On this day in F1 history — June 6 — we go street racing in the chaos of 1982 Detroit, where John Watson climbed from 17th to 1st in a legendary drive. 🇺🇸 Plus:🟢 Jim Clark’s quiet but momentous debut in 1960🔴 The wild late drama of the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2506134/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Music by #<a href='https://mubert.com/render'>Mubert Music Rendering</a>

On this day in F1 history — June 6 — we go street racing in the chaos of 1982 Detroit, where John Watson climbed from 17th to 1st in a legendary drive. 🇺🇸 Plus: 🟢 Jim Clark’s quiet but momentous debut in 1960 🔴 The wild late drama of the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Send us a text Music by #Mubert Music Rendering

On this day in F1 history — June 6 — we go street racing in the chaos of 1982 Detroit, where John Watson climbed from 17th to 1st in a legendary drive. 🇺🇸 Plus:🟢 Jim Clark’s quiet but momentous debut in 1960🔴 The wild late drama of the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2506134/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>Music by #<a href="https://mubert.com/render" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mubert Music Rendering</a>

6th June 1982: The Comeback that Conquered Detroit

Chequered Past is a Formula 1 history podcast that dives deep into iconic races, legendary drivers, and forgotten moments from motorsport’s rich and dramatic past. Each episode revisits Grand Prix events that took place on the same date in history, uncovering fascinating stories, on-track controversies, and the evolution of F1 through the decades. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, Chequered Past offers compelling insights and nostalgia-fuelled storytelling from the world’s fastest sport.&nbsp;

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Chequered Past is a Formula 1 history podcast that dives deep into iconic races, legendary drivers, and forgotten moments from motorsport’s rich and dramatic past. Each episode revisits Grand Prix events that took place on the same date in history, uncovering fascinating stories, on-track controversies, and the evolution of F1 through the decades. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, Chequered Past offers compelling insights and nostalgia-fuelled storytelling from the world’s fastest sport. 

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6th June 1982: The Comeback that Conquered Detroit

6th June 1982: The Comeback that Conquered Detroit