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The GMC&CC organized two busy days of Hillclimbing at Les Val des Terres on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2021. Whilst conditions weren't perfect due to a chilly wind there were many PB's recorded together with new Class records.

Inevitably with two full days of racing and a large entry of competitors across all Classes there was opportunity to take many, many pics. The number might very well be a PB record of my own!!

These Galleries feature my two days work....
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2-DAY HILLCLIMB

Sunday morning was a blustery affair. Even within the slightly sheltered confines of The Track the wind had a bitter chill to it as I photographed the latest Round of the GK&MC Kart championships.

Once those pics were in the can I headed off to Chouet beach for some Autocross Banger action. It was down there on the sands that there really was nowhere to hide from the bitter onslaught.

Surprisingly there were a few brave (and tough) spectators sitting in their favorite spots to view the tense final Round of the shortened Autocross Summer Championships.

As always there was plenty of action to distract us from the chill... thankfully!

I've added new Galleries featuring both events:
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST KARTING PICS
CLICK TO VIEW THE FINAL ROUND OF THE AUTOCROSS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP

The Channel Island Mower Racing Association organized a race meeting in a dusty field near the Guernsey Dairy on Saturday.

This sport is quite a casual affair as race meetings have to fit around the availability of a field to race in!

The latest meeting showcased competitive and exciting racing. However the vibe in the pits was relaxed and was all about having a good time.

Racers helped out their competitors with mechanical problems and whilst races were electronically timed and recorded the most important aspect of the racing was to have fun! How refreshing.

This format of Motorsport offers the very best value/fun per £ of any class of racing!

I've added a Gallery featuring some of my pics. Follow this link:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LAWN MOWER RACING PICS

The weekend has been full of ups and downs and it was a relief to get seated at my desk for the edit of my work.

It has been two days of motorsport photography... all involving bikes!

The GK&MC organized a 2-Day Motocross event up at the Pleinmont track. Conveniently the other event I covered was just around the corner (down the hill) at Portelet.

This was organised by the GMC&CC and involved the Trials bike riders. The Sunday morning was for the Juniors and Seniors. After lunch the main sections where out on the slopes.

I still have to get used to a Motorsport that doesn't make noise! Usually I get a warning of approaching competitors but with several junior trials riders now using electric powered bikes they have a habit of appearing 'from nowhere'. I think I'm going to have to employ a 'minder' to watch my back!

All the weekend's pics are now online. Just follow these links to view them:
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2-DAY MOTOCROSS GALLERY
CLICK TO VIEW THE TRIALS GALLERY

Round 2 of the Autocross Club's Summer Banger racing championship returned to it's 50+ years beach track today.

The weather was a bit more comfortable at Chouet compared to Vazon beach yesterday and the action was entertaining as usual.

Proving that you're never too old to Rock'n'ROLL (get it?) Compo went topsie turvie on the pits bend.... and he managed it without any help too!

The smile on his face as he exited the drivers window said it all! He was OK he'll only have to deal with a stiff neck tomorrow as the double rollover was pretty dramatic.

Whilst I was on the corner where it all went wrong I could only react to what I saw and just managed to capture the second roll. Shame.

Make sure you follow this championship. It always offers plenty of action and if you arrive early enough you can even take a ring-side seat in your car so you avoid the sea breeze!

Follow this link to view Compo's ROLL-OVER and all the other action:
CLICK TO VIEW COMPO'S ROCKnROLL
FOOTNOTE: I'd just like to add something to my comments above.

I've been looking again through the sequence of pics I captured of Compo's crash and it is very impressive how quickly the marshals reacted. In fact the flag is in the air before the car has completed its roll!
All Motorsport has an element of risk but it is reassuring that serious injury is very rare and the Marshals and safety team do such a great job. Well done everyone.

We were back down on the familiar sands of Vazon Bay today for Round 1 of the Guernsey Motor Cycle and Car Club Sand Racing Championship.

Sadly the sun didn't shine, it seems that Sand Racing couldn't entice it out! In fact there was rain early in the day and it threatened to return as the final races came to the line.

