Skid Collection

RF - Dapple grey Arabian stallion running in desert dunes near Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Royal Oak Public House at the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent with cars unable to cope with the snow and icy conditions on the road. 10th December 1967

AD: FISK TIRES, 1927. American advertisement for Fisk Tires, 1927

1984 Detroit GP
DETROIT STREET CIRCUIT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JUNE 24: Stefan Bellof, Tyrrell 012 Ford, corrects a slide during the Detroit GP at Detroit Street Circuit on June 24

MotoGP
2008/10/03 - mgp - Round16 - Phillip Island -

2018 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 20: Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB14 Tag Heuer, has a sideways moment during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 20, 2018 in Hockenheimring, Germany

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Test Testing Drift Opposite-lock
Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Thursday 02 March 2017. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+, corrects a slide

Double-crested Cormorant landing on water

Advertising Russian Pneumatic Tyres in Belgium
Advertising - Provodnik Russian Pneumatic Tyres in Belgium - " This is what I need to prevent skidding!". Date: circa 1910

Sud-Aviation SA. 321 Super Frelon F-ZWWE
Sud-Aviation SA.3210-01 Super Frelon F-ZWWE (msn 01, call-sign E ), the first prototype of the Super Frelon on display at the Musee de l Air et de l Espace du Bourget

Transport, Road, Cars, resurfaced road with sign warning of reduced speed limit and loose chippings

Morris Mini skidding at chicane, Goodwood 1961. Creator: Unknown
Morris Mini skidding at chicane, Goodwood 1961

Bentley of May Cunliffe competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1927
Bentley 2996 cc. Event Entry No: 59. Driver: Cunliffe, Miss. M. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 24.9.27

Charles Martin restarting his Amilcar after skidding, JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1926
Amilcar 1097 cc. Event Entry No: 37. Driver: Martin, C. Finished: 1st. In 1100cc class, 4th. overall Starting up after skidding his car at the Fork turn. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race

Austin 7 and the spinning Riley of HL Roberts, BARC Mountain Race, Brooklands, Surrey
Right: Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Roberts. Centre: Austin 747 cc. Place: Brooklands Mountain Circuit. B.A.R.C. Mountain Race. Date: 6.4.31

1929 Rally, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Rally 1929 Vehicle Reg. No. UL8540. Event Entry No: 40. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

A skid at Shelsey Walsh, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

UFO sighting at Trans-en-Provence, France
A sketch of Renato Niccolais garden at Trans-en-Provence, France, where he claims a UFO came down from the sky, hovered or landed for a few seconds, then shot away again, leaving traces on the ground

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 1 2016 Grey & yellow
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A early production Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c with 70hp Renault engine, skid undercarriage, RAF 6 wings and cable bracing

Advertisement, The General Dual 8 Tire
Advertisement, The General Dual 8 Blowout-Proof Tire (Tyre), the biggest advance in skid prevention in 25 years - let the smile of safety replace the frown of fear when it rains. 1935

When you skid in the mud Somewhere in France
When you skid in the mud. Somewhere in France. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

AD: WEED CHAINS, 1927. American advertisement for Weed Chains, a product of the American Chain Company, 1927

A weapons skid carrying 500-pound (GBU-12) laser guided bombs
Arabian Gulf, August 13, 2004 - A weapons skid carrying 500-pound (GBU-12) laser guided bombs is staged on the ships flight deck aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

AD: BASLINE AUTOWLINE. American advertisement for Baseline Autowline, 1919

Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA
A fabulous panoramic photograph of Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, USA, featuring the Northern Pacific Travel Office, the Hotel Seattle and the Pioneer Building

The Crystal Palace road racing. A D Taylor spins his car out. 1938

A D Taylor and A E Abcassis competing in the Crystal Palace road racing. As a driver spins off the track another overtakes. 1938

The Crystal Palace road racing. Wakefield crashes. 1 July 1939

Boys sliding in Playground Orpington 1937

A groundsman pulls a rake over a field. 1936

CM6 0620 mirror, spare wheel
Mirror on spare wheel, skid in tread, VSCC Pomeroy Trophy 2015. Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, Pomeroy trophy, retro, Silverstone, sports cars, vintage cars

Antoinette V skid launching system

Mr W Newell preparing for a parachute descent
Mr W. Newell preparing for a parachute descent from the Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc or Aero-bus on 9 May 1914. At 5, 000ft Mr Newell jumped from the skid

Antoinette V with a skid landing system

Picture No. 10765570
Lowland tropical rainforest traditionally logged access roads skid trails & log landings visible Date:

Picture No. 10765569
Lowland tropical rainforest traditionally logged access roads skid trails & log landings visible Date:

A skid-equipped Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter A5952
A skid-equipped Sopwith 1 Strutter, A5952

A skid-equipped Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter takes-off from a ship
A skid-equipped Sopwith 1 Strutter takes-off from a ship

Common Gull (Larus canus) immature, second winter plumage, slipping on ice of frozen pond, Suffolk, England, December

Buckler Ford Silverstone 03-06-1961 M Fielden

Howard Street, called Skid Row, the street of the unemployed in San Francisco, California. Date 1937 Feb. Howard Street, called Skid Row, the street of the unemployed in San Francisco, California

Wilbur Wright in prone position on glider just after landing, its skid marks visible behind it and, in the foreground, skid marks from a previous landing; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1901

Skid Row. Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Date 1937 Feb. Skid Row. Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Date 1937 Feb

2007 Smart car sliding on snowy road

Correcting a Skid
Providing that the car is not travelling at excessive speed a skid need not be an alarming occurrence... avoid if possible applying the brakes

Skid marks in the snow from a car on a steep road in Ambleside UK
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"Unleashing the Power: A Symphony of Skids" In a world where speed and adrenaline reign supreme, skidding becomes an art form that captivates both drivers and spectators alike. The Porsche 911 (991) Targa 4S 2014 Red & silver, with its sleek design and powerful engine, effortlessly glides through the twists and turns of the road. At the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent, The Royal Oak Public House stands witness to cars unable to resist the temptation of pushing their limits. FISK TIRES' iconic American advertisement from 1927 reminds us that even back then, tire technology played a crucial role in controlling these exhilarating maneuvers. Picture this - a dapple grey Arabian stallion running freely amidst desert dunes near Dubai. Its hooves gracefully skid across the sand as if dancing to an invisible rhythm. Similarly, on Kirkstone Pass in Winter snows, a road closed sign warns drivers about treacherous conditions that demand caution and skill. The Sud-Aviation SA. 321 Super Frelon F-ZWWE takes flight above resurfaced roads adorned with signs warning of reduced speed limits. These reminders serve as constant companions for those who dare to push boundaries while ensuring safety remains paramount. Looking back at history reveals moments frozen in time - like Morris Mini skidding at chicane during Goodwood's thrilling race in 1961 or Russian Pneumatic Tyres being advertised in Belgium years ago. Each snapshot captures not only heart-pounding action but also showcases how technology has evolved over time. From Bentley May Cunliffe competing fiercely at MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb in Worcestershire during 1927 to Charles Martin restarting his Amilcar after an intense skid at JCC 200 Mile Race held at Brooklands Circuit just one year prior; these legends embody determination and resilience against all odds.