Tracing the Origins of a 90-Year-Old Racing Photo

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The title is often listed as “John Cobb drives the Napier-Railton on a record run at Brooklands”, or, in other places it’s called “John Cobb in the 24-litre Napier-Railton taking the 'bump' on the Members' Banking in 1935.”
And the photographer… is unknown.
The Napier-Railton was an airplane-engined car, built on the grounds of the Brooklands Circuit in Weybridge, England. It set the the all time track record, averaging 143.44mph, a record that was never broken.
In this amazing photo, it’s hitting the bump on the banking, and has all four wheels off the ground. Once I got home, I thought it would be a worthwhile challenge to see if I could find out who the photographer was, and put credit where credit is due.
So I contacted the Brooklands Museum to see if they can help me track down the photographer.
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@unlearningcommunism4742 Год назад

And this was accomplished with a camera capable of making 1 fps.

@capturingthemachine Год назад

hahaha yes!

@lordhoss5702 Год назад

Man, it's great to see you back. Excited for what's to come

@capturingthemachine Год назад

thanks so much! I have a lot of stuff planned, it can be hard to find the time, but I do enjoy making these and hearing from people, so thanks for commenting 👍

@brabecjakub 11 месяцев назад

It is almost 90 years old. Photography is crazy time machine

@capturingthemachine 11 месяцев назад

absolutely! I would love if any of my photos are still around in 90 years, but I'm not holding my breath 😆

@SteveAshdown Год назад

It was likely taken by a full-time press photographer. In those pre-copyright days the rights of the image would be taken by the employer and any credit would soon be lost.

@capturingthemachine Год назад

I agree!

Год назад

Always a pleasure to watch your videos! Can we expect anything from your trip to Goodwood Members' Meeting?

@capturingthemachine Год назад

Thanks Michal! Unfortunately I didn't shoot any video at Goodwood, but I really hope to make it back there and do a video

@patrikcsak6104 Год назад

I love how the whale tail in the background mimics a viewfinder eyecup

@capturingthemachine Год назад

🤯🤯🤯 I never noticed this

@NSG27 6 месяцев назад

Great to see your video! I have sent you an email with a little more information on the car and Brooklands in general. I was lucky enough to sit in the car earlier this year at Goodwood at the Goodwood Festival of Speed after chatting with the Director of The Brooklands Museum, Allan Winn. The Napier Railton raced between 1933 and 1937 inclusive and there are many pictures taken of the car in a number of races from the same place as the photograph of its record run as well as photographs of many other cars from the same place, such as Tim Birkins Single Seater Betley and the Walter Hassan Bentley Special amongst many others. Brooklands closed for good in 1939.

@capturingthemachine 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@street-cam Год назад

So it could be one of 7 or more photographers, from that day (whichever year it was). Not that hard... It also looks like those 2 photographs were taken on different laps, going by the position of the trailing car (and person in the background). So the Napier-Railton was probably consistency getting air. Love a great mystery, all the best in resolving it.

@capturingthemachine Год назад

Yes, I totally agree about the two photos likely being from the same session but different laps. Based on the track imperfections, I think it got air on every lap at speed. Thanks for watching and for your insight!