Posts by swiftmaker12

Well, I managed to make it just in time—at least enough to capture the podium ceremony.
What can I even say? What kind of words could possibly do this justice?
I was a witness to a historic race, and trust me, I’ll be regaling my grandson and all the other idiots back in my hometown once I finally retire...
And hey, you guys will always be able to brag that you were part of a forum where some virtual racing guru exclusively posted shots from a race that NASCAR fans—and all of us racing enthusiasts—will never forget...



Don't get too worked up... next weekend we've got Daytona Beach, followed by Detroit two weeks after that.
And then the Brazilian races for the President.

Well, it’s finally done.
I got absolutely soaked after standing out in the rain for six hours—even with an umbrella, a raincoat, and my construction boots. Honestly, everything leaked, and I think my spirit broke right along with my waterproof gear.
I'll post some photos tomorrow; it’s already pitch black, and between the rain and my subpar lens, I couldn't get the focus point right to save my life.
All in all, it turned out pretty well—especially since I managed to snag a free entry.
I actually feel a bit bad for the fans who paid top dollar for tickets, though it feels like the racing authorities just pushed through with this to technically satisfy the legal requirements so they wouldn't have to issue any refunds.
This version of Western capitalism is honestly a million times worse than the old socialism we used to deal with back in the day.
Today, they basically raked in about 75,000 bucks from those corporate capitalists.
I’m not one to talk, though—I’m part of the problem too, since I’m still owed $300 by those folks from Indy for last year's race when they barred spectators from the track just a day before the event.
With that kind of money, I could probably just write it off, because even though I formally requested a refund twice, I haven't heard a peep.
Not a letter, not a postcard—nothing.

If only I had a mother who could whip up a little bag of gold for Joe Biden.
You really hope people show up in times of crisis.

Cheers to the racing community and everyone here on the forum.

Raymond Anderson4 said:swiftmaker12, if you're reading this, give me some inside info on the track conditions. 🙂

I'm just getting ready to head out of the Media room and onto the track—trying to snag a decent spot at turn one so I can catch all the action during the start.

This damn rain hasn't let up since 7 AM...
the forecast is calling for an 80-90% chance of rain all day until 11 PM... haven't checked past that.

Gufac is keeping an eye on the action

silverviper44 said:Who even is this??

Honestly, I haven't a clue... just one of those rare ones who looks absolutely stunning at first glance.

swiftmaker12 said:

Juan's face when I told him he had to hand over $300 without question just because the President ordered it.
Absolutely priceless!

Important update for the President:

There won't be any shots from Brazil this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

I'll get those photos from Monza uploaded once I start the thread for the GP Italy in two weeks.
Dotle, just enjoy the shots from Monaco that I've already posted.

Long live our one and only incomparable President !!!

Hey everyone, greetings from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The weather here is wild—it feels like we’re cycling through all four seasons multiple times a day.
Just a little something to kick things off—some shots I took back in 2019 when I had my F1 Photo Accreditation.
I'll be posting some photos from yesterday and today's practice and qualifying sessions later tonight.

Honestly, what is there even to say!
Everyone knows the deal—Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an absolute legend, and since '83, it’s been one of those Formula 1 weekends I just can't wait for.
I've made it out there live seven times so far—five times for Formula 1 (back in 2012-2015 and 2019) and twice for IMSA (2015 and 2019).

Back in 2015 for the Daytona 24 Hours, I actually had an official Pass as a Freelancer—I applied myself and the FIA IMSA folks approved it. Then in 2019, Veljko Jukič (some might remember him as a photojournalist for that Canadian Car and Driver outfit) helped me secure my accreditation as a Photographer for the Formula 1 race.
This Thursday, I'm heading back out there again as a Photographer for Formula 1. I only just got my accreditation today, so it's all coming together at the last minute—is that how you're supposed to say it?
I won't drone on too long, since there isn't much new to say about Indy, but here are some shots from my previous trips.

To start things off, here's a shot from 2012 when we headed to the track on Thursday and were waiting for the drivers... then Sebastian Vettel rolled by, and naturally, I couldn't pass up the chance to grab a photo with him.



Big shoutout to TiBieFu1... man, what a ride!