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

The Tortoise and the Hare, Edo Period (1600-1868) (silk embroidery) (detail)
XBP236455 The Tortoise and the Hare, Edo Period (1600-1868) (silk embroidery) (detail) by Japanese School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese, out of copyright

A Kabyle Woman (b / w photo)
5990428 A Kabyle Woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kabyle Woman. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Zola Budd barefoot at Crystal Palace. 25th April 1984

French entrant in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht Race Bernard Moitessier, photographed in his ketch Joshua. August 1968

2 MEN CANOEING 1960S
J. Campbell and P.L. Pye race through rough water during the twelve-mile Bradford-Avon competition. Date: 1960s

Winners of the 24th RAC Tourist Trophy Race at Goodwood (left to right): C Shelby, Stirling Moss, R Salvadori and D Brown driving an Aston Martin. Date: 1959

1959 Stirling Moss in Cooper Borgward, next to Graham Hill in Lotus Climax. Creator: Unknown
1959 Stirling Moss in Cooper Borgward, next to Graham Hill in Lotus Climax

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

Cars racing through the chicane, JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 8 July 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Atalanta 1939 4279 cc. Reg. No. KMG957. Entry No: 26 Driver: Wilby, Miss M. Background Alfa Romeo 2600S cc. Reg. No. AMO999. Event Entry No: 19 Driver: Bagratouni, G. Brooklands, The chicane. J.C.C

Doncaster Race Course, 1940. Doncaster is one of the oldest established centres for horse racing in Britain, with records of regular race meetings going back to the 16th Century

Martin Luther King Jnr, American black civil rights campaigner, c1968
Martin Luther King Jnr (1929-68). American black civil rights campaigner. Assassinated, supposedly by James Earl Ray

The Schneider Trophy 1929 - Calshot Spit, England
Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Athletics. Race. Early twentieth century. Engraving

Skull of Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis). Krapina. Croatia. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933
Two models wearing spring frocks; (left) Beautiful race gown in white organdie and net over crepe-de-chime, detachable frilled cape

Early Stock Car Race, Orillia, Ontario
Early Stock Car Race, Orillia, near Lakes Couchiching & Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Showing Bingham Undertakers Date: 1914

Not a Word! Personalities at the Derby by The Tout
Not a Word! Everyone know this years Derby winner. What they may be doing just before the race on June 6. Caricatures of notable personalities of the turf drawn by The Tout for The Tatler magazine

A Lincolnshire Handicap by Heath Robinson
A race between cranes at the test ground of excavation specialists, Ruston-Bucyrus, who commissioned the ingenious Heath Robinson to draw a number of comical engineering drawings for a booklet

Yellow finish flag on mast flying in the wind by side of road

CM17 8880 Mike Goodchild, Opel Speedster
Mike Goodchild, Opel Speedster, Mission Motorsport, Goodwood, 2nd March 2017. fast cars, cars, vehicles, Track, racing cars, sports cars

Shamrock IV Launching 1914
May 1914: Launching Shamrock IV, Britains challenge for the Americas Cup Yacht Race, at Portsmouth. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

YACHT RACE, 1868. Barge Match on the Thames: Off Greenhithe, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

CM6 3340 Simon Armer, March-Ford 703
Simon Armer, March-Ford 703, Derek Bell Cup, Formula 3, Goodwood 73rd MM March 2015, 73rd, 73rd Members Meeting, Action, Chris McEvoy, CJM Photography, classic cars, competition, Derek Bell Cup

At the start of the Le Mans Grand Prix, British racing driver Stirling Moss leads the field of 53 cars in an Aston Martin (No.4); behind is Gregory of England in a Jaguar (No.3)

The Crystal Palace miniature car racing grand prix. Basil de Mattos loses his wheels. 1938

Turku, Finland : its manpower versus horsepower in the meeting of champions. European rally champion Rauno Aaltonen drove his mini - car against the skis of world champion Kalevi Hakkinen in a

Bike racing at Swanley fete. 1936

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

Jaguar Mk. 2 3. 8, 1961, Red, dark
Jaguar Mk.2 3.8 1961 Red dark

French Grand Prix of 1921
The first road race to be won by an engine powered by a straight-eiggt engine was the French Grand Prix of 1921 in which J Murphy averaged 78.1 mph for 322 miles at Le Mans

Brigade Cycle Race, Crystal Palace, South London
London Fire Brigade Cycle Race at the Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, South London

Poster, Scotts flight from England to Australia
Poster, Royal Matinee, Queens Hall, London, CWA Scott AFC will tell his graphic story of the flight from England to Australia in under 3 days

A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana). Date c1859 May 21. A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana). Date c1859 May 21

The Black Patti, Mme. M. Sissieretta Jones the greatest singer of her race. Date 1899

Opening day of Cheltenham Races, Prestbury Park
A general view of the Paddock during Parade on the opening day of the Cheltenham Steeplechase Clubs Autumn Meeting at Prestbury Park. 1911

Silhouettes of horses in sporting activities
Despite this motor age -- silhouettes of horses in sporting activities. From the top: Going to the Post for the Derby, the International Horse Show, and Royal Ascot

Athletics event with hurdles
An athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s

Go-Kart Race 1950S
An official waves a Union Jack flag to start the race. Date: 1950s

Horse racing. Photographed in Dubai, United Arab Emerites

ROWING TEAM, c1875. The Paris Crew, a Canadian rowing team fron Saint John, New Brunswick, consisting of Robert Fulton, George Price, Samuel Hutton and Elijah Ross. Lithograph, Canadian, c1875

RACE ON MISSISSIPPI, 1860. A Midnight Race on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, 1860, by Currier & Ives

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Ferrari 410 Sport (Ex Peter Collins) 1956 red

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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.