By Richard Bila
I-96 Speedway has added Randy Ellen as the official photographer of the track for the 2010 racing season.
Ellen brings an extensive list of experience in racing. He has been involved in racing for many years owning cars at various levels of the sport, including the ASA series during the early 90's
Randy started taking photos in 2006 at Berlin Raceway. Ellen also as taken photos regularly at Kalamazoo and Winston speedways along with numerous other Midwest tracks.
He presently is the track photographer at Arena Racing of Grand Rapids and has been the only photographer there since its inception.
Ellen has been the sports photographer for Grandville High School the last 5 years. And list numerous special shows such as the B-93 birthday bash and the Nationals at US 131 motor sports park as part of his work.
His work has been published nationally numerous times, including the cover on circle track racing magazine several times including one cover shot that was taken at I-96 last year.
Assisting in the family operation are his twin son and daughter Kory and Kara. You can find convenient ordering at http://www.randyellenphotography.com/ and he also specializes in special Photoshop work such as autograph cards.
“We intend to raise the bar on photography at I-96 speedway as we did while at Berlin. Dirt track photography will pose many new challenges, but it can and will be brought to a higher level. We look forward to the renewed partnership with Mike Strevel and the whole I-96 speedway staff!”
Strevel had this to say about Ellen, “The entire I-96 team is excited to have Randy join us as the official track photographer, and I am looking forward to working with Ellen again” Please contact Randy for all your I-96 Speedway photo needs.
I-96 Speedway opens the racing season on April 24th. Also on April 10,11, 17, and 18th there will be open practice's for any race cars on the new 3/8 mile track. Please visit www.i96speedway.com for the complete 2010 racing schedule.
