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This is a souvenir sheet issued by Brazil to commemorate the Formula 1 Racing Championships won by Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet in 1981, 1983, and 1987. - The sheet measures 10cm wide by 7cm high and contains a denominated stamp perforated around part of the car and Brazilian flag.
-- Scott #2130 / Denomination: (300) cruzados / Mint condition
- - - This souvenir sheet was issued on March 30, 1988
** All Nelson Piquet really cared about was driving a racing car, which he loved with a passion, especially when he won, which he did often enough to become a triple World Champion. An attempt to qualify for the 1992 Indianapolis 500 ended in the worst accident of his career, leaving him with badly crushed lower limbs. Thereafter he raced occasionally in Brazil and abroad in touring cars and long-distance events. He became a successful businessman in Brazil, establishing a satellite navigation company that earned him a fortune and enabled him to fully support the promising career of his son, Nelson Piquet Jr.
