Mosport - A Few Pics

[Vandretti]

It was another brilliantly sunny and warm day at Mosport. Blue skies, sports cars and a competitive field tempted me trackside.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport1Medium.jpg

Although only three cars on the grid in the class the Corvettes are always welcome.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport2.jpg

Stop drooling now Mike.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport4.jpg

Steering wheel from the Audi.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport5.jpg

[Vandretti]

Always fond of British racing green.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport6.jpg

Although a trek to the far end of the track, Moss Corner is a photographer's wet dream.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport8.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport9.jpg

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[Vandretti]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport18.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport17.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport13.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport15.jpg

[Vandretti]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport14.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport12.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport16.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport19.jpg

[mwrmt]

nice pics Jim. as usual, it looks like another good turnout for the event.

i'll be watching from home. :cool:

[Rossi46]

Stop drooling now Mike.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport4.jpg


So I keep drooling! :D
Thanks for the pics Jim, keep them coming! :cool:

[vvvracer]

Thanks for the sharing your great pics!

[Johnny Lugnuts]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, Vandretti. Here are some of mine:

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-aston_martin.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-beretta_gavin_corvette.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-capello_audi.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-corvette-vs-lola.jpg

Johnny

[Johnny Lugnuts]

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-deferran_acura.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-ferrari-vs-porsche.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-flyinglizard_porsche.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-maassen_porsche.jpg

[Johnny Lugnuts]

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-patron_acura.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-race_fans.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-werner_audi.jpg

[Johnny Lugnuts]

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-xm_acura1.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-xm_acura2.jpg


I hope you guys enjoy the photos. Who else has some to share?

Thanks,

Johnny

[vvvracer]

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-xm_acura1.jpg

http://www.lugnutsracing.com/files/2008-08-23-xm_acura2.jpg


I hope you guys enjoy the photos. Who else some to share?

Thanks,

Johnny

Great pics, JL! I wish I could have gone so I could have shared some pics as well! ;)

[Johnny Lugnuts]

Great pics, JL! I wish I could have gone so I could have shared some pics as well! ;)

That's okay, Vic. We'll look forward to your snaps from Laguna, right? :)

Johnny

[mwrmt]

Great shots JL.

A thoroughly enjoyable race to watch. Too bad for the Lizards, a hard fought race but I fear Porsche is now again behind the 8 ball as Ferrari seems to have recaptured some HP, speed and aero over them.

C'mon Stuttgart, help out your teams and unlike your P2 cars, do it fairly and you'll have a great lot of more competitive cars to trounce the dancing horse cars.

[Vandretti]

Ok, one more.

A class win was bound to put a smile on Jan's face.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/IMG_1090Large.jpg

JL seems to have found Moss Corner as well judging by his fine photos. I think the posting of event photos really adds to the BB.

[vvvracer]

That's okay, Vic. We'll look forward to your snaps from Laguna, right? :)

Johnny

But of course! :D

[mwrmt]

Ok, one more.

A class win was bound to put a smile on Jan's face.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/IMG_1090Large.jpg

JL seems to have found Moss Corner as well judging by his fine photos. I think the posting of event photos really adds to the BB.

I agree 100%!

[DJMELO]

Great weekend I must say. Thought I'd join the photo sharing with my own contributions.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/1.jpg

A lil bumpin' at the start/finish

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/121.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/114.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/103.jpg



Dave

[DJMELO]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/52.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/45.jpg

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/60.jpg

[Cosworth]

A lil bumpin' at the start/finish

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/121.jpg


That's a great shot!


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/45.jpg


That Aston looks like Katherine Legge's DCR Panoz from last year.

Thanks everybody for sharing your photos. I don't think my usual camera phone shots would hold up against your guys' work here. ;)

RJ

[mwrmt]

Great weekend I must say. Thought I'd join the photo sharing with my own contributions.

