A few Hotrods,bangers and things

[chrispons]

Here are a few from just after xmas at my local Grimley raceway.
Sparse grids and crowd,but chilly and off season,so expected.

Winter Hotrods,
1
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/GR4M0072.jpg

In memory of one of the regulars who left us recently.
2
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/GR4M0152.jpg

Two of the youngsters competing.
3http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/GR4M0190.jpg

Composing himself before the race.4
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/grim2-1.jpg

Stalwarts all.5
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/no2.jpg

Tight close racing.
6
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/griml1.jpg
7
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/GR4M0076.jpg
8
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r223/chrispons/GR4M0087.jpg


Thanks for looking ,comments always welcomed.
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[Jamie Holladay]

Nice ones

[Rhodri.Lew10]

#2 is a great capture Chris and I also like #4, the intensity in the driver's face says it all!

[chrispons]

Thanks Jamie.

Rhodri,
Happy new year !
Yep was pleased to get out with the camera,was getting a bit stir crazy over xmas,so was nice to blow off the cobwebs.

2 was a shot that had a bit of angst as we had lost Steve Misters only the week before and this was his car,a collection was made towards the local Air Ambulance.

4 ,was one of those shots you do in between races that you always wish you do more of,but often are too busy moving location and setting camera up.

Am coming down to Red Dragon ,you going ?

[Rhodri.Lew10]

Happy new year to you aswell mate! I've been feeling the same, haven't managed to get out since Rally GB so looking forward to the next one.

Do you mean the Red Kite on the 18th? I'll definitely be out for that one, although whether or not I'll actually have a camera is another thing (don't ask!)

[cryton]

Those are interesting shots that really capture the action.I just love the short oval racing where you see all the cars.

[jbanbury]

All the image seem a little flat to me mate, I reckon a small contract boost would make them pop.

Cracking capture with No.2 ... looks like he's about to pass the point of no return!

[chrispons]

Happy new year to you aswell mate! I've been feeling the same, haven't managed to get out since Rally GB so looking forward to the next one.

Do you mean the Red Kite on the 18th? I'll definitely be out for that one, although whether or not I'll actually have a camera is another thing (don't ask!)
Aye that will be the one ,Rhodri,I knew it was the Red something or other.

Re Camera . You are welcome to use one of mine or glass if you want ,I cannot use two at once.

[chrispons]

Those are interesting shots that really capture the action.I just love the short oval racing where you see all the cars.
Cheers Cryton,
It gets much better with fuller grids,but it's always entertaining whatever the cars.

[chrispons]

All the image seem a little flat to me mate, I reckon a small contract boost would make them pop.

Cracking capture with No.2 ... looks like he's about to pass the point of no return!
Hi Jay,
No 2 was part of a sequence ,and he did pass the point of no return:confused:

Will check out contrast issues,as 3 and 8 seem worse than the others,but rest look ok on my monitor,with 4 a bit noisy as light was starting to go.

Appreciate the comments,as ever,thanks.

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[tehdrok]

Is the yellow car in the background in no.4 a 3 door Cosworth, by chance??

[PhotosGuy]

but chilly and off season, I'll bet that for once, the drivers were pretty happy about the long underwear! ;)

[chrispons]

Is the yellow car in the background in no.4 a 3 door Cosworth, by chance??

Hi Tehdrok,
Well I have just had a look through some files and am not sure ,there were two other 2 door whale tails,but they could be old sierras with welded and filled doors.
I cannot imagine anyone would waste a cosworth doing this .Will ask next time.

[chrispons]

I'll bet that for once, the drivers were pretty happy about the long underwear! ;)

With no heaters and glass ,your probably right,though I suspect it's a tad colder over with you.:D

[tehdrok]

Hi Tehdrok,
Well I have just had a look through some files and am not sure ,there were two other 2 door whale tails,but they could be old sierras with welded and filled doors.
I cannot imagine anyone would waste a cosworth doing this .Will ask next time.

I would hope not! But, that said, quite a few three doors have gone the way of Old Yeller, so it's not outside the realms of possibility, I suppose.. Definitely looks like a mk.1 Sierra, though, and it's got the Cossie front grille, too :D

[Photon Phil]

I love the bangers! And spot on focus, what gear?

You've got some great action there on slicks.

[chrispons]

Cheers ,B,was nice to get out .
Gear was Canon 1D MK 2,35-350 L .
A very good go anywhere lens.
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[L.Morey]

No 4is great

[chrispons]

Why thank you.
I love photographing people ,lots of drama and emotion potentially and with motorsport loads of adrenaline to fire them up before and after the race.
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[darren h]

Great shots Pons and #2 is an excellent capture. Some good lookin motors too :-)

[chrispons]

Thanks Daz,
My missus runs a shop raising funds for the Air Ambulance,so wanted to get a few good ones for her.
The tarmac hotrods are very quick and well put together,proper spaceframed little racers .
Cheers,
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[jim9449]

Hi Chris very good set look OK on my screen, off to a wee stage rally with my new toy, 1D mmk2n:D
Jim

[chrispons]

Jim ,
Happy new year,and good fishing too !
A mk 2 n,eh,super toy,and did you post about getting a 120-300 Sigi ?
Have a great day,
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