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Simon Harrison
7th of May 2008 (Wed), 13:52
While a lot of POTN'ers seem to have headed to Brands Hatch for the A1 GP, I headed into the Yorkshire Dales for the annual running of the Stu Nicholls Memorial Trophy autograss meeting. Nearly 300 drivers signed on for the event, making for a very busy day of heats and finals.

There had been a few changes to the track since I last visited, the main one being a restriction on where I could go to take pictures. You have to deal with what meets you on the day, but it meant that I was essentially stuck on one corner, shooting between two fence posts and had to shoot tight to avoid getting a marshall post and bright orange cones into the shot. Never the less, the action was thick and fast, and it was a really enjoyable day out.

On to some pictures......

#1 An immaculate class #6 in the pits ready to go.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0011.jpg

#2 Just about anything goes in Class 10, and this guy was running a huge Chevy V8. A bit 'old school' compared to some of the more modern machinery, but the noise was awesome!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L1328.jpg

#3 A class 4 Metro showing some front end damage...
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0931.jpg

#4 Class 8 special passing a spinner
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0537.jpg

#5 A very straight and dent free Class 2 car. The fact that it's Saxo makes it even more unbelievable LOL
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0945.jpg

#6 Drifting Autograss style!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0998.jpg

#7 A Class 5 Mini saving on tyre wear
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0793.jpg

#8 Another view of that wonderful V8 powered Class 10
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/Stu08/NX4L0572.jpg

All of the shots were taken with a 1D mk II and a Sigma 120-300 f2.8. There's a full gallery on my website for those that are interested. Click on the following link if you want to look at more pictures: -

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.fotopic.net/c1506627.html

As usual, any comments or feedback would be most appreciated.

Cheers,

Simon.
KevB
7th of May 2008 (Wed), 15:41
Beautiful shots, Simon. :D
jbanbury
7th of May 2008 (Wed), 18:04
Lovely photos Simon. No's 7 & 8 being my favorites
Simon Harrison
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 02:34
Beautiful shots, Simon. :D

Thanks Kev. Glad you like them :D.

Simon.
Semmonka
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 02:44
Nice shots. It's good to see different type of car racing :D
#4 and 7 are my favs. V8 looks insane in such a small car
photonick
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 03:47
All very nice Simon, love the Mini shot that doesn't much look like at 1000CC in the back. Pedantic I know, but Isn't that Saxo a Peugeot? ;)
Simon Harrison
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 08:59
All very nice Simon, love the Mini shot that doesn't much look like at 1000CC in the back. Pedantic I know, but Isn't that Saxo a Peugeot? ;)


You know what Nick, you're absolutely right, it is a Pug :oops:. I didn't pay too much attention to the cars profile, and definately didn't look at the bonnet badge. The alloys just screamed Saxo at me. Whoops!

Apart from my 'deliberate mistake', I'm glad you like the shots.

Cheers,

Simon.
Cadwell
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 09:10
:lol: Peugeot 106 / Citroen Saxo are the same car (barring the bonnet badge) so I think we'll forgive you this time!

Lovely stuff, Simon and as has been said, it is really nice to see something different in terms of motorsport. Much more of this, please.
chrispons
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 10:50
Simon,
Those are real quality,"pop"tastical mate.
You really know how to make that gear earn its corn,and I love looking at them.
Thanks ,
Pons
GSH
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 14:06
Saxos / Peugeot 106's....same car, different frock ;)

Lovely those Simon but it's a shame they've restricted your access. One of these days i'll have a look at this Autograss stuff.
Big Ant
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 15:02
Superb shots, some immaculate, well turned out vehicles

Just like you shots Simon:D
Anke
8th of May 2008 (Thu), 15:10
Really great action images, Simon. Very cool!!
Simon Harrison
9th of May 2008 (Fri), 09:03
Saxos / Peugeot 106's....same car, different frock ;)

Lovely those Simon but it's a shame they've restricted your access. One of these days i'll have a look at this Autograss stuff.

Thanks Geoff. I'm sure I've said on this forum before that Autograss is far more restrictive in terms of where you can and can't stand compared with any other form of motorsport that I have experience of. In this case, most of the extra restrictions are due to the fact that the club doesn't want to have to rent 2 fields. The farmer has then sown crops into the field they were using last year and understandably doesn't want people trampling through them.

A 500mm would open up a couple of different angles mind you......

Simon.
Aust2000
10th of May 2008 (Sat), 08:32
Excellent set of photos, love the dirt stream in the last one