Your favourite motorsports events

[bfgit]

Playing with an EOS-M at ground level, waiting for the roost that you know is coming lol

 

[TheJock]

Ty, ty How did you find the sound?

Not as bad as I thought they would sound. Honestly, if F1 never switched to naturally aspirated V-10s and V-8s from the mid-90s to last season, and fans never got accustomed to the glorious mega-rpm shrill they produced, no one would be complaining about the sound of the new turbo V-6s. The new motors don't sound bad in and of themselves. The just sound bad in comparison to the 20,000-rpm V-10s and 18,000-rpm V-8s of yesteryear.

What I miss most is the violence and intensity of the downshifts with the old naturally aspirated motors. It sounded like someone was firing a shotgun each time then downshifted. Awesome stuff!

Speaking of sound, the downright bizarre sound of the new Ferrari motors had lots of fans making comments. Same goes for the Ferrari-powered Saubers. They sound like dial-up modems logging onto internet

I totally agree with you on the sound, I found them very quiet compared to last year’s V8's, I just done the whole Abu Dhabi event without any ear plugs at all, not something I could have done last year!!
Even though this year was a runaway year for Mercedes; the Abu Dhabi GP this year was the best I have ever attended, my Aunt and Uncle came over from the UK and as she's in a wheelchair we got gold class entrance to EVERYTHING so maybe that played a big part 8) My programme has all but 5 signatures, Marussia (as they weren’t there), Sauber as I missed them due to being stuck in traffic during their session and Jenson Button. My seat was directly opposite the podium too, so I managed to see all the celebrations. I'll post some photo's soon of the event itself.

 

[V8Beast]

I totally agree with you on the sound, I found them very quiet compared to last year’s V8's, I just done the whole Abu Dhabi event without any ear plugs at all, not something I could have done last year!!
Even though this year was a runaway year for Mercedes; the Abu Dhabi GP this year was the best I have ever attended, my Aunt and Uncle came over from the UK and as she's in a wheelchair we got gold class entrance to EVERYTHING so maybe that played a big part 8) My programme has all but 5 signatures, Marussia (as they weren’t there), Sauber as I missed them due to being stuck in traffic during their session and Jenson Button. My seat was directly opposite the podium too, so I managed to see all the celebrations. I'll post some photo's soon of the event itself.

Yes, please share those images!

Glad you had a good time. Yas Marina looks like an incredible facility. I hope to see it in person today, but first I have to visit Spa, Suzuka, Silverstone, and Monza

Next years should be interesting. With Alonso going back to McLaren, and the Honda power units reportedly being the class of the field, maybe the drought will be over. I can't help but think that Seb and Ferrari will continue to struggle. If Renault manages to eek some more power out of their engines, I think they could definitely challenge Mercedes for the championship.

 

[gregorywood]

Just a few...

Love the access at COTA for anything other than F1 or US Vintage. There are great spots to shoot from and you can get super close at some spots.

 

[TheJock]

I would love to visit the COTA F1 event. looks fab on TV, great images Gregory
Here's a selection from the Abu Dhabi GP

1. The old world champion
2. The new world champion

 

[TheJock]

Some pit lane celeb's

1. Niki Lauda
2. Alonso
3. Jenson Button being interviewed by DC

 

[TheJock]

And a couple more

1. Bernie, Sheikh Mo and Mark Webber
2. Massa loving it
3. The podium

 

[Click]

Very nice series. Well done.

 

[V8Beast]

Great images, Jock! I love the paddock and podium shots! Unfortunately, access to those areas is restricted at COTA until after the race. Looks like they do it right at Abu Dhabi.

 

[TheJock]

Here's a couple from the Dubai 24 hours which was on at the weekend, enjoy

 

[TheJock]

And another couple

 

[TheJock]

Last ones 8)

 

[Roo]

Nice work Jock! Great images to keep us going until F1 rolls around again.

 

[Northbird]

Audi R15 at Sebring 2008.


Audi R15 TDI at Sebring 2008 by Tony Varela Photography, on Flickr

 

[Tinky]

scottish speedway

 

[Tinky]

Clyde river festival jet ski heats

 

[Tinky]

east Ayrshire car club track day

 

[Roo]

Nice shots Tinky

Great news for anyone attending the upcoming Australian Grand Prix - they have changed the lens limit from a "focal" length of 300mm to a "physical" length of 400mm. Thanks to Mickat for pointing out the change

 

[Pookie]

MotoGP Superbike races... 3 days of bliss at Laguna Seca!!!

 

[TheJock]

scottish speedway

Hi Tinky, my dad and his mate Donny are regulars at the Tigers race meets, I don’t fancy being on the Clyde on a Jetski…..at ANY time of year, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ???