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Out of the Dust


Out of the Dust
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Copyright: Harry Eggens (Proframe) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 24 N: 122] (619)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1996-07
Categories: Action
Camera: Nikon F5, Nikon 300mm AF-I F2.8, Fujicrome Velvia 50, Nikon L37C
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Motor Sports [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-07-06 7:21
Viewed: 526
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot of sidecar motocross has been taken on a sandy and due to dry surcomstances very dusty circuit called Kwintelooyen near a small place called Rhenen in the Netherlands.
Pityfull I lost the names of the guys on the sidecar.

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From Wikipedia

Sidecar Cross racing, also known as Sidecar Motocross, is very similar to regular, "solo" motocross but with a different type of motorcycle chassis, and with a team of two people riding together instead of one, a "driver" and a "passenger".

Several sidecar manufacturers in Europe make special chassis which, except for the engine, wheels, plastics, and other components from commonly available large-bore motocross bikes such as the Honda CR500, Kawasaki KX500, and large KTMs. There are also specialised monster-size 2-stroke engines such as the MTH 630, and 700cc Zabel which are made just for Sidecar Motocross racing. The Zabel and MTH are currently the top engines in the World Championship.

Handling characteristics


Sidecarcross is carried out in the same way as regular motocross on very the same tracks. Handling is different due to the sidecar. Thus the driver cannot lean over in the turns to overcome the centrifugal forces, instead, to make sure the sidecar does not flip over, the passenger leans out (of the sidecar) as much as possible in the corners. The passenger does much more physical work than the driver since they move their whole body around continuously.

One of the most important aspects of sidecar racing is teamwork; the best sidecar teams in the world have been racing together for many years.

World Wide Appeal

A World championship is held over several rounds at top motocross venues, throughout Europe, with a season ending Sidecarcross des Nations. The sport is extremely popular in Eastern Europe. There is a much smaller scene in North America and Australia.

Thanks for viewing and comments.

Kidest regards and have a great weekend,

Harry
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Hi Harry,
Great sports photo, perfect sharpness, the position of the driver shows huge concentration. Superb action picture.
TFS
Hans

Hello Harry,

Nice dirt bike shot. Well caught action, good composition, sharpness and colors. TFS

Vandana

Hi Harry,
Very nice action photo, well exposured,
I like color tones and sharpness and DOF.
Congrats. TFS
Regards...

Nice shot.
Great yellow colours here.
Good focus and sharpness.

Photo is very dynamic.

Tom

Hello Harry
excellente capture en pleine action
splendides couleurs et belle netteté
bravo

amicalement

jojo

Another great sports photo - looking through your pictures there's a great recurring theme of action captured perfectly, with colours which really stand out, and this shot is no exception.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Very good timing and exposure; eye catching photo...

This is super nice Harry! Very nice colors and good sharp focus on a moving object! Really nicely done! B-)
Linda
I'll be back..........

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