Race Collection (page 11)

Dahomeyan Amazons (b / w photo)
5990420 Dahomeyan Amazons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahomeyan Amazons. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Before a Ladies Boat Race, Lake Mahopac, 1864-65 (oil on canvas)
938821 Before a Ladies Boat Race, Lake Mahopac, 1864-65 (oil on canvas) by Lang, Louis (1814-93); 113x156 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Broadsiding during a speedway race in Australia (b / w photo)
6009208 Broadsiding during a speedway race in Australia (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broadsiding during a speedway race in Australia)

The star of the first heat of the Ladies 220 yds. championship race at New Brighton Baths. Left to right:- H.M Yate (Port of Portsmouth S.C), D. Hutton (Border City S.C.), E.M.H Deane (Gt)

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Sport cycle speedway. August 1953 D5418

D. M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell
D.M. Scooter Realists: Southern competitors in the Daily Mirror Scooter Rally at Sywell leave from the Dome Garage on the Great West Road near the Chiswick roundabout, London. June 1960. M4344-003

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Prince Michael and Captain Eric Westropp, both officers of the 11th Hussars, stationed at Tidworth

North American P-51D N991R, number 11 Miss America
North American P-51D-30NA N991R (formerly 44-74536), owned by Howie Keefe, of Pacific Palisades, Van Nuys CA, marked with race number number 11 and named Miss America Date: circa 1974

A race of six lifeboats at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall. Date: 1867

Saab 91 Safir SE-BNN
Saab 91A Safir SE-BNN (msn 91-130), flown by Squadron Leader A.R. Moore DFC in the Grosvenor Challenge Trophy race at Elmdon, with race number 55. SaB 91a. Date: 1949

Ferrari P4, Mairesse - Beurlys, 1967 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Ferrari P4, Mairesse - Beurlys, 1967 Le Mans

West Surrey Staghounds Point-to-point races at Slyfield - the All Comers Maiden Steeplechase, won by Mr Oliver Dixon on Master Royston

CM26 7482 Opel Manta 400 Rally
Opel Manta 400 Rally, Race Retro, Rally stage, Sunday 24th February, 2019, retro, nostalgia, motorsport, cars, vehicles, racing, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, vehicles, cars, rallying

The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 105 ft ketch Thendara sailing with spinnaker. 1939. Thendara was designed by Alfred Mylne for the Scottish yachtsman Sir Arthur Young. She was launched in 1937 and is still racing today

The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

Cars racing at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
HRG 1497 cc. Reg. No. DYV221. Event Entry No: 16 Driver: Clark, P.C.T. SS Jaguar 100 3485 cc. Entry No: 4 Driver: Wood, G. MG PB 1935 939S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JB7521

Two Bugatti Type 35s racing on the Members Banking at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Centre Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 5. Left Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands, Members Banking

Spearmint, c1905 (c1910). Spearmint (1903-1924) was a British thoroughbred racehorse and a sire owned by Major Eustace Loder (1867-1914)

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

CM22 5314 Jim Partridge, Rover Mini GpA
Jim Partridge, Rover Mini GpA, Race Retro, Rally stage, Sunday 25th February, 2018, retro, nostalgia, motorsport, cars, vehicles, racing, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, vehicles, cars

The Dar Mlodziezy, Polish tall ship, fully rigged, Falmouth
The Dar Mlodziezy, a Polish tall ship, fully rigged at Falmouth. Date: circa 1980s

The Schneider Trophy 1927 - Venice, Italy
Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1927 held at Venice, Italy. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

The Arms Race
The more the nations try to outdo their neighbours in the arms race, the more their own people suffer... Date: 1909

Tooth and Flail by H. M. Bateman
The Crisis - Tattenham Corner. Horses and riders each furiously rounding the bend at Tattenham Corner on Epsom racecourse as envisaged by the cartoonist, H. M. Bateman. Date: 1927

Bembridge, Isle of Wight - Hampshire - Redwing Class yachts (after the first re-design) Date: circa 1950s

Diane Leather winning the mile race
The worlds fastest woman miler: Diane Leather of Birchfield Harriers winning the womens mile in 4 minutes 45 seconds at an athletics meeting at the White City on 21st September 1955

Pontchartrain Hotel, Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pontchartrain Hotel (left) and Hammond Building (right), Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan, USA. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument can be seen in the left foreground

Advert for White City Greyhound Racing 1932
They ll all be at the Greyhound Derby ! Advert for White City greyhound racing stadium, showing the buffet and dinning galleries, view of the tracks from the club enclosure

Soldiers of a West Indian Regiment, Western Front, WW1
A group of soldiers from the British West Indies Regiment, ready for action on the Western Front in France during the Somme offensive, World War One. Date: 1916

Schneider contest nerve centre by G. H. Davis
The Schneider contest nerve centre: timing at over 300 mph. How the amazing speeds of the seaplanes were recorded: the timekeepers and their work on Ryde Pier. Date: 1929

Ard Patrick, Winner of the Epsom Derby in 1902. Race horse Date: 1902

CM17 8782 Andrew Burgess, Ferrari California
Andrew Burgess, Ferrari California, Mission Motorsport, Goodwood, 2nd March 2017, fast cars, cars, vehicles, Track, racing cars, sports cars

CM17 9009 Andrew Burgess, Ferrari California
Andrew Burgess, Ferrari California, Mission Motorsport, Goodwood, 2nd March 2017, fast cars, cars, vehicles, Track, racing cars, sports cars

Healey Silverstone, 1950, Blue, dark
Healey Silverstone 1950 Blue dark

The Main Stand - The Racecourse - Deauville, France Date: circa 1909

CM6 5242 Alexander Boswell, Ferrari 500-625A
Alexander Boswell, Ferrari 500-625A, Hawthorn Trophy, Formula Libre, Grand Prix cars, Goodwood 73rd Members Meeting, 73rd, 73rd Members Meeting, Action, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, CJM Photography

Hot Rod
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Gold Cup to be awarded to the winner of the speed race of the MacRobertson Air Race from RAF Mildenhall to Melbourne in 1934

The second de Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSR ready for flight
The second de Havilland DH88 Comet, G-ACSR, ready for flight test just before dark following the pre-race accident

Pre-production de Havilland DH60 Moth G-EBMO
Pre-production de Havilland DH60 Moth, G-EBMO, in which H.S. Broad won the 1926 Kings Cup Race. Date: 1926

Air Race winning English Electric Canberra PR3, WE139
Rolling out Flt Lt Burtons New Zealand Air Race winning English Electric Canberra PR3, WE139, at Heathrow, October 1953. Date: 1953

Jaguar MK1

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A midnight race on the Mississippi. Date c1890

Wheelbarrow Race. Artist: Louis Wain. A group of cats enjoy this popular pastime in the garden Date: 1904

France - Emerald Coast - Racing Bisquines Cancalaises at a regatta - traditional lugger boats from Brittany. Date: circa 1910s

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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.