Suzuka GT 300km (Debut of Honda HSV-010 GT)

[Zues]

I was lucky enough to be in Japan for the Suzuka GT 300km, first round of the Japanese super GT series. Not only did I step foot on the world famous Suzuka circuit I was one of the lucky ones to see the new Honda HSV-010 GT in action, all I can say is "wow!". The sounds that this beast screams is so very sexy, sad to say on race day two of the new Honda's got caught up in a massive crash and that was the end of those guys. One however did finish in 3rd position, so yey to him. I did take lots of photos but I never shoot motorsports so be gentle but I would love your C&C. Enjoy!

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-1-qualifying/img_9259.jpg

2.

http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-1-qualifying/img_9380.jpg

3.

http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-1-qualifying/img_9472.jpg

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-2-race/img_9609.jpg

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-2-race/img_9657.jpg

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-2-race/img_9831.jpg

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-2-race/img_9639.jpg

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http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-2-race/img_9823.jpg

If you want to see more just let me know and I will post some more up otherwise they are on my website:

Day 1 (Qualify) http://www.shanepriest.com/nggallery/page-271/album-2/gallery-38/

Day 2 (Race day) http://www.shanepriest.com/nggallery/page-271/album-2/gallery-39/

And if you want to see the crash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQZYaRYsXjQ&feature=player_embedded

[Mosephus]

Well for not ever shooting Motorsports before these pictures are amazing. I also like your composition in 2 and 4.

[chonhzilla]

the HSV looks amazing. I really want to attend one of those JGTC races one day.

[chopperdave]

I saw video of that wreck, looked nasty. Biggest pain seemed to be the tire barrier catching fire though. hah.

As mentioned, those are pretty dang nice for a "first attempt" =)

[Zues]

Thanks guys. I would have loved to have had more zoom and I was jealous of all the 500mm L series lenses walking around me. :D

[RadAL]

whats the front of the Raybrig car look like?

[sixsixfour]

wow. one of the HSV's plowed into that wall!

[joove]

Aah.. Good good! Glad all that research did not go to waste. Looks a little bit on the uglier side but still prettier than the Porsche fast toads :-)

Here's to hoping they make it into ALMS at some point and whup on Ferrari and Porsche.

[Zues]

whats the front of the Raybrig car look like?

This is really the only front shot I have of it.

http://www.shanepriest.com/images/suzuka-gt-300km-day-1-qualifying/img_9332.jpg

[aviator.4.life]

That's a pretty sweet car, nice Ferrari shot too.

[bright rider]

wow!! nice coverage

[wtlwdwgn]

Very good! Love #4. Thanks for sharing. More here (http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/honda-hsv-010-gt500-2010-01-18). :D