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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
Date Submitted: 2007-07-20 3:00
Viewed: 483
Points: 22
[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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nice action picture, good timing.

TFS

Olivier

Hi Harry.
Wow, so pin sharp you can see the consentration on their faces, fantastic. Great moment catching them off the ground and all the dust flying showing fast movement. Superb composition, colour and detail

Kathleen
New Zealand

The timing is spot on...you've caught the ideal moment, many congrats on a fine sports shot!

mooie heldere en scherpe actie-foto !

TFS Greetz Kristy

Very good action photo.
Excellent details and DOF. Perfect POV.
Well done
Congratulations, Greet

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  • Uza Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 26 W: 0 N: 14] (723)
  • [2007-07-20 7:30]

very good capture
good reporting photo
great DOF , sharpness and quality
good job
cheers
Iza

Bonjour Harry,

wonderfull action moment, very great details and colors. Very well shot.

TFS, Corinne

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  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 714 W: 17 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2007-07-20 17:07]

Nice one perfect timing and superb sharpness for an action every letter is sharp and readable spot on for the adverts which is what a lot of sports events are about making money for the sponsers. Excellent contrasting colours of the background DOF works well to smooth it nicely perfect. tfs have a nice weekend best Rgds Necip.

Hello Harry.

Great moment you`ve caught here. Beautiful saturated colours and sharpness. Good compo, POV and last but not least.......framed.
TFS..Nildo

Wow, that is another fantastic action shot. Impressive!!!

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 71 N: 743] (5124)
  • [2007-07-26 13:17]

Terrific shot! I like the fact that you caught the tricyle up in the air. That is tremendous action shot.

Thank you for your comments on my photo,"Necropolis of Memphis". I appreciate it. I could not reply sooner as I was out of town last week.

Andre'

that is full action sharp shot!!! TFS!!!

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