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gmen
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 14:38
Little did I know a couple of months back that I would learn to love shooting speedway! More opportunites have arisen to market my pics, so I took to the road today to cover another meeting. Here's a small selection:

Off to a flying start...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce009.jpg

Tight into the first corner...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce003.jpg

Don't normally shoot backs... but why not eh?

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce012.jpg

600mm too long? Maybe not...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce004.jpg

Racing side by side...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce002.jpg

Showing some style...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce008.jpg

Keeping the pressure on...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce006.jpg

It's crowded out there on that little track...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce013.jpg
gmen
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 14:48
Whoops... nearly forgot the wheelie for the crowd to finish...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce014.jpg
Buttkicker
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 15:32
Very nice collection of images you have
sony23
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 16:32
Just amazing.

Bruce
Dave_G
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 16:41
These are awesome

I used to go to Hackney with my dad years ago

You've put ideas into my head now!

I doubt I'd manage anything that good though....must resist the lure of the L....!
PhotosGuy
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 18:45
Great shots! Really up close & personal! ;-)
blinking8s
12th of June 2005 (Sun), 19:48
i hate you i hate you i hate you i hate you...

;)
Simon Harrison
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 05:27
Wow!

#2 is superb - talk about no margin for error!

Cheers,

Simon.
Molydood
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 05:41
totally stunning.
are you using 100-400 and a 1d?
gmen
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 07:23
These are awesome

I used to go to Hackney with my dad years ago

You've put ideas into my head now!

I doubt I'd manage anything that good though....must resist the lure of the L....!
Thanks Dave! I watched the Hawks a few times many years ago as well... I miss the old stadium... Waterden Road really was a crumbling gem!

These pics were shot at Rye House, which can't be too far from you in sunny old Hertfordshire. They have fairly regular meetings so a chance to reacquaint yourself with those brake-less, suspension-less bikes and snap a few pics at the same time. They do some rather good fish & chips as well!

--- Gavin
Dave_G
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 10:33
These pics were shot at Rye House, which can't be too far from you in sunny old Hertfordshire.
--- Gavin

I don't think it's that far...

Have been to Rye House kart track a few times...is it near there? If it is then I didn't see it or wasn't paying attention!

Just looked on the website, there's no "find us" section
Croasdail
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 13:41
Anything I can say would be redundant other then hats off to you - beautiful examples for us all to aspire to.
despot
13th of June 2005 (Mon), 15:47
LOL @ blinking8s - I think that sums it up nicely :)

Andy
gmen
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 03:19
I don't think it's that far...

Have been to Rye House kart track a few times...is it near there? If it is then I didn't see it or wasn't paying attention!

Just looked on the website, there's no "find us" section
Yep, the kart track is next door... go past Rye House station, over a hump back bridge and the speedway track is immediately on the right!
Dave_G
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 05:09
Must learn to open my eyes. Thanks.

Might have to investigate....
Airedale1
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 08:56
Amazing stuff!
gmen
14th of June 2005 (Tue), 13:09
totally stunning.
are you using 100-400 and a 1d?
The images above were shot with the 300mm f/2.8 on a MKII body with and without extenders... although I did use the 1D for some shots coupled with the 70-200 f/2.8. It's a combo that works nicely for the inside of the bend shots... a couple of examples here...

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce007.jpg

http://www.tgsphoto.co.uk/forum_images/ce010.jpg
Molydood
17th of June 2005 (Fri), 05:50
yeah, cool.
I'd love to get inside at one of these events, I guess you need a pass though :-)
BigRed450
17th of June 2005 (Fri), 11:03
Great captures as we have come to expect from you gmen... Looks like you are really enjoying the Speedway....
gmen
20th of June 2005 (Mon), 03:06
yeah, cool.
I'd love to get inside at one of these events, I guess you need a pass though :-)
Cheers Molydood! Yep, like most motorsport events, the organisers don't generally like people wandering pn and off the track without accreditation (and having to sign your life away).

However, some of these images (#1 to #4) are made from the stands around the track which also present some good shooting angles. Sometimes there is a lot of clutter in the centre of the track so the outside view can be the better choice.