#93 Viper GTS-R in NYC

[Schen]

So the other night, IMSA held their USCR championship ceremony at Cipriani's on 42nd street. IMSA also had 3 of the championship winning cars parked out front. As we all know what happened, I had to make the trip to the city. Not once all season (or the last) did I ever get to see the cars race, I did get photos of them and in them at Riley Tech and I appreciate what they've done for me. So regardless of the weather I was determined to see the car.

I got out of work at 6:30, drove to the train station and pulled my gear out of the car and took off for the platform once I got there. Then came the 45 minute ride into NY Penn Station. Along the way I was getting nervous. Back in Jersey it was misting, not raining but just enough water to make you start saying little prayers in your head that it's not raining in NYC and that they didn't remove the cars. Instagram kept me in touch with people that had seen the cars earlier.

Train stops, we arrive and I head up stairs to the front of the Garden to find the streets absolutely SOAKED. I mean it was just ten times worse than it was back home. I hopped in a cab and off to 42nd I went. The cabbie dropped me off at the block on Grand Central or so, so I had to walk up a bit. I was on limited time, wish I had more but I still had to head back home to buy anniversary flowers for my girlfriend.

Never the less, I found dry hallway, pulled the tripod out, put the camera on top and went to work. Here are the results...from best to last. After I finished, I packed up and said my final goodbyes. It was bittersweet but I'm glad I got to see it.

Thank you Team Viper.

--RS

[Solid Red 98]

Amazing! I need that first shot as framed poster!

[Canuck]

Wow nicely done! Agree with Solid Red the first one is very poster worthy. Epic desktop wallpaper in meantime.
One choice if going poster print route may be to photoshop out the velvet ropes on the pavement side, so it looks like it just popped in for a little rest-stop. Looks great!

[v10enomous]

Wow ! Stunning. Well worth the trip.

[72hemi]

Amazing shots!

[Schen]

PM's will be sent later tonight. Working on a plan.

--RS

[Schen]

I created this alternate, what do you guys think?

--RS

[Viper Girl]

love it Schen!

Poster worthy piece

[Stretch]

Looks awesome!

[VYPR BYT]

That's awesome Ron!

[I Bin Therbefor]

there is so much art and symbolism in that lead photo.

"Abandoned but unbowed"

Incredible

[72hemi]

Poster worthy for sure! Would definitely be interested in that (standard 24x36 preferable)

[BlknBlu]

way cool shots. A little more rain and that car will get clean.

Bruce

[daytonprowler]

PM sent

[CERVEZA]

Your artwork shows the passion you have for this car! Great job!!

[99RT10]

How can I get a poster? That is fantastic. Maybe put it on a large 16'X20' canvas.

[Fatboy 18]

Awesome, brilliant pics.

[FLATOUT]

I would take as many logo's off as you can if you want to sell them. Copyright issues

I like the first shot as well, the red looks a little orange on my screen but it's probably my crappy work monitor.

[XSnake]

Nice shots. Like the last one the best

[Schen]

Nice shots. Like the last one the best

You have no idea how badly I wanted to remove the ropes for that shot! They had these security guys out front wearing hearing aids.

--RS

[Mopar Boy]

All great shots RS! Well done!

[Bill Pemberton]

Hopefully Dayton Prowler is contacting Dodge/SRT and seeing if the Club could use this as a money making project with their approval -- some funds could go to a Charity and viola a Poster is born. Unreal first shot and no reason that could ot be proposed, especially if used for a good cause in addition.

[XSnake]

Hopefully Dayton Prowler is contacting Dodge/SRT and seeing if the Club could use this as a money making project with their approval -- some funds could go to a Charity and viola a Poster is born. Unreal first shot and no reason that could ot be proposed, especially if used for a good cause in addition.

I think they have already done this Bill. I believe proceeds are going to Austin Hatcher foundation which Dodge/SRT has chosen before.

[daytonprowler]

Hopefully Dayton Prowler is contacting Dodge/SRT and seeing if the Club could use this as a money making project with their approval -- some funds could go to a Charity and viola a Poster is born. Unreal first shot and no reason that could ot be proposed, especially if used for a good cause in addition.

I also wear the hat of Director Of Fundraising and Charity VOA Ohio Region.

I think they have already done this Bill. I believe proceeds are going to Austin Hatcher foundation which Dodge/SRT has chosen before.

Thanks Matt.

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...-now-available!

Also, while I was at Petit Le Mans 2014 I had the winning bid of $410 (bidding on behalf of the VOA Ohio Region) on a piece of artwork with the proceeds going directly to the Austin Hatcher Foundation from the Ohio Region.

Last year at Petit Le Mans 2013 I had the winning bid (bidding on behalf of the VOA Ohio Region) on a piece of artwork for $325 with the proceeds going directly to the Austin Hatcher Foundation from the Ohio Region.

And the VOA Ohio Region will be conducting a major charity event in London, Ohio during their annual Jazz and Ribfest in August 2015.