Night time pictures

The sport of drag race, as with most forms of modern motorsports, has many facets that requires constant attention. In this piece, I am referring to semi-professional sport photographers.

Stills are important, but so are burnout and launch photographs of a car. Some areas which requires more attention from local sports photographers are the mid-track and the finish line.

So last weekend, during a special test session, I took an aspiring photographer with me to the track, at Urven Broos (DAC).
night. As we stood at the finish line, it became very clear why this area isn't serviced. The conditions are extremely challenging. Still, Priscilla managed to get some decent photographs taken, albeit with the help of

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Clean up operation after oil down

Maybe in the future we can help set up a special tower from which photographers can do their thing, maybe around the generator area, and then some 2-3 meters of the ground.

In a nutshell, sport photographers have a supporting function, for they supply us with the photographs needed to market our sport, not only to our fans and sponsors, but also to spectators and the public in general. Whenever you are in a position to support them, please do for they are very under appreciated!

Thanks for reading and see you at the races!

2012 Drag Fest Photo Album

At the 2012 Drag Fest, Drag Action Curacao (DAC) snapped lots of pictures of PISS'D OFF PETE, Eric and Stephen. That's the entrepreneurial spirit we miss a great deal off in Curacao.

Below, I've selected 18 pictures for your viewing pleasure. Click on a photo to view a larger version.


Above, the usual pre-race engine warmup, double checking

everything (including engine for leaks) and going through all 

gears.



Above, Eric finishes checking the engine's valves and springs

Above, Stephen, keeping the Cobalt steady during the burn out.

Above, Stephen adjusting the wheelie bars at just the right height. 

These bars are extremely strong and can support the car's weight.

Above, Eric closing the window safety net.

Above, Stephen brings me to the pre-stage light.

Above, after the run Eric telling me to stop being a wimp 

and keep your foot in it, or he'll call JD.

Above, in the shut down area.

If you ever need quality motor sport photos, be sure to get DAC to help you out. They're a professional bunch at reasonable prices. To visit their website, please click here.

In the near future I will write a piece on the valuable work of photographers in motor sports.
Please, check back occasionally.

Thanks for reading.