I took this photo in the paddock at a dirt track race because I could sense the connection between the rider and his bike. The motorcycle is a Harley-Davidson WL (Flathead). The W-series with this engine type was built from 1937 to 1952. The engine is a classic flathead (side-valve) with a displacement of 750 ccm / 45 cubic inches, recognizable by its distinctive, flat cylinder heads with cooling fins and no overhead valve system. The bike has been converted here into a dirt-track racer (stripped down, without a headlight or any unnecessary metal parts). Racing a motorcycle like this requires total dedication: can you feel this rider’s passion, too?