Dan - Speedway Rider.
I recently attended a small speedway event with a friend. I’d been to motor racing events before, but only at larger tarmac tracks.
I enjoyed the low key, grass roots nature of it, a few portacabins and a small open pit area, a dirt oval track and the smell of petrol.
@rorymilton and his Suzuki RM 250.
After a year of documenting motorbikes, flat-track races and beach events, embracing the culture, riders and their machines. I was back at Lydd Raceway, where it started, shooting some familiar faces.
Earlier this year I spent an afternoon getting to know @jakethetindall a little better, we met at his garage while he was re-building his ‘78 Yamaha XS. We talked bikes, racing, close calls, and the value of a strong local community of enthusiasts.
I had the pleasure of shooting a custom built BMW R9T from the guys at @piercitycycles . Based on the cult manga ‘Akira’. The attention to detail on this build is next level, from all the custom parts to the amazing paint work by @valkyriepaintworks .
It was a lot of fun bringing this neon washed futuristic scene to life. Thanks @alex_hampton for the assist. Zine design by @override13 .
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Malle Mile
Part II: The Beach
Once the tide starts to drop, so does the Union Jack starter flag. Hundreds of riders compete to make it through the heats, to the final knock out stages and win their class.
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Malle Mile
Part I: Dreamland
In the shadow of the iconic Dreamland theme park, the calm before the day of racing, time for setting up and any last minute repairs that may have appeared.
