Racetrack, Death Valley

I just completed a trip to Death Valley. The most popular theory for the rock movement is the wind pushing it when the surface is wet and slippery. My theory: a bunch of wise guys coming here at night and push these rocks around. By the way, nobody has ever seen these rocks move.(*******this is a joke picture; I am pretending to push that rock*****)
Now, there is an explanation. need enough water to form ice sheets but shallow enough to expose the rocks; cold enough to form thin ice sheets during the night, by mid day, the ice partially melts then the ice sheets being pushed by wind move the rocks. Here is the link showing a video of the moving rocks: http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/racetrack-playa-mystery-death-valley-solved/


The locals will tell you it is an all day mission. Do not show up early unless you are trying an early morning shot. I suggest you show up at the Racetrack around 2pm and scout around for the best rocks. Most of the rocks are located at the southern end of the playa. Remember: the playa is surrounded by mountains so even though the sunset is 7:30pm, lights out around 6:15pm. Thus, you do not get the warm lighting because of the mountains.
Early morning shots: you must camp out unless you want to wake up super early to get to this place.