Bosch showcases their cool, smooth running diesels
They wanted to show Californians their fuel saving engines. Setting up at Irwindale Speedway on a crisp, clear California January, media and invited guests had the chance to see an eyefull of their new technology.Bosch, a maker of automobile components, toured California with their diesel technology, visiting Southern California, Northern California and finally the state's capital in Sacramento. Their goal, was to show their diesel engine's smoothness, power and low fuel consumption.
Then they invited HM&P Special Event Photography to document the vehicles on the track, the media, and guests zipping around Irwindale Raceway.
Invited media and guests were able to touch and feel the hardware scattered about the infield of Irwindale Raceway before they donned helmets and hopped into diesel powered vehicles by General Motors, Volkswagen, Dodge, BMW, Volvo and Mercedes Benz. Along with these passenger vehicles there were also race trucks and a Mercedes-Benz (diesel equipped of course) that set a record for long-distance duration driving.
We documented chrome plated diesel engines and people getting up close and personal with the hardware. Along with this we documented the news conference and every car zipping around the track through a course bordered by thousands of brand-new traffic cones.
How do you photograph speeding vehicles safely? First you'll need to keep things between you and the cars on the track. These are things like cement barricades, other cars and distance. Secondly, you need to be very aware of your environment and the behavior of those around you. This is because their behavior tells you if anything crazy is happening on the track.
The best quote of the day, "What are we going to do with all these brand-new cones." This photographer happend to have the phone number for donating them to the local AYSO (American Youth Soccar Organization.)