Competition
LOVE IT OR hate it, motorsport is part of British culture, inspiring countless people with its thrills, spills, roars and screeches. The years of training, precision engineering, hours of tinkering – it all comes together in a crescendo of explosive excitement on race day. Add the very real element of danger that Revival, while Nicola Sim was named runner-up for her trackside image of classic touring cars in action. PN Prize-winning inspiration Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards 2024 WORDS BY PETE TOWNSHEND goes hand in hand with pushing a vehicle to the limits of its capabilities at breakneck speeds, and the result is electrifying. The Amateur Motorsport Photography Awards aims to celebrate not only this excitement, but also the passion and dedication of the individuals involved; plus, of course, the avid photographers that document it. The winners of the inaugural competition included a wide range of subjects and styles, from the tranquillity of the paddock at sunrise to the thrilling mid-race action. Les Gawin was the overall winner for his beautifully composed image of Goodwood The winners have now been announced in this inaugural competition and, going by the standard of entry, the only thing amateur about these awards is the name
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› Open Late 2025 › Entry cost Free (up to five images) › Number of images Unlimited (costs apply for 6+ images) › Website tracksidefocus.com
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