Lense filters for motorsports

What filters if any does everyone use as a standard filter when shooting motorsports?

A UV or clear protection filter is a good idea, rubber, oil and dust can all be found in the air at the track.
The UV filter will keep you from scratching the front element during cleaning.

A Polariser is handy for cutting reflections off the windscreen or paintwork.

And an ND can be used to get lower shutter speeds for panning (without resorting to f22 and 50iso)

I generally don't use one but on sunny days i have been known to use a cpl to cut glass glare, be weary what you are shooting though as perspex / plastic can get a rainbow effect when hit with a cpl.

Echo63 wrote in post #18005420
A UV or clear protection filter is a good idea, rubber, oil and dust can all be found in the air at the track.
The UV filter will keep you from scratching the front element during cleaning.

A Polariser is handy for cutting reflections off the windscreen or paintwork.

And an ND can be used to get lower shutter speeds for panning (without resorting to f22 and 50iso)

^Spot on really, besides the UV filter; I'm not a believer but that's a personal preference (risk acceptance)

urbanfreestyle wrote in post #18005444
I generally don't use one but on sunny days i have been known to use a cpl to cut glass glare, be weary what you are shooting though as perspex / plastic can get a rainbow effect when hit with a cpl.

Something i forgot about (its been a while since i used a CPL around plastic) and something to be aware of.

98kellrs wrote in post #18005456
^Spot on really, besides the UV filter; I'm not a believer but that's a personal preference (risk acceptance)

I used to shoot a lot of Drift and Rally, lots of Rubber and Dust in the air, so i used a UV filter.
for normal circuit meets i typically didn't use a filter, (except maybe a CPL)

I use a CPL where practical. Yes, you get some rainbow effects sometimes transparent objects (windshields) - but I like the richer colours and minimal reflectance one gets.

The lower shutter speeds are also a bonus most of the time.

I never use filters but I always use hoods.

CLP for most on track photos during the day. UV filter with non ontrack stuff and no filter when the sun goes down.

Echo63 wrote in post #18005755
I used to shoot a lot of Drift and Rally, lots of Rubber and Dust in the air, so i used a UV filter.
for normal circuit meets i typically didn't use a filter, (except maybe a CPL)

I've shot those too (not professionally) but I still prefer just a hood, like I said, personal preference

98kellrs wrote in post #18036570
I've shot those too (not professionally) but I still prefer just a hood, like I said, personal preference

I prefer to shoot with just a hood when possible.

But many rallies here are way to dusty to risk it (when the drivers are booking in late and taking a penalty to give the dust an extra minute to settle, a filter on the lens and a dust mask on your face is a good idea)

From memory, the weather/dust sealing on L lenses needs a filter to be complete.

I shoot a lot of drifting, and typically use a circular polarizer for any daytime photos. I like the added contrast and the ability to see the drivers helmet and occasionally hands

I always use a CPL and hood. Need to buy an ND though.