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Dirt-track motorcycle racing at the Crystal Palace speedway meeting. Date: 1932
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1932 Crowds Crystal Dirt Meeting Motorbike Motorbikes Motorcycle Motorcycles Motorsport Nineteen Racers Races Racetrack Spectators Speedway Sporting Stand Track Dirt Track Motorsports
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This evocative photograph captures the thrilling atmosphere of a motorcycle dirt-track race at Crystal Palace Speedway in 1932. The roar of revving engines and the cloud of dust kicked up by the racers fills the air as they navigate the twists and turns of the track. The determined faces of the racers, focused intently on the race ahead, contrast with the excited expressions of the cheering crowds in the grandstands. Dressed in leather jackets and goggles, the riders lean into their motorbikes, pushing themselves and their machines to the limit. The 1930s were a golden era for motor racing, and Crystal Palace Speedway was one of the most popular venues for motorcycle racing in the UK. With its high-speed thrills and close competition, it attracted large crowds of spectators, who came to enjoy the adrenaline-pumping action. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the excitement and energy of motorcycle racing in the 1930s.
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