Racing on the beach at Wildwood. Photos by author.

The beach town of Wildwood, New Jersey, begins the process of shutting down after Labor Day weekend, but one event that raises the community from it’s pre-winter slumber is The Race of Gentlemen, now in its third year. Part carnival, part car show, part open-air party, The Race of Gentlemen is a return to the very roots of racing.

To call it photogenic is a vast understatement, particularly for those with a passion for bangers, flatheads and tank-shift bikes. Having the beach as a backdrop never disappoints, either, and this year’s crowd was blessed with a temperamental sky (and admittedly, cursed with a bit of rain) that delivered sublime lighting for photography.

We’ve captured well over a thousand images of the spectacle that is the Race of Gentlemen, and sorting them will take a bit of time. Until then, enjoy the gallery below, meant as a brief taste of what’s to come.