Starting Grid Collection

Starting grid, 1958 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Hawthorn in Ferrari number 1

Cooper - Oldsmobile, Bruce McLaren at Goodwood 1964. Creator: Unknown
Cooper - Oldsmobile, Bruce McLaren at Goodwood 1964

Start of a the Irish Grand Prix Saorstat Cup race, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Centre: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Reg. No. KD7361. Entry No: 26. Driver: Higgin, D. Left: Lea-Francis 1496S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. UY5788. Entry No: 25. Driver: Field, J.F. Phoenix Park, Dublin

Cars before the start of the Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
OM Open 4-seat body. 3000S cc. Entry No: 12. Driver: Fronteras, E. Centre: OM Open 4-seat body. 3000S cc. Entry No: 11. Driver: Minoia, Cav. N. Right of centre: OM Open 4-seat body. 3000S

JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926. Artist: Bill Brunell
Halford Special. Entry No: 15. Driver: Halford, F.B. Lea-Francis 1496 cc. Entry No: 16. Driver: Norris, G.N. Retired. Talbot-Darracq 1484 cc. Entry No: 17. Driver: Don, K. Retired. Bugatti

Race at the JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 1936. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin Nippy 1936 747 cc. Reg. No. OW9306. Entry No: 2. MG C 1931. Reg. No. RX8628. Entry No: 3. Chassis No. C0265. MG Swept-wing J2. 1934. Reg. No. BPC802. Brooklands. J.C.C. Members Day

Three Talbot-Darracqs at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1922. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left: Talbot-Darracq Entry No: 5. Driver: Chassagne, J. Crashed. Centre: Talbot-Darracq Entry No: 6. Driver: Lee Guiness, K. Right: Talbot-Darracq 1487 cc. Entry No: 7. Brooklands. J.C.C

Cars of George Harvey-Noble, Charles Goodacre and Bert Hadley, BRDC 500 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1937
MG 747S cc. Entry No: 5. Driver: Noble, G.P.H. Centre: Austin 744S cc. Entry No: 1. Driver: Hadley, H.L. Left of centre: Austin 744S cc. No: 2. Driver: Goodacre, C.L. Left: MG 747S cc. Brooklands

Alfa Romeo and two Bugatti Type 35s on the start line, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1935
Alfa Romeo 2904S cc. Event Entry No: 2. Driver: Shuttleworth, R.O. Centre: Bugatti Type 35B 2263S cc. Event Entry No: 6. Right: Bugatti Type 35 2263 cc. Event Entry No: 9

MG Q type, Frazer-Nash Shelsley and Bugatti Type 51 on the starting grid at Donington Park, 1930s
Left of centre: MG Q 746S cc. Entry No: 18. Right: Frazer-Nash Shelsley. 1935 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CMH498. Entry No: 15. Chassis No. 2149. 4-cyl. o.h.c. engine. Left: Bugatti Type 51 2263S cc

Riley Brooklands of H Hodgson and MG Magnette of H Levy, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1935
Right of centre: Riley Brooklands 1089 cc. No: 43. Driver: Hodgson, H.. Right: MG Magnette 1934/5 1271 cc. Reg. No. BHX238. Event Entry No: 38. Driver: Levy, H. Chassis No. NA0603

Brighton & Hove Motor Club High Speed Trial, Brooklands, c1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Alvis. Bentley Event Entry No: 49. Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 3. Riley Brooklands 9 1089 cc. No: 31. MG M 847 cc. Reg. No. UV2424. Austin TT type Ulster 747 cc. Reg. No. PG3935. Event

Cars on the start line at the JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 4 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin 747 cc. Reg. No. MF5020. No: 7 Driver: Chaplin, G.H.R. Centre Senechal 1094 cc. Entry No: 3 Driver: Anthony, C. Right of centre Austin Ulster 747 cc. No: 6 Driver: Goodson, G. Brooklands

Cars at the start of a race at a JCC Meeting, Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Alfa Romeo 1930 1500 cc.Reg. No. GC5870. Entry No: 42 Driver: Evans, K.D. Left of centre MG M 847 cc.Reg. No. TP9650. Event Entry No: 14. Centre Minerva 5954 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. PN1223. Event

