My initial idea for today’s theme was to shoot some of my photographic gadgets but I came to the conclusion that was just too obvious and decided to have a motoring theme for my post instead. I took a trip up to the Motor Circuit at Goodwood this afternoon to see what I could find. The circuit was used for races (including Formula 1) between 1948 and 1966 and is notorious as the circuit where Sir Stirling Moss had the accident which ended his racing career. These days it tends to mostly be used for non-competitive events such as track days, the Goodwood Racing Revival (where they actually race priceless historic cars) and various other motoring related events. A couple of weeks ago Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton were even there testing the new McLaren road car.

As I wandered around the site today it was obvious that the track was silent and I went about snapping a few shots. While I was there I got chatting to Ian, one of the marshals, and he very kindly allowed me to take some photos of my Mini in the pitlane and on the start line. I’ve driven Kevin’s cars around the circuit at track days before now but it was great to finally see my Mini on track, even if it was stationery at the time. Thank you Ian for being so helpful and willing to allow me to sneak onto the track!

Today’s theme has been set by Brenda (Djnana) and I think it’s going to be a challenging one to work out for the uninitiated, even from our collected posts – I’ll be interested to see what suggestions you all come up with. Thank you Brenda for setting such a great theme!

The following people may also be participating in today’s theme:

CathyB
Djnana
Firehorsecri
GKorts
Ignelson
Jan03
Jarvo
KellyBee322
Lynda
Matteahmb
MoMac
Mystic1
Nellinka
Ratcher
Revenant
Ryana
TheBronzeBow
Wasichseh
and
Yellodog

Wow! Fantastic colours, lines and perspective, great set! Very nice editing (?) ! Wasichseh · 2010-03-30: 15:47

DREAMING BIG !!!!! But nice to dream, love these shots and the history behind this. My husband, can you guess??? :) supports Ferrari of course. MoMac · 2010-03-30: 16:14

Beautiful car! ????? · 2010-03-30: 16:44

Love the overcast sky! The first is my favorite matteahmb · 2010-03-30: 16:50

Love the first one! The composition and colors are just perfect! :) ppinho · 2010-03-30: 17:45

Very nice Helen. Love the skies and angles in the first. ????? · 2010-03-30: 18:52

Is that the true color of your mini? It's gorgeous! I'm a big F1 fan, so it's great to see these pictures of the track. I like the angles you used, and that moody sky in the background really plays up the color of the car! tracyseeger · 2010-03-30: 19:57

I had no idea! If this means what I think it means, I'm quite impressed. :) Great shots! thebronzebow · 2010-03-31: 00:29

great shots! i like 1 the best! tomie · 2010-03-31: 01:03

Nice shots. Great little car. Lynda · 2010-03-31: 03:05

great mood. happy easter. storytaylor · 2010-03-31: 04:44

I can't believe they let you put your cute car on the race track - how cool! And great shots, too!! Nice for the theme. We've not had much sun for the last month, but it's been beautiful for the past several days. Yey! Thanks for the nice comments on my shadow post! djnana · 2010-03-31: 08:42

Excellent!!!~ urmysunshine · 2010-03-31: 10:09

very nice shots! like that car ;-) ????? · 2010-03-31: 10:55

I like the first shot ! Where are the giraffes? ;-)) ????? · 2010-03-31: 18:13

My dream car is a MINI, realy it is!!! Love your way off looking again!! Ryana · 2010-04-01: 13:57

Superb! Like from movie:) pandka · 2010-04-02: 07:21

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