I went into Evergreen Raceway's 100 lap Enduro without any idea of what to expect. Needless to say, all preconceived notions that this could be boring were quickly dissolved because truth be told, it was the most entertaining mixed bag of organized chaos I'd ever witnessed.
Normally when I shoot at Evergreen Raceway in Drums, Pennsylvania, I'm inspired by the people or the beautiful race cars, but that night, the inspiration came instead from a junkyard carnival on acid.
The Enduro has the most eclectic pieces of garbage I have ever laid eyes on. It's like Harry's-U-Pull-It and Graffiti Highway had a love child at Burning Man and then took a family trip to Knoebels to ride the bumper cars.
It was like watching a metal scrap yard host an ugly sweater contest on wheels with tin cans, flashy LEDs and Godzilla in tow. And let's throw in some American flags for good measure, too.
Who knew TJ Kapish's alter ego would be Nightmare on Sesame Street?
With most of the standard formalities thrown out the window, minor obstacles intentionally added and a miserable cold drizzle to boot, the maniacal ruckus that ensued was inevitable, and, quite frankly, I found it hysterical.
Somehow amidst the madness, Michael Mujsce Jr. of Long Island, New York made it to the finish line in one piece and was crowned victor (Congrats!)
So whether you were at the track Saturday night or not, here's some highlights to enjoy in all their outlandish glory. It might have been my first Enduro experience, but I sure hope it won't be my last.
