NSWRRC Supersprint @ Oran Park in the Dust, Wind and Rain

PDFPrintE-mail

With the lifting of a quick Dust Storm on the way to the track, it was going to make it an interesting day's shoot. NSW Road Racing Club were using the whole track GP circuit for this Supersprint event. Arriving at the track and signing on I headed to the final corner before the main straight to shoot using the morning sunlight.

Mark Lowing and Brian Metcalfe pushing each other though out the session.

The dust quickly settled by the end of the first session, and the day was shaping up to be a cracker.....how wrong I could be.

Anton Polkamp's 76 Gemini being driven to the limit of grip and engine temp.

Brett Lewis' helmet made for a great image. Car: Bolwell Mark 4.

During track clean up. I look for interesting shots around the track.

Cliff Church's matt black Ford Coupe looked and sounded great on the track.

The 2.0L Gemini of Thomas Koliomiltos recorded a time of 1:29.09 around the GP circuit.

Adam Savic's MNR Vortex RT+ was the last shot taken with my wide angle zoom lens before it expired.

Robert Jordan in his LJ Torana around turn 2. Always makes for an interesting shot.

Another turn 2 shot. Volkswagan driven by Christian Hansen.

A rare mistake by Steven Lacey. He was having great battles all day with Alan Moses in the great looking Torana.

More turn 2 action with tis lock up before the corner by Aidan Curlewis.

A popular spot for photographer's on the exit of the esses. It's interesting to watch the different lines driven. Bradley Harris, Suzuki GTi.

Sutton's never fails to provide good action shots. Aaron Hoad provided it this time, cutting it in his Holden Ute.

That wrapped up a very cold and windy day at the track, that made shooting a real challenge at times. But this was just a warm up for the Enduro on Sunday...... Be sure to check back in the coming week for my blog on that event.

I also have a selection of shots from the day @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/markeldridge/sets/72157622347699851/ and the gallery section has a full listing of photos from the day.

Thanks for taking the time to read this article.

Mark