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"Race: A Kaleidoscope of Speed, Skill, and Passion" From the neon frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium to the Monaco Grand Prix Poster of 1957

Background imageRace Collection: Curtiss CR-3

Curtiss CR-3
Curtiss Cr-3 Number 4 Parked at the 1923 Schneider Trophy Air Race at Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK Date: 1923

Background imageRace Collection: Four Jockeys, 1889 (oil on board)

Four Jockeys, 1889 (oil on board)
3247924 Four Jockeys, 1889 (oil on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46x37.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageRace Collection: The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Yarmouth One Design Greywing, 1922. The Yarmouth One Design class was established at the Solent Yacht Club in 1910, on the instigation of Sir Arthur Cope, RA

Background imageRace Collection: The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

Background imageRace Collection: The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

Background imageRace Collection: The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

Background imageRace Collection: The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

Background imageRace Collection: CM24 5567 Robert Crofton, Datsun 240Z

CM24 5567 Robert Crofton, Datsun 240Z
Robert Crofton, Datsun 240Z, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars, France, historic cars

Background imageRace Collection: CM24 4486 Charlie Remnant, Jaguar E-Type

CM24 4486 Charlie Remnant, Jaguar E-Type
Charlie Remnant, Jaguar E-Type, Plateau 4, Grid 4, 1962 to 1965 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars, France

Background imageRace Collection: A Zulu chief, 1902

A Zulu chief, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Background imageRace Collection: Kambala, traditional buffalo racing, Kerala, India

Kambala, traditional buffalo racing, Kerala, India

Background imageRace Collection: An Epsom memory - the Aga Khan

An Epsom memory - the Aga Khan
Caricature of the Aga Khan with Blenheim, the British Thoroughbred race horse who won the Epsom Derby in 1930 ridden by jockey Harry Wragg. 1930

Background imageRace Collection: Simon Le Bon in Cornwall

Simon Le Bon in Cornwall
Simon John Charles Le Bon (b. 1958), English musician, in Cornwall, at the time his yacht capsized during the Fastnet race off Falmouth

Background imageRace Collection: The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

Background imageRace Collection: Drivers & personalities in the Five Hundred Miles Race, 1929

Drivers & personalities in the Five Hundred Miles Race, 1929
Five of the leading lights in the great Five Hundred Miles Race which took place at Brooklands on 12 October 1929. At the top is Mr Kaye Don who drove a supercharged Sunbeam, Earl Howe (top right)

Background imageRace Collection: Autocar Poster -- Voiturette race at Boulogne, France

Autocar Poster -- Voiturette race at Boulogne, France
Autocar Poster -- Bablot driving a 3-litre Delage No.10 (left), chasing Boillots Peugeot, in the Voiturette race (for lightweight cars) at Boulogne, France. Date: 1911

Background imageRace Collection: Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam race

Autocar Poster -- Paris-Amsterdam race
Autocar Poster -- Charrons white Panhard fitted with wheel steering (instead of a tiller) for the first time in racing history, for the Paris-Amsterdam race. Date: 1898

Background imageRace Collection: Autocar Poster -- Gordon Bennett race

Autocar Poster -- Gordon Bennett race
Autocar Poster -- Thery driving a Richard-Brasier car to win the Gordon Bennett race for France. Seen here after overtaking a Wolseley Beetle driven by Cs Rolls for the British team. Date: 1905

Background imageRace Collection: Start of Lewes motorcycle speed trial

Start of Lewes motorcycle speed trial
Crowds gather around a racetrack in Lewes, Sussex as man on a motorcycle prepares to be pushed off to begin the race, under a start banner indicating the sponsor, Dunlop

Background imageRace Collection: Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B

Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B
Maverick horse galloping the opposite direction to the rest of the race. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageRace Collection: Bideford racecourse

Bideford racecourse
Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Shebberton race course at Bideford in North Devon. Date: 1923

Background imageRace Collection: Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Background imageRace Collection: Flt Lt G Shaw with his British Klemm Eagle, G-ACVU

Flt Lt G Shaw with his British Klemm Eagle, G-ACVU
Flt Lt G. Shaw with his British Klemm Eagle, G-ACVU. Both took part in the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

Background imageRace Collection: Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat

Hispano-Suiza H6C racing the Baby Bootlegger Speedboat
A modified racing Hispano-Suiza H6C 1924 Speedster racing against the speedboat Baby Bootlegger of New York (designed by George Crouch)

Background imageRace Collection: Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve), 1916, Grey

Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve), 1916, Grey
Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve) 1916 Grey

Background imageRace Collection: Gliders and Aoraki / Mt Cook, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand

Gliders and Aoraki / Mt Cook, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageRace Collection: OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left)

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left) of England finishing the 80 meter hurdle event at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 4 August 1948

Background imageRace Collection: The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

