Motorsport is dangerous
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:35 pmVery dangerous.
And through the good graces of member ABG (Andrew) three members of this forum are going to be able to enjoy a unique experience: motorsports up close, and, effectively, in the raw.
For those who do not know this, Andrew runs U-Drive Race Cars. One of the basic aims of the business is that it permits ordinary people to go out onto a race circuit, in a real race car, and experience the thrills of what it's like to drive an open wheeler.
I'm sure Andrew will add to this description in the highly likely event that I have not been adequate or accurate.
But Andrew has kindly offered, and on behalf of the group, I have accepted, an invitation for a very small group of members to attend a drive day at Oran Park, with a view to shooting images of the cars being driven, from a number of different vantage points.
From our perspective, there are two primary goals. The first is as a training venture for those wishing to gain some experience in shooting rasing cars. Techniques such as trap focus, and panning, will be likely to get a good workout, and be able to be honed.
The second is to be able to experience photography from parts of the circuit not normally accessible to the public on racedays. This means that we should be able to take advantage of better and different points of view, and we should be able to learn a bit more about the circuit.
But ...
As I said in my subject for this message, motorsport is dangerous. Our primary focus for this day will NOT be photography, but safety. We do not want anything untoward to happen to you.
Attendees will be required to attend any briefings that Andrew and his staff deem appropriate. My expectation is that there will be a drivers' briefing at the commencement of the day, and attendance at this will be compulsory. No briefing == no photos. it's that simple.
Andrew and his staff, and of course the owners of the circuit and their staff, will be in charge for the day, and attendees will be required to acquaint themselves with any and all OHS requirements as directed, and to follow any directions given by those people. Attendees will be required to make themselves known to those people, although I expect that this will, in a practical sense, be done by the group, as a whole, rather than individually.
And of course, attendees will be there at their own risk. Access to the infield, pit lane and other areas that would normally be off limits will be granted, but there are risks associated with any aspect of motor sport. We cannot gloss over this.
Andrew has also asked that photographers make available some images to U-Drive so that they may be used for U-Drive's promotional purposes. I think that this is a most reasonable request, and each attendee will be expected to provide a selection of images to Andrew for this use.
With the important stuff out of the way, the details are that numbers are deliberately being kept low. 3 people, maximum. That's it!
It will be an all day event, so be prepared.
The first of these (yes, I'm hoping that there will be more, and also in cities other than Sydney) will be at Oran Park, on November 10. That's a Friday.
Because of the limited numbers that thisevent can accommodate, I'm asking that interested parties send me an email, and I will work out the details with you and Andrew so that we can make this event a worthwhile experience for all parties.
Photographers, start your cameras!
And through the good graces of member ABG (Andrew) three members of this forum are going to be able to enjoy a unique experience: motorsports up close, and, effectively, in the raw.
For those who do not know this, Andrew runs U-Drive Race Cars. One of the basic aims of the business is that it permits ordinary people to go out onto a race circuit, in a real race car, and experience the thrills of what it's like to drive an open wheeler.
I'm sure Andrew will add to this description in the highly likely event that I have not been adequate or accurate.
But Andrew has kindly offered, and on behalf of the group, I have accepted, an invitation for a very small group of members to attend a drive day at Oran Park, with a view to shooting images of the cars being driven, from a number of different vantage points.
From our perspective, there are two primary goals. The first is as a training venture for those wishing to gain some experience in shooting rasing cars. Techniques such as trap focus, and panning, will be likely to get a good workout, and be able to be honed.
The second is to be able to experience photography from parts of the circuit not normally accessible to the public on racedays. This means that we should be able to take advantage of better and different points of view, and we should be able to learn a bit more about the circuit.
But ...
As I said in my subject for this message, motorsport is dangerous. Our primary focus for this day will NOT be photography, but safety. We do not want anything untoward to happen to you.
Attendees will be required to attend any briefings that Andrew and his staff deem appropriate. My expectation is that there will be a drivers' briefing at the commencement of the day, and attendance at this will be compulsory. No briefing == no photos. it's that simple.
Andrew and his staff, and of course the owners of the circuit and their staff, will be in charge for the day, and attendees will be required to acquaint themselves with any and all OHS requirements as directed, and to follow any directions given by those people. Attendees will be required to make themselves known to those people, although I expect that this will, in a practical sense, be done by the group, as a whole, rather than individually.
And of course, attendees will be there at their own risk. Access to the infield, pit lane and other areas that would normally be off limits will be granted, but there are risks associated with any aspect of motor sport. We cannot gloss over this.
Andrew has also asked that photographers make available some images to U-Drive so that they may be used for U-Drive's promotional purposes. I think that this is a most reasonable request, and each attendee will be expected to provide a selection of images to Andrew for this use.
With the important stuff out of the way, the details are that numbers are deliberately being kept low. 3 people, maximum. That's it!
It will be an all day event, so be prepared.
The first of these (yes, I'm hoping that there will be more, and also in cities other than Sydney) will be at Oran Park, on November 10. That's a Friday.
Because of the limited numbers that thisevent can accommodate, I'm asking that interested parties send me an email, and I will work out the details with you and Andrew so that we can make this event a worthwhile experience for all parties.
Photographers, start your cameras!
Look forward to seeing some really great shotsm especially now you're on 'the inside' - make sure you get some good crashes again!
