Best of British Rallycross Croft

[Ian_H]

Well it was an historic day for British Rallycross with the 2 warring factions coming together to provide a joint Open Championship/ MSA British Championship event and what a great day it was. There was plenty of action throughout the classes despite the weather doing it's best to spoil the day.


1.
Good to see an RS200 out again but it didn't last long
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83093-1/liam_doran.jpg

2.
Another group B car in the form of Lawrence Gibson's 6R4
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83090-1/lawrence_gibson.jpg

3.
Craig Swales proving that Renaults can fly
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83081-1/craig_swales.jpg

4.
David Binks heading for the gravel, don't know whether it was a coincidence or not but the 2 times I stood next to Simon, David Binks decided to leave the circuit at that point.
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83087-1/david_binks_2.jpg

5.
Pat Flynn entertaining the crowds
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83102-1/pat_flynn.jpg

6.
Matt Thompson leading the pack down into Clervaux, you may notice the slight drizzle!
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83099-1/matt_thompspn.jpg

7.
Phil Chicken getting the Lupo sideways
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83105-1/phil_chicken.jpg

8.
And finally Mad Mark Watson in the Xsara WRC making a splash
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/83096-1/mad_mark_watson.jpg


All comments welcome.
All shots taken with a 1D MKIII and a Canon 300mm f2.8 lens, I kept the same lens on all day as the weather was so bad.


Cheers
Ian

[darren h]

All cracking shots Ian but 1 & 8 stand out for me. Looks like you had the same weather as i had at Driffield

[Vetteography]

Excellent!

#1 is my favorite, but #3 with 3 wheels off the ground was really close...

[petrolhead]

Nice set of photos there Ian. Although the weather was foul I recon it helps the photos, if you get my drift :)

[chrispons]

Does it always rain up your part of the world ,Ian ,everytime you lads post it looks like Armageddon..:)
Anyway,some cracking shots as usual.
The Zsara shot is standout for me too,followed by Lawrence Gibson Metro.
But all are usual high quality.
Looking forward to SH and his now.
Pons

[Jamie Holladay]

Great shots Ian. Nice catch in #3.

[lifeisablur]

I loved the E30 going sideways, great shots - captured the feel of the racing imho

[Ian_H]

All cracking shots Ian but 1 & 8 stand out for me. Looks like you had the same weather as i had at Driffield


Cheers Darren it was slightly moist;)

Excellent!

#1 is my favorite, but #3 with 3 wheels off the ground was really close...

Thanks for the comment

Nice set of photos there Ian. Although the weather was foul I recon it helps the photos, if you get my drift :)

I know what you mean Peter, the rain actually enhanced the event somewhat

Does it always rain up your part of the world ,Ian ,everytime you lads post it looks like Armageddon..:)
Anyway,some cracking shots as usual.
The Zsara shot is standout for me too,followed by Lawrence Gibson Metro.
But all are usual high quality.
Looking forward to SH and his now.
Pons

Thanks Pons, it's grim ooop north:lol:;)

Great shots Ian. Nice catch in #3.


Thanks

I loved the E30 going sideways, great shots - captured the feel of the racing imho


Thanks for the comment, the BMW spent most of the day sideways.



Cheers
Ian

[TomTomTuning]

Wow those are great. Love the car in #6

[Robuk]

Great shots Ian, as always :)

[kipper]

Good shots Ian - particularly like 5 & 8. I had planned on going however having just dried out from the MotoGP at Donnington decided on the drier option and watched F1 instead! :lol:

[GSH]

Looks like i got out just in time. It was starting to rain as i put the gear back in the car and disappeared off to watch the GP :D

The pre-accident shot of Liam (i didn't inherit the old man's skill) Doran's RS200 and the flying Megane are my pick of a fine bunch.

[Simon Harrison]

I think that the pack of Minis heading down into Clervaux sums up the conditions on Sunday perfectly Ian. It was a tad damp at times!! It was a shame that Liam 'accident waiting to happen' Doran wrecked the car after doing a total of two laps, as the RS200 looks very photogenic in the Hydrex colours. The overtaking move of the day was Pat Flynn in the revivals class when he did a huge powerslide through the clervaux gravel trap, overtaking two cars to take the lead. Never seen that done before!

Cheers,

Simon.

[Joffan]

Did it spit with rain?

And you may just have made up my mind with the next body / lens combo if you can get shots like this on a hateful day.

Superb.

[HrRACING]

Great Shots Ian.

Any of me?

Hal

[Dave_G]

great work Ian, rain always adds another element to shooting - as I've said before I enjoy it and the shots I get.

weatherproof gear is a bonus :) as a hobbyist peasant I have to make do without and resort to nylon covers, hahahaha

[Ian_H]

I think that the pack of Minis heading down into Clervaux sums up the conditions on Sunday perfectly Ian. It was a tad damp at times!! It was a shame that Liam 'accident waiting to happen' Doran wrecked the car after doing a total of two laps, as the RS200 looks very photogenic in the Hydrex colours. The overtaking move of the day was Pat Flynn in the revivals class when he did a huge powerslide through the clervaux gravel trap, overtaking two cars to take the lead. Never seen that done before!

Cheers,

Simon.

Thanks Simon, Pat Flynn is certainly a showman:rolleyes:

Did it spit with rain?

And you may just have made up my mind with the next body / lens combo if you can get shots like this on a hateful day.

Superb.

Cheers Jofan, you wouldn't regret it:)

Great Shots Ian.

Any of me?

Hal

Cheers Hal, I've emailed you.

great work Ian, rain always adds another element to shooting - as I've said before I enjoy it and the shots I get.

weatherproof gear is a bonus :) as a hobbyist peasant I have to make do without and resort to nylon covers, hahahaha


Thanks Dave, although all the gear was weather sealed I was still using my patented mega expensive rain protectors (in other words a pair of ex army waterproof trousers:lol: £4.99 ebay;))


Cheers
Ian