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Why:

  • It is interesting or very interesting if you are a car fan.
  • It is a technical challenge.
  • You may have been asked by somebody to take pictures of their car or bike.
  • It gets you out of the house.

Am I going to the track to take photographs or to watch the motor racing?

  • It is very difficult to do both succesfully.
  • If photography is the main aim then it is best not to attend the track with a non-photographer - even if they are a race fan.

Some suggestions.

  • I don't have a media pass so I shoot from public areas including the paddock/pits but not usually pitt lane.
  • Know the venue and the subject.
  • ..... Walk around the track taking note of vantage points and the position of the sun.
  • ..... Try to get to some practice or qualifying sessions , even though the action is not as intense as race day you will get a good idea of where the action is to take place and also you can practice your own shots without large crowds around you. Also it is a good time to get closeups of drivers/cars & pitt crew without the presure and crowds of raceday
  • ...... Take note of any points on the track where unplanned action is to occurr - you may find these during actual practice or qualifying.
  • ...... Generally where the largest concentration of photographers are is where a lot of action will happen. However you will end up with pictures pretty much the same as everybody elses.
  • ...... During practice take note of any cars which may provide the oprtunity to shoot some unplanned action.

Some Examples:

Walk around the track taking note of vantage points and the position of the sun.

This is burning rubber from a drifing event.

Late afternoon looking west

This is around midday on the same day, near the same spot but with the sun high and off to my right.