Powerslide Photography

09/05/2026

Hello everyone,
Photos from today's single point race at The Hill BMX Elgin are at the link below.

https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/The-Hill-BMX-Single-Point-9526

A couple of notes:
-Please like and follow the page, and please tag me in any posts!
-All watermarked digital photos are free but tips are always appreciated; use [email protected] on Zelle or PayPal, or on Venmo. Unwatermarked photos can be purchased.
-Please use the download or share buttons, or tap & hold and then "save to photos" instead of taking screenshots. I can see through Smugmug which photos are downloaded and it helps me to understand what types of shots are most popular so that I can take more of those in the future. Downloading is easy to do through a browser like Chrome or Safari.
-Prints and merch (blankets, mugs, buttons, wall art, etc.) with these photos are available for ordering if you want them; please see the pinned post on my Facebook home page for more details, or click on the "Buy Photo" button.

The Hill BMX Racing Team Page
Team Bratpack Racing
Twisted BMX Racing
The Fly Zone BMX
One Way BMX
Liberty BMX

08/28/2026

Hi everyone,
Reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for posters for the Illinois State Final race.

Brighton BMX
Rockford BMX
The Hill BMX Elgin
Waukegan Bmx
East Moline BMX Speedway
Rock Island Indoor BMX
Farmer City BMX
Springfield BMX Raceway

08/25/2026

One of my favorite places to shoot at East Moline BMX is the tabletop out of turn two. It's a ground level, which is much easier to access than the tabletop at my home track, and that allows me to get close to the riders jumping it. My go-to lens for this section is my 20mm Sigma Art wide-angle, which allows me to get the warped funhouse mirror effect on these shots, where the rider and wheel dominate the shot.

08/24/2026

Mayhem was in full effect at East Moline BMX's State Qualifier yesterday.

08/24/2026

Hello everyone,
Photos from today's State Qualifier race at East Moline BMX Speedway are at the links below.

Practice
https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/East-Moline-State-Qualifier-82326/Practice

Round One
https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/East-Moline-State-Qualifier-82326/Round-One

Round Two
https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/East-Moline-State-Qualifier-82326/Round-Two

Mains
https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/East-Moline-State-Qualifier-82326/Mains

A couple of notes:
-Please like and follow the page, and please tag me in any posts!
-All watermarked digital photos are free but tips are always appreciated; use [email protected] on Zelle or PayPal, or on Venmo. Unwatermarked photos can be purchased.
-Please use the download or share buttons, or tap & hold and then "save to photos" instead of taking screenshots. I can see through Smugmug which photos are downloaded and it helps me to understand what types of shots are most popular so that I can take more of those in the future. Downloading is easy to do through a browser like Chrome or Safari.
-Prints and merch (blankets, mugs, buttons, wall art, etc.) with these photos are available for ordering if you want them; please see the pinned post on my Facebook home page for more details, or click on the "Buy Photo" button.

The Hill BMX Racing Team Page
Team Bratpack Racing
Twisted BMX Racing
Twenty Two racing
Liberty BMX
GATE EIGHT BMX Racing
Factory Carbone Cartel BMX Racing
685 Designs
J&R Bicycles
The Fly Zone BMX
Factory Mangler

08/22/2026

Hi everyone,
This is a reminder about our poster fundraiser - be sure to get your orders in, as the cutoff day is one week from today. Your posters will be hanging on the fence at the State Final and you can take them home with you after the race.

The Hill BMX Elgin
Rockford BMX
Waukegan Bmx
Springfield BMX Raceway
Farmer City BMX
Brighton BMX
East Moline BMX Speedway
Rock Island Indoor BMX

08/22/2026

Hello everyone,
Photos from today's single point race at The Hill BMX Elgin are at the link below.

https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/The-Hill-BMX-Single-Point-82226

A couple of notes:
-Please like and follow the page, and please tag me in any posts!
-All watermarked digital photos are free but tips are always appreciated; use [email protected] on Zelle or PayPal, or on Venmo. Unwatermarked photos can be purchased.
-Please use the download or share buttons, or tap & hold and then "save to photos" instead of taking screenshots. I can see through Smugmug which photos are downloaded and it helps me to understand what types of shots are most popular so that I can take more of those in the future. Downloading is easy to do through a browser like Chrome or Safari.
-Prints and merch (blankets, mugs, buttons, wall art, etc.) with these photos are available for ordering if you want them; please see the pinned post on my Facebook home page for more details, or click on the "Buy Photo" button.

The Hill BMX Racing Team Page
Team Bratpack Racing
The Fly Zone BMX
Liberty BMX
Twenty Two racing

08/20/2026

Hello everyone,
If you are planning on racing the Illinois State final at The Hill BMX Elgin, here is your chance to order a banner with your rider's photo on it. Orders need to be in by August 29th (10 days from today). Instructions are in the flyer in the original post below. This is open to any rider attending the state final.

State Final Banners!!!
Order your state final banner to be displayed at the Hill BMX during state final weekend!! After racing on Sunday, you take your banner home with you!

08/15/2026

Hello everyone,
Photos from today's single point race at The Hill BMX Elgin are at the link below.

https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/The-Hill-BMX-Single-Point-81526

A couple of notes:
-Please like and follow the page, and please tag me in any posts!
-All watermarked digital photos are free but tips are always appreciated; use [email protected] on Zelle or PayPal, or on Venmo. Unwatermarked photos can be purchased.
-Please use the download or share buttons, or tap & hold and then "save to photos" instead of taking screenshots. I can see through Smugmug which photos are downloaded and it helps me to understand what types of shots are most popular so that I can take more of those in the future. Downloading is easy to do through a browser like Chrome or Safari.
-Prints and merch (blankets, mugs, buttons, wall art, etc.) with these photos are available for ordering if you want them; please see the pinned post on my Facebook home page for more details, or click on the "Buy Photo" button

The Hill BMX Racing Team Page
Team Bratpack Racing
Twisted BMX Racing
Twenty Two racing
Liberty BMX
Sundance BMX Race team

08/10/2026

Hello everyone,
Photos from yesterday's Illinois State Qualifier at Farmer City BMX are at the link below.

https://johnpowers.smugmug.com/BMX/2026/Farmer-City-State-Qualifier-8926

A couple of notes:
-Please like and follow the page, and please tag me in any posts!
-All watermarked digital photos are free but tips are always appreciated; use [email protected] on Zelle or PayPal, or on Venmo. Unwatermarked photos can be purchased.
-Please use the download or share buttons, or tap & hold and then "save to photos" instead of taking screenshots. I can see through Smugmug which photos are downloaded and it helps me to understand what types of shots are most popular so that I can take more of those in the future. Downloading is easy to do through a browser like Chrome or Safari.
-Prints and merch (blankets, mugs, buttons, wall art, etc.) with these photos are available for ordering if you want them; please see the pinned post on my Facebook home page for more details, or click on the "Buy Photo" button.