Tag Archives: racing

Track Exposure

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

If you have followed my blog at all, you know I like to show motion whenever I feel it adds to the story of what I am photographing.  At the ESTA Safety Park Dragstrip speed is the name of the … Continue reading →

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View 125: Burnout!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

When approaching the staging area at ESTA Safety Park Dragstrip near Cicero, New York, most drag racers will perform a burnout − that is, apply water to the driven tires either by backing into a small puddle (the “bleach box” … Continue reading →

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View 84: Fast and Furious

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Scott Thomas Photography

Unlike the show cars I showed you recently, the cars at ESTA Safety Park Dragstrip near Cicero, New York, want to go as fast as they can in a 1/4 mile and beat their opponent in doing so. That is … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Hydrofest

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Scott Thomas Photography

Last Saturday I attended Syracuse Hydrofest featuring Inboard Hydroplane racing. All boats use propellers with the Grand Prix class reaching speeds up to 175 miles per hour (282 kilometers per hour). The day was rainy and grey causing the day … Continue reading →

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