All of Hijano's photos were taken during the Australian version of Speed Week, which is held at Lake Gairdner in South Australia.

Hijano says it was easy to take portraits because everyone was dressed up in in protective gear or some sort of colorful clothing.

The clean, white backdrop provided by the salt flats also facilitated the process of making pictures.

Even though the Australian version of Speed Week is smaller than the American event, participants take it just as seriously.

The average temperature during the event was somewhere around 105 degrees.

Hijano has never photographed the larger Speed Week in Bonneville, but hopes to eventually.

Hijano says he liked how alien the place looked, with people walking around in helmets and protective clothing.

The racing is serious during Speed Week, but Hijano says the event is also one big party.

Hijano used a flash to make his photos, but the light also reflected nicely off the salt flats.

It takes several hours of driving on dirts roads to reach Lake Gairdner, so those who participate in Speed Week really want to be there.

Hijano says people in Australia really get into character for events like Speed Week.

Shade is hard to come by out on the salt flats. It was so hot that Hijano's camera equipment constantly overheated.

Hijano estimates that about 3,000 people showed up to this year's Speed Week in Australia.

The next Speed Week in Australia takes place from March 23-27, 2015.