A lil bumpin' at the start/finish

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/121.jpg

Dave

I love this shot! Too Cool!!!:cool:

[DJMELO]

Thanks Man. Send me your addy and I'll fire off a copy to you. Last ones:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/51.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/69.jpg

R10 race and test car models signed by Dindo and Pirro

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/IMG_3242.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/122.jpg

[DJMELO]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/IMG_4187.jpg

The Incredible Hulk having a hard time fitting in the AM.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/IMG_4192.jpg

First GTR I've seen in Canada besides the autoshow.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/IMG_4054.jpg

A mini Pincher with great taste! My freind's dog actually. The dogs sister wore Corvette colors.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/IMG_4325.jpg

And finally one Pit Babe who has a stunning resemblance to one Mika Salo lady???

[Johnny Lugnuts]

That's a great shot!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/DJMELO/Mosport%20ALMS%202008/121.jpg

RJ

Agreed! The best one of the bunch! :D

Johnny

[mwrmt]

I think the dog was shown on coverage. I saw one with a Ferrari t-shirt anyways.

[DJMELO]

Does anyone on this board have the race recorded? If so, email me if you can get me a DVD copy of it. I'll pay for it.

djmelo1@hotmail.com

[Johnny Lugnuts]

JL seems to have found Moss Corner...

Sorry, I missed this remark earlier.

Yep, I found Moss Corner. And I found a ten foot fence. Earlier in the day I was at turn three. And I found another ten foot fence. At the top of turn two, I found, you guessed it, a ten foot fence. Ditto turn nine. :mad:

We have lost many fine spots from which to photograph at Mosport, and it makes my blood boil. Moss Corner is not nearly as good as it used to be. The top of turn two was a great spot for photos. Not anymore. Not only do the fences spoil things for photographers, it makes viewing for spectators very difficult. I've been shooting at Mosport for twenty five years, and I was forced to find new spots this past weekend. I was having to shoot from areas I had never been to before. The fences also limit things for the professional photographers shooting trackside; I didn't see any cutouts in the fence at the hairpin, for example.

No doubt we have the insurance companies to thank for this mess. I think if this trend continues, my days of attending Mosport might be numbered. The price of progress, I suppose. Of course, it could be much worse; I could be at the Toronto Indy. Heck, I wouldn't go there even if it was free!

Sorry for the rant; we now return to our happy thread. :)

Johnny

[Intrepid]

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/puckstopper00/?action=view&current=almsmosport2008006.jpg

http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/puckstopper00/?

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http://s109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/puckstopper00/?action=view&current=almsmosport2008045.jpg

these pics don't compare to these other post...but what the hell I tried

[nissan gtp]

Great pics, thanks everyone. Great race too.

And Johnny, Watkins Glen did the same thing -- way too much fenching :(

[Clarkfan]

Great photos, one and all.

I am new here, but let me share some of mine too.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6912.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6917.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6955.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6960.jpg

[Johnny Lugnuts]

Great stuff everyone! Thanks for sharing!

Johnny

[race1010]

Awesome pics and great to see they had 1 nice weekend for weather in Ontario this summer, BUT......no pics of 'la femme gearheads'???????? Who's holding back guys? ;)

[Clarkfan]

Just out of curiosity, what gear is everyone using?

I use a Canon 40D and took three lenses with me to Mosport.

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4.0 L
- Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L
- Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L

Thanks.

[Johnny Lugnuts]

I use a Fuji S5200, a point 'n shoot with a big zoom. Post editing in Paint Shop, because I'm too lazy to learn PhotoShop . The Fuji is not the ideal tool for this sort of photography. In fact, it was giving me fits on Saturday. Unless pre-focused, it is dreadfully slow to find the subject, so this negates any sort of action shot and many missed shots. Also, it's not good for panning shots with a low shutter speed, you know, the kind where the subject is crispy, but the background is a blur. I've tried hundreds of shots at various shutter speeds, but can only produce a sharp photo with a very high speed, perhaps, 1/1000th. Makes for a very boring image, I think. It's very disappointing, as I used to be able to get really nice pans with my old 35mm SLR.

I'm thinking of a new camera, but I'm not interested in lugging around extra lenses, so I want to avoid a DSLR. So far, though, I haven't found anything suitable on the market. I'll just keep looking and waiting.

