John Edwin Mason: Documentary, Motorsports, Photo History

An iPhone at the Races: Trans Am at Virginia International Raceway

The first time I shot a race with an iPhone, it was a stunt. I just wanted to show that it can be done (for instance). Since then, I shoot with an iPhone every time I go to the track. I like the results. More often than not, however, the... Read more →

Weird and Wonderful: Dodo Brockman's Ex-Nascar Superspeedway Modified Mustang II

In the last week or so, I've learned more than I ever dreamed I'd know about the wacky, wonderful race cars called Superspeedway Modifieds. My interest was sparked when I saw Dodo Brockman behind the wheel of his 1977 Mustang II Superspeedway Modified at the Vintage Racer Group's annual Turkey... Read more →

Turkey Bowl 2009: The Vintage Racer Group @ Summit Point

My friend Jon Paulette, the writer, dragged me up to the Vintage Racer Group's 13th annual Turkey Bowl road race, at West Virginia's Summit Point Motorsports Park, last Saturday. I'm glad he did. I'd forgotten how much fun it is to be at a race and not be on assignment.... Read more →