Frazer-Nash, Samson and Riley cars at an Inter-Club Meeting, Brooklands, 20 June 1931
Frazer-Nash 1496 cc. No: 1 Driver: Aldington, H.J. J.C.C. Team. Left of centre Salmson 1090S cc.Reg. No. YW2293. Event Entry No: 5 Driver: Baker, A.L. B & H. M. C. Team

Cars on the starting grid for the JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, 2 May 1936
MG R 746S cc. Event Entry No: 44. Centre Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 34. Driver: Von der Becke, A.W. Finished: 8th. Right ERA 1090 cc. Event Entry No: 30. Driver: Fairfield, P.G

LCC Relay GP, Brooklands, 25 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Brooklands. L.C.C. Relay GP. Date: 25.7.31

MG and Austin 7 at the LCC Relay GP, Brooklands, 25 July 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left MG 847 cc. Event Entry No: 23A. Right Austin Seven 747 cc. Event Entry No: 22A. Place: Brooklands. L.C.C. Relay GP. Date: 25.7.31

Talbot 105s of John Cobb and Tim Rose-Richards at the BRDC 500 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1931
Talbot 105 2970 cc. Reg. No. GO54. No: 39 Driver: Cobb, J.R. Finished: 6th. 104.70 m.p.h. Centre Talbot 105 2970 cc. Reg. No. GO53. No: 38 Driver: Rose-Richards, T.E. Finished: 7th. 10

Cars on the starting grid at the JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 4 July 1931 Artist: Bill Brunell
Left MG M 847 cc. Event Entry No: 74 Driver: Jellicoe, M.V. Left of centre Triumph 73 Driver: Widman, C.I. Centre MG M 12/12 847 cc. Event Entry No: 36 Driver: Bowman, Miss. J

Race meeting at Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1936. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left Aston Martin 1935 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. CMF764. Event Entry No: 37. Centre Vale Special Event Entry No: 36. Right of centre Riley Event Entry No: 35. Place: Donington Park Race Meeting

Austin OHC 744 cc, Donington Park Race Meeting, Leicestershire, 1936. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin OHC 744 cc. Event Entry No: 6. Place: Donington Park Race Meeting. Date: 1936

Motor race at Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1936. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG 1932 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GX9693. Event Entry No: 47. Chassis No. C0287. Centre Austin Ulster 747 cc. Event Entry No: 48. Right MG Single seater 49. Left of centre Riley 1485 cc

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Quartet of GP Classics
A stunning quartet of classic GP machinery; Connaught B-type, Maserati 250F, Maserati A6GCM, Gordini Type 16, Richmond Trophy, for Grand Prix cars 1952 to 1960, Goodwood Revival 2013

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"Revving up for the race: A glimpse into historic starting grids" The excitement was palpable at the 1958 British Grand Prix as the starting grid filled with anticipation, featuring Hawthorn in his iconic Ferrari number In a display of sheer power and determination, Bruce McLaren took his Cooper - Oldsmobile to the Goodwood starting grid in 1964, leaving spectators in awe. Transporting us back to Dublin's Phoenix Park in 1930, artist Bill Brunell captures the start of the Irish Grand Prix Saorstat Cup race, showcasing a thrilling moment frozen in time. Brunell's artistic talent also immortalizes another scene from that same eventful day in Dublin; cars lined up before the start of the Irish Grand Prix, creating an impressive spectacle. Journeying even further back to Brooklands' JCC 200 Mile Race in 1926, we witness a captivating artwork by Bill Brunell that encapsulates both speed and elegance on its starting grid. Fast forward ten years to Brooklands' JCC Members Day in 1936; another masterpiece by Brunell showcases a vibrant race about to commence amidst enthusiastic crowds and roaring engines. Three Talbot-Darracqs steal our attention at Brooklands' JCC 200 Mile Race of 1922 – their sleek designs hinting at fierce competition yet camaraderie among drivers ready for action. As history unfolds before our eyes, we find ourselves transported to Brooklands once more – this time witnessing George Harvey-Noble's car alongside Charles Goodacre and Bert Hadley during BRDC's iconic 500 Mile Race of 1937. Donington Park roars with life as Alfa Romeo and two Bugatti Type35s line up on its start line during an exhilarating racing event captured beautifully through lens or brushstroke alike.