Best lens for race track?

[Crystalography]

I'll be attending a track day at Infineon Raceway, and I personally will have access to the paddock and possibly the spectator stands.
Which lens do you guys recommend for me to use in this type of situation?
Thanks in advance.

[RadAL]

300IS +

[Jamie Holladay]

If you are going to be in the stands you are going to need something long for track shots; like RadAL said 300 +. If you can get closer to the track you should be able to get some good pan shots with someting in the 200 range. In the paddock I tend to use my 70-200 and 24-70. Hope that helps.

[Crystalography]

thanks guys!
I think I'm going to rent out a 100-400mm and bring my 18-75 along..

[CamaroSS]

I use an 70-200 with a 1.4X extender. I'm very happy with this combination. I also love the 100-400. I keep it locked at 400 and use it as a poorman's prime lens, though. :lol:

[rcg]

As someone that is hardcarded for Infineon I can tell you that 400 will get it done pretty well fromthe spectator area (assuming cars here). The 100-400 is a good compromise if there is plenty of light.

[Anto Modded]

i use a 170 - 500 on a monopod for far away shots but nearly always use a 70 - 200 s it covers what i want.

[DaleP]

I took a 100-400 to Phillip Island, and it worked a treat....

http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g171/daleporter/Motorsport/WSB/?start=all

[Revhard191]

I use an 70-200 with a 1.4X extender. I'm very happy with this combination. I also love the 100-400. I keep it locked at 400 and use it as a poorman's prime lens, though. :lol:

+1 as I also have shot at the same venue but on the Karting track when we were there racing. I personally use the same as CamaroSS, 70-200mm with a 1.4X Extender. Have fun out there and please post of some pics when you are finished. I love that track!

Cheers!