05/04/2026
Last Tuesday and Wednesday were open test days for the IndyCar Series as teams prepare for the Indianapolis 500.
For those of us behind the scenes, it’s a great time to scout angles, test ideas, and build out visuals for the month of May.
Time with the Borg-Warner Trophy is always unique, you never quite know what you might see.
After covering behind the scenes of the previous winners’ photos (there are 14 Indy 500 wins between them), the Borg-Warner Trophy was moved into a production setup to create content for the lead up and broadcast. I had no idea prior of what to expect. When the door opened, I saw a dark, haze-filled room with studio lights cutting through the haze. I’m sure I let out an audible gasp of awe when I saw it.
While the production team worked, I had the opportunity to document the behind the scenes and utilize the environment to create something a little different. Some frames you see here were converted to black and white, others exactly as created. Other frames are different content created throughout the event.
A fun and busy time with over 17 miles covered on foot over two days (nearly 12 the first day) chasing moments like this.
A few of those moments.
