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Mark....go to Image Critiques and look for my post "Capturing fast
cars".....I asked this question and gave some settings (w/pics) I used at
Lime Rock Park (LRP) over Memorial Day wkend. <o></o>


I used the 40D and the 100-400IS.


This was my 2<sup>nd</sup> time shooting race cars and what I learned from
the first (Montreal GP) time was not to &ldquo;park the car&rdquo;&hellip;..another words, don&rsquo;t
stop the wheels, use slower shutter speeds. <span>IMHO, this type of photography is all about
motion.<span> Though my pics will show I need
more practice.


I&rsquo;m not familiar w/the track you&rsquo;ll be going to, but LRP is a small (first
time ever for F1s at LRP) and photographer friendly (close track vantage
points).<span> I found the 100-400 perfect for
all my points of shooting, making use of the lens&rsquo; full zoom range.


After I became accustomed to the speed of the vehicles, I didn&rsquo;t have any
issues w/keeping them in the frame while panning.


Here's a link to my flick site w/more pics from Lime Rock Park;


http://www.flickr.com/photos/29409592@N03/sets/72157618665805181/









Suggestions for shooting;


My favorite shots were taken w/the following settings; Shutter: 60-320, ISO:
200-500, F stop: 8-14 w/a rare couple at 16, AI Servo, high speed, spot
metering.


Get to the track early and walk around (if possible) for vantage
points.<span> While at these points take some
pics at various zoom lengths and lighting settings to see what works.


Day time&hellip;.take a CPF, but minimize your equipment.<span> I carried the camera, lens, CPF, spare
battery, memory cards and a monopod (never used it).<span> It was a bright, sunny, hot day when I shot.


I&rsquo;ve also removed the AF from the half way point on the shutter release and
use the AF-ON for my focusing&hellip;..just something I prefer.


Good luck and post some shots


Bill