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Women competitors start from Great West Road in RAC rally.
76 of 318 entrants in the Royal Automobile Club rally started from the Ace of Spades garage on the Great West Road.
The finishing point of the rally is Torquay. All cars have to cover about 1000 miles at a fixed average speed of 24 miles an hour of arriving at Torquay on Thursday. There are eight other starting places besides London.
Photo shows, Miss E M Dobson filming her sister Miss M J Dobson who is fixing of the RAC flag to their MG.
They are watched by another woman competitor, Miss J Hughes.
24 March 1936
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This print captures the exhilarating start of the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) rally on the Great West Road. As 76 out of 318 entrants, all women competitors, prepare to embark on this challenging journey, their determination is palpable. The Ace of Spades garage serves as their starting point, a symbol of adventure and adrenaline. The RAC rally demands endurance and skill from its participants who must cover approximately 1000 miles at a fixed average speed of 24 miles per hour to reach Torquay by Thursday. This arduous task tests both the capabilities of the cars and the resilience of these remarkable women drivers. In this particular moment frozen in time, Miss E M Dobson expertly films her sister Miss M J Dobson attaching the RAC flag to their trusty MG vehicle. Their shared passion for racing shines through as they meticulously prepare for what lies ahead. Observing them with admiration is another woman competitor, Miss J Hughes, perhaps finding inspiration in their unwavering dedication. Dating back to March 24th, 1936 - an era between two world wars - this photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when motor rallies were celebrated events that captivated audiences worldwide. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk's collection, it stands as a testament to female empowerment and showcases how these trailblazing women fearlessly defied societal norms to pursue their love for motorsports during an era marked by change and progress.
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