The clipboard is designed for recording race lap times and competitor information, featuring printed sections for race details, competitors, lap numbers and timing columns. At the bottom of the sheets are period advertising for FirestoneTyres, adding further character.
Lap charts would have been used by enthusiasts, journalists or race officials to track race progress and lap times during motor racing events, a great piece of vintage motorsport memorabilia.
The board features a sturdy metal clip and wall-mount holes, indicating it would have been used in a garage, pit area or motorsport office.
Cripspeed - a British motoring accessories company established in the 1960s, supplying accessories and memorabilia for car enthusiasts and the growing motorsport scene in the UK. The brand became closely associated with club racing, rallying and motoring culture.
Motor Racing - a popular British publication launched in 1939 that reported on racing events, drivers and technical developments in motorsport. The magazine was widely read by fans and competitors during the mid-20th century.
A fantastic item for collectors or motoring sport, a gift for fans of the sport or to add character to a garage, man cave or retail space surrounding the sport.
Dimensions: 40cm X 23cm
Condition: Good with minor age related wear
Item No. 8641
