Checkered Collection (page 11)

White cat on a sofa
A stylised airbrush picture by Malcolm Greensmith, showing a white cat stretched out on a sofa with a purple landscape disappearinginto the distance through a pair of shutters

British Formula Ford Championship: Oulton Park, England, 23 - 24 April 2005
Joe D Agostino (USA) Team JLR British Formula Ford Championship, Rd2 Oulton Park, England, 23 - 24 April 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Indy Racing League: Race winner Sam Hornish Jnr Penske Racing Dallara Toyota takes the chequered flag
Race winner Sam Hornish Jnr (USA) Penske Racing Dallara Toyota takes the chequered flag. Indy Racing League, Rd 2, XM Satellite Radio Indy 200, Phoenix International Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona

Formula One World Championship: Race winner David Coulthard McLaren Mercedes MP4 / 17D takes the chequered flag waved
Race winner David Coulthard (GBR) McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D takes the chequered flag waved by Olympic 400m Athletics Champion Cathy Freeman (AUS)

Historic Sportscar Challenge: Race winner Peter Hardman takes the chequered flag
Race winner Peter Hardman (GBR) takes the chequered flag. Historic Sportscar Challenge, Silverstone, England, 11 July 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Paul Tracy (CDN) Team Green Dallara Chevrolet crossed the line first at the finish, but was deemed to have finished second following a late yellow held out just as he was moving into the lead

British Formula 3 Championship: Mark Taylor Manor Motorsport crosses the line to win
Mark Taylor (GBR) Manor Motorsport crosses the line to win. British Formula 3 Championship, Silverstone, England, 5 May 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Damon Hill Williams FW16 takes the chequered flag to score a crucial
Race winner Damon Hill (GBR) Williams FW16 takes the chequered flag to score a crucial victory in his bid to win the world championship. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 11 September 1994

Formula One World Championship: Thierry Boutsen Williams FW13B crosses the line to take a pressure packed victory
Thierry Boutsen (BEL) Williams FW13B crosses the line to take a pressure packed victory, closely followed by second place finisher Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/5B

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Nelson Piquet Williams FW11 crosses the finished line
Race winner Nelson Piquet (BRA) Williams FW11 crosses the finished line. Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary, 10 August 1986

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Denny Hulme McLaren M23 celebrates as he takes the chequered flag at
Race winner Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M23 celebrates as he takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. Swedish Grand Prix, Rd 7, Anderstorp, Sweden, 17 June 1973

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Denny Hulme McLaren M7A takes the chequered flag
Race winner Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren M7A takes the chequered flag. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

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"Checkered: A Symbol of Triumph and Style" In the thrilling Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon proudly waved the checkered flag as their Ford GT40 Mk II crossed the finish line, narrowly defeating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates led by Denny Hulme. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, who followed the yellow brick road to find her way home with Toto by her side, we can't help but be captivated by the timeless charm of Judy Garland donning her iconic checkered dress. At another exhilarating Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys showcased their skill behind the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4, securing an impressive third-place finish amidst fierce competition. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's photographic double portrait reveals his artistic genius while also capturing him posing as both model and painter. His checkered past becomes part of his enigmatic allure. The historic 1951 British Grand Prix witnessed Jose Froilan Gonzalez claim victory for Ferrari in their first-ever GP win. The checkered flag marked not only a triumph for Gonzalez but also a significant milestone for this legendary racing team. From Methoni in Greece to galleries worldwide, blue vases adorned with oranges bring a touch of elegance to any space. Their delicate patterns reminiscent of a subtle checkered design add sophistication to every corner they grace. In today's modern world, women police officers confidently attend accidents and wear new Surrey uniforms with pride. Breaking barriers and embracing change while upholding law and order is truly commendable - these brave women are paving the way forward on a path paved with checks. Transporting us back to medieval times when knights fought valiantly on horseback clad in battle armor embellished with intricate checks; they were symbols of honor, courage, and chivalry that still resonate today.