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Baltimore Grand Prix

Last weekend was the first running of the Baltimore Grand Prix. At this time this premiere racing event was held through the streets of Baltimore. As posted before on my previous post, I have been lucky enough to view some of the highest-level sports up close.

Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix

This kind of professional racing almost took my breath (and hearing) away. Television broadcasts cannot give you the feel of these powerful engines roaring at top speed. Especially on regular city streets in between tall buildings which amplify the sounds even more. (Earplugs were implemented as soon as the first lap was completed.) This was an eye-opening experience. Moreover, I have a lot more respect for the racers that compete, and a lot of respect for the photographers that need to capture images of these machines as they whiz by at incredible speeds. The photographers also had a beautiful backdrop with Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and packed grandstands setting the scene. I hope this event will be run again next year, and maybe I can get better shots with much more practice!

Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Shooting through a fence over a barrier at an Indycar race
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix

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