Background imageRace Collection: Advert for White City Greyhound Racing 1937

Advert for White City Greyhound Racing 1937
Advert for White City greyhound racing stadium depicting four greyhounds at the finishing post Date: 1937

Background imageRace Collection: Father O Flynn winning Grand National

Father O Flynn winning Grand National
Father O Flynn (the name of the horse) winning the Grand National at Aintree, at 20-1 ridden by Captain Roddy Owen. 1892

Background imageRace Collection: Papyrus, Derby winner 1923

Papyrus, Derby winner 1923
Mr B. Irish leads in his horse, Papyrus with jockey Steve Donoghue up, following its win in the 1923 Derby at Epsom. For Donoghue it was a third successive win in the race. Date: June 1923

Background imageRace Collection: Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

Background imageRace Collection: World Superbikes 2006 Group shot

World Superbikes 2006 Group shot

Background imageRace Collection: Team Pedercini Kawasaki Team ZX-10R ridden by

Team Pedercini Kawasaki Team ZX-10R ridden by

Background imageRace Collection: Honda RC-45 Japan

Honda RC-45 Japan

Background imageRace Collection: On These Things... by H. L. Oakley

On These Things... by H. L. Oakley
Full title - On These Things, More or Less, Young Men Live, a quote by Charles Kingsley, who was a keen sporting parson. A silhouette illustration by H. L

Background imageRace Collection: Map - Schneider Trophy Air Race 1931

Map - Schneider Trophy Air Race 1931
Map of the course of the Schneider Trophy Air Race - 1931. Won by Flight Lieutenant John Boothman in a Supermarine S6B, S1515 at 340 mph on 13th September 1931

Background imageRace Collection: Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908

Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908
Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack

Background imageRace Collection: The Paddock Doncaster Race Course possibly 1920s

The Paddock Doncaster Race Course possibly 1920s

Background imageRace Collection: Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race

Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race
Motorsport - Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race colour poster, 15-16 June 1974. 16 x 24 inches. Date: 1974

Background imageRace Collection: Cambridge Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait

Cambridge Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, Ws Adie, H A Game, F C Stewart, T J G Duncanson, D A Wauchope (stroke)

Background imageRace Collection: Oxford Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait

Oxford Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, C D Burnell, C K Philips, W B Stewart, T H E Stretch, W E Crum, M C Pilkington

Background imageRace Collection: The Motor Picture Book, The Finish of a Hill-Climbing Test

The Motor Picture Book, The Finish of a Hill-Climbing Test Date: 1930

Background imageRace Collection: Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis Chiron

Original artwork, Le Mans race track, Louis Chiron
Original artwork, Le Mans race track, showing Louis Chiron in an Alfa Romeo 8C going through the Esses in lead position. Date: 1933

Background imageRace Collection: 37

37
Leon

Background imageRace Collection: A new kind of derby (colour litho)

A new kind of derby (colour litho)
2777730 A new kind of derby (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of derby)

Background imageRace Collection: Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1963

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1963
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 15-16 June 1963. Date: 1963

Background imageRace Collection: Aerial view, Brooklands School of Flying Ltd, Surrey

Aerial view, Brooklands School of Flying Ltd, Surrey, with the race track visible on the perimeter. Date: circa 1930




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"Race: A Kaleidoscope of Speed, Skill, and Passion" From the neon frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium to the Monaco Grand Prix Poster of 1957, it has always been a thrilling spectacle that captivates hearts worldwide. It transcends boundaries and unites people in their love for adrenaline-fueled competition. In the Olympic 400m race finish of 1924, Eric Liddell's determination shone through as he sprinted towards victory, showcasing the resilience and spirit that define races. Similarly, the image of the majestic J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled in 1933 reminds us that even on water, speed becomes an art form. Cycling enthusiasts witnessed Lance Armstrong and yellow jersey Alberto Contador battling it out in the Tour de France of 2009. Their relentless pursuit for triumph symbolized how races push athletes beyond their limits both physically and mentally. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster from 1932 transports us to a time when roaring engines echoed through narrow streets—a testament to human ingenuity pushing machines to their absolute limits. The Supermarine aeroplane with its Rolls-Royce S. 6 engine takes flight into our imagination as we marvel at mankind's quest for speed above clouds. Not limited to land or air, racing also thrives on four wheels—such as the iconic Ford Escort Mk. 2 adorned with Rothmans Rally livery in 1979—exuding power and elegance simultaneously. The grandstand at Saratoga Race Course stands tall amidst lush greenery—an emblematic representation of horse racing's rich history embedded deep within New York State's landscape. Meanwhile, Greyhound Racing at White City showcases canine grace combined with lightning-fast agility—a unique form of racing where dogs become stars themselves. Finally, The Palio in Siena captures Italy's passion for horse racing intertwined with centuries-old traditions—a vibrant celebration where rival neighborhoods compete for honor and glory.