Who - Van Der Linde, Van Der Linde, Mies, Schmidt

What - Audi R8

Where - Daytona - Rolex 24 Hours

When - 2018

Why - When I go to a 24 hour race with Mr H I know we will be there for a long time and we have to stay and get some night shots. An Audi R8 owner in the US saw my picture and asked if he could have a copy to put on his garage wall. He said my picture was better than Mr H’s. I am still dining out on that!

Who - Nick Swift and Nick Padmore

What - Mini Cooper S

Where - Goodwood Members Meeting

When - 2019

Why - This was one of those great “right place right time” shots. Nick Padmore asked if he could use my “amazing photo” on his social media

Who - Dolfen / Ozeel

What - Opel Adam

Where - Renties Ypres Rally

When - 2019

Why - This was taken from the middle of a cabbage field (whilst standing on a step to get a better shot) somewhere near Ypres when Europe was having one of its hottest summers. Who needs to sit by a pool in the sun with a cold drink and a good book when you can be doing this …….hmm, now you mention it!!

Who - Peter Hickman

What - British SuperBikes Showdown

Where - Brands Hatch

When - 18.10.2019

Why - I took this image at the top of hill after Surtees. I like the look of concentration on his face. It was a difficult place to shoot from as I was shooting over the fence, while balancing on my Stanley tool box. It was my first time shooting at Brands. Turning it into Black and White suits it better. 

Who - Jeroen Bleekemolen, Mirko Bortolotti, Etc.

What - Creventic Dubai 24 Hour Sports Car Race

Where - Dubai Autodrome

When - 12 - 14 January 2017

Why  It was my first time shooting the other side of the fence, and I was fortunate enough to be able to shoot alongside Nick Dungan who was 2012 MSA Young Photographer of the Year Award. He taught me a lot about motorsport photography.

This image was taken at the start from the Grandstand at the end of the straight. You cannot imagine the sheer noise and the pressure on your chest. From over 100 cars coming at you all in one go. Shooting for the 24 hours was another first. Especially in the pits at night where the atmosphere was electric. An amazing experience!!!

Who - Josh Brookes

What - 2019 British Superbike Meeting

Where - Cadwell Park

When - 16.8.2019

Why - This was taken from the left hand mountain grandstand.

I love shooting at the Mountain at Cadwell Park, as it always puts a smile on my face, and seeing the different riders with so many different approaches to jumping it. To my mind Josh Brookes has one of the most spectacular styles jumping it!! Though sometimes he overcooks it, but mostly manages to save it.

Who - David Cooke

What - Cegga -Ferrari 250 TR

Where - Goodwood Revival

When - 2019

Why - This was my first attempt at panning something that was really moving using a slow shutter. The history of the car is pretty special too, and this was its first outing following a significant rebuild - full story can be found here - https://www.ceggaferrari250.com/ 

To see a car of such significant value and history being driven like it was meant to be driven was an extremely special experience.

Kit used - Nikon D500 with Nikon 16-85 f3.5-5.6, 58mm, f13, 1/100th

Who - Maggie Tuer

What - 1932 JAP Morgan three wheeler 

Where - Loton Park, The Triangle

When - April 2015

Why - For me, this shot sums up grass roots motor sport - people razzing things up hills is surely one of the earliest forms, and this must be one of the earliest cars. Initially, it just looks like an old car turning right, but closer inspection reveals it’s doing it on only two wheels, and an even closer look shows the driver to be using only one hand, while the other grips the external gear shift.

Kit used - Nikon D7100 with Nikkor 85mm 1.8G, f8, 1/320th

Who - Alex Lowes, Michael Van Der Mark, Niall Mackenzie, Taron Mackenzie, John MacGuinness, Shaun Winfield,

What - Yamaha Racing Experience 

Where – Silverstone start finish straight

When – Lunch Break 2018 

Why - Yamaha Europe commissioned us to photograph their guests for an R1M event but didn’t brief me about a tracking shot that they needed until a few hours before the planned lunchtime schedule. I haven’t just chosen this picture for its aesthetics, but also because of the pressure that I was under to make it work. 

We had 100 bikes, one lap, one take, no rehearsal and no second chances. I set up the shot in my head, briefed the driver of the tracking vehicle, briefed the front row of professional riders and set off for the shot dangling out the back of the vehicle.

D810, 14-24 f2.8 @24mm, ISO 64, 1/60, f13

Who – The late Nicky Hayden airborne, with the legs of Randy de Puniet, Alvaro Bautista and Valentino Rossi flailing behind.

What – MotoGP

Where – Turn 1, Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia

When – Last race of the 2011 season

Why – Taken from the back of the grandstand at turn one, this is my favourite of the crash sequence. Already in trouble, it is the anticipation of what is about to happen is the bit that I prefer over the later pictures.

I almost didn’t get this shot. I had planned a wide-angle panoramic shot with all the bikes in the turn. On the warm up I was in two minds as to whether to get a much tighter shot of the pack as they enter the turn, and it was on the back of my mind that if there was a crash, I would kick myself for having the wrong lens and settings on the camera. As the bikes turned the last corner and lined up, I swapped for the longer lens and changed the settings anticipating a bit of action.

D3X, 500mm prime, ISO 640, 1/640, f7.1

Who - Trond Olsen, Trondheim, Norway

What – Sommertreff (Summer Meet) 

Where – Arctic Circle Raceway, Norway

When – 2016

Why – As a car that looked good stood still in the paddock, it was great to animate it on the track. I don’t know exactly why I keep coming back to this shot, I have images with much more smoke, oversteer and drama, but I like the colour palette here and think there is enough of everything to make the shot work.

