The Honda Pledge is from the 2024 Milestones collection which, unlike the rest of the series was shot not on the Isle of Man TT course but across dozens of locations of historical significance to the TT. In this collection, riders, manufacturers and engineers all play a part in a plot culminating on that sacred stretch of 37 and three quarter miles of road: the Isle of Man TT course. These images offer a glimpse into the story behind the story.

The story:

This is part of the pledge made in the mid 1950s by Soichiro Honda and Honda’s vice president, Takeo Fujisawa. Here, Honda pledged to enter the Isle of Man TT Races. The TT was the premier motorcycle event of the time: not only was it the ultimate test of man and machine, it was also part of the World Championship series. For an aspiring motorcycle manufacturer such as Honda, it was critical that the company had a presence at the event. And so The Declaration of Entry to there Isle of Man TT Race was made public on March 20, 1954. The declaration reads: “Let us bring together the full strength of the Honda Motor Co. to win through to this glorious achievement. The future of Honda Motor Co. depends on this.” This pledge ultimately prophesied Honda’s juggernaut success in the motorcycle industry and a decades-long success story at the TT.

The pledge is projected here.

Rachael Clegg's Limited Edition Art Prints have something of a cult following with collectors across the globe. Limited to edition runs of just 30, each print is signed and numbered by Rachael Clegg and comes with a certificate of authenticity and accompanying story text.

Images are printed on matt Photo Rag 308 gram/m² paper. Each print is carefully hand-rolled in craft paper and shipped in a rigid postal tube. Unframed prints include free worldwide shipping. Framed prints are shipped in a robust crate. Framed prints include free UK shipping.

Prints are available in these sizes:

Medium 50x40cm (approximate paper size)

Large 70x60cm (approximate paper size)

Extra Large 90x80cm (approximate paper size)

Sumo 140cm upwards

Framed options are also available. Images are dry-mounted behind art glass within a bespoke solid wood frame. Frames are available in either a black or white painted finish. These pieces are shipped in a robust crate.