Racing: I’m Just Not One of Those Guys
Contributed by Sam I
I’m just not one of those guys.
Normally when the topic of cars is brought up, it's something I shy away from. I don't know much about them, and I’m honestly not a car guy. I couldn't tell you what a 67 mustang looks like by memory. But on June 3rd I had the immense pleasure of photographing the Alaska Raceways Flag day festivities. A scene not too entirely different from what I normally shoot, instead of a flightline it's a drag strip.
Instead of United States Air Force Thunderbirds, it's the engines of vintage cars, displaying their insane horsepower. I don't claim to know it all and probably never will, but I walked away from that raceway feeling different toward cars in general.
The races themselves were insane, the cars revving their engines before coming to the line. Smoke filling the surrounding area, the scent of burnt tires as it happened. Shooting down the strip as quickly as they can for the fastest time! It was new and it was exhilarating! It was something I would LOVE to attend again, as either a newfound fan or a photographer. If you have never made it to the Palmer raceway, it's worth the drive!
The scenery surrounding the track is a beautiful backdrop to it all! Anyway, if you haven't been there you should go, I bet you won’t regret it either. It is also very kid friendly as well!
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