My Three Favourite Racing in the Rain Photographs
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![Stoke Potters Speedway]()
Adrian Wyles
ButtonWho - Rob Shuttleworth
What - Stoke Potters Speedway
Where - Leicester
When - 2018
Why - After the wettest start to the speedway season there had been no media access, no "Press and Practice" days to get the teams headshots and the first action shots of the guys in this seasons livery.
When the opportunity arose I popped over to Leicester to grab some images of my team, the Stoke Potters. The day started off dry but soon the rain and then snow descended but the riders are a tough bunch and still put a show on despite the awful conditions.
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![Jenny Tinmouth]()
Adrian Wyles
ButtonWho - Jenny Tinmouth
What - British Superbike Championship
Where - Oulton Park
When - 2016
Why - Oulton Park is my favourite place to shoot images and back in 2016 it was great to see Jenny Tinmouth mixing it up with the guys in the British Superbike Championship on the Honda Fireblade.
It also never ceases to amaze me how much grip there is to be found in the wet, lets hope we get to see the talents of Jenny back out when the season gets going.
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![Hawkstone Park International]()
Adrian Wyles
ButtonWho - Numerous
What - Hawkstone Park International
Where - Hawkstone Park
When - 2020
Why - So my first visit to Hawkstone park was with the privilege of media access. Storm Ciara was lashing the UK so just getting to the event was an adventure however, I have to say, it was worth it.
The racing was fantastic even though it was some of the worst weather conditions I have ever seen or shot in. And probably the only racing in the UK I will get to photograph for the foreseeable future, sadly.
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![Superlight Championship]()
Tony Crowe
ButtonWho - Ian Biswell
What - Superlight Championship
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2019
Why - Ian Biswell in the British Superlite S6 Championship splashing through Hall Bends at a very wet Cadwell Park. I love the determination in Ian's face, its not easy keeping these frisky superlights under control in these conditions.
NIKON D3X Lens Model: 200-500mm f/5.6 Focal Length: 200mm ISO Speed Rating: 1,600 FNumber: 5.6 Exposure Time: 1/320
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![The Stars of Darley Moor]()
Tony Crowe
ButtonWho - Brad Vickers
What - The Stars of Darley Moor
Where - Darley Moor
When - 2019
Why - Brad is an experienced rider who has competed at the Southern 100 road races and won the Newcomers Manx Grand Prix Race back in 2017. However, the day didn’t start off to well for Brad as the wet track caught him out at Paddock corner. Despite the early bath he bounced back later in the day to collect some well deserved club silverware.
NIKON D3X Lens Model: 200-500mm f/5.6 Focal Length: 500mm ISO Speed Rating: 500 FNumber: 5.6
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![British Supermoto]()
Tony Crowe
ButtonWho - Pete Bennett
What - British Supermoto
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2019
Why - I love this photo as Pete is producing loads of sparks as the heavens opened, sometimes its worth hanging around even though it is wet and miserable.
NIKON D3X Lens Model: 200-500mm f/5.6 Focal Length: 200mm ISO Speed Rating: 1,600 FNumber: 5.6
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![Autograss Racing]()
Gary Bailey
ButtonWho – Unknown
What – Autograss Racing
Where – Unknown, but the car is registered as “IK” Invicta Kent
When – Mid season 2003
Why – With the rain hammering in at 30° from the left, and mud flying at 45° to the right, it has a feel of the conditions at the time. Unfortunately, I don’t have the luxury of heading home when the weather gets “moist” and weather protection for me and my kit is very important. Luckily, the customers appreciate the pictures that show the mess that they also experienced.
Nikon D1, 80-200 f2.8 @ 230mm (1.5 crop on that camera) ISO 800 (just about usable “back in the day”) 1/250, f6 +1/3 exp comp
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![Norwegian Superbike Championship]()
Gary Bailey
ButtonWho – Marius Ripel Jensen
What – Norwegian Superbike Championship
Where – Turn 4 (The North Pole) at The Arctic Circle Raceway
When – Aug 2017
Why – This corner provides a huge range of images, and getting down low to capture the riders provides a different dynamic to the shots. I feel that rain and a wet track add a lot to the atmosphere of the shots.
D810, 400mm prime + 1.7 TC + 1.5 crop (1020mm) ISO 1400, 1/800, F8
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![MotoGP]()
Gary Bailey
ButtonWho – Entire MotoGP grid
What - MotoGP
Where – Silverstone, stood at the back of the stand at turn 1
When - 2011
Why – It’s a shot that shows the conditions of the start of the race. It’s the only time I got to photograph the late Marco Simoncelli. The race was won by Casey Stoner.
Nikon D3x. 200 prime, ISO 640, 1/640, f4
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Brian Blackett
ButtonWho - Not sure
What - Motor Sport UK Rally X Finals
Where - Croft Circuit North Yorks
When - 2019.
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Brian Blackett
ButtonWho - Greg Lambert
What - Sidecar Bash
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2018
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Brian Blackett
ButtonWho - Paige Bellerby
What - Motor Sport UK Rally X Finals
Where - Croft Circuit North Yorks.
