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Old 12th of June 2005 (Sun)   #1
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Default Just can't get enough... Speedway!
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...



Tight into the first corner...



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



600mm too long? Maybe not...



Racing side by side...



Showing some style...



Keeping the pressure on...



It's crowded out there on that little track...
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Whoops... nearly forgot the wheelie for the crowd to finish...
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Very nice collection of images you have
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Just amazing.

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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....!
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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!

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These pics were shot at Rye House, which can't be too far from you in sunny old Hertfordshire.
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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
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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!
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Great shots! Really up close & personal!
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i hate you i hate you i hate you i hate you...
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Wow!

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

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totally stunning.
are you using 100-400 and a 1d?
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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...



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Anything I can say would be redundant other then hats off to you - beautiful examples for us all to aspire to.
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LOL @ blinking8s - I think that sums it up nicely

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