Johnny

[vvvracer]

Great stuff everyone! Thanks for sharing!

Johnny

^ ^ ^ ^ ^

What Johnny said. GREAT PICS!

[mwrmt]

Great photos, one and all.

I am new here, but let me share some of mine too.

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6960.jpg

Cool new wallpaper, THANKS!!!

and BTW, welcome to the board! Hopefully you'll enjoy the company and be around for awhile.

You wouldn't happen to have any Lizard shots would you? ;);)

[Clarkfan]

You mean like these ones? :)


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6815.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6835.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6896.jpg

[Clarkfan]

Or these...............

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6865.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6903.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg274/MartinDoyle_photos/IMG_6819.jpg

[mwrmt]

AW MAN!!!!! Great pics!!!

Thanks!!! Not that I'm a Lizard fan or anything?! ;):D

[sadler21]

Some nice shots in this thread... gotta agree, that Porsche/Ferrari shot is top-notch Dave! Maybe I should post some from RA...

[mwrmt]

Some nice shots in this thread... gotta agree, that Porsche/Ferrari shot is top-notch Dave! Maybe I should post some from RA...

That would be great Chris! :cool:

[Vandretti]

Mike wanted more shots of lizards...here you go.

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/151000/151383MRtq_w.jpg

oh, not like this?

[mwrmt]

Mike wanted more shots of lizards...here you go.

http://www.worth1000.com/entries/151000/151383MRtq_w.jpg

oh, not like this?

easy big guy, this is a family(type) forum!!! :eek: :D

[Vandretti]

Oh sorry, didn't realize a little tongue action would be problematic.... maybe this is a bit more forum friendly then.:p

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y234/Vandretti/Mosport22.jpg

After shooting altogether to many frames of asphalt and empty track I moved up to a digital SLR last Boxing day. I don't know a lot about cameras but knew enough that I needed something that was essentially idiot proof with a much faster shutter speed. I'm currently using a Canon EOS Rebel XTI and still finding my way around its many features. I'm pleased with the product and have only used it in normal automatic mode and intend to become more familiar with it's potential performance as race events go by.

[Clarkfan]

Move the dial from the little green box (fully automatic) to the sport mode (the thing that looks like a runner) and you will have use of the maximum shutter speeds available.

The only problem with the XTi is the lack of a large buffer that allows you to shoot in bursts. Optically it is good and shares a similar processor to many of Canon's higher range cameras.

And, are you aware of the 1.6x factor with the XTi????

[Vandretti]

Clarkfan:
Firstly, as Mike earlier indicated, welcome to the BB. we're all pretty harmless in here and share each other's passion for motorsport.

Secondly and presumably moving the camera's mode dial to the 'running man' icon will not only provide maximum shutter speed but also a crisper image if I shoot at 200 ISO and in large resolution format.

With regard to the 1.6 factor I am led to believe that the sub-frame sensor on the XTi means that it has a smaller angle of view (by a factor of 1/1.6x) than a full-frame camera with any given lens. While most properly called a "crop factor", the 1.6x ratio is most commonly referred to as the "focal length multiplier". Any lens used on the Rebel XTi will have the same field of view as one with a 1.6x greater focal length when attached to a 35mm camera. (For example, a 100mm lens on the XTi will show the same field of view as a 160mm lens on a camera with a 35mm frame size.) This means that the 18-55mm kit lens for the XTi has a coverage roughly equivalent to that of a 29-88mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Therefore if I understand it correctly, if I use my 75-300mm zoom lens the coverage would be roughly equivalent to 120-480mm. Have I got that right?

[sadler21]

It would be the same as the 120-480mm measurements you give assuming you were shooting with a Canon 5D or some other Full-framed camera.

Personally I prefer the 1.3x crop of the 1 series.

Not really sure why you want high shutter speeds for motorsports, the AF is the bigger issue for racing as to shutter speeds.

[Clarkfan]

Clarkfan:
Firstly, as Mike earlier indicated, welcome to the BB. we're all pretty harmless in here and share each other's passion for motorsport.

