Ed Justice Jr

This is posted in my role as a photographer. The new U2 album is ABBEY ROAD California style. #u2 #caravaldeluz

I’m heartbroken to find out that we lost a really really good guy, who also happened to be a legend in the automotive world, Junior Conway. Many considered him to be the greatest custom painter in the business. I met Junior many decades ago through my friend Dean Jeffries. Both of them had worked at Barris Kustoms for George Barris. Junior went to work for Barris in 1955 and Jeffries in 1956. Junior was 16 when he went to work for Barris. In short order he became the shop’s principal painter. He stayed with Barris until 1961, then left to open Junior’s House of Color. Barris’s shop during that period was Barris Kustom Automobiles, commonly called Barris Kustoms, at 11054 South Atlantic Boulevard in Lynwood, California. When Junior opened his new shop in 1961, George moved his shop to North Hollywood on Riverside Drive. If you don’t know who Junior is, or you’re not aware of his work, It would be a sin for you to feel he was only one of the greatest custom car painters. The reality was, he painted everything to the highest level. From the most valuable classic Ferraris to Pebble Beach contenders. This picture of Junior and I is from the memorial of Bill Larzelere who was known as Bill Larzelere "THE HAND MAN" Automotive Detailing, Ltd. If you knew Junior, you know about his gentle way. Just a great guy who was part of so many of our lives. My condolences to his wife Sharon, his family, and everyone who loved him.

Went to a great event at the Petersen Automotive Museum that was part of our Checkered Flag 200 group. My good friend, Bruce Meyer moderated the discussion about the “Pinnacle of Collecting” with an emphasis on the Pebble Beach concours. Also at the far end of the panel was Vince Finaldi the new director of the Pebble Beach concours. While I was there I got a chance to see that magical flying, super thrust Tesla roadster. A car that will never see the street, but provided a memorable show!

Back in 1974

Wasn’t this you?

I just received the news of the passing of a close friend and top notch photographer in the world of Motorsports, Ron McQueeney. Ron was the Director of Photography at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for many years and after leaving that position became the president of the Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Club. He and his team of photographers covered the yearly 500 from top to bottom delivering images for multiple uses. When the other events were added, they were covering those. In addition, Ron and his team traveled to all of the events in the Indy Car series. During his time, he witnessed a lot of changes and transitions to the sport. One year, when he and his team were out west to cover a race, we all hooked up and gave them a extensive tour around Hollywood, Beverly Hills, while hitting places like Dean Jeffries shop and more! Ron was always a good friend to me and so many others. Ron never had a Social Media account and he didn’t do YouTube videos. He was a total professional from a different era. His work will live on. This photograph was taken in 2016 at the Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Club BBQ. It was on the occasion of his presenting me an award of recognition for my support of the Oldtimers & Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Since this was given on the 100th running of the 500, it’s something that I’ll hold dear forever. To have this photograph with Ron makes it extra special. God Bless Ron, you were a good friend and a great photographer.

Gil de Ferran. RIP 1 year ago. I’ll never forget when I interviewed Gil at his first appearance at the Long Beach Grand Prix. I walked away thinking to myself. What a nice guy he is. He stayed that way all through his life. This picture, Indy 2022

Found this picture from 25 years ago hanging the first banner, which was our Justice Brothers banner, in turn 2 at Irwindale Speedway. Great memories! #justicebrothers

Thanks to @jimfarley98 & @Ford for this tribute to my friend & racing legend Parnelli Jones. By the way I love driving my 2007 Parnelli Jones edition Saleen Mustang that gives tribute to the TransAm championship that Parnelli won in 1970 driving a Mustang! #legend

If you do a Big Oly inspired version, I’ve got you covered on race photos! 👍🏻

The early NASCAR drivers took more risks, for way less money & never thought any different. Grit, courage, determination & performance while being a quality human being, that was Cale Yarborough.🙏🏻