by Joe Farace | Jan 18, 2022 | *All Posts, Laguna Seca, motorsports
Today’s Post by Joe Farace Photographing race cars can be a challenge no matter what kind of camera you use. Most people think that all they need are high ISO’s, fast shutter speed and a long lens with a large aperture aka “big glass.” Toss in a high...
by Joe Farace | Apr 1, 2021 | *All Posts, Laguna Seca, motorsports
Today’s Post by Joe Farace Every year on April First, many blog writers decide to become humorists and post what they think are whimsical musings. Not here. Although I’ll occasionally go on a rant, I try to keep this blog’s focus on practical...
by Joe Farace | Dec 20, 2019 | *All Posts, Mazda, motorsports
Today’s Post by Joe Farace This website’s subtitle is “the home of Tortuga Racing…” and from time to time I receive e-mail asking What is Tortuga Racing? Tortuga Racing was originally started in 2001 by Mary and I and consisted of the cars that...
by Joe Farace | Nov 9, 2017 | *All Posts, Ferrari, Mosport, motorsports
Today’s Post by John Larsen In the early 1970’s my father thought it would be a great idea to bring my younger brother and I to Mosport for the first time to watch an international race. We all enjoyed ourselves so much that Dad brought us back annually to the...
by Joe Farace | Feb 9, 2017 | *All Posts, drag racing, motorsports, NHRA
The 2017 NHRA drag racing season starts today with The Circle K Winternationals in Pomona, California, sos it’s time to dust off your cameras and head to the track. Here’s a few things to keep in mind if you like cars and want to photograph drag racing:...
by Joe Farace | Jun 28, 2016 | *All Posts, motorsports
If you missed it, please read Part One here… Today’s Post by John Larsen Given that more than 300,000 people were expected to be at the Indy 500 we made a decision to leave early and park near the Speedway to relax and stay cool. As the race drew closer the pedestrian...