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Old 24th of February 2009 (Tue)   #1
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Gran Prix Valcourt hosted the newly formed ISOC series, which took over the bankrupt WPSA Snocross series, and it's new format leaves a bit to be desired IMO. But when the stars of the series take to the track, it truly is something to behold, as they blitzkreig the technical track. Weatherwise the weekend was mostly overcast with snow, save for Saturday afternoon, but it was great to see the Ski-Doo gang get shut out of the top spot on the box at their own track.

This is one of the few times when I am trackside, that anyone ever hears me say "Holy ****" as I watch these guys do things on a sled, that most folks can't imagine. Here's a couple from when the sun actually shone.
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Old 24th of February 2009 (Tue)   #2
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Great shots!!
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Old 24th of February 2009 (Tue)   #3
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I like the second one a lot very nice and sharp
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Old 27th of February 2009 (Fri)   #4
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Not sure I how missed these Gary. Another great set of shots. Spot on exposures and colours. Would like to see some more if your willing to post them up.

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Just caught this thread before getting dressed to go shoot this afternoons practice session in nasty cold Kirkland Lake, Ontario and trying to get excited to stand outside in -33 windchill values with a strong northwest wind, so you know which way I'll be pointing the camera.....LOL

Here's a couple more from Valcourt.
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Your third shot in this thread is one of the best motorsport shots I have seen in a very long time. Absolutely superb.

Thanks for posting the extra two shots.

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Yeh these are wicked !
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Wicked shots. I really like the ones with snow partially covering the racer
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Your third shot in this thread is one of the best motorsport shots I have seen in a very long time. Absolutely superb.

Thanks for posting the extra two shots.

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Thanks, and I'll post something from this weekends event when I unthaw myself 100%.......LOL
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Agree that #3 is over the top. Well done on all though.

Since I am out the sledding loop why the dislike of Ski-Doo ?
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I'm sitting here sweltering in 38C, these look nice and cool. Numer 3 is excellent!
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AWESOME shots!
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Since I am out the sledding loop why the dislike of Ski-Doo ?
Valcourt is where they make the sleds i believe, so they got beat at their "home" track you could say.
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