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Unadilla Pro MX 2011

amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
edited September 4, 2011 in Sports
I went to B&H Friday with one goal in mind. To walk out with either the Nikon 300 F4, the 80-200 F 2.8, or the 70-200 F2.8.

They didn't have the 70 - 200 in house which made the choice easier and also cheaper. :D

So I settled on the 80-200 and promptly stopped home, booked a hotel in Oneonta, grabbed some socks and toothbrush and off to Unadilla I went. By the way that free parking at B&H is pretty cool. To be able to park in Manhattan for free and have to walk a 200 feet to your destination is a hoot.

I also grabbed carbon fiber monopod. Saturday ended up being overcast mostly and I can't understand why people say they prefer shooting in overcast. I'll take clear skies anyday.

With no further ado, Unadilla 2011. The monopod helped here. Best jump on the track.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    Barcia and Dungey. Barcia is a local kid from Orange County but I just can't root for him and was glad Dungey was able to 2-2 his 3-3.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    tried a few with the 17-35 wide angle. who says its not a sports lens?

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    Dungey and modern suspension at work.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    Marty Smith and Jimmy Weinert were on hand for the vintage (old) crowd.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    the Jammer made it into Unadilla's Walk of Fame.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    a REAL KTM. not this crap they sell these days.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    back to the 80-200.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    Malcom Stewart (not my high school social studies teacher) and Marvin Musquin doing the math.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    the time honored annual tradition of tearing down the banners while security stands by and watches was once again fullfilled.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    Coy Giibbs team always gets to leave right after the race as they never have to hang around for trophy's.

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    amadeusamadeus Registered Users Posts: 2,125 Major grins
    edited August 14, 2011
    with overnite camping no longer allowed (too many lives lost back in the 70's-hey we only watched) the crazies are limited to post race exit burnouts.

    see you at Southwick.

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    scottcolbathscottcolbath Registered Users Posts: 278 Major grins
    edited August 20, 2011
    amadeus wrote: »
    a REAL KTM. not this crap they sell these days.

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    Hey now! My 2005 640 Adv is one of the best bikes I have ever owned. And isn't that a Penton engine in that "KTM"? :D

    Anyway, nice shots. Looking forward to your Southwick pics.

    S.C.
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    castnerrmcastnerrm Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited September 4, 2011
    More Unadilla Pics
    I love that parking spot at B&H as well, in fact, I go there more (and spend more $$) since I found out about that spot....

    Here are a few of my favs that I just got to process last night.

    I love this shot of Barcia at eh bottom of 'The Wall' I thnk they call it now:
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    Loved the 'Dilla signs in the background:
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    Dungy and a nice flat Barcia:
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    The rest can be found here
    www.castnerphoto.net
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