Last weekend, I had the chance once again to head to Auto Club Speedway and photograph NASCAR xfinity driver
Eric McClure and his team.
I know, it seems a bit of a departure from my usual work, but it's really not. Although the subject of these images can be moving upwards of 200 miles per hour (most of the people I photograph can't run THAT fast!) I can't tell you how much I enjoy it--not only because it puts my skills to the test and requires me to think rapid fire but because I can put together a pictorial that is perhaps a little different than the usual media photographers documenting the race.
Although not the best of days for Eric and his team in terms of racing, it was the best of times to show what an excellent sportsman and representative of the sport he is. There wasn't a time that he didn't stop to chat a moment with his fans or sign autographs. And in the end, he spoke highly and encouragingly to his team, despite many issues with his car "Proud of my guys--they fight hard. That's all you can ask."
If you'd like to see more race images by
Laura Schmidt Photography, check out Eric's webpage
here and new storefront
here .
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| Ready for qualifying |
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| One of many times that Eric stopped to sign autographs |
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| T and I in the hauler pre-race |
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| Taking a break before the race |
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| I couldn't resist a little photoshop wizardry to put McClure's name on the board behind him |
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| Doc gives the thumbs up |
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| Identifying the pit to Eric |
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| The Monster team next door comes in to pit |
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| Eric's team on the first pit |
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