By luck, I managed to avoid a soaking... for a change.

My pics of Round 1 are now online here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ROUND 1 OF THE SAND RACING CHAMPIONSHIP

The Motorsport community in Guernsey came to the start line on Easter Bank Holiday Monday to get back to doing what they like best. RACING!

The Guernsey Autocross Club Banger Racing had already re-started last weekend together with the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club Kart championships and Vazon Sprint but this time it was the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club Hillclimbers who returned to the start line.

It was a chilly day down at the base of Les Val des Terres hill but that didn't deter the eager competitors and the event saw many PB's despite the cold tarmac. There were also a couple of big crashes as the racers got to grips with their long lay off.

Ultimately most people returned home with broad smiles on their faces having got back to what they love most.

I've added a new Gallery featuring the action. Follow this link to view my pics:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF THE FIRST GMC&CC HILLCLIMB OF 2021

After Guernsey had eliminated the Covid-19 virus for the second time the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club returned to The Track for Round 3 of their Kart Summer Championship.

All our Motorsport Club's were quick to respond to the new freedoms and it meant a busy weekend of shooting.

This is a link to the latest Karting Gallery:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LATEST KARTING PICS

The GK&MC also organized their first tarmac event of 2021 with a Sprint meeting at Vazon Coast Road. It was this event that kicked off the weekend with its Saturday lunchtime start.

I've added pics of the Sprint to a new Gallery here:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PICS OF THE VAZON SPRINT

The 2021 Autocross Banger Racing season had a delayed start due to Guernsey being locked down with a second wave of Covid-19.

But our Island pulled together and by the end of March we were again free from the virus. So Guernsey was one of the few communities in the world which was able to live a near normal life.

This included all sports... so it was back to the beach for the Autocross Banger racers.

Not only was it a pleasure to be back photographing Motorsport it was nice to be on the beach as the sun came out too!

My weekend's shooting also included the Sprint meeting at Vazon coast road together with championship Kart racing at The Track.

Like I said before. Normal life has returned!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FIRST AUTOCROSS RACING IN 2021

Whatever 'your thing' is it is likely that some of your best memories have been made whilst participating in an event, sport or endeavor.

As you will see if you spend a few moments (could easily run to hours!) scanning my picture galleries I have photographed hundreds and hundreds of different occasions.

I'm grateful that I've been able to sell many of my pics featured in the galleries and many sales are of traditional prints... always a good choice, and the bigger the better if you want to enjoy the detail.

But the modern world seems to favour the Digital version of an image. This does make sense of course as you can load the pic onto your phone and you can carry it with you everywhere.

But I want to try and tempt you if you are considering buying a couple of pics. Maybe you should consider selecting a few favorites and let me design a Framed Montage for you.

The end result - after you OK my design - is an impressive image that will hang on the wall to remind you of that 'special moment'. You will see extra detail in your Montage and everyone else can see it too.

If I've tempted you there is an easy process to ordering your very own custom designed Montage.

When you see a pic that you would like in your montage just select it using the option in the Buy Now button below each pic. Make sure that you choose your preferred 'Main' picture first then simply use the 'add to Montage' button to build the Montage.

The most successful and popular designs usually include five or nine pics but I'll try any design you favour. After I make a design you will be emailed a proof for you to OK.

So next time you are thinking about buying a couple of pics remember to consider ordering a Montage. The end result could be much more memorable!

If you need a little inspiration follow this link to see some of my previous Montage designs:
CLICK TO VIEW SOME PREVIOUS MONTAGE DESIGNS

As we keep our fingers crossed that in (maybe) two weeks time life can return to a ‘New Normal’ in Guernsey I can reveal what some of you have been doing during Lockdown v2 together with a special offer on my pictures.

Firstly I’d like to thank those of you who have been visiting my website as it has logged millions of new picture views since January! The running total now exceeds 31 MILLION!

The way I analyze this is to reckon that surfing the web has helped fill a few of your empty hours... it has certainly worked for me! We all know that the novelty of being free of the 9 to 5 job soon wears off!

