by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, Daytona, Ford, Race Cars, Racing, USA
Revell made a kit of this car, and I’ve always thought it was a great-looking race car. Since it’s still readily available I thought I use it as a featured car from last weekend’s Daytona Classic 24.
by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, Daytona, Jaguar, Race Cars, United Kingdom
For me, this was the highlight of the event. The guys caring for the car in the paddock said it was an original, just brought over from Europe in the last month or so. I’ve always wanted to see one of these cars, and have a 1/43 kit as well as good intentions...
by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, France, Matra, Race Cars
I believe this is a 1968 Matra MS630. Sort of a unique car, so I decided to split it out from the general photos of the Daytona Classic 24. Sort of reminds me of a GT40 from the rear when the bonnet is removed. I don’t know of anyone that makes a model of this...
by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, Daytona, Race Cars
Various cars on the track on Saturday and Sunday, including Saturday night. Some were shot through the fence, but it’s not too distracting. There are a few of the night shots that I’m very pleased with, considering I wasn’t using a flash and had to...
by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, Daytona, Race Cars
By Sunday things were winding down. There were still cars on the track, but as the various classes finished their races the crews started putting things away, draining fuel, and getting the cars into the trailers. Highlights of this group are some additional shots of...
by Mike Hanson | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog Page, Daytona, Race Cars
As the day turned to night the paddock got quieter, and there were fewer spectators. So there was ample opportunity for photos, and the primary light source being the paddock lighting made for some interesting photos. This group of images includes some wide-angle...
