My First Motorsports event: Mazda FormulaX Event at NJMP

[yashart]

I rented the 70-200 f.4 IS a few weekends ago, and was lucky enough to get a break in the weather to attend this event and snap some pics. There was a heavy overcast for most of the day, but I think the pictures still managed to come out OK. This was my first time shooting anything moving that fast! (and first time seeing a formula 1 car in action) - a lot of fun! This was a Mazda sponsored event, called Mazda FormulaX, held at New Jersey Motorsports Parkway.

Please critique these images, and edit where you see fit....its the only way to learn! Thanks

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy1.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy2.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy3.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy4.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy5.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy6.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy7.jpg

http://www.yhtphotography.com/Embedded/Motorsports/FormulaX/Indy8.jpg

[Borbor]

Those are Star Mazdas, not formula 1 :)

Van Diemens are a far cry from F1s in terms of construction lol.

All kiddin aside, the pictures aren't bad for a first event. The panning while not TACK sharp isn't shabby judging from the slowish shutter speed in 3. 6 isn't as "on" as 3. The "frozen" shots still have wheel blur in them, so I'd say you're off to a good start :)

[yashart]

Those are Star Mazdas, not formula 1 :)

Van Diemens are a far cry from F1s in terms of construction lol.

All kiddin aside, the pictures aren't bad for a first event. The panning while not TACK sharp isn't shabby judging from the slowish shutter speed in 3. 6 isn't as "on" as 3. The "frozen" shots still have wheel blur in them, so I'd say you're off to a good start :)

Thanks for the comments!

I was kinda thinking the same thing. From what I imagined, Formula 1 cars were much wider and bulkier than these cars. Based of the tire size alone, I figured these weren't true formula 1 cars. I asked one of the guys running the event, and he assured me time and time again these were true F1 cars, lol...

[Jamie Holladay]

Good start. I can't see the EXIF, so I can't offer much C&C. You might try bumping the contrast to help get rid of the haze.

[RichardC27]

Thanks for the comments!

I was kinda thinking the same thing. From what I imagined, Formula 1 cars were much wider and bulkier than these cars. Based of the tire size alone, I figured these weren't true formula 1 cars. I asked one of the guys running the event, and he assured me time and time again these were true F1 cars, lol...


Belive me, they're not F1 cars :lol: An F1 car would be maybe 25-30 seconds per lap quicker than a Star Mazda, depending on circuit length of course. They look pretty good for a first attempt. As someone has said, a few aren't pin sharp, but that's down to the very low shutter speeds. The only way you get better is with practice.

[Hecks]

I almost went there for the vintage race/air show.. How was the park as far as shoot spots for someone without a pass?