Author Archives: terryjohnsen

Just like every visit to Mid-Ohio in the past, arrival at the track Friday morning was met with excitement and promise of a great weekend of racing. But, what made this year just a bit more special was that Mid-Ohio … Continue reading →

It’s been two weeks since the 2011 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. Along with sorting through a hefty number of images from the event, life itself has kept me from posting until now. For the time-being I’ll keep it short … Continue reading →

Just a few more photographs from Summit Point. It was a great weekend of racing. As for these photos/cars, I’ll place them in the category entitled, “Cars I’d like to drive”….one of these days at least!  Enjoy! Next up…the Mid-Ohio … Continue reading →

Here are more photographs from Summit Point. These in particular focus in on the drivers. They are indeed dedicated enthusiasts out doing what they love. Racing. Enjoy!  

Friday (5/13/11) was a full day of racing and photography. It felt good to be at the track, seeing and hearing the cars roar by. A good friend of mine is known to say at times like this, “It’s all … Continue reading →

The weather forecast leading up to the 2011 Jefferson 500 vintage car race weekend at Summit Point Motorsports Park called for rain showers, thunderstorms, you name it…it didn’t look promising. Luckily, the rain was held to a minimum…but what this … Continue reading →

Continuing the thought of classic race car design and aesthetics…nothing is more striking than the simple treatment of a racing stripe. Done right, it creates balance and symmetry to the car…beauty, in other words. Here are a few single-seaters with … Continue reading →

There’s an old saying that can be applied to many things in life…especially in the world of graphic design and the visual arts. “Less is more”. This theory is clearly on display in the world of classic Vintage Sports Car … Continue reading →

On the weekend of March 12-13 (2011), I was able to attend a very special event. The North Carolina Region, SCCA “March Memories” race weekend at Virginia International Raceway was my first taste of racing this year. But this was … Continue reading →

Ever since I’ve been interested in auto racing and have been following individual drivers, I’ve always been intrigued by the helmet artwork. Over the years it has evolved and has become quite elaborate. There have been some iconic designs over … Continue reading →