FIA GT Championship - Silverstone

Kevbuts · 6th of May 2009 (Wed)

Hi There,

Here is a selection of my shots from last weekends first Round of the FIA GT Championship from a warm and sometimes sunny Silverstone. Fortunately there wasn't any rain this year, however the wind was still quite keen (but dry and no wind would be too much to ask from this circuit which seems to have its own micro climate!).

As always all C&C welcomed.

#1 - Aston Martin V8 Vantage at Abbey

#2 - Corvette C6R leading the pack through Farm

#3 - Saleen S7 heading into Abbey (and on to win the race - a second win in succession for Sharp and Wendlinger at Silverstone)

#4 - 2010 spec Ford GT1 chasing a Corvette through Abbey

#5 - Porsche 911 RSR charging toward Maggots and on to a GT2 class win

#6 - Salleen S7 heading out of Copse

#7 - The other 2010 spec Ford GT1 heading into Abbey

#8 - Maserati MC12 charging through Farm / Abbey. Could this season be the swansong season for the Maserati MC12 with the revised 2010 Word GT Series regulations kicking in next year? I hope not it's a fantastic car.

Cheers

PhotosGuy · 6th of May 2009 (Wed)

Good ones!

pumaknight · 7th of May 2009 (Thu)

nice shots

justinevan88 · 7th of May 2009 (Thu)

Love the Porsche and the Saleen!

Kevbuts · 8th of May 2009 (Fri)

Thanks for the positive comments guys. I have a bit of soft spot for the Porsche 911 RSR's too Justin. They just look so low, wide and menacing chasing those pesky Ferrari's

I think the lens I was using is in need of some repair / calibration. My 50-500 Sigma seens to be making a very slight squeak internally when the focusing motor is moving from one extra to the other. Nothing major, but it wasn't doing that last year when I used it. I think this may have something to do with the higher percentage of naff shots I got at Silverstone. I have contacted Sigma about it, and they think it might be the HSM focus motor on the way out, which is a £130 job to repair. Better get it sent off though so it's back in time for Le Mans in a months time

padster · 8th of May 2009 (Fri)

Some great shots.

Kevbuts · 7th of July 2009 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by padster

Some great shots.

Cheers Padster

chrispons · 7th of July 2009 (Tue)

A good series,Kev,not easy with circuit racing.
Lovely machinery well photographed.
Not technically perfect but some brave shutter speeds.
No 6 Saleen my pick,followed by Mazza.

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6th of May 2009 (Wed)	#1
Kevbuts Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lowestoft, UK Posts: 245 IMAGE EDITING OK	FIA GT Championship - Silverstone Hi There, Here is a selection of my shots from last weekends first Round of the FIA GT Championship from a warm and sometimes sunny Silverstone. Fortunately there wasn't any rain this year, however the wind was still quite keen (but dry and no wind would be too much to ask from this circuit which seems to have its own micro climate!). As always all C&C welcomed. #1 - Aston Martin V8 Vantage at Abbey #2 - Corvette C6R leading the pack through Farm #3 - Saleen S7 heading into Abbey (and on to win the race - a second win in succession for Sharp and Wendlinger at Silverstone) #4 - 2010 spec Ford GT1 chasing a Corvette through Abbey #5 - Porsche 911 RSR charging toward Maggots and on to a GT2 class win #6 - Salleen S7 heading out of Copse #7 - The other 2010 spec Ford GT1 heading into Abbey #8 - Maserati MC12 charging through Farm / Abbey. Could this season be the swansong season for the Maserati MC12 with the revised 2010 Word GT Series regulations kicking in next year? I hope not it's a fantastic car. Cheers __________________ Kevin Canon 40D + Battery Grip, Sigma 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX DG HSM, Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG HSM, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM, Metz 54 MZ-3 Flashgun, Manfrotto Monopod + Tilt Head Last edited by Kevbuts : 7th of May 2009 (Thu) at 07:16.

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,328	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone Good ones! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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pumaknight Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 271	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone nice shots __________________ Michael H a journey to find a picture www.tojustbe.co.uk

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justinevan88 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 103 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone Love the Porsche and the Saleen!

8th of May 2009 (Fri)	#5
Kevbuts Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lowestoft, UK Posts: 245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone Thanks for the positive comments guys. I have a bit of soft spot for the Porsche 911 RSR's too Justin. They just look so low, wide and menacing chasing those pesky Ferrari's I think the lens I was using is in need of some repair / calibration. My 50-500 Sigma seens to be making a very slight squeak internally when the focusing motor is moving from one extra to the other. Nothing major, but it wasn't doing that last year when I used it. I think this may have something to do with the higher percentage of naff shots I got at Silverstone. I have contacted Sigma about it, and they think it might be the HSM focus motor on the way out, which is a £130 job to repair. Better get it sent off though so it's back in time for Le Mans in a months time __________________ Kevin Canon 40D + Battery Grip, Sigma 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX DG HSM, Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG HSM, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM, Metz 54 MZ-3 Flashgun, Manfrotto Monopod + Tilt Head

8th of May 2009 (Fri)	#6
padster Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone Some great shots.

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chrispons Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: worcester Posts: 2,297	Re: FIA GT Championship - Silverstone A good series,Kev,not easy with circuit racing. Lovely machinery well photographed. Not technically perfect but some brave shutter speeds. No 6 Saleen my pick,followed by Mazza. __________________ Pons www.chrisponsford.co.uk www.rallycaptures.com