Angou l’aime

2023 – Circuit des Remparts, Angoulême, France

This photograph by Dingo, taken on the occasion of the Circuit des Remparts d’Angoulême, embodies with subtlety and humor the spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition that reigns at the event. It captures a moment suspended in time: two vintage cars, the legendary Bugatti Type 35 on the right and the extremely rare Dexter on the left, take to the track side by side, each driven by a driver in period costume. The scene, seen from above, unfolds like a veritable mechanical choreography, where these exceptional vehicles don’t just race, but seem to brush elegantly against each other, in a masterful dance where the passion of motorsport meets the grace of history. It’s a very fraternal race, imbued with a special soul, where the last race in town becomes a demonstration of generosity. Racers help each other out, transforming the competition into a collective experience of solidarity. The aim is to spend a good time together with exceptional cars, reminding us that sometimes the real aim of a race is not to finish first, but to share moments of complicity and joy. At the center of the image, the two drivers hold out their hands in a gesture of solidarity, as if to symbolize the timeless bond that unites motoring enthusiasts, whether rivals or allies on the track. This gesture, unexpected in the middle of a race, humanizes the competition and reminds us that the essence of these gatherings lies in sharing a common passion, above and beyond performance. The wisps of smoke rising from the tires, the aged texture of the bodywork, and the vintage outfits of the drivers reinforce the retro, surreal atmosphere of the work, transporting the viewer back to a time when speed was synonymous with adventure and elegance. Dingo manages to capture not only the beauty of the cars, but also the playful, convivial spirit of the festival, transforming a simple race into a visual celebration of friendship and mutual respect. This photograph is an ode to the automobile of yesteryear and the fraternity of drivers, where the Circuit des Remparts becomes a stage for improbable encounters and complicit gestures, all with a lightness and humor that immediately put us in a good mood. It’s a poetic, offbeat vision of a world where authenticity and passion are the real driving forces behind the story, sublimating the concept of competition into a veritable celebration of solidarity and conviviality.