Glass Place Mat : The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club

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The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club

The Barstool Grand Prix
The L.A. Crusers Club, Leicester met in the underground car park of the Woolco Complex near Leicester.
The have customised their pub barstools with electrics so that they can race each other.
Picture taken Saturday 1st October 1977

Neville Chadwick
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
77-5294

Media ID 21772204

© Mirrorpix

Competition Drive Driving Electric Electric Car Futuristic Invention Journalist Leicester Motoring Race Racing Science Technology The Future Vehicle 1977 Barstools Gran

Glass Place Mat (Set of 4)

Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (275x225mm, 7mm thick). Matching Coasters also available.

Set of 4 Glass Place Mats. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant. Matching Coasters may also be available

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 16.8cm (10" x 6.6")

Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

EDITORS COMMENTS
. Step back in time to October 1st, 1977, as we witness an extraordinary sight captured by Neville Chadwick. In the underground car park of the Woolco Complex near Leicester, members of The L. A. Cruisers Club gather for a thrilling event - The Barstool Grand Prix. Leicester's petrolheads have ingeniously transformed their humble pub barstools into electric-powered racing machines. This remarkable invention combines science and technology with leisurely pursuits, offering a glimpse into what the future may hold for motoring enthusiasts. As these custom-built barstools line up on the starting grid, anticipation fills the air. Each competitor eagerly awaits the green flag to unleash their modified creations onto a makeshift track within this concrete labyrinth. The photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also showcases how human ingenuity can transform everyday objects into vehicles of excitement and competition. These pioneers demonstrate that even ordinary items like barstools can be repurposed to fulfill our need for speed. Neville Chadwick's lens immortalizes this unique blend of innovation and camaraderie among these racers from yesteryears. It serves as a reminder that throughout history, humans have always sought new ways to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories – whether it be through technological advancements or simply finding joy in friendly races down dimly lit parking lots. This print is

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