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Paul Tracy


Paul Tracy
Photo Information
Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 720 W: 131 N: 827] (4527)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-11
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Event, Action
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon 24-105 mm F4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008, Racing [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-16 8:50
Viewed: 250
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Canada's Paul Tracy at Goodwood, this was on the straight between turns two and three.

Thanks to all who view and comment on my pictures

PP
Converted from RAW
Cropped
Resized for TL
USM


PERSONAL STATS:
Birthdate: Dec. 17, 1968
Birthplace: Scarborough, Ont., Canada
Resides: Las Vegas, Nevada
Height/Weight: 5'10", 190 lbs.
Marital Status: Married
Two Children: Alysha & Conrad
Interests: Motorcycling, Karting, Music, Video Games

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2003 Champ Car Champion
2003 RACER Magazine Racer of the Year
2003 SPEED Most Popular Driver Award
2003 WorldCom Most Popular Driver Award
1st Among Active CART Drivers in Career Victories (29)
2002 WorldCom Most Popular Driver Award
2002 Indy 500 Runner Up (yeah right)
Two-time Member of the CART All-Star Team (1999, 2000)
Tied for the FedEx Championship Series Lead With Three Victories in 2000
2nd Among Active Drivers in Career Poles (18)
Established Track Qualifying Record of 234.949 Miles Per Hour While Winning the Pole at Michigan Speedway
Voted “Most Improved Driver” by His Peers in 1999
Has Finished Career-Best Third in Championship Standings Three Times (1993-94, ’99)

ON TRACK:
When Paul was a young boy in suburban Toronto, he would often spend entire days at a local kart track. He still spends entire days at the track, but now it's with the Champ Car World Series, and PT is one of the stars of the sport.

After becoming the youngest Canadian Formula Ford champion in history at age 16, he progressed rapidly through the ranks of Formula Ford 2000, Formula Atlantic and Indy Lights. Winning the Indy Lights title in 1990, he made his CART debut in 1991 driving for Dale Coyne Racing, then signed with Team Penske as a test driver, taking part in three more races that season. His first full year of Champ Car competition came in 1993 and he made the most of the opportunity. He won five times with his first win coming at Long Beach.

OFF TRACK:
Owns and maintains an eclectic fleet of vehicles, including three Ron Simms Harley Davidson motorcycles, two mountain bikes and a dirt bike ... An avid go-karter, he owns and maintains two Paul Tracy model 125cc shifter karts ... Enjoys taking his Harleys to Daytona Bike Week, the Sturgis Rally and The Love Ride ... Spends his leisure time on Lake Meade in a 40-foot Skater race/pleasure boat ... A self-confessed video game junkie, he owns three PlayStations ... Maintains a regular training program consisting of weight lifting, running and biking ... An alternative rock fan, his favorite band is Metallica ... Enjoys baseball and is a friend of MLB outfielder (and fellow Harley buff) Jason Giambi ... Has a business interest in Spy Sunglasses

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Hi Andy,
Great panning shot! It isn't easy to get a good sharpshot like this while panning the camera. Excellent vivid colours and the motion blurr creates the sense of speed. Well done big fellah!
Hans

Interesting note too!

Hi Andy,

Yep! I like the panning you've done here... Great job. The bright colors of the car show nicely against the green grassy field and the blur of the crowd.

In the notes, I thought you might post YOUR personal stats!! LOL

~Lisa

Hello Andy, great work. I like the sharpness of fast moving racing car. Colors are attractive. Good panning work. Regards - Adil.

Wow !

I do not like much the guy (^_^), but do I love your panning work ! Superb Andy !It can not get much better than this .

Well done .
Robert

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 637 W: 1 N: 400] (4760)
  • [2008-07-16 11:37]

ciao andy...bellissimo lavoro...amo le corse automobilistiche...complimenti...bellissimo lavoro e ottimi colori...
lele

WOW! Sharp as a TACK! Incredible motion blur on this, with the car like it's standing still! Really excellent work Andy! One of your bestest!
B-)
Linda

Hey there Andy

Sorry I havent visited for a while, its taken me all week to get through the theme shots this week. Fantastic shot here, amazing panning and razor sharp detail. Looks like you had a productive time at Goodwood my friend.

TFS regards Helen

Hi Andy, well "panned", the colours on the car are sharp enough to shave with,...great blurry background showing the speed of the car.Exceptional details. tfs, regards h

Grt shot Andy good notes as well

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1462 W: 126 N: 2045] (17677)
  • [2008-07-18 9:08]

Hello Andy, another great panning my friend, you caught old Paul perfectly! Sharp details and a very nicely blurred background, well done again, thanks!

Mario

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