A lot of Happy Children: NWToyRun

I’ve had the opportunity to help promote and make vinyl decals for the NWToyRun the last few years.  I’ve been in attendance since 2006 and have yet to miss a year.  This year thanks to 1000′s of cars from all over the northwest over $4,100 and 6000 toys were donated to the Toys for Tots.  The Toy Run started out in 2004 and used to be a small group of cars... Read More

Lunar Eclipse 2011: Did you See it?

Okay, so I’m a bit of a space nerd… Love staring at the night sky watching the stars and trying to touch the moon.  Being a photographer and always on assignment, its tough to just say “Hey, I’m shooting for myself today and that’s that! “  Not only is December 10th my birthday but this year, it was also a total Lunar Eclipse!  The last one... Read More

Pacific Raceways: A Friend in Need.

Living in the Pacific Northwest and having a passion for cars, you can’t help but know S.I.R.  as it was known from 1976 to 2002. The original land owners regained control of the track,  it reverted back to its original name, Pacific Raceways.  The Pacific Raceways track (and history)  has been apart of the Northwest since 1960, when it was constructed. Currently the Track... Read More

Ride Along with Formula Drift’s Odi Bakchis. My Story – Laura Peeler.

I have loved cars since I was a child.  I would stand by, watching my father piece together vintage automobiles and stand with him at the side of the track as they circled, just escaping from the ordinary weekend.  Those memories are still with me. When the opportunity to attend SEMA as a photographer presented itself, I could hardly wait and jumped at the chance. Arriving at... Read More

Circuits of the Americas: Construction on Hold.

If your like me you’ve marked your calendar and have been watching Circuits of  the America’s website.  Formula 1 is scheduled for its return since  Indianapolis 2007. The new track in Austin is scheduled for Formula 1, V8 Supercars, Moto GP and More! However NOV 15th the Official Press Release came out. Construction is placed on hold.  Apparently Full Throttle... Read More

SEMA Week: My Life at Speed Recap!

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA):  Personal Definition: The Show of All Shows, the best way to end a year of Automotive Events.  If I saw it racing, I know I’ll see it at SEMA. If I met you on track or race course across the US, I’ll see you at SEMA.   If it’s been made for a car… it’s at SEMA, if it’s new to the auto community… it’s at SEMA. 2 million... Read More

The Ridge Motorsports Park: First Laps!!!

Being in the events community of the Northwest, I’ve been following the progress of the Ridge Motor Sports Park in Shelton, WA.  The Ridge is the newest addition to tracks in Washington and will feature a full road course and NHRA regulation Drag Strip.  The paving has been completed, as of the 6th of November and the First Runs were completed!  Check out the Video of a... Read More

North American Festival of Speed – A Recap.

North American Festival of Speed 2011 which was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway – check out this video shot and edited by Andrew Escarcega. Excited to hear more from our My Life at Speed contributors, Kyle Lewis, Eric Gearhart, Michele Abbate, Matt Tagles – and a few others for sure!! Their updates will be coming out very soon!! Thanks to Jonathan Donner, APD Motorsports,... Read More

Road to SEMA: Must be in the Stars!

After the adventurous “Road to Bonneville: Taken with a grain of salt”. I’m at it again, on the road to fill my life with my passion for Cars.  This Trip? SEMA!  SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is the largest car trade show in the world.  It is held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center and covers over 2 Million square feet, attracting buyers from 100′s... Read More

Because Rally Weekend. Mt. Hood Rally

As a motor sports photographer there are very few occasions that I look forward to more than a Rally America race weekend. As a seasoned photographer I am fortunate to shoot many different types of racing, but nothing is as much fun as Rally. There are multiple reasons for this. For me, I just love being way out in the outdoors and photographing rally cars with a scenic backdrop... Read More