Art Spaulding took pictures of race cars his entire life. He was an endless well of information, and historical data relating to all forms of open wheel racing north of Sacramento. We knew Art for over thirty years, and can safely say that he had the "racing jones" as bad as anyone we've known. If he was not snapping shots, Art was talking racing or about the exploits of his kids, and grand-kids.

Art loved being a race photographer. With all the quality races held in Chico, Art amassed an open-wheel photo library that is destined to be of great significance in tracing the history of racing in Northern California.

Many years ago, Art was kind enough to share some of his photos with us.

He will be missed.

--- Bobby Gerould

not for reproduction. All photos copyrighted to Art Spaulding photos