2013 Torque Trophy Meeting at Wanneroo

The WASCC's Torque Trophy meeting is the biggest meeting of the year for WA's Street Car racers, with almost 40 years of history behind this event. These days, the Torque Trophy meeting also incorporates the running of the Tander Trophy for Improved Production racers.

This years event saw Kerry Wade take out the Torque Trophy in his Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, while Matt Cherry took home the Tander Trophy in his Holden Monaro.


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5.6, 260 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2500 @ f/5.6, 250 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Neerabup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5, 100 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 275 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Barbagallo Raceway, Nowergup, Western Australia

Nostalgia Drags by GoPro

While trying to avoid the inevitable early season burnout that comes with a new season of drag racing at the Perth Motoplex, I decided to shoot the recent Nostalgia Drags (the day after the drag racing season opener) almost entirely by GoPro. This was also a good chance to test out the hardware and see if it could be incorporated into my regular gear.

All shots in this blog were taken with a GoPro Hero3 Black and processed in Lightroom before uploading.


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/3200 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/2400 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/1250 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/1600 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/1500 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/2000 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/2000 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/1600 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/3000 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/2700 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/3200 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Hero3-Black Edition - 1/2200 @ f/2.8, 2.77 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia

2013/14 Motorplex Drag Racing Season Opener

Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2000 @ f/6.3, 180 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/400 @ f/3.5, 70 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2000 @ f/3.5, 70 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/200 @ f/3.2, 90 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/200 @ f/3.2, 93 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1250 @ f/3.5, 70 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/200 @ f/3.5, 75 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/200 @ f/3.5, 110 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/250 @ f/3.5, 85 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/250 @ f/3.5, 115 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia

Greg Durack at Motorplex Test and Tune

Not long to go now until the season opener, but in the meantime, here's a couple of shots of Greg Ducack testing his Comp Bike at the preseason test and tunes.


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5, 32 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia

Motorplex Test n Tune 2

Today was the second of two public Test and Tunes at the Perth Motorplex. Here's a small selection of photos.


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1250 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1250 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1000 @ f/6.3, 35 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/800 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2500 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/800 @ f/6.3, 65 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1600 @ f/6.3, 28 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/6.3, 92 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/1600 @ f/6.3, 85 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2000 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/2000 @ f/6.3, 130 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5.6, 400 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia

Motorplex Test n Tune 1

Today we're at the first of two public pre-season Test and Tunes at the Perth Motorplex. We'll be back for the second one tomorrow.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/300 @ f/5, 105 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/5, 32 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/5000 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/5000 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/4000 @ f/4.5, 105 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/3200 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/5000 @ f/4.5, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/640 @ f/6.3, 24 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia


Canon EOS-1D Mark III - 1/800 @ f/6.3, 35 mm
Approximate location: Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach, Western Australia