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Challenger Deep · 19 September 2014, 07:43 PM

Good morning guys. I'd like to take this time to share i will be going to the track for the W.E.C race in Austin, Texas for World Endurance. I am really excited and have not been able to sleep. It's 4:40 am and i am going to pull out of town at 6:00am. I've asked for some advice and guidance on a DSLR for shooting at the track and getting good shots, and to those who helped, i'd like to say thanks.

Anyways, i just felt like sharing. What's a better way to start the weekend than going to the track and getting to meet world class drivers and see multi-million dollar cars and teams under the night sky? Pictures will come, but i bid adieu.

See ya.

1st amg · 19 September 2014, 09:15 PM

I am assuming it is held a COTA? If so, that is one beautiful facility, I have seen a couple of USF1 there and it is an amazing venue! Have fun and looking forward to your pics!

RACER_X · 19 September 2014, 09:43 PM

Yup, been to both moto gp races they've had. Even had VIP last time, made it even better. Free drinks and food, great view looking down over the pits.

tkerrmd · 21 September 2014, 07:34 AM

Darn thought this was going to be about you driving at the track!

Kingair · 21 September 2014, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Darn thought this was going to be about you driving at the track!

Close Tom . . . close ;)

HAGWe my friend

Rock · 21 September 2014, 05:38 PM

So.... don't seem to be able to find any results for this.
How did it end up?

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Darn thought this was going to be about you driving at the track!

I wish, but next MOTOGP race, i will have that special pass that allows me to ride around the track. MOTOGP needs to come back quick.

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock

So.... don't seem to be able to find any results for this.
How did it end up?

I don't know who won yet. Saturday it was all sunny and nice until the rain came and it came down hard. Last time i heard it was Toyota 1/2 sweep with Audi 3rd, Porsche 4th, Audi 5th and Porsche 6th. Then the rain came, red flagged the race for about 40 minutes and then as i was leaving, i heard that it was Audi who took the lead for both P1 and P2 but were 10+ seconds ahead of the rest of the pack. I would have stayed but my camera suffered condensation and i was too soaked and wet to really do anything else. I had prepared for a drizzle, but not a down pour.

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 07:49 AM

This is how the track looked before the rain, which was quite enjoyable. Sitting in the shade of Turn 1 bleachers...

And when it came down...

The Porsche unfortunately slid right off into the gravel without wrecking but was bad, real bad. Like Le Mans 2014, but Le Mans is bigger so the time they spent out was longer than here.

The Toyota no. 8 had 10 seconds on his team mate right off the bat.

Kingair · 22 September 2014, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the pics !

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 07:54 AM

In the paddock which was open, i was afforded the opportune time to get good pictures. The Konica Minolta Daytona Prototype was moving through and i snapped a pic or two. My favorite car, the liveries looks good.

The Porsche 919 in Friday practice

Turn 15

jatco · 22 September 2014, 08:08 AM

Great shots.. Looked like a good race day...
Ya Gotta love being at the track, LIVE..- Nothing else like it

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 08:14 AM

From the Tower

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 08:16 AM

More...

Into Turn 2

The Patron PC car came around once, which i did not notice until the second time around with body damage. He finished the race like this.

And one of the most beautiful cars:

jatco · 22 September 2014, 08:17 AM

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 08:25 AM

I had a good time, despite the temperatures. They weren't hot but i like cooler temperatures but i digress. Walking down pit lane Friday was cool. I have somewhere a shot of pit lane exit up to turn one, which was interesting. For me to see these cars that i always wanted to see is a dream come true really. Some people take their memories and gratification in by VIP pass, autographs and memorabilia, and that is alright. I'd like to a bit of all of it, but most importantly is the pictures that i take. The Audi R18 is my best example. For every 1 good picture i have of it, there were 10 that tired and didn't have it. That is my reward.

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 08:33 AM

Lastly what was very cool was to hear the differences in the engines between the Ferrari 458's and the Corvettes. I like both sounds but the Ferrari's are, as you might think, a scream. Their exhaust notes are high and shrill, fast and harsh. Like a slicing noise that cuts through everything and your ears. I loved it. I felt the scream and the rattle in my hat and on the ground. Awesome.

The Corvette is low, deep and a rumble, like a growling movement that is slow but hard hitting. It shakes you roughly, like an old steam engine.

The difference between them was so cool. Corvettes rev max on the tac at about 9000RPM and the Ferrari's go up to about 12,000RPM. The 458's were always in competition with the Corvettes for a while, each next to each other and racing. Sometimes the Corvette would be ahead and thus the sound from the car accelerating while the Ferrari was downshifting was cool. As it upshifted, the Corvette really sounded good, deep, rumbling and slow. When it was maxed out, the Ferrari upshifted and absolutely drowned out anything that was near it. It was loud. As i said, the sound was a slicing scream. The Corvette's sound subsided as the Ferrari took over and they were gone. It was really cool.

With the Porsche and the Aston there, their sound was nonexistent with the first rumble of the Corvette and then by the scream of the Ferrari.