1440kg Ford Mustang with BMW M3 front and rear running gear and a 6.8l Ford V10 twin turbo engine.

D810, 200mm prime (in 1.2 crop – 240mm), ISO 160, 1/160, f5.6 

Who - Adrian Harrison

What - Not sure

Where - Cadwell Park

When - 2019

Why - After going to Cadwell a couple times I thought it would be good to try and get a shot of a rider's face through the visor as they were racing. I soon realised that the corner before the Mountain section was probably be the best place to be. Unfortuneately most riders that day had either tinted or black visors until #53 came around. It probably took about 5 laps and nearly 15 shots before I finally got the shot I wanted.

Who - Danny Wainman (212) passing Ben Riley (422)

What - Brisca F1 Stock Cars

Where - Brafield Stadium

When - 2018

Why - Although you're close to the track at most oval circuits it's still difficult to get really good action shots of the cars (unless you're on the centre green) because you can't get high enough to shot over the safety fencing. Thankfully at Brafield Stadium there's a small spectator area on the roof of the bar that gives you a great view of the track. I really like this image because, as the cars are almost side on, both of them are in focus and there's just enough motion blur in the wheels and background to give that sense of speed.

Who - Scott Redding

What - British Super Bike

Where - Cadwell Park

When - 2019

Why - I was at Cadwell Park for all 3 days of the British Super Bike meeting and this is still one of my favourite shots of the weekend and probably one of my all time favourite images. I pretty much like eveything about it, the angle of the shot, the details on the bike and leathers, the motion blur on the grass, track and bike chain. Not bad for an amature with a second hand camera and lens.

Who - Unknown

What - Motocross practice day

Where - Thoresway Motoparc

When - 2019

Why - This was my first visit to Thoresway Motoparc. It did not disappoint, with a whole day of spectacular action. I had many choices for my favourite photo from the day, but after narrowing it down to a few I chose this one. There are many different jumps at Thoresway, so you a guaranteed to get some awesome photos of the riders launching themselves into the sky.

Who - Peter Hickman

What - BSB

Where - Cadwell Park

When - 2019

Why - BSB race day always brings out the crowds to see the riders launching themselves up the famous Cadwell Mountain. Being a local rider I had to get a shot of Hicky, and i captured this photo from the bottom of the mountain. As you can see, it's not just us amateurs who like to get a mountain photo.

Who - Tom Neave

What - Flat Track Practice Day

Where - Greenfield Dirt Track

When - 2019

Why - This was another first trip for myself. It was a last minute decision on a chilly January morning but it was well worth getting a bit cold for. A few BSB riders had turned up to test their flat track skills, including Lee Jackson and Richard Cooper, but i chose this photo of Tom Neave showing off his high speed cornering skills and bike control as my favourite from the day.

Who -  Andy Reid

What - Super Stock 1000cc

Where - Cadwell Park

When - 2019

Why - I went along to the Sunday BSB race day with no intension of taking photos, I had spent the last two days capturing the action. However, I put one camera and lens in my bag and went on my motorcycle. I managed to capture a sequence of 26 images using a Nikon D7200 handheld matched to a 200-500mm, zoomed out to 400mm at 1/500 of a second ISO 320 f6.3, the distance was a little over 200m away. Andy limped away from this crash with a damaged ankle.

Who - Jason O'Halloran

What - British Super Bikes

Where - Snetterton 

When - 2019

Why - Sunday BSB race day with the usual massive crowd. I had taken my step, just got up onto it and started tracking Jason into Nelson. As he started to slide I hit the button capturing the whole crash, the previous shot of him in the air with his airbag inflated shows how far technology has come in regards to motorcycle safety, he walked away. 

Who - Paul Jorden

What - IoM Super Bike

Where - Isle of Man

When - 2019

Why - So many great shots of the IoM TT and so many memories, some good, some not so. Capturing Daley Mathison on the start line, a short time later he lost his life at Snugborough. Riding through Ramsey in the rain to the Gooseneck for the clouds to part and the sun to come out, the distant sound of engines then the roar of the machines passing within inches of you, these memories will never leave me.

Who - Mikael Sundstrom / Paul White

What - Peugeot 205T16

Where - Castle O’er, Stage 48,  Lombard RAC Rally

When - 1985

Why - scanned from one of only a few 35mm slides I still have. We drove across the Pennines after midnight from Hamsterley on snow dusted, moonlit roads and slept in the car. As it came light we woke up, tried to warm up then headed into the stage. The cars could be heard approaching us through the forest and then they burst into a short clearing - grab a shot - and then they were gone. The sight and sound of Group B at its finest !

Who - Romain Dumas, Kevin Estre, Mathieu Jaminet

What - Porsche 911

Where - Rowe 6 Hours, VLN, Nurburgring

When - 2017

Why - The Green Hell is a bit of a motoring cliche - until you have been. This was our second time at the Ring and mid-afternoon at Brunnchen it started to rain. The distinctive Manthey Racing Porsche (aka grello for the colour combination) stands out well and the lights of the following Falken Porsche behind reflect on the wet kerbs. Add in some Eifel forest - and it can only be one place in the world.

Who - Will Nuthall

What - Cooper T53 “lowline"

Where - Richmond and Gordon Trophies, Goodwood Revival

When - 2018

Why - I love the closeness of the cars at Goodwood (and the lack of fences !). This shot from the rear with just the slightest dap of opposite lack as Will drifts through Madgwick sums up that whole era of sixties racing for me; black and white seemed to be the right treatment for this photo.