Formula Ford Festival, Oct 22 Brands Hatch...Wet Wet Wet [Archive]

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Dave_G

22nd of October 2006 (Sun), 15:37

Decided at 7am that the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch would be a fantastic idea. It was, until it started raining and didn't stop for most of the day.

I didn't stay right until the end as there was only so much rain and Formula Ford I could take.

Had a few issues today, the dreaded Error99 popped up once and wouldn't go away, to the point that I nearly switched to my 'backup' 20D, but removing the grip and re-attaching it cured it. Then it said my batteries were flat! ARGH! Luckily I have about 10 batteries so that wasn't so bad.

Anyway here are 2 shots taken from Druids. 20D, Sigma 120-300 + 1.4xTC, EXIFs are there to keep the most anal of shooters happy. These have literally been ripped off of the card and inserted roughly onto my web space, pausing only for a poke of reszing, a jab of unsharp mask and a left-hook in the form of a border and branding to make sure that no theiving Mapgies make off with my bling....

FF1600, before it started raining heavily
http://images19.fotki.com/v32/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_6584-vi.jpg

Moist Jaguar XK E Type, while it was raining heavily
http://images19.fotki.com/v34/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_6842-vi.jpg

I'm off for a shower, then the pub for a gallon of premium lager, more inane babble in a few hours time.

GSH

22nd of October 2006 (Sun), 15:43

Looks thoroughly miserable, but nicely done all the same Dave.

I'll post some shots up from the tropical heat of Croft, just to warm your cockles, so to speak :D

Dave_G

22nd of October 2006 (Sun), 18:38

cheers Geoff, tropical...argh!

AzzA

22nd of October 2006 (Sun), 20:25

Mmm nice! I spent most of Sunday in bed and the watching the Grand Prix, eat a fat roast dinner yum and then down the pub for a few :) Got back and just finished uploading my photos from yesterdays HSCC @ Silvy.

Anyway one good thing about a dull rainy day is that it will help you get through the nasty Druids fencing. On a sunny day it's impossible.

How was the racing? Many spectators?

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 04:07

True about the fence Az.

Was Safety-cars-a-go-go due to the weather. Were some fairly serious looking smacks in the FF races and the Pinto 2000 Supersports things. Weren't as many spectators as I had thought, the weather was massively gash.

Owain Shaw

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 04:28

Where abouts did your Error 99 hit Dave? I got one that wouldn't go away until I took the batteries out as well, that hit me stood on Hailwood's Hill. 20D as well. *Scratches chin*

Shots look fine, especially for the conditions.

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 05:14

Allen Mead

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 07:50

Hi Dave a couple of good pics again (grr, lol) you may have already answered my question in the above post, but where abouts were you standing at Brands for these 2 pics?

Thanks

Allen

Owain Shaw

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 08:39

Top of Druids. Tried all sorts. TC off, lens off, cleaned contacts (wasn't raining at this point) argh. No joy. Batteries out, no joy.

Unscrewed grip, re-fitted, job done, didn't do it again.

I should imagine they are ok, I've done plenty wet weather shooting now

It wasn't moisture in my case either because I didn't get more than a few spots on anything in the wet morning, and this happened in the afternoon.

I did Lens off, cleaned contacts, other lens on, batteries out, back in, fixed. Strange things these cameras.:)

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 08:40

Outside of Druids from behind the Uber Death Star Fence.

When it's overcast it makes shooting through it a lot easier, bright sunlight just makes it impossible.

I think I'm going to skive off work for the rest of the day now, I might get some photos up from home...muhahaha

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 08:41

It wasn't moisture in my case either because I didn't get more than a few spots on anything in the wet morning, and this happened in the afternoon.

I did Lens off, cleaned contacts, other lens on, batteries out, back in, fixed. Strange things these cameras.:)

Mine were all covered up so who knows, just one of those 'catch all' Error99 scenarios designed to make you twitch.

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 08:44

Andy Rouse (Camaro) and Alan Minshaw (Ford Malibu) having a Love In up the top of Druids.
http://images19.fotki.com/v353/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_6867-vi.jpg

That Malibu hasn't raced for 7 years apparently, and was right on the pace straight away. For such a massive tank, it's daft fast.

Owain Shaw

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 09:21

Mine were all covered up so who knows, just one of those 'catch all' Error99 scenarios designed to make you twitch.

Mine just made me slightly annoyed as it decided to mess me about in one of the two sessions that day where I actually had to be doing something. Hey ho.

That one you've just posted looks mighty wet, fine job just standing around in that weather.:)

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 09:49

It stops me going mad at the weekend.

I have the luxury of a spare body, for those moments when you actually need one. Was a good investment I think.

despot

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:10

Hello Dave. Nearly didn't recognise you under all the rain gear. It was the homemade lens cover that gave it away! ;)
Nice shots at Druids.
I got a few of these myself ... http://davegalpin.fotki.com/events/motorsport/brands_hatch/2006/formula-ford-festival/img7012.html

Andy

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:27

Those aren't home made rain covers! arrgh! The cover for the body is a bit massive though :D

despot

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:32

Oooops. Must have been the elastic band round the end, gives it the diy look :oops:

GSH

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:35

Oooops. Must have been the elastic band round the end, gives it the diy look :oops:

Ooh you've upset him now :D

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:37

A few more.

The now quasi-legendary "TV Flap" was open at Clearways again, meaning shooting through the fence.

Parade Lap, not too much spray..
http://images19.fotki.com/v32/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_7313-vi.jpg

Up to race speed and it was a bit dodgy as the rain got heavier
http://images19.fotki.com/v26/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_7323-vi.jpg

When you have a windscreen, a roof, doors and 4WD like these boys though, it doesn't really matter!
http://images16.fotki.com/v30/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_7211-vi.jpg

Back up to Druids for this one, during a break in proceedings the Ford RS Team demo'd their new Fiesta Super 1600 nutter thing.
http://images17.fotki.com/v28/photos/1/105162/4179302/IMG_6537-vi.jpg

Loads more dodgy white balance,out of focus efforts here!11 (http://davegalpin.fotki.com/events/motorsport/brands_hatch/2006/formula-ford-festival/)

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 16:38

Oooops. Must have been the elastic band round the end, gives it the diy look :oops:

Hey that's a red L series rubber band, designed especially for amatuers like me!

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:06

behold, the magical powers of the L Rubber Band (http://images14.fotki.com/v20/photos/1/105162/2337834/IMG_9755-vi.jpg)

despot

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:17

:D :D :D :D :D

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:19

the rubber band rocks, now I have revealed my identity (Sigma 120-300, Union Flag on the lens hood, L-disguise rubber band) I need to work on a disguise.

Simon Harrison

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:22

Some great shots Dave, in pretty appauling weather conditions. Some superb stuff on your website, particularly of the Formula Ford's.

I particularly like IMG 7012 on page 3 of the website - you've gone for a very artistic type of shot and it's nice to see something a little different from you :p ;) :lol: .

Cheers,

Simon.

Dave_G

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:27

yodasarmpit

23rd of October 2006 (Mon), 17:32

Really love the first shot.