I have been taking photographs since my High School Days 1975.  I started by shooting black and white film and then moved to color.  Developing our own negatives and prints brought a solid foundation to understanding light, and it's critical roll in photography that still serves me well today. 
     I progressed into shooting local bands and concerts for B.A.M (Bay Area Magazine) in which I was able to practice and hone my low light, no flash photography.
    Although I am new to Sprint Car photography, My parents use to take me to West Capitol Speedway every Saturday night when I was a youngster in the mid 1960's. I developed a love and passion for Sprint Car Racing that has been with me ever since. I remember some of my favorites were Johnny Tiner, Ernie Purcell and Jimmy Gordon to name a few. 
       When the opportunity to combine my passion for photography and Sprint Car Racing came, I jumped at the chance. 
       I can't thank John and Robbie Padjen enough for giving me the opportunity to live out a dream, And Tom Parker, John Meirhofer, Donna Peter, Ed Palmer and others for their help, friendship and encouragement to pursue this.
Steve LaMothe