Race Collection (page 5)

Runners, marathon, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

Paris-Brest Race 1901
This year the Paris-Brest race, the senior French cycle race, is won by Maurice Garin

Birmingham Bull Ring
A busy scene in the shopping area of the Bull Ring complex, Birmingham, England

Rome / Circus Maximus
Restoration by Canina of the Circus Maximus in its heyday : a chariot race is in progress and the slopes are thronged with spectators. The Imperial Palace is on the left

Boat Race Crews Training
The Oxford and Cambridge crews in training: a birds eye view from Putney Bridge

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Yamaha YZF R1

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The grand pacer Mascot by Deceiver. Date c1893

Cambridge Boat Crew 1930
The Cambridge boat crew on their first outing on the River Thames at Henley, Surrey, England. They won the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race that year (1930)! Date: 1930

The Finish of the Race for Doggetts Coat and Badge, London
Engraving showing the finish of the Race for Thames Watermen for Doggetts Coat and Badge, Chelsea, 1869. This race, held on the River Thames, between the Old Swan, London Bridge, and the White Swan

A Regatta on the Grand Canal, c. 1735 (oil on canvas)
BAL122610 A Regatta on the Grand Canal, c.1735 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, Antonio (1697-1768) (studio of); 117.2x186.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Whippet Race Start
Three owners demonstrate how whippets are started in a race Date: 1960

RACE FOR A WHALE. Wood engraving, American, after Isaiah West Taber, 1874

Workers in Heihe on the Chinese Russian border shovel heavy snow from the worst snowstorm to hit northern China in
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Boat Race Hammersmith
The boat race, as viewed from Hammersmith Bridge

Trotting with Sulky 1914
A trotting race with sulky

Oxford V Cambridge 1877
(L) Danger Ahead (R) At Barnes Race which had a controversial dead heat finish

Dhow Race
Benjamin Broussard

Ford GT40, 1965, White, red stripe
Ford GT40 1965 White red stripe

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1957. Pictured at the start of the race at Putney Bridge. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, enjoys go-kart racing as she leads Team One at the Playscape circuit in Clapham, South London

Larry Gains
Larry Gaines (1901 - 1983), Canadian heavyweight boxing champion pictured with wife and two children. Date: 1931

Camargue white horses galloping through water, Camargue, France

CM26 7881 Mark Smith, Ford Escort Mk2 Rothmans
Mark Smith, Ford Escort Mk2 Rothmans, Race Retro, Rally stage, Sunday 24th February, 2019, retro, nostalgia, motorsport, cars, vehicles, racing, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, vehicles

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Creator
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

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

Peter Harris Race Horse Trainer 25 May 1994 Date: 25 May 1994

c. 1880s South East Asia - Philippines - girls and women
c.1880s South East Asia - Philippines - girls and women - washing and getting their hair done

Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally 1960
Poster, Le Mans 24 Hour Rally, 25-26 June 1960. Date: 1960

In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event
STC306474 In earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

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

time machine
Nir Amos

North American P-51D Mustang N335 BARDAHL II
North American P-51D Mustang N335, BARDAHL II, race number 14 at Santa Monica, with sister-ship N335J just visible parked alongside

Royal Navy de Havilland Canada DHC. 1 Chipmunk WK608
Royal Navy de Havilland Canada DHC.1 Chipmunk WK608, callsign 906 and race number 71. Date: 1950s-1960s

CM30 2095 Malcolm Braid, Peugeot 205 GTi
Malcolm Braid, Peugeot 205 GTi, Race Retro, NAEC, National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England, Sunday 23rd February, 2020

The Gentleman Jockey, a play by Edward Marris. circa late 1900s

At the Races, c1866-1868, (1937). Creator: Edgar Degas
At the Races, c1866-1868, (1937). The Parade, or Race Horses in front of the Stands. Painting in the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From " The Impressionists" by Wilhelm Uhde

CM26 7635 Stuart Anderson, Vauxhall Chevette HSR
Stuart Anderson, Vauxhall Chevette HSR, Race Retro, Rally stage, Sunday 24th February, 2019, retro, nostalgia, motorsport, cars, vehicles, racing, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, vehicles

Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938

A Zulu warrior, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

The Schneider Trophy 1931 - Calshot Spit, England
Souvenir Programme for 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)

Mrs. Ples skull
Mrs. Ples. Reproduction of a skull of a Plesianthropus transvaalensis. Found at Sterkfontein. South Africa

Horse racing in Art Deco style. circa 1930s

American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff
The American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff in 1910 and later owned by Mr Thomas Benjamin Davis - a magnificent schooner of 323 tonnes. In 1910 she sailed in eleven races and won them all

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby. Emily Wilding Davison, the jockey, Herbert Jones and the Kings horse Anmer, immediately after Miss

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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.