Tag: Wissota

June 27, 2015

Mud and grit at Granite City Speedway

I pulled my camera battery out of the charger and glanced out the window. The wind was picking up and the sunshine had all but gone. Not on race day! I ran upstairs, grabbed Jackie and we quickly dismantled the laundry from the clothesline just in time before the rain came through. The weather looked tricky. A couple quick storms and then clear. Would they be racing tonight? I logged into Facebook and sure enough the races were still set to take place, so I grabbed my gear and headed to the track. Read more

June 22, 2015

Kill your T.V. and go to the Races

It’s Friday night once again. There are plenty of options on Friday nights. BBQ with friends is a great one. Sit at home and enjoy a beer in front of the t.v. after a hard days work is always an option. Maybe a movie with a date, or dinner with family. Those all sound splendid but the best way to spend Friday night is at the race track! Read more

June 10, 2015

Friday Night Races June 5th 2015 at Granite City Speedway

The sun was shining and the track was in top form June 5^th for the Friday night races at Granite City Speedway. I pulled out my cameras and prepared myself for some great action. The drivers were primed and the fans pumped as the hot-laps began to warm up the track. Read more

May 25, 2015

Midwest Modified Special GCS

It’s Friday Night at Granite City Speedway May 22nd 2015.

Why do I love this time of year so much? The temps are perfect, the mosquitoes haven’t found their thirst for blood yet, the fans are rowdy and it’s dirt track season! Read more

May 2, 2015

Opening Night at Granite City Speedway 2015

It has been a long winter. I have been sitting around in my long johns waiting for the race season to begin, and finally it has arrived. Granite City Speedway was alive again! This is my first year as the official track photographer, which means I actually have responsibility. I will do everything possible to bring you all great photos week after week.