Mid-Ohio, pictures

[veteq]

While I was in Ohio enjoying the AMA races, I posted on this site asking for help on how to improve my "shooting" technique when it came to fast moving race motorcycle. I received great responses from the members and I would like to thank you all. Unfortunately, the rains came Sunday and the races were canceled, not giving me a chance to try some of the suggestion I received.

Here is a quick story board of the day, that I posted in a Motorcycle related forum. C&C would be greatly appreciated.

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My first time to Ohio (I am from Toronto).
What a great weekend. People were the friendliest; track facilities were great, the grounds are extremely well maintained.
All the racers where very approachable and very willing to have their photo taken and sign so autographs for the fans. I saw people carrying gas tanks, helmets and a few other items for the racers to sign.

[veteq]

Here are a few pictures

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/1-FamilyTransportation.jpg
People used any means of transportation to get their families to the track.

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/10-MVAgusta.jpg
This is what you get for 120,000USD, I would get one if I had the money
http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagusta/07_F4_CC.html

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/11-MVAgusta@speed.jpg
The MV Agusta factory team at speed

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/2-YamahaAtSpeed-1.jpg

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/3-YamahaAtSpeed-2.jpg

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/4-YamahaAtSpeed-3.jpg

[veteq]

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/5-YamahaAtSpeed-4.jpg
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/6-CoronaBike.jpg
One of the nicest paint schemes,
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/6-Suzuki_001.jpg
Once again the Suzukis couldn't be stopped

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/7-WinnerOfSuperBikes.jpg
mat mladin came in 1st, Ben Spies in 2nd and Miguel Duhamel came in 3rd
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/8-MostPopularDriverInTheSeries.jpg
Based on the public's reaction when Miguel Duhamel got to the podium, he as to be the most popular and on of the friendliest riders in the series.
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/9-MatMladinTurningFanIntoAnAlcoholic.jpg
Mat turning on of the fans into an alcoholic

[veteq]

Sunday arrived and so did the rain

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/12-Sunday-AndTheRainArrived.jpg
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/13-NickeyEnjoyingTimeAwayFromMotoGP.jpg
Nicky Hayden enjoying some quiet times away from the pressures of MOTOGP
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/14-RogerHayden.jpg
Tommy Hayden
The Hayden brothers seem to be extremely nice, always willing to go the extra step for the fans....

The wife being a race fan and motorcycle rider really took advantage of the opportunities the weekend presented
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/15WifeDidn'twant2MissTheOportunity.jpg
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/16-WifeWithThe3Brothers.jpg
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/MidOhio-Story/17-SuzukiGarage.jpg

[mike1515]

Nice shots! Curious as to how you got that last shot in the Suzuki garage?

--Mike

[bratkar]

Mike -
The garages have walkways above them to watch them working on the bikes.
Yeah, yesterday was almost a complete wash out, the superbikes got their race in barely.... and when all was said and done the other two companion races were cancelled due to impeading darkness.....
Great shots Veteq, I remember seeing you and your SO walking around on Sunday.... Glad to hear a new visitor to Mid-Ohio with glowing reports! Hope you make it back someday!!!!
Kelli

[veteq]

Thanks Kelli, we will be back next year. It's going to become a tradition in our house.

Veteq


Mike -
The garages have walkways above them to watch them working on the bikes.
Yeah, yesterday was almost a complete wash out, the superbikes got their race in barely.... and when all was said and done the other two companion races were cancelled due to impeading darkness.....
Great shots Veteq, I remember seeing you and your SO walking around on Sunday.... Glad to hear a new visitor to Mid-Ohio with glowing reports! Hope you make it back someday!!!!
Kelli

[mkuriger]

no crashes?? :-)

[veteq]

One in front of me but I was having a sandwich and the camera was in the bag.ops