When - 2019
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![Racing in the rain]()
Leon Wall
ButtonWho - Unknown
What - Rallycross
Where - Croft
When - 2019
Why - Even though I have hundreds of shots from Croft last November this is the one that shows the conditions.
If the barriers were a foot closer we would have been sprayed with mud. Great to shoot.
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![Racing in the rain]()
Leon Wall
ButtonWho - Riley Richings
What - Track test day
Where - Three Sisters
When - 2020
Why - The Supermoto shot was taken a few months ago at Three sisters on the test day. The rider in the image gave me a thumbs up while almost drifting past me! Great “pose” 😊 one of the best of the day. It had been raining hence the waterproofs she has on.
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![Racing in the rain]()
Leon Wall
ButtonWho - Unknown
What - Pro kart
Where - Three Sisters
When - 2020
Why - I was amazed how quick these twin engine karts were, this one driver drifted every corner most of the day, obviously the groups show off driver! Again at Three sisters I think it was February this year. I was due to start working for this group of owner drivers back in March but like everything it was cancelled.
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Graeme Taylor
ButtonWho - Unknown
What - VMCC
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2019
Why - The forecast for the day was for rain, but it started out dry. Once the rain came it came down hard, and the dip on Park straight soon started to flood. I chose this photo because it shows just how much water had collected in that area, but also shows how cool the rider was by going through it with only one hand on the bars.
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Graeme Taylor
ButtonWho - Mike Butler
What - Time Attack Test
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2018
Why - I chose this photo because the car was very well turned out and extremely fast. it's also showing plenty of water spray from the wet track.
Graeme Taylor
Who - Mark Lonsdale
What - Enduro Practice
Where - Ropsley
When - 2020
Why - I made a last minute decision to go to this Enduro practice as the weather had been terrible. I chose this photo because it shows just how wet it had been and how much mud the riders were throwing around with their bikes. Shortly after this photo I decided to leave due to the heavy rain.
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![Robin Harmes Doodson Honda]()
Keith Adcock
ButtonWho - Robin Harmes Doodson Honda
What - British Super Bikes
Where - Oulton Park
When - 2013
Why - I took this image at Lodge Corner. Being the Iconic shot in front of the Old Lodge. The weather was horrendous, with sleet at one point. Being wet the riders wore clear visors which was good for the eye shot!!! It was bloody cold as well!!
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Keith Adcock
ButtonWho - Tommy Bridewell
What - British Super Bikes
Where - Cadwell Park
When - 2019
Why - I took this image of Tommy Bridewell splashing his way through Hall Bends at Cadwell Park . Again wet the riders wore clear visors which was good for the eye shot especially with the riders coming straight towards you!! this is one of my favourite places to shoot especially in the wet. Tommy coming third i the championship!!
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![Ryuichi Kiyonari Samsung Honda]()
Keith Adcock
ButtonWho - Ryuichi Kiyonari Samsung Honda
What - British Super Bikes
Where - Oulton Park
When - 2013
Why - I took this image of Kiyo at Lodge Corner just lifting a wheel. With his team mate Alex Lowes taking the title. Kiyo was one of the most successful rider in the BSB at that time, and great to watch. Agian the Iconic shot in front of the Old Lodge. The weather was horrendous, with sleet at one point. Being wet the riders wore clear visors which was good for the eye shot!!!
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![Audi RS3]()
Andrew Harbey
ButtonWho - Not sure
What - MSC Sinzig Audi RS3 LMS TCR
When- 2018
Where - Nürburgring VLN 5
Why - I really like the spray being sent down the side of the car showing just how wet it was.
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![Silverstone]()
Andrew Harbey
ButtonWho - A marshall
What - Wet track
When- 2016
Where - Silverstone
Why - A marshall at his post just before the British GT meeting at Silverstone was cancelled in 2016. The main race had already run, with several brave F3 teams taking their cars to the grid. A bit of lightning and thunder sealed the fate of the race meeting. Let's always remember that marshalls volunteer their time for race events and they couldn't happen without our heroes in orange!
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![Nürburgring N24]()
Andrew Harbey
ButtonWho - Not sure
What - Mercedes AMG GT4 and a Volkswagen Golf TCR
When- 2017
Where - Nürburgring N24
Why - The red flag had just been waved and the conditions certainly showed it - this photo captures just how bad the visibility was!
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![Morgan ARV6]()
David Harbey
ButtonWho - Tony Hirst
What - Morgan ARV6
When- 2017
Where - Cadwell
Why - the day started out nice but following heavy showers there was a nice amount of standing water - to provide a reflection of the cars for the snappers
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![Darley More]()
David Harbey
ButtonWho - No idea
What - Stars of Darley More
When - 2019
Where - Darley Moor
Why - my first visit to Darley Moor. The day started out with torrential rain and ended with a sunset - typical British weather !
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![Martin Stretton Tyrrell 012]()
David Harbey
ButtonWho - Martin Stretton
What - Tyrrell 012
When - 2019
Where - Silverstone Classic - at Brooklands
Why - “Mighty Mouse” drives everything fast - here he is on his way to 2nd and fastest lap in class - and you can see his eyes !
