The Long Beach Grand Prix is a race weekend I look forward to every year, though it's easily one of the most exhausting events from a photographer's standpoint. The 24/25 hour races certainly take their toll, especially if you can manage to stay awake through the whole thing, but the LBGP's wacky schedule and sheer number of races, qualifying sessions, and practice sessions crammed into three days is enough to make even the toughest photographer want to go puke in the bushes.… Read More
Street courses have always intrigued me. The sheer amount of planning and labor involved is absolutely mind-boggling. I took a trip down to Long Beach today to get a few shots of the in-between stages of the GP course. Like most street courses, they configure it in such a way that it can be opened to most regular traffic on days when there's no racing. Read More
That's right, folks, the 10th anniversary season of Formula DRIFT is now underway! Round 1 is in the books, and Life Blasters is here for you with the play-by-play, but before we get into the details we would like to extend a huge thanks to Formula DRIFT for signing us on as an official Media Affiliate. We are proud to be recognized for our previous media coverage efforts, and look forward to bringing you a whole season of killer stories as they happen. Read More
Formula Drift implemented a new qualifying method for 2013. Before, each driver would get two nonconsecutive runs, starting with the lowest ranked driver and working up the list. Now they start with the highest ranked driver and work their way down, and after the first run the top 16 drivers are locked in and don't get another run. The remaining drivers then take their second run and try to claim one of the remaining 16 spots. The implications of the change aren't small,… Read More
The verdict is in, folks! Taka Aono's 2013 Formula DRIFT AE86 will be producing 599.5 horsepower! The two people who guessed closest will be receiving a free pair of general admission tickets to Formula DRIFT Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach. Thanks to everyone who submitted a guess! We'll be having another contest next month for Formula DRIFT Round 2 - Road Atlanta!
225 Daren Crockett 243 Robert Yost 359 Antonia Bohan 386 Michael Marquez… Read More
Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to announce to you all that Life Blasters is now an official Formula DRIFT Media Affiliate! "What does this mean for me, the viewer?!" you ask? Well, I'll tell you! It means that we will still be providing you with some of the best photos in our industry... Read More
The rain was all but a memory as everyone dragged themselves back to the GP circuit for the third day. The ALMS teams had packed up and gone, leaving their paddock empty save a smattering of show cars and classic Ferraris. But excitement was still in the air, as the weekend's main event was still to come: The 38th running of the Long Beach Grand Prix. Read More
As if the awesomeness on Friday wasn't enough, I went back for more on Saturday! I was disappointed that it was no longer raining, but sun meant no cancelled sessions. I had World Challenge and Indy Lights practice to look forward too, as well as drifting, Indy practice, and qualifying, before the main event of the day: the American Le Mans race. Read More
The Long Beach Grand Prix is a race weekend I look forward to every year, though it's easily one of the most exhausting events from a photographer's standpoint. The 24/25 hour races certainly take their toll, especially if you can manage to stay awake through the whole thing, but the LBGP's wacky schedule and sheer number of races, qualifying sessions, and practice sessions crammed into three days is enough to make even the toughest photographer want to go puke in the bushes.… Read More
Street courses have always intrigued me. The sheer amount of planning and labor involved is absolutely mind-boggling. I took a trip down to Long Beach today to get a few shots of the in-between stages of the GP course. Like most street courses, they configure it in such a way that it can be opened to most regular traffic on days when there's no racing. 
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That's right, folks, the 10th anniversary season of Formula DRIFT is now underway! Round 1 is in the books, and Life Blasters is here for you with the play-by-play, but before we get into the details we would like to extend a huge thanks to Formula DRIFT for signing us on as an official Media Affiliate. We are proud to be recognized for our previous media coverage efforts, and look forward to bringing you a whole season of killer stories as they happen. 
Formula Drift implemented a new qualifying method for 2013. Before, each driver would get two nonconsecutive runs, starting with the lowest ranked driver and working up the list. Now they start with the highest ranked driver and work their way down, and after the first run the top 16 drivers are locked in and don't get another run. The remaining drivers then take their second run and try to claim one of the remaining 16 spots. The implications of the change aren't small,… 
The verdict is in, folks! Taka Aono's 2013 Formula DRIFT AE86 will be producing 599.5 horsepower! The two people who guessed closest will be receiving a free pair of general admission tickets to Formula DRIFT Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach. Thanks to everyone who submitted a guess! We'll be having another contest next month for Formula DRIFT Round 2 - Road Atlanta!
Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to announce to you all that Life Blasters is now an official 
"What does this mean for me, the viewer?!" you ask? Well, I'll tell you! It means that we will still be providing you with some of the best photos in our industry... 
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The rain was all but a memory as everyone dragged themselves back to the GP circuit for the third day. The ALMS teams had packed up and gone, leaving their paddock empty save a smattering of show cars and classic Ferraris. But excitement was still in the air, as the weekend's main event was still to come: The 38th running of the Long Beach Grand Prix. 
Read More
As if the awesomeness on Friday wasn't enough, I went back for more on Saturday! I was disappointed that it was no longer raining, but sun meant no cancelled sessions. I had World Challenge and Indy Lights practice to look forward too, as well as drifting, Indy practice, and qualifying, before the main event of the day: the American Le Mans race. 
