★Dallas
(1GP,1984)
In the mid-1980s, the Texan oil town was best known for a daft but hugely popular TV show that traded directly on its name. In a period during which F1 was struggling to find a new home, the idea of a grand prix in a 10-gallon hat was not without merit. Sadly, the hastily cobbled-together street track proved not fit for purpose, especially in the extreme heat of July. The race itself was eventful, but no one who lived there cared or took much notice. Probably just as well Dallas was just a one-off cameo – and a classic F1 curio.
★Phoenix
(3 GPs,1989-91)
Much like Dallas, the Arizona city was a Formula 1 misfit. Even a local
