Pics from the Portland Champ Car race yesterday, 6-10-07. A few changes this year, the race wasn't held on Father's Day, traditionally this was the day the race was on, now our wives have to deal with us, what will they do? Another change is that the source for our sweet pit passes we've had in the past has dried up, no more being right in the pits, only separated from the crews and tire changes by a 3 foot concrete barrier. This year we sat in the Festival Curves, a series of a hard right turn into a hard left turn right at the end of the home straight away. It's a place where there is typically a lot of action, wrecks and passes and what not. No wrecks and we were actually hoping for a little rain about 2/3rds of the way thru the race as the #1 McDonald's car driven by Sebastian Bourdais had come from 2nd place-13 seconds behind the leader-and overtook the #9 car driven by Justin Wilson, and had taken a 13 seconds lead. And at 200mph a 13 second lead is pretty substantial. We all thought a good down pour would make it a little more interesting. It was a great day, good friends and decent weather. Busted out the hibatchi and and had a couple beers, good day.
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Sounds like you had a good time like always. Will chat with you later. Have to shoot another graduation tonight. This time for the Beaverton Valley Times. Might post something on the blog later. Take it easy.
Nice images! Looks like fun! Especially the BBQ and beer part. I love the old barn images as well. The lighting is great. I kept meaning to post a comment but got very busy around here, getting ready for the move....oh yeah, and I quit NSP, and got a job with full benefits, and better overal pay. I am now the Nursery Manager at Home Depot in Salem. I even get vacation time, and profit sharing...whats that? LOL
I'm so jealous. We have to plan something next year!
Great shots man, beautiful pictures. I'll have to put a link up to your site if you don't mind - found your blog through Shaking Hand Shooter.
Nice race pic's. Ive been several times. Almost went this year. Sounds like you had fun, which...is the whole point. :)
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I just wanted to say thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and to check out your blog.
I can hear the roar of the races from my apartment. (a mile or two away) It might not have rained during the races, but the qualifying races sure looked like fun!! Hydroplaning all over the place.
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