Author Archives: terryjohnsen

During the 7th hour of the race, Dempsey Racing’s day came to an abrupt end. During one of the many restarts during the race, driver Henri Richard tangled with traffic which resulted in a huge accident approaching turn ten. Richard … Continue reading →

The 12 Hours of Sebring is a grueling event. It’s a race around the clock…against the Florida heat…up and over the bumpy WWII airport surface of Sebring International Raceway…and a race against a highly competitive international field of competitors. Each … Continue reading →

Part of my focus during the weekend was to capture elements of the racing culture that depict a personal side of the people involved. One aspect that illustrates this is through the unique and individual helmet artwork designs for each … Continue reading →

Bright and early on race day morning, Saturday the 17th of March, the American Le Mans Series opened the pits. Just one hour before the start of the famed endurance classic the fans enjoyed access to the cars, drivers, and … Continue reading →

If you really want to see what goes on behind the scenes during a race weekend, a walk through the paddock is an absolute must. Sebring was no exception. The paddock begins with the Sebring Hall of Fame, Gallery of … Continue reading →

I arrived at Sebring in the late afternoon of Thursday the 15th. Just in time to find a prime parking/camping spot, get my bearings of the track, and prepare for night practice. It’s been a long time since I had … Continue reading →

Perfect weather, a record crowd, and a field of 63 world-class sports cars set the scene for the first event in the American LeMans Series presented by Tequila Patron 2012 Calendar. This also served as a fitting venue for the … Continue reading →

While some folks were battling the Black Friday shopping sale day craziness, I found refuge and enjoyment by watching a dedicated group of sports car enthusiasts taking advantage of some beautiful weather at Summit Point. This was the Turkey Bowl … Continue reading →

The 2011 season has come and gone, and for the first time in a long time, I didn’t get to attend an ALMS race. It took a family reunion on the same weekend to keep me away from all the … Continue reading →

On the road again…cars at speed! Mid-Ohio is known to be a technical track. The fastest cars & drivers have to find a rhythm and build a momentum of pace. When they get it right, they fly.