Other galleries

The links with photographers names below highlight that shooters favorite various photos

Nostalgia	Pro Mod	Stock/SS	Doorcar	Top Fuel	Funny Car	Pro Stock	Top Dragster
TAFC	TAD	Misc	Paul Grant	Mark King	David Smith	Robert Hunter	Dean Murdoch

Paul Grant Images

What can be said about Paul Grant. His photos have been showcased on his own site 330images.com for the last three or four years. His efforts have been noticed by such artistic peers as Jim Jannard and Larry Pfister, as well as being published in many newspapers and promo posters. His work makes my work look almost laughable. The artistry, focus, originality, and timing capture what makes drag racing one of the most exciting sports in the world. (Ed)

I'll let the photos tell the story.

When Dean asked my to put together a photo gallery or my favorites from 2009 I jumped at the chance. The trouble is he said only around 40 images, that was tough. I had 100 to begin with. But I picked this selection based on the fact that, first and foremost I really like them all, and then from there they might have a personal meaning or could be a poignant moment in drag racing as I see it, or maybe I just like the colors or the car. Also I am not confining this selection to just cars, I have enjoyed shooting, in my opinion, some of my best portraits so far. OK, so here goes....

Love this shot because of the lighting across the back, great flames, and it was going to be the last chance for me to shoot this car as the Budweiser Dragster.

Classic Vegas cross lighting on outgoing Motorcycle Champ, Eddie Krawiec.

Classic 2009 Shawn Cowie, wheels up charging hard!

Fifty years in racing and going strong, that's Connie Kalitta.

Two of my favorite Nostalgia Funny Cars at the Can. Open at MRP

Can't remember who the driver is right now, just really like this shot from the March Meet.

The, always lovely, Kim Parker

And Kim's husband, the NW BB/FC assoc. 2009 Champ. Randy Parker.

Bob Tasca Jnr. losing traction at the finish line.

The sun sets on another LODRS season.

Kurt Johnson, burning out at Pacific Raceways.

Pro Mod racer Rod Pearce wants you!

This is one of many shots of Ken Tupper's spectacular engine failure at Phoenix at the start of the season, it wasn't shown much out of respect to Ken, but we are a year down the road, the 'Banana' is now back in black. I thought this shot was cool because it shows just how hot a fire can be.

Professional Drag Racing's greatest ambassador, Jack Beckman.

Nice cross light on Morgan Lucas as he does a burnout.

Alexis de Joria in the Vegas shutdown area.

Kurtis Tamez on his way to a 10.5 victory at MRP.

Division 6 Top Alcohol Dragster regular, Joey Severance.

Smokin' hot Austin looking great in the 09 paint.

Cory Mac in ya face, charging hard at Seattle.
Finally Robert Hight gets his championship, albeit with some help from the boss.

Courtney Force sheltering from the sun while waiting in the lanes

The legendary 'Winged Express' burning out at the March Meet.

Pro Stock Motorcycle champ. Hector Arana

Super quick door slammer pilot, Terry Spargo.

A summer's night at Mission Raceway Park, nice....

This shot was used on the front page of one of the sections in the Calgary Herald, used in conjunction with a nice piece on Ashley Bart.

George will welcome all-comers this year, but just be sure not to burnout until he says so!

Troy Green making waves as he challenges for another Nostalgia Top Fuel championship.

Classic smoke from the D6 stop at Mission from Jeff Lane.

PSM team Harley Davidson in a side by side charge for pole.

Funny Car maestro, Roland Leong at the Can. Open.

Bob Tasca Jnr. does a fireworks show every time he leaves the line under darkness.

Brian Theil's father crews on his Alcohol Funny Car.

Alexis de Joria warming up the Tequila Patron Funny Car.

Kris Krabill pounding pavement in the Plymouth at Bakersfield.

John Lombardo Jnr. in his office at Seattle.

Craig Donaldson in one of the TCS fleet of race cars raced at MRP.

New AFC pilot Jessica Cherniak getting comfortable in the hot seat.

Drag Strip Warrior, Gary Densham.

Some 7.0 March Meet action as the sun goes down.

Justin Lamb in one of his many rides in the sportsman ranks.

Dan Horan just before he had his crash at the 09 March Meet.

Rob Atchison gets back into the NHRA groove in the AFC class.
Husband and Wife face off in BB/FC action as Randy beats Kim Parker at MRP.

NW FC Legend Twig Ziegler.

I punched the blacks on this shot as the beetle was parked in shade and it came out pretty cool.

What the plate says....

Classic CWDS action, love those third qually round burnouts.

A racer waits patiently as typical NW weather passes over.