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1974 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Derek Bell and Mike Hailwood, Gulf Research Racing during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15, 1974 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)
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Media ID 19706575
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This card features a captivating image of Derek Bell and Mike Hailwood, racing for Gulf Research Racing in the iconic 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans. Taken by the renowned motorsport photographer Rainer Schlegelmilch from Motorsport Images, this card is a must-have for any racing enthusiast. Add a personal touch to your message with this unique and authentic greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white portrait photograph, Derek Bell and Mike Hailwood, both clad in their racing overalls and helmets, are seen deep in conversation during the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The iconic endurance race, held on June 15, 1974, marked a significant moment in the careers of these two legendary drivers. Bell, a British racing driver with an impressive resume, had already amassed numerous victories in sports car racing and was a three-time Le Mans winner. Hailwood, on the other hand, was a motorcycle racing legend who had transitioned to cars in the late 1960s. This was his first attempt at Le Mans, and he was partnering with Bell in the Gulf Research Racing Porsche 911 Carrera RSR. The image captures the intensity and focus of the two drivers as they discuss their strategy and tactics for the remainder of the race. The background is filled with the sounds, smells, and chaos of the 24 Hours of Le Mans pit lane, with crew members working frantically on other cars and the roar of engines in the distance. The photograph, taken by renowned motorsport photographer Rainer Schlegelmilch, is a testament to the passion, determination, and teamwork required to compete in one of the world's most challenging endurance races. The image has become an iconic representation of the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans and the careers of Bell and Hailwood, who both went on to achieve great success in their respective racing careers.
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