Storypost | 2018.06.25

World Superbike SBK Laguna Seca 2018 track

This past weekend Jes and I went up to Monterey to stay at the Old Monterey Inn. There happened to be a motorcycle race in town, so we went to it.

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 suite view panorama

We sat in the second box at turn 11. There were a few brave passes there and a little bit of carnage.
The track

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Panning shots


I practiced my panned shots a little bit, shooting the 105mm at between 1/160 and 1/250.

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Paddock and pit lane

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 pit lane walk

We poked our heads inside tents and garages.

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The sideshow

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 podium

Interviews, trophies, champagne, parc ferme.

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Vendors

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 vendor booths

Of course there were a ton of vendors, side attractions, and swag at Ducati Island.

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Bike night

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 Cannery Row bikes

Cannery Row had a pretty good gathering Saturday night.

World Superbike Laguna Seca 2018 Cannery Row bikes
And some other stuff

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