Bathurst 12 hour Mt Panorama

Dropping in to Sulman in the first few laps of the race. I love this spot as the cars are actually higher than you are, and are aiming right at you as they turn in. It's an awesome place to watch fast cars. I used the 135L for these first two shots

I forgot to mention, have at them, I am here to learn from you guys that do this stuff all the time. Only problem is it will be another year before I get back to a race as I don't go to many car races!

Nice set, both here and on your Flickr. I was hoping someone would post some shots from that race.

Very nice mate. I was up there on Saturday for qually.

Hoping to go back soon to ride it on my road bike (push bike) going to be "fun"

Cheers sgt and magoo. Pushbike up the hill is going to be a serious workout!

I drove from Newcastle at midnight after not sleeping, got there at 4AM, slept for half an hour got tickets, did a pit walk then headed up the top for the start, left at midday, got home at 4 to watch the final two hours on the TV! big day, but what a great race it was!

I watched the last couple of hours on the tv, but having seen it I am determined to try and get there next year (or sooner if I can, and there is something racing).

I really like the first and last shots, as well as the Ferrari dropping in to the dipper. Love the perspective that shot gives.

October (I think) you have the Bathurst 1000 with the V8's. First time I have seen this class and I was mighty impressed, not only with the quality of cars of course, but the racing was intense for the whole 12 hours. The crowd is much less for this race over the 1000, but that means it's easier to get around and re-park your car in a different spot......It's a big track to get around! I would have liked to go on Saturday too as they had a few other classes racing, but time did not allow it.

Great shots. I watched the stream for several hours. Were you shooting from spectator areas or were you inside the fence?

First shot is kick a$$!

@Auto Yes, All from spectator areas. I wish I could have gotten to some other inside spots. Honestly you need two days to shoot this track I reckon. And def need media access to even get to some of the corners.

@Rivas Thanks mate! I have been to the track about 4 times now over the years and always love sitting at this spot. They used to race bikes here up until about 2000 btw......now THAT is brave!

Little bit of info for you, re pic #1 if you look at pic 7 you will see a twin warning light to the right of image. For image #1 I was just to the side of that behind the second fence.

Great shots! I watched the full race online here in NZ. Definitely worth watching. Hopefully it gets a bit more promotion and coverage next year. The TV really doesn't give you any idea how steep that place is.

1 is an awesome really need to jump on a plane

you do Gaza, it truly is a one of a kind race track.

Great shots! I love the 8-16 shot, I've wanted to do a shot like that for ages but can't find a good spot on a track near here to get it I watched this race on TV and was very disappointed with who finished first I love cars and motorsport but this year (hopefully) will be the first time I will be going to Bathurst. AFAIK, I will bring 1D III, 6D, 17-40, 70-200 IS II and 400 5.6. I might have a 1.4 or 2.0 TC by then as well. Do you think the 400 would be unnecessary? I definitely could do with ~600mm at Phillip Island and Sandown (in most spots, other than panning). Thanks!

Cheers stang. A 400 is never unnecessary! But having said that, across the top you are very close to the action, as they come across macphillamy and through the chase 400 will be handy for sure. i never leave home without my 100-400. And when your 400 is too tight your 70-200 will be perfect across the top