Bonnie Walsh began her racing career in 1976 when the Mile O’ Mud was located off of Radio Road and competed in unofficial “powder puff” races for female drivers. In 2005, Bonnie became the first woman swamp buggy driver to claim the Budweiser Cup Championship. #

First opened in 1969, Everglades Parkway extends from Naples on the west coast of Florida to Broward County on the east. The American Automobile Association nicknamed it “Alligator Alley” because of the large number of alligators in the waterways on either side of the road, which the AAA believed would render it useless to cars. #

Naples high school students compete for the crown in the annual Swamp Buggy Queen Pageant. The chosen Queen presents awards to winners at the Swamp Buggy Races and speaks at public events during race weekends. The Court consists of the Queen and the first, second and third runners-up. #

Lauren Bohnen and Patrick Silva are seen intertwined in front of “Kamp Feltersnatch” at the Florida Sports Park during the Swamp Buggy Races. “I enjoy swamp buggy races because it's like having a whole weekend with extended family to relax, throw back some beers, and watch some good ol' racing!” Lauren Bohnen said to Lightner. “There were many beers involved so I don't remember the particular day.” #

Spectators sit atop “Redneck Stadium,” the creation of Daniel Patrick Hoolihan IV, who defines rednecks as “people who would probably be having more fun than others.” He and his wife Dawn have been attending the races for 25 years. #

Leonard Chesser’s orange, pro-modified two-wheel-drive “Dat’s Da One" outmuscles Tyler Johns’ V-8 super stock "Patriot" and the modified four-wheel drive buggy "Dat’s It," driven by Leonard’s 21-year-old daughter Amy. #