Yellow Studebaker background, some taking photos, at a race event under a partly cloudy sky with mountains in the distance.
The word 'RAILBIRD' written in large, white, bold letters on a red background, with the small text 'Grafix 51' in the top right corner.

“A racing enthusiast who sits on or near the track to watch a race or workout”

I have made annual trips to the Bonneville Salt Flats to photograph the legendary speed runs held on this historic course. Motorcycles, Hot Rods, Stock cars and those Streamliners stage in line to make their measured runs, to beak a record- to see how fast they can go!

My fascination with this remarkable venue extends beyond the track and the people who compete there.

I was the kid who eagerly awaited “his latest” copy of HOT ROD, CAR & TRACK among others - thumbing thru the pages. A centerfold for me at that age was a Gas Anglia, A Custom Merc - hanging on my wall.

A distant land of sun and speed it seemed with cars and the names that were and are legends.  ‘True Hot Rod builders’ working in backyard garages to professionally equipped corporate teams.

All pursuing speed on one of the world's most iconic racing surfaces lined up for a run – and there I am with camera in hand.

Enjoy the Ride!