||
| 1993 | Jack Baldwin |
Chevrolet | Reunion Arena | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1994 | Ron Fellows |
Ford | Reunion Arena | Trans-Am | Report |
| 1995 | Not held | ||||
| 1996 | Ron Fellows |
Chevrolet | Reunion Arena | Trans-Am | Report |
Broadcasting the Race
The 1984 Dallas Grand Prix was shown on TV in the United Kingdom.
| Year | Network | Lap-by-lap | Colour commentator(s) |
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| 1984 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
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