motorsports in the Dallas / forth worth area ?

[matikrimerman]

New to the DFW and looking to go out and shoot some motor-sports action (it has been too long since my last race - over 6 month).

I'm not sure this is the right place to post this but I would really like to get to know what Texas has to offer

I attached some pic's from the last event I've been too... plain nostalgia...

http://www.matikrimerman.com/motorsport/enduro/2007.11.24/slides/24.11.2007%20Tarkumia%20-%20IMG_0647.jpg

http://www.matikrimerman.com/motorsport/enduro/2007.11.24/slides/24.11.2007%20Tarkumia%20-%20IMG_0810.jpg

http://www.matikrimerman.com/motorsport/enduro/2007.11.24/slides/24.11.2007%20Tarkumia%20-%20IMG_0316.jpg

[Jamie Holladay]

Stunning shots.

[matikrimerman]

Thanks

:-)

[JSkinner]

Here are some organizations and venues that you can Google for more info:
TORN TCCRA TORO Cross country motorcycle racing associations
Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR and other oval racing
Texas Motorplex drag racing
Txmotocross.com Lists all local tracks and events
chasinracin.com Track locator for Oval and drag racing

Oak Hill MX is having an event July 11th - 13th. Nice photo friendly MX track about 70 miles from Dallas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/MVC-006F.jpg

[pjfrad]

I love the first one, awesome.

Peter

[matikrimerman]

JSkinner

Thanks. I already visited the TORN and Txmotocross.com but I have hard time understanding when races are on. the TORN has an Event Calendar but it doesn't show anything until July 26.

The chasinracin.com and Texas Motorplex drag racing sites are great. I've never been to this kind events before.

I'd be happy to join any photographer which is attending this races since I'm not familiar with the "Do and Don'ts " here (where can I stand, Where can I go, How much it costs etc).
If any of you is heading out to shoot Motocross, Hair Scramble , Supermoto , Road bikes and such, in the Dallas area, it will be great if you'll let me know. (I have only Sundays off)

Thanks
Mati

[JSkinner]

You might try going to a local bike shop to get better info on events. When you find an event you want to attend I would call to find out what their policies are on photographers.

If you have never been to a dirt oval race I would highly recommend going to the Devil's Bowl to watch the sprint cars. In my opinion this is the most exciting form of auto racing.

I'm probably going to the Sunday Oak Hill MX race I mentioned in my first post. I'll know for sure in a few days.

I visited your website; you have some great photos. I especially liked the one in "magazine tests" of the ATV with it's front left tire apparently right in your face!

Joey S

[Gart]

Welcome Mati!

I also like the photos you posted. One other local (south of Ft. Worth) motocross track is Village Creek. They don't have the July calender up yet, but I suspect they still have the practice sessions on the weekends.

I agree with Devils Bowl in Mesquite. I haven't been there for quite a few years but before if you bought the "pit pass" you could go infield with your camera gear. They race on Saturday night.

Good luck! Gart
http://www.villagecreekmx.com/index.htm
http://www.devilsbowl.com/index.html

[matikrimerman]

Thanks so much guys for your help

To be honest I'm pretty embarrassed to go out on my own at the moment - Some company will be much appreciated. Maybe we can start a"Dallas motorsports photography meetup group...." :-)
I think I'll try and go to the Oak Hill MX race, if I'll have the courage/Company. if any body else wants to come - please let me know

Mati

[Gart]

Mati,

I would be interested in going also. Next weekend they have an event there but I am unable to attend. Maybe next time.

Gart

[matikrimerman]

99% that I'll be going to the Oak Hill MX race next Sunday. I emiled them and they sounded very nice (though I have no idea what the entry cost is or what is Sunday's schedule ).

If any body would like to join me - let me know

Matthew

[JSkinner]

I'm going also unless something unexpected comes up. Gate fee is $10.00. Practice starts at 7:30 am. Actual starting time for the first race is not mentioned anywhere! I would guess 9 or 10 am.

[gdusek84]

Hey bro I've lived in Dallas for 24 years and there's alot around here... as far as race tracks go you've got:

Texas Motor Speedway
Redline Raceway
Kennedale Raceway
Texas Motorplex
North Star Dragway
Yellowbelly Raceway

If you're looking for local car meets i'd check out the get together forum on www.dfwstangs.net, check out the Dallas section of www.ricekiller.com, you can also check out www.dallasimport.net, www.jeepin.com, www.lonestarjeepclub.org as well.

[matikrimerman]

Hey bro I've lived in Dallas for 24 years and there's alot around here... as far as race tracks go you've got:

Texas Motor Speedway
Redline Raceway
Kennedale Raceway
Texas Motorplex
North Star Dragway
Yellowbelly Raceway

If you're looking for local car meets i'd check out the get together forum on www.dfwstangs.net (http://www.dfwstangs.net), check out the Dallas section of www.ricekiller.com (http://www.ricekiller.com), you can also check out www.dallasimport.net (http://www.dallasimport.net), www.jeepin.com (http://www.jeepin.com), www.lonestarjeepclub.org (http://www.lonestarjeepclub.org) as well.
Woww -Thanks. I'll surely look into that.



