The RAC Tourist Trophy - the Ards Circuit, Part I

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The RAC Tourist Trophy - the Ards Circuit, Part I

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Details

Location

Ards, Newtownards

Year

1930

Date

23/08/1930

Length

01min 08sec

Audio

silent

Format

9.5mm

black and white

Source

Campbell Family Collection

Courtesy

Campbell family, Fiona Campbell Hicks

Rights Holder

Fiona Campbell Hicks

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Description

It is 23rd of August 1930 and the crowds gather to watch one of the most exciting events in the area - the RAC Tourist Trophy race. The TT race is held over the famous Newtownards circuit which was abandoned in 1936 after a tragic motor racing accident. Two men in slightly grubby white overalls possibly a driver and navigator/mechanic team, walk past crowds of spectators. Sponsors and signage are prominent around the course and primitive grandstands have been put up for the event. In the background, a field full of cars and crowds lining the course are testimony to the popularity of the event, part of which runs along public roads. A crashed car can be seen near the end of the clip.

The film was probably shot by John Dermot Campbell and it is part of the Campbell Family Collection.  

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