A yellow race car navigating a turn on a racetrack with a large crowd of spectators in the stands.
A sleek black race car in motion on a straight section of a racetrack, with motion blur emphasizing speed.
A vintage race car navigating a sharp turn on a racetrack, captured in black and white.
A vintage race car with a driver in a helmet and goggles speeding on a racetrack, captured in black and white with motion blur.
Rear view of a vintage race car speeding on a racetrack in black and white.
Vintage race car with "Golia" on the side, speeding on a racetrack in black and white.
Classic red racing vehicle in motion on a track, captured with a blurred effect.
Vintage Lotus race car numbered 5, parked on a racetrack with a "Historic Grand Prix" banner in the background.
Vintage race car numbered 34 with Shell branding, speeding on a racetrack with motion blur.
Black and white action shot of vintage race cars maneuvering through a turn, highlighting dynamic motion.
Classic Porsche race car with number 65, captured on a track with motion blur.
Vintage race car with the number 9, speeding on a racetrack with motion blur and a fence in the background.

Tim van Driel's work sidesteps nostalgia and focuses instead on the raw mechanics and fleeting moments that define vintage motorsport. Each shot – whether snapped on 35mm or medium format – captures not just cars but the tension, velocity and lived experience of racing culture. These photographs serve as a counterpoint to the slick, controlled narratives of car marketing, offering a more honest and visceral perspective.

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