Off Season

I’ve been pretty busy recently with “BloodMasters,” and can’t say it hasn’t been worth the “isolation” from the internet in order to do what I have so far with those guys. They’re friends of mine, I just happen to be lucky enough to be invited to film and now edit a lot for them.
Other than that, the off season has me shooting some other things lately. For example, my roommates asked to shoot a few photos for their baby girl that was on the way. Keyword “WAS….” She is one of the cutest babies I’ve seen in awhile, and always fun to hangout with around the house.
More stuff to come soon, including a big project announcement!

SEMA Grabs

While attending Sema, representing Kenda Tire for some work, I managed to snag some photos of my favorite parts of the show. From the tedious welds on the TORC truck arm’s to a chromed R8…. Mild to wild was all at Sema.
Be sure to check out the new desktops too! A few from Sema made their way over there.



Fatlace’s RWB Porsche is quite fine in lime… but all the RWB on display here were no cupcakers.













First off…I am a HUGE off road fan, and even more of a Johnny Greaves fan. Seeing this hoss was something that made me feel like a kid in a candy store.






















Title Fight. Irwindale. Part Two


Hands down….this was an amazing event both on and off track. Congrats to Tyler for winning the event, and Dai for the championship title!
The whole year couldn’t have been better for me, or more stressful, but after this event- it was all easily worth the headache, long flights, and tight bills.

Songs-
“Outro” by M83
“Punching a Dream” by Naked and Famous
…and the quote was from a interview (by Jackie Stewart) of Aryton Senna.

Thanks and see everyone next year…
-Mark Lenardon

Title Fight. Irwindale. Part One

Well this was it…the final round of Formula D. I have to say it was somewhat bitter sweet because it meant I wouldn’t see anyone again for some time, but then again, I would have a partial vacation from all the madness this surely brings.



Two things are going to be addressed here, both very significant. First, congrats to Tyler for winning Irwindale and showing them whose boss. And by who, I mean Falken. This brings me to my second point, which is Tyler is a great driver and when he was removed from his car in Vegas so JTP could drive it, didn’t stand for it and the word is he is now a Free Agent for 2012. Teams, get yer holla on.




I really don’t know how Dennis’s bumper is still intact (despite the 300 zip ties)…He ripped it off every other run from rubbing the inner banks’ wall all weekend.

During breaks, we (Dave, Dennis & I) get a little bored so we make duck faces and what not.



I LOVE shooting at 1/20th, simply because it’s never perfect and always has a “game” feel.




JTP was in 2nd place for the championship title, only 5pts behind. But when in battle against Dmac, he cut it to close to a wall and ended his 2011 chase. Video will follow this since I luckily captured it all.

Dmac, as usual, ripping through the course like an old grandma with metal legs at a QVC Showroom. Dmac was also in contention for the championship title, but was also knocked out by Forsberg in top4. High five to you buddy, and a chop to Sarah’s head for just being Sarah. YOU KNOW WHY.








Battle scars.




Tony Martin….well, I can only say two things about this photo. One, he works for Matt Waldin. Two, is this goofy 24/7.




Inside the Redbull Camaro of sir Tuerck, there lays a little phrase taped to the dash….a tangible, mental edge to Ryan everytime he reads it.


The two pics above were hilarious, and completely necessary. It was announced on thursday that Rhys Millen would be stepping down from driving, into a team manager position. Shortly after, we all heard Ryan Tuerck would be piloting the Genesis for 2012, hence thew DA contraband being “donated” by a few people.


OMGdrew.

Well that’s the event in a nutshell…there were so many emotions, “oh’s & ah’s” filled the air, and I don’t think Jarod has ever yelled so much into the mic with excitement. Irwindale was insane-simple as that.

Midwest Drift Union….a look back through my camera.

Once upon a time drifting started in Japan. After that, Edgar bought beer and started Drift Indy, then a pro-am series called Midwest Drift Union. Some people show up and smash cars, but they’re all there for the booze and free NOS in reality.

War “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
Alexisonfire “Born and Raised”
Skrillex “Kill Everybody”

<3 Mark Lenardon