Not American muscle... but cool cars and good pics
 

I know, aside from Colin and myself, there are not too many road racing fans who hang out here. However, I have been attending the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal since 1995. A World class event, with incredible atmosphere, cars and all types of sights and sounds. Thought I would share a few of the more general interest https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif type photos here. It was truly a target rich environment for a phototgrapher.

And for those who don;t get Forumla 1
try this...........the average car on the grid can do 0-150-0 in under 7 seconds.

Enjoy
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Always like a flyover by a precision team....this is the Canadian Snow Birds!
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Race takes place on an Island built for the world expo. (notice the Biosphere)
Easy access from the Metro, Parks, lakes, a Casino........incredible setting
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one of 3 support races...The Ferrari challenge......like the Gulf livery of this one
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the cars
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Plenty of Ferarri fans
[image]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...CanadaF1-6.jpg[/image]
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Was very lucky and got a Mclaren garage tour only to have the young stud world Championship contender Lewis Hamilton show up.
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yes I was really there
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BMW a winner.....
[image]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...CanadaF1-9.jpg[/image]
What happened to Ferrari and the reigning World Champ
[image]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...CanadaF1-5.jpg[/image]
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Not sure which team she follows?
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My buddy Dave is on the right in the shades, this is walking the Island to the seats
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The Casino and lake near my seats
[image]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...8/CanadaF1.jpg[/image]
Probably 30k people in my turn alone. It is the largets single day sporting event in Canada. 300k for the 3 days and over 122k for the race!!
[image]http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...CanadaF1-1.jpg[/image]

But it's the fans that make it..
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Re: Not American muscle... but cool cars and good pics
 

I say we have a new contender for the headlight Photographer of the Year award. I have yet to get my camera out to the upcoming car shows so don't count me out yet...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Re: Not American muscle... but cool cars and good pics
 

I don't know anything about Forumla 1 cars - but something is very appealing! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: Not American muscle... but cool cars and good
 

I'm a road racing fan (now).

Re: Not American muscle... but cool cars and good
 

I am mysteriously drawn in the direction of Formula 1....................... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Re: Not American muscle... but cool cars and good
 

I got some pictures from someone who used to watch golf but now watches tennis. I can't post them here. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Those headlights are much brighter than the ones in any NASCAR infield !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Send them to me Chris, if they are any good I will nominate you....... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Great pics John! Thanks for all of the coverage (and what was left uncovered, too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif)

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Got'em Chris. Thanks! All I can say is 2 out of 4 aint bad! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif However, in order for you to win the contest, you must be the photographer. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

Definitely a winner. I can see you with that trophy already......

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I thought Canadian Health Care sucked but that random sampling of everyday "Canadaicana" shows they are indeed very healthy.....Did someone mention something about Formula 1 cars?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Seriously, thanks for sharing https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif