The twists and Turns of the "Volta" is the title of the temporary exhibition at Madeira Photography Museum - Atelier Vicente's. The exhibition opened today and may be visited until September 30th.
In the various rooms of the museum, 64 photographs taken by Casa Fotográfica Perestrellos, tell the story of the 1st “Volta à Madeira Island Tour by car”, which took place on June 16th, 1959, as well as the automobile competitions that preceded it: the Rampa dos Barreiros, organized by the Automóvel Clube de Portugal, in 1935; the gymkhana of the Club Sports Madeira, in 1936, the 1st and 2nd Madeira Automobile Rally, respectively in 1948 and 1949, organized by the Rotary Club of Funchal.
Besides the photographs, there are also some objects on display, donated by private persons and by the Club Sports da Madeira, which evoke memories of the emotions experienced in these mythical races. 
The Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, referred at the occasion that the new exhibition will be a moment to associate the regional culture to the great festival of motorized sport of the Region which is the Rali Vinho da Madeira. "This competition has a history and to remember the “I Tour of the Island”, as well as others that preceded it, is to honour the past and pay tribute to those who allowed us to get this far today", said Eduardo Jesus.