JSkinner - I guess I'm going to be there around 9-9:30 or at least I hope so... I would really like to know when every race is on. I don't want to get there at 10 and find out the 250 class is already done but on the other hand I don't want to wake up at 6 on a Sunday just to get there and realize the 50cc race is the first one and it starts at 11...
Maybe closer to the weekend they'll have more info.

[matikrimerman]

Well unfortunately I'm stuck with work (yep - on the weekend) so I don't think I'll be able to make it. if any of you does - please share some pictures

Cheers

Mati

[JSkinner]

I got there at 10:30 and the races were over by 11:45! It's been years since I have shot motocross and I was just getting warmed up when it ended. The Oak Hill website needs to include start times for it's events. This was a two day event, 3 moto format, so I guess they ran two motos yesterday and one today. The turnout was low; only 6 or less in each class. There may have been more in the earlier races that I missed.

This track was in great shape; sandy loam with lots of sweeping on-camber turns with berms and some good jumps. There is a chain link fence around the perimeter with authorized personnel only in the infield. I was the only photographer there. Here are some of my shots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/oak%20hill/oakhill3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/oak%20hill/oakhill9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/oak%20hill/oakhill1.jpg

[matikrimerman]

Good pictures, thanks for sharing

I hope next event will be clearer about the schedule - I would have been very disappointed if I was to drive so much only to realize I have one hour of shooting..

Mati

[JSkinner]

Next cross country event I'll be going to is at the North Forty Cycle Ranch near Sherman August 30-31.
Info: http://www.fannincountyspecial.com/northforty/ and
http://www.tornracing.com/Schedule.htm

Also I might attend a motocross at Oak Hill 8/22 thru 8/24
http://www.oakhillmx.com/

Here are some pics from the Morgan Grand Prix cross country July 19-20.
This was a huge event that ran through the town streets and countryside. It was very hot and dusty but a lot of fun. An old friend that I used to ride mx with years ago ran in the over 52 class for the first time. He is in pics #1 and 2.

1. In the town of morgan
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/rickpan3.jpg
2. Trying to stay cool before the race
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/ricktowel.jpg

3. Starts were exciting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/holeshot6.gif
4. He got the holeshot in pic #3
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/otto3.jpg
5. Crop of holeshot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/ottoholesot2.jpg
6.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/start.jpg
7. WFO
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/JSkinner/morgan%20xc/wfo.jpg

[matikrimerman]

Thanks a lot!!!

I'm pleaning on attending the TCCRA race next sunday (http://www.tccra.org/2008Flyers/3610F.jpg).

I'm creating a Gmail Calender were I'll try to keep track of the up coming events in the DFW area. if you (or any body else) would like to get a link to this calender please let me know.

I noticed that each league as it's own photographers - I hope they don't mind having out-siders taking pictures too...

the picture you uploaded are great. my fevorites are #4 (good exposure and use of shutter speed) and # 2 - good use of the flash.

I hope we can meet in one of the upcoming events. nothing is funner then sharing dirtbikes and photography with people that don't fell asleep on you (i.e - my wife.. :->)

Mati

[JSkinner]

Wow! A race in Dallas. I'll let you know if I can attend.
I noticed that each league as it's own photographers - I hope they don't mind having out-siders taking pictures
Photography by Jeff Cox does photography for all the cross country organizations and he and his wife race also. I was surprised to find this picture of myself from the Morgan race:
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpage.aspx?pi=03X9006J020002&po=2

[matikrimerman]

good - so now I know who to look for. I noticed photography by jeff does photograph a lot of motorsports events. looks like they do a great job.

[matikrimerman]

Last week I went to the TCCRA (http://www.tccra.org/)race.I had a very good time (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6179363#post6179363)

I hope to head out this Sunday to the TORN race which is hold in "North 40"

here is a link to more info: http://www.fannincountyspecial.com/northforty/
and: http://www.tornracing.com/Schedule.htm

I would like to meet PON members so let me know if you're coming

Have fun

Mati

[JSkinner]

I'll be there Sunday; look for the guy in the Hawaiian shirt with a 40d. Here are some shots from Saturday at The North Forty:

EDIT
Pics moved to Motorsports section:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=562741

[JSkinner]

I started a thread in "Motorsports" for the North Forty Cycle park cross country race.
Mati, it was nice to meet you; did you get some good shots?

[JSkinner]

TORN race in Bowie TX this weekend. I'll be there Saturday and probably Sunday.

[matikrimerman]

Thanks for the head's up. I'm having family visiting for the next month so I'll have to pass.


Hope to see you next time I'll head out

mati