Spa Summer Classic 2016

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So I was lucky enough to make a trip over to Spa Francorchamps for the Summer Classic, a meeting I attended last year, and thoroughly enjoyed.
With the inaugural 3h race into the evening, it was set for some interesting conditions to shoot in as well, which makes a change from grey skies and midday shooting.


1) First shot off the camera, and a personal favourite car for me.
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

2) I made a shot here last year, but wanted to drop the shutter a little more, it's an intensely difficult shot to get right.
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

3) Another quite tricky one to shoot, 1/13 coming up Eau Rouge.
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

4) So, yeah, I'm in love with GT40s in gulf livery.....
Catch me if you can by Matty, on Flickr

5) ....and quite partial to a Martini liveried Porsche
Spa 3h by Matty, on Flickr

6) Racing at sundown, quite a rare treat for me
Spa by Matty, on Flickr

7) I did peel myself away from trackside at certain moments over the weekend
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

8) Lastly, a bit of my trademark psychedelic nonsense that always goes down like a lead balloon
kgck by Matty, on Flickr

Thanks for looking
 
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Clearly, my pick is #7, almost abstract!
 
Lovely set - really need to get more creative with my shots. Shame drag racers tend to go straight
 
Am liking the Porker shots #5 & 6 and the use of the light in #7. Good efforts with Eau Rouge in #2 & 3, now on my bucket list along with a trip to the 'green hell' !
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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Clearly, my pick is #7, almost abstract!
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Thanks very much Kodiak, its a good job I kept my eyes open between races to spot this one!

Rolyratman said:
Fantastic set mate :)
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Thanks very much dude, appreciated!!

minnnt said:
Awesome mate, although you included the wrong Eau Rouge shot ;)
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I included 'AN' eau rouge shot, is that not enough for you!?!?

Paz said:
Wow, the Martini 911 is a standout shot.
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Thanks very much - i'm just drawn to that livery. It just works so so well!!

careless_adi said:
No. 6 is lovely, great shot.
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Thanks very much Adrian, its a refreshing change to shoot into the evening, something that rarely happens in UK racing.

damianmkv said:
Lovely set - really need to get more creative with my shots. Shame drag racers tend to go straight
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Thanks very much, it's all about the corners. ALL about the corners haha. I realised I posted a pretty marmitey selection of slow pans, I'll chuck a few more 'regular' shots below.

PBP27 said:
Am liking the Porker shots #5 & 6 and the use of the light in #7. Good efforts with Eau Rouge in #2 & 3, now on my bucket list along with a trip to the 'green hell' !
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Cheers Paul, Appreciate the feedback, Spa is a great track to shoot, and throws up some good opportunity for shots. You can combine a trip to here and the ring pretty easily. I'd bet that you'd probably enjoy it.
Thanks for your comments!!
 
A few more, hopefully less weird

9) Shadow and light
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

10) First lap after a downpour
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

11) That damn livery again
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

12) The pit entry shot I never got last year
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

13) No blur in sight.
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

14) A very safe 1/125s shot!
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

15) Train at the Bus Stop
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

16) Music and Movement
Spa Summer Classic 2016 by Matty, on Flickr

Thanks for the feedback guys
 
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