The Autosport International Motor show at the NEC in Birmingham promised to be a fantastic opportunity to get some good shots of Cars, Celebs and Showgirls – and to a certain extent it was.
Brawn GP 2009 Car
The cars on display were a mix of old and new, from vintage F1 cars to the latest 2009 models, old and new Rally cars and even some super cars thrown in for good measure!
Brawn GP 2009 Car
Among the diverse range of cars were special appearances from Jenson Button, Martin Brundle, Alan McNish and Johnny Herbert accompanied by the inevitable crowd of fans and followers.
Showgirls
Having said that, it wasn’t all good, the “pit pass” tickets that I got were rather pointless, backstage access to the stunt show which really was a load of cars parked in a dimly lit warehouse with 6ft high fences around, and the “sideline viewing area” was no better, certainly not if you were there to take photos of the action.
Porsche Stand
Hi Myles,
Just came across your site. I agree with your comment about the fences in the paddock area. This is the first year that I’ve seen them like that, usually they are low enough to lean on! Still, it would be an improvement if there was closer access.
I did manage to get some reasonable action shots from the sideline viewing area despite the fence as it didn’t show up.
Good collection of images in your galleries by the way.
Nice pics Myles!
Other famous drivers seen at the show included Stefanie Gork Ruiz-Herrera, David Brabham, Alexander Wurtz and British favourite all rounder Barrie ‘Wizzo’ Williams…
Overall the show was great!
Paul