Category Archives: Land Speed Racing

Racecourse Reflections

This week I would like to share some of the candid portraits I have taken in my travels across America. This young man’s name is Vic Briggs, sadly he lost his life last summer in an auto accident in South … Continue reading

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Self Portrait with the Devilhog

This self portrait was taken a couple of years ago at the entrance to the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway. I used Topaz Adjust bring out the details and colors in the scene. I’m still feeling my way through this … Continue reading

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Bonneville Wrap Up

Today I’m going to try and wrap up my posts from the BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials. I want to move on to doing more HDR posts but the response to these photos shows that there are many people who … Continue reading

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Vintage Indian Racer

I really like the way this image turned out. The bike is a work of art and has been lovingly restored. The young man riding it is probably half the bike’s age. I really like the juxtaposition of the vintage … Continue reading

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The Stewart Brothers

Here’s another of my BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials shots taken at the 3 Mile start line. I like this image for so many reasons, the colors, the composition, the expressions of the people, the racer standing in the background … Continue reading

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Salt Flat Storm Panorama

The weather on the Salt Flats can change pretty quickly. This storm moved in early in the day with 60 mph winds, rain and lightning. We had to take down our EZ-Ups and get off the Salt Flats because the … Continue reading

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Watching…

Toady’s image is once again from the 3 Mile International Start Line. The lady’s shirt says it all if you’re a Land Speed Racing enthusiast. The Black and White Bar is a fixture in Wendover and hosts an all you … Continue reading

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BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials

This week I’m going to start sharing some of the images I have taken at the BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials. I have been attending this event since 2006; even going so far as to run my Harley Road Glide … Continue reading

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Salt Flat Sky

Back to the Bonneville Salt Flats today. The sky on this particular morning was amazing due to two weather patterns colliding. It was raining the night before and then a high pressure front moved in which gave these amazing clouds. … Continue reading

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