I also think that some of the visitors have wanted to reminisce about the good times... when life went along unrestricted. A stroll through my picture galleries reveals so many of your enjoyable moments playing Sports and attending Gigs and social events that maybe the pics have helped ease some of your Lockdown frustrations?

So as a thank you for the massive interest in my work I’ve decided to (prematurely) celebrate the better times ahead by offering new discounts on the sales of multiple items from my galleries... Anything from 10% to 25% OFF!

The offer is for Framed Prints, Bevel Mounted Prints, Standard Prints and Digital Files. If you place any order online the discount is automatically deducted as you complete the sale in the Shopping Cart.

So THANKS AGAIN for the continued interest in my work. I'll see you again as soon as we are released!

Last year, after celebrating 50 years since the very start of Autocross Banger racing in Guernsey with a special race meeting in St Sampsons harbour, the Guernsey Autocross Club reached another 50th milestone on the first of November 2020 when it organized a race meeting at Chouet Beach.

These sands have now been the home of Autocross ever since the Club moved here 50 YEARS ago.

I think full credit and respect should be given to this small Club and its dedicated team of organizers and racers... some of whom have been on this journey for most of its existence.

Inevitably over such a long period of time there have been challenges to overcome. However the passion for this cheap form of Motorsport, which I have to say often produces the best entertainment and spectacle, has meant we can count the Guernsey Autocross Club as one of Guernsey's most enduring.

Sadly we expect that it is unlikely that the Club will clock another 50 years as the fast changes being made to modern cars make them unsuitable and ironically far less reliable when faced with the very wet and sandy beach track.

But let's all keep enjoying this Sport whilst we can. Well done Guernsey Autocross Club and thanks for the enjoyment you bring.

I've added a new Gallery featuring the 50th anniversary racing:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 50th YEAR OF AUTOCROSS AT CHOUET

When I think about it I realize that I'm probably more likely to be on the beach at any time other than the height of summertime.

One of the reasons is that I don't enjoy lying in the sun doing nothing. I always want to be 'doing things'. Another is that my lily white legs would turn blistering red in a moment of exposure!!

So having described the negatives I'll explain the positive reasons you will find me on the beach.

My wife and I are much more comfortable walking on Guernsey's golden sands when the temperatures are cooler. In those conditions it is wonderful to enjoy the peaceful splashing of the waves and the fresh sea breeze.

But I'm also up for a bit of noise, petrol fumes and motorsport action on the sand. But this year Covid-19 has spoilt the Sandracing season on Vazon beach but the Guernsey Autocross Club have been able to run their racing.

This is why I found myself down on Chouet beach on Sunday to photograph Round-3 of the 2020 Winter Championship.

Take a look at my pics of the racing here:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF ROUND-3 OF THE WINTER AUTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

It was great to be back photographing the racing up at the Motocross track at the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club 2-Day event.

The pleasant weather helped keep everyone smiling and the fact that we could do this without any Covid-19 restrictions was fantastic. The icing on the cake was that there was some great racing.

I spent two days around the track taking pics and I've added two extensive Galleries. I hope you like them.

To put these pics online I committed to two full days taking the pics plus a full day of editing. I put a lot of time into this.

Photography is how I make my living and it would be great if you can remember this. Maybe you can buy a pic or two rather than just copying them off the screen! You will help me with my beer money.

If you buy a Digital pic the file I supply is higher resolution than you see in the galleries and they don't have the horrible watermark. You also get to feel good for doing the right thing. Thanks

There are also many options to buy a print or canvas. Whilst some may think that a print is out of fashion I really believe you can't beat a nice big print for impact... but maybe I'm biased. :-)

Follow this link to view all the 2-Day Moto-X pics:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2020 2-DAY MOTO-X MEETINGS

It's very hard to find any words to say after hearing the tragic news that Zef Eisenberg has lost his life in a high speed crash whilst chasing another speed record to add to his long list.

Speaking from Guernsey, the Island that he made his home, and as someone who has worked for him photographing some of his portfolio of properties, racing action and several Motor Sport promotion shots I know what an impact he had on the things that he had a passion for.

Zef never did things by half. He also never did anything other than at 'full speed'! He was a genuine 'Speed Freak'.

