1985 Curaçao Grand Prix

The 1985 Curaçao Grand Prix was a one-off Formula 3000 race held in Willemstad, Curaçao on 13 October 1985. The race was organised by the SCCA. The Grand Prix was run in the streets of the city. As the track was very slippery the cars initially used wet weather tires. During the race the cars ran on qualifier tires. John Nielsen won the 58 lap race with a 21-second lead over Ivan Capelli.

1985 Curaçao Grand Prix
Race details
Date 13 October 1985 (1985-10-13)
Official name Curaçao Grand Prix
Location Willemstad Street Circuit
Course Asphalt
Course length 3.550 km (2.206 miles)
Distance 58 laps, 205.900 km (128,687 miles)
Weather Overcast
Pole position
Driver
  • Mike Thackwell
Ralt Racing
Time 1:41.895
Fastest lap
Driver John Nielsen Ralt Racing
Time 1:44.725
Podium
First Ralt Racing
Second Genoa Racing
Third Eddie Jordan Racing
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