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Mounted Print : Racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1938, Utah, USA, The Bonneville Salt Flats is a salt deposit left by the receding of ancient Lake Bonneville. This deposit covers about 159 square miles extending some nine miles along U. S. Highways 40 and 50 and the Western Pacific Railroad. The salt is white, crystalline aggregate, porous, hard and rigid so that it supports loaded trucks. In 1912 this area was tested as a race track and has since proved to be the greatest automobile speedway in the world. In 1931 Ab Jenkins of Salt Lake City broke all former world speed records. Here on September 15, 1938, John Cobb established a record of 350. 07 miles per hour. The next day Captain G. E. T. Eyston set a worlds record of 357. 50 miles per hour. Aug. 26, 1939, John Cobb again became the worlds automobile speed king by driving his car 369. 74 miles per hour
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Racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1938, Utah, USA, The Bonneville Salt Flats is a salt deposit left by the receding of ancient Lake Bonneville. This deposit covers about 159 square miles extending some nine miles along U. S. Highways 40 and 50 and the Western Pacific Railroad. The salt is white, crystalline aggregate, porous, hard and rigid so that it supports loaded trucks. In 1912 this area was tested as a race track and has since proved to be the greatest automobile speedway in the world. In 1931 Ab Jenkins of Salt Lake City broke all former world speed records. Here on September 15, 1938, John Cobb established a record of 350. 07 miles per hour. The next day Captain G. E. T. Eyston set a worlds record of 357. 50 miles per hour. Aug. 26, 1939, John Cobb again became the worlds automobile speed king by driving his car 369. 74 miles per hour
Racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats. ca. 1938, Utah, USA, The Bonneville Salt Flats is a salt deposit left by the receding of ancient Lake Bonneville. This deposit covers about 159 square miles extending some nine miles along U.S. Highways 40 and 50 and the Western Pacific Railroad. The salt is white, crystalline aggregate, porous, hard and rigid so that it supports loaded trucks. In 1912 this area was tested as a race track and has since proved to be the greatest automobile speedway in the world. In 1931 Ab Jenkins of Salt Lake City broke all former world speed records. Here on September 15, 1938, John Cobb established a record of 350.07 miles per hour. The next day Captain G.E.T. Eyston set a worlds record of 357.50 miles per hour. Aug. 26, 1939, John Cobb again became the worlds automobile speed king by driving his car 369.74 miles per hour
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step into the thrilling world of automobile history with our stunning mounted photo of Racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats. This iconic image, captured in 1938 at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, showcases a daring racer pushing the limits of speed. The Bonneville Salt Flats, an expansive salt deposit covering over 150 square miles, have been the site of numerous land-speed records since 1912. In this photograph, witness the excitement of the 1930s racing scene as John Cobb sets the world record with an astonishing speed of 350.07 miles per hour. Relive the glory days of automobile racing and add this captivating piece to your collection.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13cm (8" x 5.1")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the thrill and excitement of racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, circa 1938. The Bonneville Salt Flats is a vast salt deposit formed by the receding waters of ancient Lake Bonneville. Stretching over 159 square miles along U. S. Highways 40 and 50 as well as the Western Pacific Railroad, this unique landscape consists of white, crystalline aggregate salt that is porous yet rigid enough to support loaded trucks. Since its testing as a race track in 1912, the Bonneville Salt Flats has earned its reputation as the greatest automobile speedway in the world. In 1931, Ab Jenkins from Salt Lake City shattered all previous speed records here. On September 15th, 1938, John Cobb achieved an astonishing record-breaking speed of 350.07 miles per hour on these hallowed grounds. The following day saw Captain G. E. T Eyston set another world record with a mind-boggling speed of 357.50 miles per hour. Not to be outdone, on August 26th, 1939, John Cobb reclaimed his title as the world's fastest driver by reaching an incredible speed of 369.74 miles per hour. This historic image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and achieving greatness in automotive engineering and performance on this legendary racetrack known for its unparalleled speeds.
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