Administration/paperwork issues prevented this running today, but strenuous efforts underway.
Administration/paperwork issues prevented this running today, but strenuous efforts underway.
Last edited by ERC; 01-17-2014 at 04:40 AM.
Fabulous photos Ray, keep 'em coming!
And so it begins. Choc fish for Ray for set of pics?
Bruce Manon driving Mike Sexton's Escort
Somehow, I don't think the gentleman on the left is the driver.
Paul Halford's car probably running on 11 instead of 12, but it still sounded fantastic.
Last edited by ERC; 01-17-2014 at 04:29 AM.
Last batch for today... Still a fair few more taken, plus a pile still to be cropped.
Last edited by ERC; 01-17-2014 at 05:30 AM.
From yesterday Friday Jan 17th:
Saturday...
Car parks filled fast and lots of people - particularly enjoying the Ferrari displays. Rather warm at 26 degrees.
Hampton's fettucine portion ($14), was just about the largest I have ever seen, anywhere! Very tasty, but just too much pasta, even for me.
Skipping ahead a bit, time-wise (it gets boring looking at pics from just one vantage point...)
Even on the warm up laps, the nearside door was flapping open.
Last edited by ERC; 01-18-2014 at 04:43 AM.
I have to say that from an amateur photographer's perspective with only a modest 300mm lens, that Hampton Downs must surely rate as one of the very best tracks in the world. Ironically, when the track extension is finished, we'll miss out on the opportunities currently presented by turn 3, where cars show real attitude and the sun is often in the right place.
No wonder it is a favourite for the pro's but every time I come away from the track on a sunny day, I have a pile of pics worth saving.
When the F1 track design consultant changed the original design from anti-clockwise to clockwise, little did he know that he would create one of the greatest photo spots ever - for spectators (who are often coralled behind catch fencing and concrete, miles away from the track surface).
Only Goodwood appears to be in the same league as HD these days and for my money, HD is tops.
I hadn't realised who was driving in this session until I saw it on the TV1 news... I hadn't even looked at the pic until a few minutes ago.
Latest from Andy Culpin's workshop. Recreation of a BMW M8.
Zac Lawrence, who was so impressive last week at Taupo in the ERC Series with his mint BMW 635, wasn't at all happy when in the BMW race (after this race), someone scraped down the side of the car.
Last edited by ERC; 01-18-2014 at 09:54 AM.
Fantastic day, I can't make it tomorrow due to other event commitments but here is a few so far. Hundreds to come!
IMG_8063 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_8100 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_8115 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_8715 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_8858 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Attended on Saturday - fantastic weather and large number of road going Ferraris on show.
Seemed to be less competitors this year and not too many spectators. Perhaps Sunday will bring more out as there is Kumeu car show also. Took some photos so have posted a few here
The entry fee for 2 weekends of racing was $625.
Each weekend gave Friday- practice and qualying.
Saturady and Sunday 2 races each day.
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