The 80-200 will be fine if you can get close enough. However, since
they're racing on ice, you might find yourself quite a ways from the
action. In that case you might want a 300 or even a 400. At some tracks
that I've shot at, even 400 isn't long enough. One of the best locations
on any closed circuit track is to position yourself so you can get the
cars 3/4 or 7/8 to the front as they're braking for a turn. There's
usually a lot of action in a spot like that, and the cars slow enough to
make your hit percentage higher.
Paul
William Robb wrote:
>
> This weekend, I will be out at our annual mid winter carnival
> (motto: This will make you appreciate July). A friend is
> participating in a Gymkhana (?), which is apparently, an auto
> race of some sort.
> As an aside, one of the participants will be running an Mini
> Cooper which has lug bolts mounted through the tyres for
> traction on the ice.
> This might be prime territory for some photography.
> So, I am wondering if there is any wisdom out there to share
> with me. I know about the cold, what I would like to know is
> stuff like where abouts on the track is a good place to position
> onself, and what sort of focal lengths are best, and that sort
> of stuff.
> I am thinking of taking an LX or two with winder, and the
> 80-200 f2.8. Probably break out the monopod, and go off and have
> some fun. Any suggestions or hints are appreciated.
> Thanks
> William Robb
>
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