Xaus!

xaus, originally uploaded by howard.boylan.

Is this showboating or what???!!! I can only dream of having bike control like this, knee on the deck, smoke pouring off the rear tire, front end crossed-up, and one hand off the bar. Respect!

When you think of the job that these guys have, racing every weekend, testing as often as possible, and the fact that those in the top classes have probably done this since they were very young, you begin to understand how finely-honed their skills are.

Great shot from Howard Boylan here. A former MCN photographer, he's just joined Flickr! and has some other great shots. I like what he does with light and how he gets up close and personal in his action work. A real pro, and something that I continue to aspire too...