Category Archives: Photography

VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point Motorsports Park

Posted on May 19, 2023 by terryjohnsen

Friday, May 19, 2023 It was great to be back at a racetrack. My first vintage event of the year. It’s been far too long of a break for me. The Jefferson 500 presented by VRG proved to be the … Continue reading →

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A moment in time with Al Unser Jr.

Posted on September 17, 2022 by terryjohnsen

The Grand Marshal for this year’s Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival was none other than Al Unser Jr. He is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1992 and 1994), a two-time CART IndyCar World Series Champion (1990 and 1994), a two-time … Continue reading →

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If it’s September, this must be Watkins Glen

Posted on September 15, 2022 by terryjohnsen

Back again for my favorite racing weekend of the year, in beautiful and historic Watkins Glen, New York. We were blessed with perfect weather, endless cars, sights and sounds, and plenty of beer and delicious local food. The activities kicked-off … Continue reading →

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2022 Charles Town Car Show

Posted on September 5, 2022 by terryjohnsen

Labor Day weekend (Saturday) with nothing planned, so on a whim to attend the car show in Charles Town, West Virginia. Just about an hour away from home. I had heard good things about the car turn-out at earlier events, … Continue reading →

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It’s 2022…finally back with the vintage racers!

Posted on May 17, 2022 by terryjohnsen

It’s been too long since my last post. To be specific it was the US Vintage Grand Prix in September 2021. Time to get busy again! So, this past weekend I traveled to Summit Point (West Virginia) for Vintage Racer … Continue reading →

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2021 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (Sights & Sounds)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by terryjohnsen

My first video on the blog features the start of the Honda Indy 200 on July 4th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with a 360 pan to show the large crowd overlooking the esses..aka “Madness”. Enjoy! TJ 2021

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2021 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Posted on July 13, 2021 by terryjohnsen

Boy oh boy, it sure felt great to be back at Mid-Ohio for a jam-packed 4th of July celebration, featuring the cars and stars of IndyCar, Saturday night fireworks, and a return to normalcy! I took my camera, but decided … Continue reading →

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2021 VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point (revisited)

Posted on June 2, 2021 by terryjohnsen

It was so nice to be back at a racetrack after so many months away due to the pandemic. The sights, the sounds, and of course the people make the experience so fulfilling. I’m now looking forward to my next … Continue reading →

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2021 VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point (article)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by terryjohnsen

Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV – May 13 -16, 2021 Victory Lane Magazine, Story by Terry Johnsen The Jefferson 500 at Summit Point Motorsports Park is the marquee event for Vintage Racer Group (VRG). With 2020 firmly in … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 12

Posted on December 30, 2020 by terryjohnsen

DRIVEN: The Racing Photography of Jesse Alexander 1954-1962 By Jesse Alexander, Forward by Stirling Moss; Publish Date: 2000; Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC, Hardcover, 144 pages The twelfth and final book review of the year captures the spectacle and spirit of Formula … Continue reading →

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