Thursday, February 03, 2011

Racetracks of the world

My dad and brother are obsessed with all things automotive. When we were teeny, I remember sitting in my dad's lap while we watched the Grand Prix on TV, and he would tip and turn along with the cars. I know they'd love these wooden race tracks to hang on the wall, which are surprisingly beautiful.

(Via Swissmiss)
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34 comments:

dianasaur said...

heh, i actually really like these.

Turbo said...

Wow, these are very cool. I'm personally a MotoGP enthusiast, not so much into auto racing. But They also Race GP on some of these tracks.

Lenita said...

great idea! very original!

An Invitation said...

Great way to add some stylish masculinity to a room!

Couve Illustrations said...

it's very nice! And those race car prints?! Love them!

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kira said...

My grandfather was a race car driver and he is still completely obsessed to this day, watching any possible race he can catch on television. He would absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing.

-Kira

liz @ bon temps beignet said...

Very cool. My husband's entire family drag races. But I guess a straight line wouldn't be very exciting to hang on a wall.

lemondropdreams said...

My father in law is a classic car junkie and has been known to get busted drag racing when he was younger (with his priest friend in the passenger seat no less!) That picture made me think of him instantly!

KC said...

These are truly stunning. If I just saw a photo, I would think it was artwork, not a racetrack!

lovemaki said...

that is beautiful!

Diana Mieczan said...

My Balazs is crazy about Grand Prix and he would totally love something like that in his office! Have a lovely day. Kisses

Reiter8 said...

That's just so darn clever!

Emily said...

So very cool. My husband and father in law both follow Formula One like it is a religion! Can't wait to get some of these for them! Great gifts of art!

when skies are grey said...

my husband loves formula one, thanks for showing these :)!
your little guy is looking so cute too.

stephanie said...

i am in love with this!! stephen and i watch moto gp racing all the time and he would absolutely love this...we got to visit the laguna seca raceway on our honeymoon, that would be amazing if they had that one!!

Shanti Knight said...

My brothers would love these!!!

Andy said...

My dad always asked that when I become a millionare (which I'm no where near being), if I would get him tickets to the Grand Prix de Monaco. Now I can bring Monaco to him. Christmas present? I think so!

Mina said...

I love taking something completely unexpected and hanging it on the wall as art! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing. : )

Erika@PlaceboLife said...

watched grand prix in singapore last year, was mesmerized by the engine sound! these are very cool wall art, i know my brother would kill for one!

Nick Goddard said...

I'm guessing Monaco! I see the bus stop, swimming pool, and that's all I know. Massa at Monaco

Gaby [The Vault Files] said...

This is perfect!! My dad has been a member of the FIA (they regulate the F1 rules) for so many years and both him and my brother have been involved in many different ways with the F1 for sooo long. This is perfect for them!! Thanks!!

Jared Szpakowski said...

CLASS!

cupidsbow said...

I wasn't sure based on the first photo, but the second one had me sold. It looks great actually on the wall.

Izabella said...

These are so cute! and neat wall art even for anyone ... or adorable in a little boy's room!

Nick Goddard said...

Although, I do have to say they are missing elevation change, which kind of wrecks it for me. If I had one of these I'd want to line it up down my line-of sight and imagine taking the corners. The drama of the corkscrew and eau rouge would be totally lost in this 2-d format...

Rose said...

I was made to watch the Grand Prix too (so much chicer than Nas Car) and it robbed off- I love F1.

Those are really cool.

I'm also looking forward to the forthcoming film about Ayrton Senna.

Mary Jane said...

I am so excited, I just ordered the Monaco track - I'm taking my husband there this year for his 50th! He's going to love this. Thank you for sharing.

Lauren said...

my dad got one of these for christmas
he races historic formula one cars!
he loved it

they are actually really cool looking - i liked it too

!

-L
www.thesphinxandthemilkyway.com

Lauren said...

ps - last year when he raced in monaco he WON! :)

Megan Fischer said...

What a clever thing to make!! Now if only I could find someone who loved nascar..... :)

Cassi said...

I have not-so-great memories of having to sit through what seemed like an entire lifetime of a single NASCAR race with my dad when I was younger...hahahaha....I bet he would love these decorative racetracks!

Beatriz said...

Wow, thank you for sharing this!!! My husband is all about the racing world... and it can be such a challenge when he likes all this car memorabilia that is just so, so... hideous. I keep trying to put an "artsy" spin on it to pass it off as "decor". This is a great find!

Thanks a ton!
B.

thatgirlinpearls.com

Jenni Austria Germany said...

you're right - they are surprisingly beautiful. if someone explained these to me, i don't think i'd envision something so aesthetically pleasing.

Paullyn Villaseñor said...

those hanged frames all look so great