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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012

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Sports Car Digest covered nearly 100 historic car races and rallies in 2012, starting with the New Year’s Day Anti-Football Run and ending with the Historic Grand Prix at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. Though reading over highlights and results of each event and race can be interesting, nothing makes you feel like you’re there like a well-timed action shot. As a publication that annually puts out thousands of photos, the task of narrowing down the most popular pictures of the year can be a daunting one. From a Ferrari 500 TRC on the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance to a Lotus whipping around corners at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, our dozens of photographers captured some truly stunning moments in 2012.

After crunching statistics to ease the way in finding the 50 most viewed pictures of 2012, we’re turning our difficult task over to you to vote for the best one. Similar to our Best of 2009 and Best of 2010 and Best of 2011 contests, we are asking for your assistance in helping us pick the very best vintage car racing photo from 2012.

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. Or, if you feel that we’ve overlooked a special picture, feel free to nominate a write-in candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We’ll announce the winner in the January 24th edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

We are again choosing at random THREE winners among the comments to receive a large print of their favorite photo of 2012, so be sure to include your email address in the comment form so we can reach you.

And now…enjoy the top 50 most viewed pictures of 2012, sorted by the date taken.

Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012

 

Porsche 910 at Tour Auto
Porsche 910 through the trees at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Chevrolet Corvette on Tour Auto Rally
The raucous Chevrolet Corvette stands out against the peaceful French countryside on the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ferrari 275 GTB - Tour Auto Rally 2012
Ferrari 275 GTB was among the top Regularity Class finishers at the Tour Auto Rally (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Gulf Oil Ford GT40
Ford GT40 at Spirit of Montjuic Classic Revival (photo: Peter Falkner)
Lotus 24 at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix
Lotus 24 at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix (photo: Tim Scott)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Two

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. Or, if you feel that we’ve overlooked a special picture, feel free to nominate a write-in candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We’ll announce the winner in the January 24th edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

We are again choosing at random THREE winners among the comments to receive a large print of their favorite photo of 2012, so be sure to include your email address in the comment form so we can reach you.

1976 McLaren M26
What year is it? A pair of McLaren M26 at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix (photo: Dirk de Jager)
1954 Maserati A6GCS
1954 Maserati A6GCS on the Mille Miglia (photo: Dirk de Jager)
Porsche 935
Porsche 935 at famed La Source hairpin during Spa Classic (photo: Jurrie Vanhalle)
Brooklands Double Twelve Festival 2012
Mighty muscle at the Brooklands Double Twelve Motorsport Festival (photo: Tim Scott)
Factory Lotus 49
Lotus-Cosworth 49 driven by Jackie Oliver at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Three

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. Or, if you feel that we’ve overlooked a special picture, feel free to nominate a write-in candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We’ll announce the winner in the January 24th edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

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1963 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, driven by Kenny Brack
Kenny Brack behind the wheels of the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 250 GTO of Nick Mason, driven by his son-in-law Marino Franchitti, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (photo: Tim Scott)
Ford GT40 MK II at Le Mans Classic 2012
Ford GT40 MK II at the biennial Le Mans Classic (photo: Tim Scott)
Jaguar D-Type
Jaguar D-Type looks at home during the Le Mans Classic (photo: Tim Scott)
1960 Jaguar E2A Prototype
Prototype 1960 Jaguar E2A catches the sun at the Le Mans Classic (photo: Dirk de Jager)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Four

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. Or, if you feel that we’ve overlooked a special picture, feel free to nominate a write-in candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We’ll announce the winner in the January 24th edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

We are again choosing at random THREE winners among the comments to receive a large print of their favorite photo of 2012, so be sure to include your email address in the comment form so we can reach you.

