Historic  Sportscar  Racing

A person holding a Fujifilm X-T4 camera with a lens attached. The person's wrist has a yellow wristband with black text and is resting on a yellow and brown bag. The background appears to be a gray textured floor.

HSR is a sportscar racing series that takes legendary racecars from the past and gives them new life on various tracks around North America. From vintage Ford Mustangs to rare Endurance Prototypes, there is a wide range of race classes to watch go wheel to wheel with other cars on the track. In the same way, some may claim older cars are better than new releases, I sought to figure out whether older vintage lenses are better than newer auto focus lenses. Sure of course newer lenses have far more advantages than older vintage glass but I was more curious as to how these lenses perform and as to how sports photographers managed to capture images on film cameras. Turns out it takes a lot of preparation and patience. I couldn’t imagine the amount of film old photographers went through for just one shot. Thank goodness for SD Cards and sensor stabilization.

A black race car with red, white, and green racing stripes and various sponsor logos is in a garage or pit area, with people and equipment visible in the background.
Nighttime race track scene with two race cars in the foreground and several cars and blurred background spectators or structures.
Race cars speeding on a race track during a race, with one car prominently displaying the number 162 and the logo TRG.
A yellow race car with the number 79 is in a garage workshop. The car has sponsorship stickers including Ford and Shelby Cobra. Surrounding the car are racing tires and tools, with red and white tool chests in the background.
Motorsport racing suit hanging on a hanger against a wall with 'Hedrick Spectator' signage, with racing tires and wheels stacked on the floor in front.
A black racing car with red and green racing stripes and the number 73 on the side, parked in a garage with workstations and people in the background.
Close-up of a racing car covered with a black car cover displaying the model number 'R8 LMS ultra'. Part of the car's front wheel and tire with Michelin branding are visible. There is an orange sign with the Audi logo nearby.
A red racing car with the number 75 and sponsor logos, parked in a garage with two people standing in the background.
Race cars in a garage with three men having a conversation. The red car has 'Speed Works' on the windshield and racing stickers, the yellow car has 'Pocono Sportscar' on it, and there are racing tires and equipment in the background.
Close-up of a racing car with a black carbon fiber body, displaying racing stickers including the Michelin logo, the number 4, and various sponsor logos.
A person working on the complex internal components of a racing car engine, with various wires, bolts, and mechanical parts visible.
Stacked car fenders with a Ford Performance logo and Christmas-themed stripes in a workshop or garage environment.
Close-up of a vintage black race car with a large racing sticker on the hood, featuring a headlight, front fender, and tire.
Race car being repaired by mechanics in a garage, with a partial view of the car's front and some tools around.
Several race cars parked inside a garage with people working on them and talking to each other.
A red race car parked inside a garage with racing equipment and mechanics nearby at a race track.
Nighttime view through a chain-link fence showing race cars parked under a canopy with racing banners.
The image shows a race track with a blurred orange race car speeding by beneath a bridge. Two tall light poles and an American flag are visible, as well as a person standing near the fence watching the race.
A parking lot with various cars, including a red Porsche Carrera, a silver Honda, and a white van with 'GEOTREK' written on it. In the background, a highway with a moving green vehicle and a fence is visible.
A red racing car with the number 92 on its side speeding along a race track, with motion blur in the background.
An orange Porsche race car with Jägermeister branding in a pit area at a racetrack, with team members working on the vehicle. In the background, a green race car, trailers, and a racetrack with tall lights are visible, under a clear sky.
Multiple race cars on a track, with a blue Porsche race car leading, followed by a yellow Porsche race car, both cars have racing numbers and sponsors, moving at high speed with motion blur.
Three race cars on a track, including a white car with red and black branding, a red sports car with a large rear wing, and a dark-colored car with purple accents, in motion during a race.
Two men standing next to a silver Porsche race car, smiling and talking, inside a garage with a dark background. One man is wearing racing gear with an orange racing suit, and the other man is in a maroon shirt. A racing helmet is on top of the car.
A yellow race car with the number 251 on its side speeds along a race track, captured from above.
Collection of vintage cameras and camera accessories on a wooden surface.