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MG J2 passing the crashed Austin 7 of B Sparrow, Donington Park Race Meeting, Leicestershire, 1933
Left: MG J2 847 cc. Reg. No. AMA84. Entry No: 41. Front wings and lamps removed. Right: Austin 747 cc. Entry No: 52. Driver: Sparrow, B. Crashed. Donington Park. Date: 13.5.33
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Accident Austin Austin 7 Austin Seven Castle Donington Crashed Donington Park Incident Leicestershire Marshal Mg J Type Mg J2 Motor Race Motor Racing Motor Racing Circuit Moving Race Racing Racing Car Racing Driver Sparrow Spectator Spectators Bill Brunell Brunell Classic Car Motor Sport Vintage Car Wj Brunell
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Captured in this vintage print is a moment frozen in time at the Donington Park Race Meeting in Leicestershire, England, back in 1933. The image showcases the aftermath of an unfortunate accident involving two iconic cars from that era. On the left side of the frame, we see a sleek MG J2 with its front wings and lamps removed for racing purposes. This powerful machine was driven by an adrenaline-fueled competitor who pushed it to its limits on the track. On the right side lies a crashed Austin 7, bearing witness to a dramatic incident that unfolded during the race. The driver of the ill-fated Austin 7 was B. Sparrow, whose hopes for victory were dashed as his car met with misfortune on that fateful day. As spectators watch intently from behind trees and plants lining the circuit, a marshal can be seen surveying the scene while others attend to Sparrow's damaged vehicle. This photograph not only captures an intense moment within motorsport history but also serves as a testament to British engineering prowess during this period. It offers us insight into both triumphs and setbacks experienced by drivers who risked everything for their love of speed and competition. Preserved now within Heritage Images' collection, this snapshot allows us to step back into time and appreciate both classic cars like MG J2 and Austin 7 along with those individuals who dedicated their lives to motor racing.
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