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Vintage Car Racing Poster
The 1937 RAC International Light-Car Race in the Isle of Man was won by Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) in his ERA car. This was a dominant victory for the ERA team, who secured the first five finishing positions.
Race Details
Date: The race took place on June 3, 1937.
Location: It was held on the Douglas Circuit, a 4-mile (6.44 km) temporary road course in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Distance: The race covered a distance of approximately 200 miles (320 km), requiring 50 laps of the circuit.
Key Competitors: The event was a 1.5-litre (1500cc) scratch race that featured top European cars and drivers from teams like ERA, Maserati, MG, and Delage.
Results:
Winner: Prince Bira (ERA)
Second Place: Raymond Mays (ERA)
Third Place: Pat Fairfield (ERA)
Poster Design: The designer of the poster is widely attributed to Géo Ham (Georges Hamel), a prominent French artist known for his vintage Art Deco style motor racing posters.
Géo Ham was a notable figure who not only designed posters for car companies but also transitioned into designing actual cars later in his career.
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The 1937 RAC International Light-Car Race in the Isle of Man was won by Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) in his ERA car. This was a dominant victory for the ERA team, who secured the first five finishing positions.
Race Details
Date: The race took place on June 3, 1937.
Location: It was held on the Douglas Circuit, a 4-mile (6.44 km) temporary road course in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Distance: The race covered a distance of approximately 200 miles (320 km), requiring 50 laps of the circuit.
Key Competitors: The event was a 1.5-litre (1500cc) scratch race that featured top European cars and drivers from teams like ERA, Maserati, MG, and Delage.
Results:
Winner: Prince Bira (ERA)
Second Place: Raymond Mays (ERA)
Third Place: Pat Fairfield (ERA)
Poster Design: The designer of the poster is widely attributed to Géo Ham (Georges Hamel), a prominent French artist known for his vintage Art Deco style motor racing posters.
Géo Ham was a notable figure who not only designed posters for car companies but also transitioned into designing actual cars later in his career.
