2007 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Photographic Competition  - CLOSING DATE 21 NOVEMBER 2007

CLICK HERE to download the 2007 entry form 

Following the success of the first LBVCR photographic competition, spectators at the 2007 event on Sunday 4 November will be invited to enter their favourite pictures and be in with a chance of winning some very unique prizes. The overall winner will be awarded the opportunity to take part in the 2008 LBVCR as a passenger on one of the participating veteran cars. 
The 2007 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Photographic Competition is open to all members of the public to enter their pictures from the Run in one of three categories.

The three categories are:-
1. Best LBVCR Event Image
Images capturing the essence of the event.
2. Young LBVCR Photographer (16 and under)
Any images on the 2007 LBVCR by a young photographer.
3. Best Mobile Camera Phone Image
Any images of the 2007 LBVCR taken on a camera phone

The top ten images submitted in each category will be short listed and displayed in a special gallery on the LBVCR website.  The ‘best of the rest' will also be displayed on the LBVCR website in the gallery section. 

FIRST PRIZE:  The overall winner will receive a passenger place on a veteran car on the 2007 LBVCR, with two places on the accompanying Bus Tour for their guests.

RUNNERS UP:   The two category winners not receiving the overall prize will receive two places each on the 2007 LBVCR bus tour from Hyde Park to Brighton next November.

SHORT LISTED IMAGES:   Each short listed image will receive a boxed 2007 LBVCR Enamelled badge and a LBVCR pen. (30 winners)

Last year Jackie Bull from Horsham in West Sussex became the first ever London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) Photographer of the Year winner with an inspired image of participant and spectator interaction that summed up the spirit of the world's longest running motoring event.  Jackie will be taking part in this year's event taking to the passenger seat on one of the 527 participating vehicles.   Hundreds of entries were received for the 2006 photo competition, with the under 16 category going to 7-year-old Claire Heritage of Waltham-on-Thames.

The entry form for the 2007 LBVCR Photographic competition is available from the website at www.lbvcr.com.  Closing date for entries is Wednesday 21 November, with the winning entries announced on Monday 1 December.

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place on Sunday 4 November and is preceded by a period related auction at Bonhams London New Bond Street Salerooms on Friday 2 November and an International Concours in London's Regent Street on Saturday 3 November.  527 pre 1905 veteran vehicles are entered for the 2007 LBVCR, including 101 international entries from the United States, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, China and Europe.

CLICK HERE to download the 2007 entry form 

CLICK HERE to see the winning entries for the 2006 LBVCR Photographic Competition.

2007 LBVCR Photo Competition -Terms and Conditions

q      Each person can enter a maximum of three images for each category they are eligible for.

q      The LBVCR Young Photographer category is open to anyone under 16 years of age on the 4 November 2007

q      Entries can be made by -

o        CD ROM with Jpeg or Tiff format files only

o        Email as a Jpeg file to info@lbvcr.com

o        35mm/ medium format photographic slide or colour print (12”x8” maximum)

q      If entries are to be returned a stamped address envelope must be included.

q      All entries MUST be accompanied by an entry form.

q      All winning images may be used free of charge by the organisers of theLondon to Brighton Veteran Car Run for marketing and publicity purposes.  The copyright of the winning images remains with the photographer.

q      Accredited media for the 2007 LBVCR are not eligible to enter.

q      The judges decision is final

q      The prizes are as stated and there is no cash alternative.  The overall and category winners must take their prize on the 2008 LBVCR on Sunday 2 November.