1976 Lola T332C F5000
The Lola T332 that won the 1976 Formula 5000 Championship at the hands of Brian Redman competes at the Hawk at Road America with Brian Redman (photo: David Ferguson)
Hesketh 308E F1
Hesketh 308E spins off a rooster tail at the Silverstone Classic (photo: Tim Scott)
Ferrari 512
Waving the Italian flag is the Ferrari 512 found at the Silverstone Classic (photo: Tim Scott)
1953 Maserati 250F
Silhouette of the Maserati 250F under the turn 12 bridge at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant (photo: Dennis Gray)
Alfa Romeo Monza 8C-2600
1933 Alfa Romeo Monza 8C-2600 up the hill into 14 at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant (photo: Dennis Gray)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Five

 

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Ford Escort MK2
Ford Escort MK2 lifts a wheel during the Eifel Rallye Festival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Audi Sport Quattro S1
Ex-San Remo Rally-winning Audi Sport Quattro S1 at the the Eifel Rallye Festival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Tyrrell 006 F1
Tyrrell 006 looks comfortable at the Nurburgring during the Oldtimer Grand Prix (photo: Julien Mahiels)
1957 Ferrari 500 TRC
1957 Ferrari 500 TRC on the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance (photo: Tim Scott)
Shelby Cobra 289 FIA
Shelby Cobra 289 prepares to blast down the famed Corkscrew during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Michael DiPleco)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Six

 

Simply vote by leaving a comment below indicating which photo is your favorite image. Or, if you feel that we’ve overlooked a special picture, feel free to nominate a write-in candidate by linking to the picture in your comment. We’ll announce the winner in the January 24th edition of our newsletter and in the comment section.

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1957 Maserati 250F
A light rain can just be made out in the early morning light around the Maserati 250F shot at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe 289
A Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe leads a pack of Cobras during the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 and Maserati 250F
Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 and Maserati 250F at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Tim Scott)
Porsche RS60
Early morning sun lights up the Porsche RS60 at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion (photo: Dennis Gray)
1976 March 761 Formula One
1976 March 761 at the Lime Rock Historic Festival (photo: Michael DiPleco)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Seven

 

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1955 Jaguar D-Type
A Jaguar D-type crests a hill at Lime Rock during the Historic Festival (photo: Michael DiPleco)
Lola T70 Mk3 Spyder
Lola T70 Mk3 Spyder at the inaugural Zandvoort Historic Grand Prix (photo: Jurrie Vanhalle)
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta over Gore Pass during the Colorado Grand (John Waugh Photographic Images)
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing drives in the sky on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River at the Colorado Grand (John Waugh Photographic Images)
Ferrari 250 GTO
Ferrari 250 GTO Tribute during the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Eight

 

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Freddie March Trophy Race
Start of the Goodwood Revival’s Freddie March Trophy Race (photo: Tim Scott)
Austin-Healey 100S and Lancia D24
Late afternoon sun shines upon the Austin-Healey 100S and Lancia D24 (photo: Tim Scott)
Alfa Romeo 3000 Disco Volante
Alfa Romeo 3000 Disco Volante at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Jaguar C-Type
Jaguar C-Type during the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Cunningham C4R
Cunningham C4R heads into the setting sun at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Nine

 

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Aston Martin DB3 Coupe
Aston Martin DB3 Coupe at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
AC Cobra Race - Shelby Cup at Goodwood Revival 2012
Start of the AC Cobra race during the Goodwood Revival (photo: Tim Scott)
Auto Union Type D
Auto Union Type D at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Mercedes-Benz W 154 Silver Arrows
Mercedes-Benz W 154 Silver Arrows at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)
Ferrari 250 GTO/64
Ferrari 250 GTO/64 at the Goodwood Revival (photo: Julien Mahiels)

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Best Vintage Car Racing Photo of 2012 – Page Ten

 

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Porsche 356 Coupe and Cabriolet
Porsche 356 Coupe and Cabriolet at the Zoute Grand Prix (photo: Dirk de Jager)
Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage at Algarve Historic Festival (photo: Tim Scott)
Ford GT40
Ford GT40 braves rain during the Algarve Historic Festival (photo: Tim Scott)
Jaguar E-type
Jumping Jaguar E-type at the Luigi Musso Historic Grand Prix (photo: Peter Lutz)
Aston Martin Razorblade
Aston Martin Razor Blade at the VSCC Goodwood Autumn Sprint (photo: Tim Surman)

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