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AMA Supercross Is The Pinnacle Of Motorsport As Spectacle

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AMA Supercross Is The Pinnacle Of Motorsport As Spectacle I am not much of a dirt bike guy. I prefer my two-wheeled ripping on smooth pavement and my tires slick and grippy. But much in the way I enjoy professional basketball when I attend games in person and can’t be bothered to watch on television, going to a Supercross event is a totally rad way to spend an evening. Last… Read more…

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Motorsport photographer salary?

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Motorsport photographer salary? I just got offerend my first job ever as a motorsport photographer for a racing team and i dont know how much money i should ask for. Im 17, never had a job before and all i need to do is go around the country with them on weekends, take photos of them and their cars in the pits and sometimes on the track, the photos are for social media and im …

Ask Photography 642 2024-12-23

Rain Delays Are One Of Motorsport’s Most Underrated Features

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Rain Delays Are One Of Motorsport’s Most Underrated Features The rain had delayed the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 for a little under an hour when a cheer erupted from the crowd seeking shelter near the Pagoda Plaza: We were racing. No, not the cars; they were still tucked comfortably in their Gasoline Alley garages as rain continued to pour. No — the fans were racing. Read more…

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What It Takes To Become A Motorsport Sponsor

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What It Takes To Become A Motorsport Sponsor As Michael Mayall walks through the IndyCar paddock, personnel from various teams step forward to shake his hand and chat. The Vice President of Corporate Development at XPEL may facilitate a partnership with Team Penske, but the friendships he maintains with everyone in IndyCar are integral to the overall vision of… Read more…

Jalopnik 149 2023-09-21

Sony A7C Autofocus Question – Motorsport Panning Technique

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Sony A7C Autofocus Question – Motorsport Panning Technique Hello, I’m currently at Virginia International Raceway for the weekend with my A7C paired with the Sony 200-600mm lens. I’m trying to perfect the classic panning shot featured in most auto sport photography (car in focus with blurred background from panning). I’m currently using the focus tracking flexible spot large mode to lock onto cars while…

Ask Photography 204 2023-08-27

The Best Venue In Motorsport Isn’t What You’d Think

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The Best Venue In Motorsport Isn’t What You’d Think No matter how avid a fan you are, motorsport can be brutal. Even the most hardened veteran can still struggle after spending a day outdoors battling the elements and spending far too much money on some frankly miserable concessions. But Formula E looks like it has that all figured out thanks to the venue that hosts… Read more…

Jalopnik 153 2023-08-05

Camera for filming and motorsport

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Camera for filming and motorsport Long post ahead. Hello, I looked through Reddit, Google and Youtube videos before coming here to to ask for your help. My camera conundrum is: I live in UK. Currently I have a D3300 with the standard 18-55 lens. I use it mainly for panning shots in motorsport. Lately using the camera more. My hobbies are gym, cars and mountainbiking. Recently, I…

Ask Photography 183 2023-07-25

Motorsport’s Most Relevant Series Is Formula E

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Motorsport’s Most Relevant Series Is Formula E If you’ve watched racing, then you’re aware of the fact that motorsport has traditionally been a high-speed test bed for the technology implemented in our road-going cars. Rearview mirrors, all-wheel drive, and disc brakes can all trace their lineage to an innovative race car — but in 2023, racing just isn’t relevant… Read more…

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Tired Of Motorsport Pay Drivers? Watch Formula E

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Tired Of Motorsport Pay Drivers? Watch Formula E One of the ongoing refrains in the racing world is that pay drivers are a plague on the sport. Basically, folks aren’t all that impressed by a driver who got into something like Formula 1 just because they’ve got a ton of money and the right connections — and it’s also pretty common to hear fans complain that these… Read more…

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