I joined the Navy because I wanted to be a photographer. I really love the way a single second in time can have such a profound impact on people when they view it, pondering what it was like when it was taken.
Today I saw these photos and thought, “That guy has either nerves of steel or a death wish.”
Either way, he took some great shots.
How it happened: As Drag racer Steve Gassparelli accelerated away from the line his ‘funny car’ suddenly veered to the right.
There was nothing more Gassparelli could do but sit tight and hope the fuel-laden dragster did not explode.
With the 250mph funny car heading straight for him, Willsheer calmly snapped away – even though other photographers were running in the opposite direction.
So how close did the car get to him? Here’s the closest shot he took:
Look at the rest here. Just some great pictures.
