You can see from the bridge in the distance and the track comes past you at druids corner
Then disappear down the straight
Acorns eh!! Tricky little beasts, good job I only encounter them while walking the dog!
couple of pictures
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Well mat what you think of the new spectators area.
There was nothing on today so I didnt go (phoned Oulton before I left). I will find out on Wednesday
There was a massive discussion/argument about the changes Castle Combe made during last Winter, as the main 'easy' position was essentially killed off by a massive fence. Ironically, the pictures from this season have been the best in a couple of years in my opinion, as people have been more far more creative. The new fence shown in the picture from grandslammer actually makes no difference to 99% of photos anyway, I've only missed 2 events all year and have only seen one or two people ever venture into the spot now blocked by the fence.
I for one am hoping Club Chicane at Thruxton gains a dirty big fence one day, should force the '400mm, 6fps and hope' crowd to move elsewhere and try new things
I guess what I'm saying is, you will find a way around whatever problems get thrown at you...and probably be better for it.
who don't lick enough ass for a Media Pass
ahh, so thats how you get a media pass. we get quite a lot of people asking how to get one. i'll add that to the FAQ
the thing about fences is that these people who complain about health and safety and too many fences etc are still going to try and sue someone when a car flies off and puts them in hospital.
The fences are often put there on the request of the liabilty insurance companies, if they dont do it then they dont get any insurance.
Bring back the 50's-80's IMO. Better drivers, better cars, better action and less fences
Bring back the 50's-80's IMO. Better drivers, better cars, better action and less fences
and less injury lawyers
but be honest, if you were a spectator and got seriously injured so much that you couldnt pay your mortgage or feed your kids would you:
a) think, ah well at least there was no fence in my photo
b) sue the circuit in an attempt to not lose your house and live on incapacity benefit for the rest of your life (about £50 a week when i was on it)
Oh. My. God :|
or electric
Hope this is still vaguely on topic ?
Sorry but anyone who can say that fences wherever they are improves things in my opinion is wrong. Yes it sends people to find other spots and angles etc but what is going to happen for amateurs ( who don't lick enough ass for a Media Pass) god forbid it, if say the whole circuit at Combe would be Debris Fence lined! And secondly some amateurs like to watch the racing as well as take a few shots so usually end up at a prime overtaking spot on raceday which usually is a "Easy Photo Spot". Not everyone wants to walk round all day!
I think that's a little OTT, there will always be safe spots to view the action unhindered, the majority of spectators like to see as much of the circuit as possible, which usually means they are often in the opposite places to the amateur togs such as myself. The biggest concentration of spectators at Combe is usually Quarry (many of which happily sit behind the fence) and Camp (nice high view), likewise at Thruxton most people are usually sat up on the banking. Avon Rise is inherently 'unsafe' because most cars are technically unstable at some point and it's the fastest point of the circuit, whilst the risk of a car going towards the Armco is small, if and when it does happen, it's normally pretty spectacular (as a few occasions in the past year or so have more than proved)
With the exception of the recent fence at Tower, none of the fences from the past couple of years have had any real impact on spectators.
I just think it's part of the territory when it comes to amateur motorsport shooting, zoo photographers have worked their way around fences for years, I can't see 'us' struggling too much, there are always ways around it.
Circuits should acknowledge the presence of the amateur photographers - certainly for club events which is the vast majority of events. These people are all spending their cash with the circuit, so their needs should be considered as well as the ordinary spectator.
A few gaps here and there, or small flaps in fencing to shoot through wouldn't be too much to ask.
Circuits should acknowledge the presence of the amateur photographers - certainly for club events which is the vast majority of events. These people are all spending their cash with the circuit, so their needs should be considered as well as the ordinary spectator.
A few gaps here and there, or small flaps in fencing to shoot through wouldn't be too much to ask.
going OT a little more, i wish someone wound invent a proper battery, or a way to get proper electricity into a car.
IMHO a theoretical electric car (not one that ran on a crap battery) would easily beat a petrol car in a race. Much much more torque than a petrol or diesel. Theres a reason why the fastest trains in the world arent petrol powered
Trouble is the batteries are so heavy, it negates any possible advantage. What you need is a continuous metal grid lining the circuit that could be used to transmit power --- hang on - I've realised what all the fences at circuits are actually for! Formula dodgems!!
I have seen people Killed at UK Circuits right in front of me both drivers and spectators but "That is the risk you take"
thats some of the biggest nonsense i've seen on TPF
OK, so you could say that if a spectator gets killed then thats fair enough because its the risk they take (which i dont agree with anyway). but what about the rest of that persons family? do you think it'll make it easier for them to know that their son / father / mother etc knew the risks?
going OT a little more, i wish someone wound invent a proper battery, or a way to get proper electricity into a car.
IMHO a theoretical electric car (not one that ran on a crap battery) would easily beat a petrol car in a race. Much much more torque than a petrol or diesel. Theres a reason why the fastest trains in the world arent petrol powered
Yes I think it would actually, to a small degree.
As I have said when you have experianced a sport for as long as I have you do not welcome everything just in the name of safety. I went to an Enduro last week to shoot and one rider broke a collar bone and another a double leg fracture, both hit trees as far as I am aware. Will they then cut the trees down? no, as I have said they know the risks.
But hey thats probably more nonsense.