abrewer Posted April 5, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 5, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Michael Andretti's new ride for the Indy 500, unveiled at the Speedway today. Looks a lot like Danica's car, only the side pods are different-color Moto logo and background from hers. MP50mmASPH Kodak400UC (Love this lens!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 5, 2007 Posted April 5, 2007 Hi abrewer, Take a look here New Baby for Michael. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted April 5, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 5, 2007 Very interesting Allan. Are most drivers going to be seeing the view in your shot number 3 this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted April 5, 2007 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2007 Lovely shots Allan. Now I know where that plastic pipe from the driver's helmet runs to- presumably siting the whiskey tank there keeps it at the correct temperature? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 5, 2007 Share #4 Posted April 5, 2007 Allan - Glad to have you posting again. Gorgeous shots. #1 is almost abstract from that angle with all the reflections. #2 seems to be something to fear seeing in the rear-view mirror. #3 is again almost abstract as well as amusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted April 5, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 5, 2007 Fantastic detail and framing Allan. Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks all for your comments. I do love these damned cars more than anything...being around them, hearing them, watching them race. It's a damned fine way to spend a day, or several. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted April 6, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very interesting Allan. Are most drivers going to be seeing the view in your shot number 3 this year? Ah, yes, Andy...that demands comment. Michael Andretti (son of Mario Andretti) has the distinction of never winning the Indianapolis 500, though he has led the most laps of any non-winner in the race's ninety-one year history. I think it's somthing over three hundred laps in total. Amazing really that the other cars see just exactly this view of his car... ...until it counts! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted April 6, 2007 Lovely shots Allan. Now I know where that plastic pipe from the driver's helmet runs to- presumably siting the whiskey tank there keeps it at the correct temperature? Hey Pete! Check out that little dorsal fin running from front wing to windscreen, right in the midline. What do you think that does to the aero? All the good cars are showing this little rib in that position this year. Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 6, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 6, 2007 Allan you are going to have to stop posting with this lens. Every time I see its expression I can almost hear the angels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted April 6, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 6, 2007 Hey Pete! Check out that little dorsal fin running from front wing to windscreen, right in the midline. What do you think that does to the aero? All the good cars are showing this little rib in that position this year. Thanks. Allan It's just where they stick both halves of the body together. All the polystyrene cement used to squeeze out of the joints on the model Spitfires I made as a kid, so it's good to see that even the pros have the same problem. You can see a gluey thumbprint on the rear wing too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted April 6, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2007 Hey Pete! Check out that little dorsal fin running from front wing to windscreen, right in the midline. What do you think that does to the aero? All the good cars are showing this little rib in that position this year. Thanks. Allan Absolutely nothing! BMW ran these on the CSL Batmobiles (two along the tops of the wings) some while back; I asked one of their engs what they did, he winked and shook his head- I asked if that meant he could not tell me, he winked and shook his head again! If there were an effective add-on every aircraft in the skies would have them. :D Just the guys messi'n around with each other's heads I guess! Great series from you, as usual. I'm off to F3 and Gt3'son Monday- watch this space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.