Secondly and presumably moving the camera's mode dial to the 'running man' icon will not only provide maximum shutter speed but also a crisper image if I shoot at 200 ISO and in large resolution format.

With regard to the 1.6 factor I am led to believe that the sub-frame sensor on the XTi means that it has a smaller angle of view (by a factor of 1/1.6x) than a full-frame camera with any given lens. While most properly called a "crop factor", the 1.6x ratio is most commonly referred to as the "focal length multiplier". Any lens used on the Rebel XTi will have the same field of view as one with a 1.6x greater focal length when attached to a 35mm camera. (For example, a 100mm lens on the XTi will show the same field of view as a 160mm lens on a camera with a 35mm frame size.) This means that the 18-55mm kit lens for the XTi has a coverage roughly equivalent to that of a 29-88mm lens on a 35mm camera.

Therefore if I understand it correctly, if I use my 75-300mm zoom lens the coverage would be roughly equivalent to 120-480mm. Have I got that right?


Yup, you've got it. Sorry.

[Clarkfan]

It would be the same as the 120-480mm measurements you give assuming you were shooting with a Canon 5D or some other Full-framed camera.

Personally I prefer the 1.3x crop of the 1 series.

Not really sure why you want high shutter speeds for motorsports, the AF is the bigger issue for racing as to shutter speeds.

Kind of, sort of. The 75-300mm lens remains just that on a 5D, but on an XTi it becomes equivalent to 120-480.

And while I agree that the 9-point autofocus system on a 5D or a 40D is essential higher shutter speeds do come in handy if you want to truly stop the action. But to me both of these truly come into play when your camera can support high burst rates (ie fps).

Anyways, for the Canon fans out there they have just announced the new 50D with a 15.1 mp, Digic IV processor.

[sadler21]

Well, here we go, 2008 Road America.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0035.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0036.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0037.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0038.jpg

[sadler21]

and 4 more (had to get a Flying Lizard in there!)


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0040.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0041.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0042.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a268/sadler21/RA08/DPP_0043.jpg

[vvvracer]

Very impressive pics!

These look like they were shot outside the program mode. What ISO, lens, aperture and shutter speed did you use?

[sadler21]

Vic,

If you have Firefox.. download Fxif. It allows you to right-click images and under properties it displays the EXIF data for each one.

Used a Canon 1D with Sigma 100-300 F4, sometimes with 1.4x and 2x Tconverters. Almost all were shot at the Tv setting and set to the shutter speed I wanted to use.

Chris

[vvvracer]

Thanks for the info on Fxif.

Very nice pics from your Sigma lens.

[vvvracer]

That is a sweet tool (Fxif). Thanks again, Chris!

[mwrmt]

That is a sweet tool (Fxif). Thanks again, Chris!

I agree. Thanks Chris!

BTW - cool Lizard shot!:cool:

[Clarkfan]

I am going to have to beat my way down to Road America one day.

Anyone going to the Glen next weekend?

We have some talented photogs here.

[Clarkfan]

Vic,

If you have Firefox.. download Fxif. It allows you to right-click images and under properties it displays the EXIF data for each one.

Chris

Chris, thanks for the Fxif recommendation. Unfortunately it does not work with Firefox 3.0.x. An update is promised but for now, nada. :(

[sadler21]

Im using it right now with Firefox 3.0.1... odd that it doesnt work on yours? Gotta love computers eh?

[Clarkfan]

Im using it right now with Firefox 3.0.1... odd that it doesnt work on yours? Gotta love computers eh?

That is odd. When I attempted to install it an error message popped up saying it was not supported.

Hummmmm. Another mystery for me to spend the day resolving.

[sadler21]

Im running fxif version 0.2.3 if that helps...

[vvvracer]

Im using it right now with Firefox 3.0.1... odd that it doesnt work on yours? Gotta love computers eh?

Same here... works fine.

[Clarkfan]

Same here... works fine.

Sorted.

Bloody vista!!!!:mad: