Thruxton this weekend - help please

[Fordsabroad]

I live about an hour from Thruxton and I thought I might go down for the superbikes. I have only photographed them once before and that was at Brands Hatch on a Nikon training day.
Do I need to get there V early to get a spot, are there any preferred spots and what kit to take. My thoughts on that are: monopod, 7Dmk2 and Sigma 150 - 600. I do have canon 300mm 2.8, would this be a better lens or is it too limiting?
Any tips would be appreciated, I can go any or all of the 3 days. Are there any specific Faux pas on photographic etiquette to be aware of?

Thanks in advance

Fordsabroad

 

[minnnt]

Get a spot? Please don't make all that effort and take 5 bazillion shots from the same place. Walk around, look for different compositions, enjoy the day.

I dare say the Canon 300mm will be optically superior to the Siggy but the Siggy will give you much more variation.

Push your boundaries, bag a few safe shots then experiment with slower shutter speeds, different focal lengths etc.

Don't forget to enjoy yourself though!

 

[ukaskew]

I live about an hour from Thruxton and I thought I might go down for the superbikes. I have only photographed them once before and that was at Brands Hatch on a Nikon training day.
Do I need to get there V early to get a spot, are there any preferred spots and what kit to take. My thoughts on that are: monopod, 7Dmk2 and Sigma 150 - 600. I do have canon 300mm 2.8, would this be a better lens or is it too limiting?
Any tips would be appreciated, I can go any or all of the 3 days. Are there any specific Faux pas on photographic etiquette to be aware of?

If you're going specifically to take photos, I'd go on the Friday (or Saturday) as it will be quieter, Sunday will be a bit manic and may limit some angles.

Don't worry about getting there early on those days, there is plenty of space. The only area that gets busy is the Club chicane (near the entrance) as photographers will camp there and shoot the same angle all day.

The 150-600 will give you variety but the 300 will probably give you some really nice tight detailed shots. If taking one I'd opt for the 150-600 personally as that at least opens up various angles to you. Here are a few of mine from many years back which will give you an idea of some angles.

And no, not really any photography faux pas you need to worry about aside from common courtesy, i.e. try not to stand in the way of somebody taking photos.

 

[Fordsabroad]

Thanks for your advice, nice pix akaskew. I will go on Friday and try and take different shots, they are all for personal use so I am under no pressure.

 

[Barneys_Dad]

I'll be going for the weekend but Friday and Saturday are much quieter and therefore better for getting to all the vantage points. Get there early and walk to all areas (you can't do a lap on foot). Over the 2 days, moving position between sessions you'll be able to shoot each class from several different positions.

I'll be using a 100-400L mk1 its sufficient for most spots with a 7d

Have fun

 

[mark_l_photo]

Try and change location every couple of laps, stops you getting lead feet and just spending all day in one spot. It gives you plenty of variety of shots,some wil work some won't.