RACER_X · 22 September 2014, 09:03 AM

Great pics

Turns out my neighbor went on audi's dime. Vip package

lig · 22 September 2014, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Darn thought this was going to be about you driving at the track!

+1. Exactly my thought as well.

Challenger Deep · 22 September 2014, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER_X

Great pics

Turns out my neighbor went on audi's dime. Vip package

Yes, there are many advantages of VIP. I think, and i am most likely going to try to get some sort of VIP for F1. If WEC was busy, then F1 is crazy. Parking is my main concern. With a VIP pass, i can sit anywhere, get pictures from anywhere.

1st amg · 22 September 2014, 09:24 PM

Those are some really nice pics, thanks for sharing!

Hairdude1 · 23 September 2014, 12:07 PM

Great pics! thanks for these

SearChart · 23 September 2014, 05:11 PM

I love the pictures! Thanks for sharing

19 September 2014, 07:43 PM	#1
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	Track day Good morning guys. I'd like to take this time to share i will be going to the track for the W.E.C race in Austin, Texas for World Endurance. I am really excited and have not been able to sleep. It's 4:40 am and i am going to pull out of town at 6:00am. I've asked for some advice and guidance on a DSLR for shooting at the track and getting good shots, and to those who helped, i'd like to say thanks. Anyways, i just felt like sharing. What's a better way to start the weekend than going to the track and getting to meet world class drivers and see multi-million dollar cars and teams under the night sky? Pictures will come, but i bid adieu. See ya. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

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22 September 2014, 07:49 AM	#9
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	This is how the track looked before the rain, which was quite enjoyable. Sitting in the shade of Turn 1 bleachers... And when it came down... The Porsche unfortunately slid right off into the gravel without wrecking but was bad, real bad. Like Le Mans 2014, but Le Mans is bigger so the time they spent out was longer than here. The Toyota no. 8 had 10 seconds on his team mate right off the bat. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 07:54 AM	#11
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	In the paddock which was open, i was afforded the opportune time to get good pictures. The Konica Minolta Daytona Prototype was moving through and i snapped a pic or two. My favorite car, the liveries looks good. The Porsche 919 in Friday practice Turn 15 __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 08:08 AM	#12
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	Great shots.. Looked like a good race day... Ya Gotta love being at the track, LIVE..- Nothing else like it __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

19 September 2014, 09:15 PM	#2
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	I am assuming it is held a COTA? If so, that is one beautiful facility, I have seen a couple of USF1 there and it is an amazing venue! Have fun and looking forward to your pics!

19 September 2014, 09:43 PM	#3
RACER_X "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 439	Yup, been to both moto gp races they've had. Even had VIP last time, made it even better. Free drinks and food, great view looking down over the pits.

21 September 2014, 07:34 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Darn thought this was going to be about you driving at the track!

22 September 2014, 07:53 AM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Thanks for the pics !

22 September 2014, 08:14 AM	#13
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	From the Tower __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 08:16 AM	#14
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	More... Into Turn 2 The Patron PC car came around once, which i did not notice until the second time around with body damage. He finished the race like this. And one of the most beautiful cars: __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 08:17 AM	#15
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	__________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

22 September 2014, 08:25 AM	#16
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	I had a good time, despite the temperatures. They weren't hot but i like cooler temperatures but i digress. Walking down pit lane Friday was cool. I have somewhere a shot of pit lane exit up to turn one, which was interesting. For me to see these cars that i always wanted to see is a dream come true really. Some people take their memories and gratification in by VIP pass, autographs and memorabilia, and that is alright. I'd like to a bit of all of it, but most importantly is the pictures that i take. The Audi R18 is my best example. For every 1 good picture i have of it, there were 10 that tired and didn't have it. That is my reward. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 08:33 AM	#17
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	Lastly what was very cool was to hear the differences in the engines between the Ferrari 458's and the Corvettes. I like both sounds but the Ferrari's are, as you might think, a scream. Their exhaust notes are high and shrill, fast and harsh. Like a slicing noise that cuts through everything and your ears. I loved it. I felt the scream and the rattle in my hat and on the ground. Awesome. The Corvette is low, deep and a rumble, like a growling movement that is slow but hard hitting. It shakes you roughly, like an old steam engine. The difference between them was so cool. Corvettes rev max on the tac at about 9000RPM and the Ferrari's go up to about 12,000RPM. The 458's were always in competition with the Corvettes for a while, each next to each other and racing. Sometimes the Corvette would be ahead and thus the sound from the car accelerating while the Ferrari was downshifting was cool. As it upshifted, the Corvette really sounded good, deep, rumbling and slow. When it was maxed out, the Ferrari upshifted and absolutely drowned out anything that was near it. It was loud. As i said, the sound was a slicing scream. The Corvette's sound subsided as the Ferrari took over and they were gone. It was really cool. With the Porsche and the Aston there, their sound was nonexistent with the first rumble of the Corvette and then by the scream of the Ferrari. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

22 September 2014, 09:03 AM	#18
RACER_X "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 439	Great pics Turns out my neighbor went on audi's dime. Vip package

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