Start Collection (#4)

The Hound Trails at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
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Mania / Hudson Off Rails
OFF THE RAIL The speculations of railway financier George King Hudson (1800-1871), start to collapse

Troublesome Youngsters
Young and inexperienced racehorses prove a handful for their jockeys before the start

Timing a Motor Cycle
Timing a motor cycle : when the machine crosses beams from photo-electric cella at the start and finish of the run, the time is measured. (In fact, the beam is invisible.)

Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska

Hunter Blowing his Horn
Huntsman blows his horn to start the hunt

Audi S5 coupe white 2009

HMS Wakeful - W-Class Destroyer Date: 1939

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: The cars pull away at the start of the race during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 1966 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: The cars pull away at the start of the race during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 1966 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Dan Gurney / Jerry Grant, Shelby American Inc. Ford Mk II, pulls away as Ronnie Bucknum / Richard Hutcherson, Holman & Moody, Ford Mk II

Formula 1 2024: Monaco GP
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - MAY 26: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, leads Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38

Formula 1 2022: United States GP
CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 23: Lando Norris, McLaren MCL36, leads Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo C42, and Sergio Perez

Formula Ford 1600 1985: Formula Ford Festival
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 27: Paulo Carcasi, Van Diemen RF85 Minister, leads Jonathan Bancroft, Racefax International Services, Van Diemen RF85 Auriga, Allan Seedhouse, BRP

Formula One World Championship
Race retiree John Surtees (GBR) Ferrari 312 leads race winner Jackie Stewart (GBR) BRM P261 into St Devote at the start of the race. Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 22 May 1966

Formula 1 2024: Monaco GP
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - MAY 26: Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, leads Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, and Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24

WRC 1970: RAC Rally
OCTOBER 10: Ove Andersson / Elisabeth Andersson, Alpine A110 during the RAC Rally on October 10, 2015. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark(GBR) Lotus 49 leads at the Start Canadian GP, Mosport Park, 27 August 1967

International Championship for Makes 1964: Tourist Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 29: Bruce McLaren, Zerex Special Oldsmobile, leads Jim Clark, Team Lotus, Lotus 30 Ford, John Coundley, Lotus 19 Climax, Denny Hulme, Team Elite

Brooklands Events 1935: JCC Members Day
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: A Fiat (#56) and a MG (#57) leads away at the start of one of the races during the JCC Members Day at Brooklands on June 29, 1935 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

FIA F2 2024: Bahrain
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 01: Jak Crawford (USA, DAMS), leads Victor Martins (FRA, ART Grand Prix), Zak O'Sullivan (GBR, ART Grand Prix), Enzo Fittipaldi (BRA)

Formula E 2023-2024: Diriyah ePrix II
RIYADH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 27: Robin Frijns, Envision Racing, Jaguar I-TYPE 6, leads Oliver Rowland, Nissan Formula E Team, Nissan e-4ORCE 04, Nick Cassidy, Jaguar TCS Racing

Formula One World Championship
Second place finisher Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 98T leads the field into Kemmel at the start of the race. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 25 May 1986

Formula 1 2022: S£o Paulo GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Magnussen, Haas VF-22, leads Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL36, George Russell, Mercedes W13

1971 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari 312B2 leads Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 003 Ford and Jo Siffert, BRM P160 at the start during the British GP at Silverstone on July 17

1937 JCC Ninth Members Day
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 03: The cars pull away at the start of one of the races during the JCC Ninth Members Day at Brooklands on July 03, 1937 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Mario Andretti / Lucien Bianchi, Holman & Moody, Ford Mk II, leads Ludovico Scarfiotti / Mike Parkes, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 P3

Formula 1 2024: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 02: Sir Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W15, leads Yuki Tsunoda, VCARB 01, Alex Albon, Williams FW46

2020 Tuscany GP
MUGELLO CIRCUIT, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 13: A crash develops as Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Performance, leads the field for the restart during the Tuscany GP at Mugello Circuit on Sunday September

1995 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 28: Damon Hill, Williams FW17 Renault, leads from Michael Schumacher, Benetton B195 Renault, at the start as David Coulthard, Williams FW17 Renault

Formula 1 2023: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, leads Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-23, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB19, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23