He will be remembered for his remarkable life where he was always looking forward. He had the ability to make an impact on anything he involved himself in.... from starting Maximuscle to breaking speed records to supporting the Guernsey Motor Sport scene and his charity work on the Saumarez Park children's playground. These things are his legacy.

Few of us will ever lead such a full life as Zef and the only consolation is that he didn't waste a minute of his 47 years.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

I've added a couple of my pics of Zef to a gallery including this Montage that Zef commissioned.

They reflect my memories of him.
CLICK TO VIEW A COUPLE OF PICS OF ZEF EISENBERG

What a strange year we are 'enjoying'.

Everything 'normal' seems changed and messed up. However, as we know, Guernsey residents have been lucky to avoid the biggest of restrictions and changes.

It was the freedom to pursue some of the calendar bookings that allowed the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club to fit in an end of season Hill Climb at the Val des Terres.

The chilly wind didn't stop competitors having fun but it did reduce the crowd of spectators.

I wrapped up and took a few pics of the action.

If things are ‘normal’ at the last tarmac event of the year this weekend at Petit Bot Hillclimb I’ll have to pack my thermals and waterproofs again! It can be a bit bleak if the wind blows up the valley and the trees keep out any trace of warming sunshine!

Follow this link to view my Galleries:
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE LAST 'TERRES HILL CLIMB OF 2020

It's September and I've just added the first Gallery featuring the Guernsey Kart & Motor Club's 2020 Kart Championship!

This fact just goes to prove what a disrupted year 2020 has been. Many things have conspired together to mess with the old 'normal' making us change our routines. No-one could have imagined how this year has turned out!

However Guernsey has fought back against the Covid 19 challenges and we must remember that we are in such a lucky position regarding our return to the freedom to meet and participate in our passions, activities, work and daily life.

We have made big steps towards a 'new normal' which for us lucky Islanders is not so different to the old one.

I visited The Track yesterday to photograph Round-8 of the GK&MC Karting Championship and I captured some really close and competitive action. The pics can be viewed here:
CLICK TO VIEW ROUND-8 OF THE KART CHAMPIONSHIP

Following the first GK&MC Guernsey Hill Climb in 2020 at the start of the month I was a little apprehensive towards the size of entry that the Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club would get for their own first hill.

I needn't of been concerned though.

This second outing was blessed with great weather and the spread of cars, bikes and karts was as varied as I can remember in recent years!

Inevitably the crowd was rewarded with some fantastic performances although new records proved elusive. I think it may have just been Jez Mann on his ever 'tweaked' scooter who made a new mark in the record book.

At the start of the day I was poorly motivated to get out of the sack after my traditional visit to the Vale Earth Fair for twelve hours of beer and live music! Pics of the VEF will follow soon.

But I managed to summon the willpower and got to the Terres by early afternoon. I was pleased I did as the fresh air was a good tonic and the motorsport action was a great distraction from the fuzzy head!

This gallery showcases my pics....
CLICK TO VIEW THE LATEST HILL CLIMB PICS

There has been almost no Motorsport action so far in 2020 so it was great to have a Sand Racing meeting to photograph on Saturday.

However the entry was very small so there is some way to go before normality arrives again.

There seems to be a lack of interest among Club members to 'get back in the saddle' across all forms of Motorsport after the disrupted year we have experienced. It is going to be a challenge to re-generate the interest among the racers. Saturday was a good example.

I hope that I'm wrong and my pessimism about the future of Sand Racing in Guernsey doesn't come about. There are decades of local history in this sport that should be preserved. If it ceases it is unlikely that it would return.

My pics of Saturday's racing are now online here:
CLICK TO VIEW THE SAND RACING GALLERY

Once again the Motorsport Seafront Sunday attracted huge crowds to enjoy the static displays, Supercar rides and the Motorsport Club's Twisty Sprint.

This years event was treated to perfect weather and that was all that was needed to bring islanders out in record numbers.

This Gallery displays some of the atmosphere and action...
CLICK TO VIEW PICS OF THE 2020 SEAFRONT SUNDAY