Specsavers Rally 2008 Media Day

[Ian_H]

Well I haven't posted for a couple of months so thought it was time I got back into the habit, it was the media day for the Specsavers Christmas Stages Rally at Croft today so the local press and TV got a chance to see some of the cars in action and get a few passenger rides it also gave me a chance to play with my new toy which has been lying here for a couple of months and I have to say I was impressed.

Anyway onto some photos


1. David Binks British rallycross Championship competitor trying some rallying
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89436-1/david_binks_001.jpg

2.
Andrew Constantine just avoiding the gravel
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89433-1/andrew_constantine.jpg

3.
David Bellerby Giving Nigel Keen's MKII some stick
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89451-1/nigel_keen2.jpg

4.
Ryan Champion proving that you can power slide around Hawthorn with your eyes closed
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89457-1/ryan_champion2.jpg

5.
Kevin Procter in his Subaru WRC
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89439-1/kev_procter_001.jpg

6.
and again
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89442-1/kev_procter2.jpg

7.
Ryan again, this time giving the event sponsor a ride
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89454-1/ryan_champion_001.jpg

8.
And finally the Mr Carter giving his mrs a ride
http://www.ianhardy.net/gallery/main.php/d/89445-1/larry_carter_001.jpg


All shot with a Canon MKIII any comments welcome.


Cheers
Ian

[GrahamS]

the mk2 escort is soooo much cooler than the new stuff, which all has too much grip

[elvisrally]

The passenger in 1 gets my vote. :D:D

But really I agree with GrahamS. The MKII cocking a wheel is awesome

Cheers

Elvis

[darren h]

Lovely shots indeed Ian, especially the blonde in the first one :-) Whats the new toy you have then? you doing the Christmas stages?

[BrettRio]

Nice man say what gear do you use?

[Simon Harrison]

Great to see you posting again Ian :D.

I was disappointed I couldn't accept Larry's invitiation and get along to the media day, particularly when passenger rides were on offer.

Was hoping Proctor would be using that car, and very nice it looks too.

I nearly spilled my cup of tea with the caption for #8 :lol:.

I'm going to stick my neck out and say the new toy starts with an 'F' :D

Cheers,

Simon.

[Rhodri.Lew10]

Stunning set Ian, the clarity and lighting in all of them is superb. If I was forced at gun-point to pick a favourite, I'd go with Proctor's Impreza in #5.

The passenger in #1 certainly spruces things up a little...

Cheers,

Rhodri.

[Anke]

Great set, Ian.

[Ian_H]

the mk2 escort is soooo much cooler than the new stuff, which all has too much grip

Thanks for the comment

The passenger in 1 gets my vote. :D:D

But really I agree with GrahamS. The MKII cocking a wheel is awesome

Cheers

Elvis

Cheers Elvis

Lovely shots indeed Ian, especially the blonde in the first one :-) Whats the new toy you have then? you doing the Christmas stages?

Hi Darren, thanks for the comment, yes I will be doing the Christmas Stages, I'm really looking forward to it

Nice man say what gear do you use?

Thanks for the comment, see below

Great to see you posting again Ian :D.

I was disappointed I couldn't accept Larry's invitiation and get along to the media day, particularly when passenger rides were on offer.

Was hoping Proctor would be using that car, and very nice it looks too.

I nearly spilled my cup of tea with the caption for #8 :lol:.

Cheers Simon, I thought you would be there today I had your spare foot in my pocket

I'm going to stick my neck out and say the new toy starts with an 'F' :D

Yes it does begin with an f as in fecking big lens;) I have aquired a Canon 600mm and it makes the 300mm f2.8 see rather small:o

Stunning set Ian, the clarity and lighting in all of them is superb. If I was forced at gun-point to pick a favourite, I'd go with Proctor's Impreza in #5.

The passenger in #1 certainly spruces things up a little...

Cheers,

Rhodri.

Thanks for taking the time to comment Rhodri

Great set, Ian.

Thanks Anke


Cheers
Ian

[GSH]

A welcome return Ian and back in style too. There's something about #1 that i like but i can't quite put my finger on it...ooerr Missis !.

How exactly do you just "acquire" a 600? :lol:

[Simon Harrison]

Yes it does begin with an f as in fecking big lens;) I have aquired a Canon 600mm and it makes the 300mm f2.8 see rather small:o


See, knew I was right :lol:.

'Twas a bit short notice for me I'm afraid to re-arrange things to get along. Never mind, sure we'll catch up a week on Sunday.

Cheers,

Simon.

[darren h]

Had a feeling it could of been the 600mm as the exif shows, but wasn't sure if you had a 2x on the good old 300 2.8, nice purchase Ian.

[AzzA]

Nice stuff. The chick in #1 looks quite hot. Bonus ;)

[kipper]

Nice set Ian. Good capture on the MKII and of course No1! Looking forward to the event.

[bsanderson]

Great shots. Do you use a polarizer to avoid windshield reflections?

[jim9449]

Terrific set of images Ian, yes #1 is easy on the eye:)
Jim

[willy b]

Agree with Elvis. The passenger gets my vote too!

Those shots are all suburb, and soooo sharp, well done.

[joe strano]

nice shots..impressive

[chrispons]

What a cracking new toy to have for xmas,Ian,and great results .
The driver in one looks like all his christmases have come too in one small blond package,still enough of this talk,someone will accuse me of breaking EEC regulations,or sexual discrimination.
Good to see you back,and look forward to more of your stuff in the new year.

You Norvern Boys 'ave done good dis year.:D

I fink the boy harrison might have pic of da yere for me.bw!

Pons

[Big Ant]

Superb stuff Ian:D