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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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here are some pics of my first day at the autocross with the vette. Post your autocross pics!






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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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great pics,now need to do hi-speed what a rush
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Look at this clown! !

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pics. Bet you had a great time.
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Look at this clown! !

yeah i saw that video before. that would suck.
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Cool pics!
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Slow down the shutter. You need to show some movement in the picture and that doesn't happen with shutter speeds that high. With the exception of some body roll it kinda looks like the car is standing still. Here's an example of what I mean:

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nice pics, got love those pewter FRC's
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I just started Autocrossing this year too. Here is a photo of my first run.

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Very cool!
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Look at this clown! !

Reminds me of you
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Reminds me of you
Anytime you want to have some driving lessons, just call me ! !

I've heard you hit the breaks on the middle of the apex.....thats a
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I've heard you hit the breaks on the middle of the apex.....thats a
hit the breaks? what breaks?
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