Quarter-Mile Chaos: Images of Drag Racing Mayhem

Steve Reyes was always in the right place at the right time to catch some of the wildest rides in Drag Racing. The man is a master with a Nikon. This is a must have for Drag Racing fans.

unbelievable shots of big time problems on the drag strips. quarter mile chaos is truely the perfect name for this book. Reyes worked all over the country and got all the great shots of kaboomers from coast to coast.Loved it!

I actually have not gotten this book yet, but I don't even have to see it to know that it's an amazing collection of images from the most exciting days of the sports' history. I grew up loving both drag racing and photography, and in fact, I shot for Leslie Lovett of NHRA occasionally in Englishtown and Indy back in the late '70's. Steve Reyes was my hero back then for his unbelieveable ability to be in the right place at the right time and his artistic skills to capture the visceral qualities of the sport...the massive power, the pure display of American virility as seen in beautifully designed and adorned race cars (much more important in drag racing than in NASCAR or even CART), even the seductive smell of burning nitro are somehow imbued in Reyes' images, especially his night images from OCIR. To me, many of his images seemed to transcend the simple recording of the SoCal racing scene...they were created with a deep appreciation and love for the titanic, mythical qualities that defined the sport. I don't want to gild the lily here, but I think some of his images are works of art of museum quality. I'm so glad to see his work resurfacing in this book, and it's on the top of my wish list for my upcoming birthday.

I ordered Quarter Mile Chaos as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. We attended a drag race last year and it was awesome so I couldnt wait to get the book. When it arrived, I read it cover to cover and was really impressed with the pictures. I didnt realize the pictures were from years ago and I was worried my boyfriend might not relate to them but I was so wrong. He knew so much about almost every picture in the book. It was a pleasure watching him look through the book. Thank you.

This is an excellent book for alot of reasons. For one thing, it is truly excellent, for someone who is into Drag Racing and wants to see the Golden Age of it's youth. Steve has truly captured the sport when it was starting to explode on to the scene. Some amazing photos are displayed. I share a kinship, as I also have done some Drag Racing photography. I have respected Steve's work for quite awhile and suggest this book for anyone interested in Drag Racing, as well as anyone that is interested in a quality/professional photographer's work.