Public art & sculpture · South Wales
The Spirit of the Race
The Spirit of the Race — Public artwork (statue) by Chris Crane.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port · 5.5 km
- Free entry
About
The Spirit of the Race is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by Chris Crane.". Coordinates: 51.7327°, -4.2358°.
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Official information
The Spirit of the Race is a sculpture located at Ffos Las Racecourse, created in 2009. It represents the excitement and motion of horse racing, made from reclaimed materials including forging tongs from a former coal industry worker.
Place summary
The Spirit of the Race is an art installation located in Trimsaran, South Wales, postcode SA17. This distinctive piece represents the region's connection to motorsport and celebrates its racing heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7327, -4.2358
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Trimsaran
- Postcode
- SA17 4GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Phone
- +44 1554 811 092
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port — 5.5 km
- Official site
- chriscranefineart.com
Sources
- osm: n8861505399 (ODbL)
- commons: Ffos Las Sculpture.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of the Race?
- The Spirit of the Race is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA17 4GL), in the parish of Trimsaran.
- What is The Spirit of the Race?
- The Spirit of the Race — Public artwork (statue) by Chris Crane.
- How do I get to The Spirit of the Race?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA17 4GL.
- How do I get to The Spirit of the Race?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA17 4GL.