My 2017 in Motorsport

Hi All

Bit late to this as we just got a puppy and not had a lot of time for forum browsing but inspired by the other fantastic sets here are some favorites from 2017

Can't really do one a month as season runs April to October.

I was lucky enough to snag a pass for this years Media day and a couple of grid walks (Thanks to Petrochemist) but everything else is shot from public areas.

Photos are linked from facebook so you should be able to click for larger version should you wish

Thanks for looking. Pete A

1.The result of just over an hour in the torrential rain waiting for race start




2. A rare moment of sun at the Brands season finale




3. Rob Huff's No1 Mechanic raises a finger to his man




4.Why use all 4?




5.First time winner Ben Green embraces his Mentor




6. theres a theme developing




7. Smile (for someone elses camera)




8. Chasing down the Beemer




9. The class of 2017




10. Wet Wet Wet




11. Follow the Leader




12. Lets get started




13. Wind Blown Beauty




14. Peekaboo




15. Laughing Scotsman




16. gone in a blur




17. If I say so myself this shot is super tricky to get from the public area (you should see the discard pile)




18. Forza Billy (I'll be surprised if you haven't heard Billys Story





I could go on, I'm terrible at choosing favourites but thats plenty

Thanks for looking

Super set. I love fast cars.

Would be very happy indeed to rev up the engine of No 13

1/ 4 /14 for me great shots thanks for sharing here,s to a good 2018 motorsport year

number 2 is class
great colour rendition

Some lovely images there. 1 and 11 stand out for me.

Super set and great variety.
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Impressive. Its a great selection of varied images, action, speed humour, colour and glamour. However #1 and #4 stand out for me.
David

Enjoyed looking.. Thanks for posting....

What a great set of images! I am not into this sort of sport, but really enjoyed them.
Can't possibly be taken with a Pentax though (re all the Pentax can't AF properly threads!)

A really great set - shows what can be done with a bit of dedication and a great deal of skill.

Phil

Great set.
1, 9 and 11 for me.
Cracking set.

Fabulous set Pete.

No1 for me for your dedication in the rain (unlike me on that day), great varied set.

Regards

George

Great minds ...

Excellent set, what he said ...

Thank you all for the kind words. It's a genuine boost.

I've been following these BTCC for three complete seasons now and although I still have tons to learn, especially consistency I've learned loads too. One of the main things is that it's not just technique but knowing the environment that gets you the great shot.

I'm proud of No1 because I knew there was the opportunity to capture something different and (almost) unique. There was only me and one official photographer there, he had the advantage of sitting in the covered stand that I couldn't access but I had the lower angle and honestly I think mine is better lol

Thanks again