Track Day!

Boys with toys must ride them fast. And so it was that I begrudgingly put my fears aside to travel to eastern Oregon this past weekend to watch Vil ride his motorcycle on a race track. They weren't racing, but learning skills to make them better riders and better motorcycle handlers. Still....they were going pretty fast and it was amazing to watch.

As a thank-you for supporting him, and an early Christmas gift, V surprised me with a new Canon and a gorgeous 24-105mm lens. The reason, primarily was because the shutter speed is 8/frames per second, which allows me to practically stop time. Loosely translated....get great track day pictures.

I was in my element as the contracted track day photographer allowed me to accompany him out onto the field/track to get professional photos in restricted areas. As it turned out the photographer was also an instructor of photography and gave me lots of great tips and suggestions for shooting the bikes. They are really tricky shots to get because the riders are moving at eye-blink speed and you don't get many opportunities as the track is long and the laps are few. But the best part, was watching V on the corners and turns and seeing the care and caution that was used to ensure a safe day for the riders. I felt better knowing that I was in the beating heart of the action and had a front row seat. We both had a fun day.

Windmills, windmills...everywhere!

This pilot did a buzz over the track. I think I saw duck tape flying in the breeze....

They start the riders off pretty slowly as the track is technical and has lots of elevation changes.
V with Mount Hood (Cascade Volcano).







Mt. Adams (Cascade Volcano)

Mount Hood again with corner "O".