Does Crunch still look in here from time to time?
Does Crunch still look in here from time to time?
I remember seeing the video of a truck crashing into and over the armco on the hill at Pukekohe a few years ago, If a trucks brakes failed at the end of the pit straight at Taupo it probably wouldn't deviate too much from the straight ahead position so I made sure that I was standing well outside that zone - I'm not crazy.Originally Posted by CobraV8
Thanks for the support guys. It's appreciated. What happened happened. I'm not looking for an apology but rather an undertaking that before they make such arbitrary decisions someone actually goes down to the area and has a think about it. Yes it was the truck race but the laws of physics apply to trucks as well as cars etc. A large heavy truck travelling at speed isn't going to turn as well as a car, so I believe it's possible to stand near a corner and make an informed judgement as to whether you're safe or not, then add a bit more. There are plenty of places in that area where you can stand in absolute safety. Of course there is always a risk, if there wasn't motor racing would be boring wouldn't it. When you look back at the history of motorsport and see the photos that were taken back in the day we appreciate that those photographers got themselves into positions to capture the action up close. When I sign the photographers waiver I know and accept that I am responsible for my own safety. Ray, thanks for the kind offer. I can't attend as my daughter is leaving for her OE next week and we're having a family dinner on Saturday night, but thanks anyway. Finally, to put a smile on your face, I wonder why Motorsport NZ don't sound an air raid siren when a plane takes off and flies over the pits.
Good post Nigel and I agree 100%... Pics of Klemantanski and even artist Michael Turner and others standing on what would be rumble strips today, with cameras without telephoto lenses were the norm, or in my dad's day, thumping great plate cameras!
You have an invite for the dinner next year then Nigel! We'll need a good photographer on site to record the 30th Season Awards dinner anyway...
Good post Nigel.
The best shots are not taken from the back row of the grandstand,
Last edited by rogered; 05-04-2015 at 10:24 PM.
There we are, now isn't that much safer ?
It's for your own good, mate...
That's very safe, take all your photo's while there is no racing going on, brilliant.There we are, now isn't that much safer ?
It's for your own good, mate...
Have seen the FaTaZ cars at Lakeside, on of the groups in Queensland Trans-Am series, both at Lakeside and Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich, great to see and hear.
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