Jan 19 - Lotus trackday at Bedford Autodrome

[Joel]

Yesterday I went on my first track day, well first if you discount several Nurburgring trips, on the Bedford Autodrome GT Circuit. It was organised by the track day club 'Lotus-On-Track', although it wasn't exclusively for Lotuses. The day started wet, and apart from a short spell when the rain stopped around lunchtime, it just got wetter as the day went on. The track was very slippery with lots of standing water, and often poor visibility due to spray. Here are a few of the photos I took when not driving, and below them a video.

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And here is mine parked up in-between runs.

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And finally the video...

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[silentm]

wow great footage, the photos are sweet. very crisp and clean. thanks for sharing :)

that caterham driver is very determined to get some tracktime :D

[Smartdriver]

Great panning shots! :thumbup:

[TT]

Great coverage. I'd definitely like high-res please :)

[Joel]

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[TT]

Thanks!

And your fav? (for the contest)

[Joel]

Exige - ftw...

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[nthfinity]

Great photos Joel, and some very cool in car footage... hopefully next time the track will be a bit dryer. Very cool!

[fabro_s]

Great pics dude, thanx!!

[Joel]

Great photos Joel, and some very cool in car footage... hopefully next time the track will be a bit dryer. Very cool!

Thanks, I hope so too. Next stop Goodwood, next month. :-)

[MUS911]

awsome panning !!!!!!!!

love ur pics, which camera u have?

[Joel]

For these I used a Nikon D50 with a Sigma 70-200 F/2.8 lens.