Actually, sitting on edge, from morning until evening, waiting for something to happen, after taking all the stock shots, is kind of intense and at the same time, exhausting. And there's no market for accidents, like there is for "close action" and racing. This isn't NASCAR. Meaning, rubbing isn't racing in most groups or series. It's a little more delicate and important not to make contact.

That's where I've been for the last 15 years. Inside race control, timing and scoring, outside on corners, safety team observer and others photography. (which I like the most) A couple events a year, I get paid to watch paint dry. Known as monitoring sound levels. I'm quite fortunate to have the available facilities and be able to participate.

This is not one of the series (hopefully once a week) "not as planned" but is one of my favorites.

Lola T-70 marque car, vintage race start: