Bruce Wheeler's photos from Maui Raceway Park, August 22, 2009. All photos are copyrighted by the photographer. 8x12 and 12x18 prints are available, please contact Bruce c/o wheelerdealer@maui-angels.com for pricing, etc. Visit my website at http://www.maui-angels.com/wheelerdealer (Tip - hit F11 on your keyboard to go to full screen.)
Irene Hultquist, VITA board member, "heats the hides" on her Pontiac Trans Am...
New lights further illuminate the starting line.
Ho, ho, ho!
Me too!
The control cable for the starting lights (aka the "Christmas Tree") failed. Had the VITA staff freaked out for awhile!
How many drag racers does it take to splice a cable?
John Hultquist with a "WTF?" look on his face!
Irene Hultquist (no relation to John) contemplates her Pepsi...
Nice Honolulu-based Nova...
This car continued upward after I got this shot, until the bumper dragged the pavement! The front suspension was "compromised" when the wheels touched down again, and that was it for the evening.
full frame of previous shot...
"The Thing" (my term...)
"The Hippie"
This Toyota 4X4 runs in the high 14's. Pretty stout for a "heavy" truck, but I really haven't a clue what's under the hood.
Irene again...
A Chevelle in serious need of a paint job!
Robert Miskae
The damage done (but a small fraction). [no further comment]
WTF?
Mark Caires, Valley Isle Timing Association (VITA) Board member, on the verge of freaking out!
Alky burner...
Cough, hack, wheeze!
My camera's White Balance set on "flash" without using the flash. (ISO 3200)
My camera's White Balance set on "auto" (no flash), ISO 3200.
