Bishopscourt Race Bikes Test day
The annual Pre-Season Race bikes only test day at Bishopscourt was held yesterday in bright Spring Sunshine giving the Bike racers a chance to adjust to new machinery or run in Engines prior to the first race of the year at the same venue in just Two Weeks time.
Some die-hard racers made the long journey North from as far South as Cork, so it was fitting that the Weather for once ‘played Ball’ and provided everyone with ample Track time. There was a dire lack of Marshal’s present on the day so it was fortunate that there were no serious incidents.
For me the bright Sun was an opportunity to get some practice with my Nikon TC-17E II AF-S Teleconverter. Using it in the past I have come away with mixed results, but this weekend I nailed it and came away with lots of really sharp images despite the long focal length (750mm in 35mm terms!)
Michael Pearson at Bishopscourt on the Morrell Racing Kawasaki ZX10
Newry Schoolgirl Karen Hadden #21 at Bishopscourt
Josh Cunningham at Bishopscourt
2009 Irish Road Race 750 Support Champion Benny Smith was at Bishopscourt on a new Ducati 1098
2008 Irish Superbike Champion Brian McCormack
Jamie Johnston crashes after contact with another rider
A great days Weather and some cracking images means all the Pre-season shooting Motocross etc has paid off and left me ‘Camera sharp’ ready for the racing action when the Season starts.