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Kyle Busch wins the SHARPIE 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway!

August 22, 2009; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (18) wins the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

Kyle Busch was able to hang around the Top 5, and when it was time to go……guess what, he went! (continue reading…)

August 21, 2009; Bristol, TN, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Mark Martin (5) during qualifying for the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

I LOVE Bristol Motor Speedway!  The Night Race in August has a “Medieval” feel to it.  There is no other race on the Series that really compares to it.  I was unable to get to the Track in time to shoot either of the practices for this weekend, but I was able to get there in time to shoot Qualifying.  It is mostly portraits, but that is really all one can get during the Qualifying.  I can’t wait for the race tomorrow night. (continue reading…)

Aug 7, 2009; Spartanburg, SC, USA; Training equipment awaits the Carolina Panthers during training camp at Wofford College. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

I went down to the Panther’s Trainng camp on Friday.  It was a 9:10am Practice, so I had to get up at 4:30am………not my favorite time of day to do at all.  But I really wanted to cover it because I am excited about the Team this year.  So here it is, please check it out. (continue reading…)

The 2009 Carolina Panther's warm up during Training Camp

I love Football.  I grew up right outside of Washington DC, so when I was brought home for the Hospital, my Mom had me wrapped in a Burgandy and Gold blanket.  Needless to say that I love the Redskins, but I also love my hometown team……..The Carolina Panthers.  I had a chance to start to shoot the NFL about 4 years ago, and needless to say, I jumped at the chance.  It was a nice departure from racing, plus it gave me a chance to spread out into other Sports.  The other great thing about it, is the fact that I do not have to travel far to shoot games, just 20 mintues and I am at the stadium.  I love it!

This is the first time that I have ever shot a Training Camp, and I felt some frustration while doing it.  It seems as if the Panthers Organization is very strict on where they will let photographers go during the actual practice sessions.  It became a trick to get any kind of images at all.  I felt as if I was missing something, but since this was my first camp, I decided not to push the issue.  I am excited about the upcoming Season.  There are onle 3 home games that conflict with my racing schedule, and one of the races I think I can shoot on Saturday Night, get back from Richmond and still shoot the Sunday game.  Well, here is what I got from camp.  Please tale a look and let me know what you think.

Peace, Sam (continue reading…)