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Mrs Kay Petre, the famous woman racing driver, who established a new womens record
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Mrs Kay Petre, the famous woman racing driver, who established a new womens record
Mrs Kay Petre, the famous woman racing driver, who established a new womens record for the Shelsley Welsh Hill Climb in her Riley with 45 and 1/5th seconds, plays a practical joke on Raymond Mays ( behind ), whose record for the climb remained unbeaten, as she fixes a totally undeserved " Learners " plate to his ERA.
Raymond Mays put up the best time of the day for the Worcester Climb with 41 seconds.
29 September 1935
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In this photo print, we witness the mischievous side of Mrs Kay Petre, the renowned woman racing driver of her time. Having just established a remarkable new women's record for the Shelsley Welsh Hill Climb in her Riley with an impressive 45 and 1/5th seconds, she decides to play a practical joke on Raymond Mays, whose unbeaten climb record still stands strong behind her. With a sly grin on her face, Mrs Kay Petre fixes an entirely undeserved "Learners" plate onto Mays' ERA car. Raymond Mays himself had put up an exceptional performance earlier in the day for the Worcester Climb, achieving the best time with a mere 41 seconds. However, his accomplishment doesn't deter Mrs Kay Petre from teasing him playfully. This snapshot captures not only a moment of lightheartedness between two accomplished racers but also showcases their competitive spirit and camaraderie within the racing community during that era. The monochrome composition adds depth to this timeless image while transporting us back to Europe between the wars. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk as part of their extensive collection of twentieth-century press photography, this photograph serves as a reminder of these legendary figures who left an indelible mark on motorsport history.
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