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Photographic 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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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our vintage photograph of a racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA. This iconic image, captured around 1938, showcases the racer in action against the backdrop of the Bonneville Salt Flats, a historic site where numerous land speed records were set. Witness the power and determination of the racer as he pushes his vehicle to its limits on this unique and challenging racing ground. This photograph is part of our exclusive Media Storehouse range of high-quality, archival-grade prints, perfect for adding a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office decor.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.5cm (12" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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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