BMW Wins Elkart 500

Archive

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

BMW Wins Elkart 500

Entry/Object ID

2025.7.85

Scope and Content

This poster, with the headline “BMW Wins Elkhart 500,” celebrates BMW’s triumph at the 1979 Elkhart 500, capturing the turbocharged McLaren BMW 320i in motion as it speeds through Road America’s famed circuit. Driven by racing legends David Hobbs and Derek Bell.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Posters, BMW

Acquisition

Accession

2025.7

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1979

Dimensions

Height

59.7 cm

Width

83.4 cm

Location

Large Archival Folder

PCF - 04

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair