Jayden Ostwald Photography

It’s the first time since 2020 that I’ve felt properly lost and it was exactly what I needed.

(The travel, not the sleeping on the floor at Gatwick)

Over the week, I took every chance to engage with the locals. Be it being led to tourist traps, talking to the staff at the petrol station or even sharing a tea over a story before the tourist buses arrived, I’m thankful that I had the chance to have a variety of experiences, both good and bad.

Naturally though, a highlight for me was watching the sun set over the Atlas Mountains as the local kids took advantage of the last bit of daylight.

Making Lemonade.
With my laptop in repairs for the week, I took the chance to book a last minute trip to Morocco in March. It was an overload of the senses, but exactly what was needed.

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Moments from on and off the ice.
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In late January I had the chance to tick off one of the bucket list events, .icerace
Throughout the slush and sliding down ski slopes on my face, it was a week for the books.

Doing the unofficial sponsors proud, Dylan and Brayden had the best view in the house atop 'Little Massy'.

You wouldn't let most 14-year-olds drive V8. But the world of tractor-pulling turns that idea into a screaming cloud of dust and smoke.

Lighting McQueen.
The low entry level means demolition derby is quite an accessible form of motorsport. Drivers are a variety of ages, with most of them stemming from driving 'paddock bombs' on the family land.

The Header demolition derby.
From farmers to local politicians, the main event of the festival is the icing on the soot-filled cake. Survival of the fittest, combine harvester.

Sibling rivalry is done differently in rural Australia.

The Keith Dirt and Diesel Festival has run for 10 years in the Tatiara region of South Australia. Its final edition was held in early 2023 after the event struggled to get insurance for its main event, the Combine Harvester demolition derby.

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Always looking for the next best thing.
My first Concours was one to remember and I’m stoked with how I documented it.

Sabine, Salt Monkey.

Major Tom.

Don’t turn left.

“Most pioneers have arrows in their back”

“It’s the last place you can build something unique and send it down the track”

“Climate change”

Patience is an integral part of Salt Lake racing.
It was a few days before the track became dry enough for competing; though for many, it was too little, too late, deciding to cut their losses and head home early.

It’s reckless, there’s no doubt. But for many, it’s the sense of accomplishment that inspires them to keep coming back.

In March I made a last minute decision to make the pilgrimage to Lake Gairdner for Speedweek. On arrival, we were greeted by the sound of beers cracking open as the previous evenings rain had flooded the ‘track’.
Walking 1km across the lake, we found pits resembled that of a desolate ghost town.

Unleashed.

Shot for and .

Boy Racer - Jody Koay

“It was my dad who taught me to nurture the relationship between machine and driver.”

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Boy Racer - Jody Koay

“Silent streets and the melodic revs of the twin cam engine. When it’s just me and her, the world stands still”

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