Formula One World Championship, Rd3, Chinese Grand Prix, Race Day, Shanghai, China, Sunday 14 April 2013
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W04 leads from pole position at the start of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd3, Chinese Grand Prix, Race Day, Shanghai, China, Sunday 14 April 2013

Superfund World Series By Nissan
Double race winner Franck Montagny (FRA) Gabord Competition leads Enrique Bernoldi (BRA) RC Motorsport at the start. Superfund World Series By Nissan, Rd1 & Rd2, Jarama, Spain, 30 March 2003

1963 United States Grand Prix. Watkins Glen, New York, USA. 4-6 October 1963. The start. Ref-3/1098. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Grand Prix Spa Belgian
Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium. Sunday 28 August 2016. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF16-H. World Copyright: Zak Mauger/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image _X0W3143

2013 Spanish Grand Prix - Sunday
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain 12th May 2013 Charles Pic, Caterham CT03 Renault, sticks a rear on the grass as he chases the pack at the start

Formula E 2020-2021: Berlin E-Prix II
BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY - AUGUST 15: Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL), Mercedes Benz EQ, EQ Silver Arrow 02, leads Oliver Rowland (GBR), Nissan e.Dams, Nissan IMO3, Alexander Sims (GBR)

Formula E 2021-2022: Berlin ePrix I
BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY - MAY 14: Edoardo Mortara (CHE), ROKiT Venturi Racing, Silver Arrow 02, leads Alexander Sims (GBR), Mahindra Racing, Mahindra M7Electro

2018 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 26: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, leads Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H, and Sergio Perez

1976 Swedish GP
ANDERSTORP RACEWAY, SWEDEN - JUNE 13: Mario Andretti, Lotus 77 Ford takes the lead from pole sitter Jody Scheckter, Tyrrell P34 Ford at the start during the Swedish GP at Anderstorp Raceway on June

Formula One World Championship
Start accident between Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F1 2000 and Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Benetton Playlife B200 German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany, 30 July 2000

1986 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - APRIL 27: Nelson Piquet, Williams FW11 Honda, leads Alain Prost, McLaren MP4-2C TAG, Nigel Mansell, Williams FW11 Honda, Michele Alboreto, Ferrari F1/86, Stefan Johansson

ERC 1958: RAC Rally
MARCH 11: Jaguar Mk7 during the RAC Rally on March 11, 1958. (Photo by LAT Images)

BF3 1983: R2 Thruxton
THRUXTON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Ayrton Senna, West Surrey Racing, Ralt RT3 Toyota, leads the pack at the start during the R2 Thruxton at Thruxton on March 13, 1983 in Thruxton, United Kingdom

European F2 1983: Mediterranean GP
AUTODROMO DI PERGUSA, ITALY - JULY 31: Mike Thackwell, Ralt RH6/83H Mugen Honda, leads Jonathan Palmer, Ralt RH6/83H Mugen Honda, and Alessandro Nannini, Minardi M283 BMW/Mader

Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911

Coney Isl Races-start of 100 yd. (women's), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Coney Isl Races-start of 100 yd. (women's), between c1910 and c1915

Police Show -- Start of motorcycle race, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Police Show -- Start of motorcycle race, between c1915 and c1920

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From the iconic 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans to the thrilling start of the Monaco Grand Prix in 1960, history has witnessed countless moments that marked the beginning of greatness. The cosmic microwave background, a remnant from the birth of our universe, serves as a reminder that every start holds immense potential. In Beesands, Start Bay, Devon, fishermen gather at dawn to embark on their daily journey, symbolizing resilience and determination. Meanwhile, at St. Moritz in 1912, adrenaline courses through the veins of daredevils ready to conquer the Cresta Run's treacherous slopes. The F1 races captivate fans worldwide with heart-stopping action starts and occasional crashes that test drivers' skills and nerves. As we look back at Ritchie Ginther leading from Jim Clark Lotus 21 during Formula One World Championship or Stirling Moss emerging victorious in Monaco Grand Prix '69 - these moments remind us that every start is an opportunity for triumph and glory. Whether it be on racing tracks or in life itself, each new beginning holds endless possibilities waiting to be explored.