Event Safety Suggestions

[DrivenMind]

Spotter system seems like a damn good idea. What happened to the bright orange or neon green vests we used to wear?

I stand on the outside of the track, and shoot inward until all the run groups have gone a few times and given the drivers a chance to warm up. Also I try to keep my eye on the closest car approaching, which gets to be hard if there's more than one on track. I used to occasionally stand on the light poles and shoot one handed as the car went around the corner.

I'm always getting as close to the cars as I can because I can't afford a telephoto lens yet. That kind leaves me with a limited frame to shoot with as I can't take a picture of a car until it's within 5-15 feet of me.

Also... I don't know if this helps, but if I'm planning on getting close to the edge, as a car approaches I try to make some sort of contact with the driver (usually by pointing at them), so he knows exactly where I'm standing.