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Karl Noakes is a photographer who loves the Pacific Northwest car scene. In his photography, he strives to build a visual connection between people and passion for their automobiles. Karl spent some time as a co-driver in the Group B World Rally Cars in the United Kingdom Championships when he lived across the pond. He settled in the Seattle, Washington area in 2008 after moving from the U.K. His work was recently published in several magazines and books including Porsche Club of America, Ferrari Club North West, MG Sports Cars, and the Porsche 912 Registry. Karl’s owned a lot of fast Fords, hot hatches, BMWs, and he’s currently on his third Porsche, a 2010 C4S. I met Karl at our local Exotics @ Redmond Town Center Car Show.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Bonanza • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Nobody has all the answers, that’s why we have each other. – Cartoonist, Hugh McLeod
Be the best you can be so you can help others be the best they can be, also. – Psychologist, Dr. Mike Gervais
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a serious illness. There was a time when I was facing my mortality, and fortunately, I am on the other side of it now. It really made me focus on what was really important in life. I learned to make the most of every moment because life is short.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
My first special car was the Ford Escort RS2000 with double headlights. At the time, it was one of the fastest things I could get. I spent a lot of time in that car, and it holds great memories for me today.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
If you don’t crash once a year, you’re not driving hard enough.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Two photographers who are great resources for me are Joshua Paul with Lollipop Magazine, and Bart Kuykens with A Flat Six Love Affair.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Leadership Secrets, by Colin Powell
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Build your own personal philosophy, be true to what’s important to you, and maximize every moment you have.
WHERE TO FIND KARL
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