| Racing Photos Then... and Now... | | Date Created: Sep 08, 2004, 03:41 PM |
 Harold Hinson has been the official photographer for Budweiser and the No. 8 team since Dale Jr's first Cup race at Charlotte - uh, I mean Lowe's Motor Speedway in May of 1999. Every weekend, Harold is there to document all of the ups and downs of the event. Harold also manages to be the chief photographer of Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Where does he find the time and still come out smilin'?) The best photos are not of cars goin' round and round a track, but instead reflect the vast diversity of emotions generated by our sport, and Harold captures those moments. |
 All cool photos on this site are courtesy of Harold - and we tip our Bud cap to his hard work and constant effort. HOWEVER. we remind you all of the photos are copyright of Harold Hinson, and we use them with his permission. You can see his photos in many places - "Driver No. 8" featured Harold's images exclusively and all of the Budweiser.com pics are from the camera of Harold. I know many fans and media log-in each week to see Harold's work on his home site for Harold Hinson Photography.
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 If you would like to see racing photos the way they used to be - the unquestioned master is Jesse Alexander. Please visit Jesse's site for some breath-taking images from years gone by. This image of the late, great Jim Clark is among my favorites, but there are so many to see, check out Jesse's book "DRIVEN." It's a great addition to any race fans' coffee table.
Clark was a revered, versatile and magical driver who won Formula One world championships and the Indianapolis 500 with Colin Chapman and his brilliant Lotus race cars. Clark was killed in a Formula 2 race at Hockenheim, Germany in 1968. Adventurous fans who would like to see the low-key, tasteful memorial to Clark are welcome to hike through the thick German forest alongside the Hockenheim track. |
 There are so many to choose from, but I also enjoy this shot of the start of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix. How many people show up in suit and tie or dresses and hats for races these days? Double click to check out the flag man to the right of the grid with one leg over the barrier and one leg on the race track-- it's a modern insurance man's nightmare. This shot captures the magnificence of Monaco, and also many of the greatest drivers of the era: Graham Hill, Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren and more. |
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