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Competitors start from Great West road in RAC rally. Seventy six of the 318 entrants
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Competitors start from Great West road in RAC rally. Seventy six of the 318 entrants
Competitors start from Great West road in RAC rally.
Seventy six of the 318 entrants in the Royal Automobile Club Rally, started from the Ace of Spades garage on the Great West Road.
The finishing point of the Rally is Torquay. All cars have to cover about 1, 000 miles at a fixed average speed of 24 miles an hour, arriving at Torquay on Thursday. There are eight other starting places besides London.
Photo shows, Miss Hamilton Cole discussing her prospects with an RAC man.
24 March 1936
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This print captures the excitement of the Royal Automobile Club Rally in 1936. The image showcases competitors starting their journey from the iconic Great West Road, with Miss Hamilton Cole engaging in a discussion about her prospects with an RAC representative. The rally, consisting of 318 entrants, saw seventy six participants commencing their adventure from the Ace of Spades garage on the Great West Road. Torquay served as the ultimate destination for all cars involved, requiring them to cover approximately 1,000 miles at a fixed average speed of 24 miles per hour before arriving on Thursday. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness Miss Hamilton Cole donning goggles and embodying the spirit of a determined motorist ready to conquer this challenging race. Her conversation with an RAC man hints at meticulous route planning and guidance provided by experienced professionals. As we delve into this remarkable piece of European history between two world wars, it is evident that this photograph represents not only an era but also symbolizes resilience and passion for automotive competition. With its monochrome aesthetic capturing every detail crisply, it transports us back to a thrilling moment when these brave individuals embarked on their quest for victory amidst uncertain times
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