User:Jamesb01

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Hello, I'm Jamesb01. I take a few photos whenever I can, so when I run across a Wikipedia article that's sans graphic, I look through my archives for an image that will hopefully make the article more interesting and upload. I also add tidbits of information to articles whenever I have first-hand knowledge.

I'm also a full-time motorhead (enthusiast). If it has a motor in it, I have an affection for it -- be it a lawn mower or a Ferrari. I collect motorsports books, magazines, art, photos and vintage helmets. Thank goodness there are many people like me with this obsession.

Right now I'm working on an addition to the 12 Hours of Sebring article that will help describe the quintessence of the early days (mid-1950s to late-1970s) of this historic event and the very wild, turbulent and unchaste spectator goings on. And, of course, the wonderful endurance racing during those years.

Links that I like:

http://www.owenartstudios.com - A gigantic collection of motorsports art and vintage racing photos

http://www.sport-touring.net - A great international motorcycle sport-touring forum

http://www.BayAreaRidersForum.com - BARF is a good San Francisco Bay motorcycle forum

http://www.craigslist.org - Like Wikipedia, an international treasure

http://www.google.com - Still the best

http://www.youtube.com - Non-productive fun

My image contributions:

Sport-touring heaven.

The Denny and Bruce Show.

A downhill section of the big track.

Jim Clark at a wet Mosport in 1967

A group of sport-touring riders camp near a lake in central California.

Mckechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida

Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts

Palmdale, looking east toward the Antelope Valley Freeway and the San Gabriel Mountains.

Jackie Stewart (in front) and BRM teammate Graham Hill fly through Pflanzgarten at Nürburgring.

From the road leading to Mountain High North is a great summertime view of the East and West trails.

Steve McQueen in his Porsche 908/2 swings into the fast right-hander, exiting the old 4,700-foot runway straight. Close behind in Porsche 917s are Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez.

The Punchbowl has many interesting rock formations and scenic places to take a break.

Honda team captain Jim Redman (103) leads teammate Mike Hailwood in the 1966 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Both ride the famous 6-cylinder Honda RC166.

"The Pace" painting by Beacham Owen

Motorsports images (right side) shown with permission of Owen Art Studios, Inc.