Framed Race Car Art
Speed has always fascinated people and races were held from ancient times, but technology took things to an entirely different level. The framed race car prints up for sale at FramedArt.com focus on the turning point marked by the construction of the first gasoline fueled vehicle.
Soon after it was built, the first race was held in Paris and by the standards of those days, the performance of the first car was remarkable. More races were held over the next two decades, but the truly competitive races began in the 20th century.
At the turn-of-the-century, the emphasis was placed on the length of the tracks rather than the speed achieved by cars. The challenge was to build robust vehicles that were capable of covering a long-distance without breaking down and hundreds of competitors participated. Things change radically in the second half of the 20th century and the cars belonging to this period of time are the ones frequently featuring in the framed race car prints.
World championships bring together the best pilots and success is indissolubly linked to the technology used by the manufacturers. Security and performance standards have been introduced and race cars are now not only faster, but also safer than ever before. Some of the classic Grand Prix held in France one century ago have survived and they are still acting as a magnet, for racing enthusiasts. Framed race car prints depict the vehicles as they participate in races and Monte Carlo, Nimes or Le Mans.