Donington Race Track Photography
My top 20 black and white images from Donington Park, British Touring Cars – April 2023 edition
Driver Steven Lake being given the thumbs up on the Donington Park starting grid ahead of Race 1 in the Vertu Motors MINI Challenge
This weekend saw intense qualifying and racing at the historic Donington Park Circuit in Derby, England. From the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to Vertu Motors MINI Challenge, ROKiT F4 British Championship and more, there was much variation for spectators and photographers, like me, to enjoy.
Highlights would have to include the MINI Challenge, whereby this iconic small 2-litre vehicle reaches exceptional speeds around the well-known Donington track, often only on three wheels or less. Next up, the sound of a 911 tearing up tarmac is a joy to behold, though somewhere a little short of the British Touring Cars epic performance from BMW saloons, Fords, Toyotas and more, right the way across the board.
Of course, each race offered plenty of photographic opportunities from an array of viewing areas around the Derby racetrack. Here though, are my top 20 black and white images from the event.
Porsche Carrera approaches Redgate at high speed down Wheatcroft Straight
Final adjustments to Nick Hamilton’s CUPRA ahead of BTCC qualifying lap at Donington Park
Porsche accelerating hard at Hollywood
Baz Ward on three wheels in the MINI Challenge as he navigates through Roberts
Halstead spins out at Redgate in BTCC Qualifying Lap
Car 315 puts in a great lap time in the Carrera Cup qualifying
Donington Rescue Team watch the Porsche Sprint Challenge
Porsche flying down Wheatcroft Straight
I think we know which method of transport is the fastest here…
Gravel takes no prisoners at Redgate
Halsteads car is recovered after spin at Donington Park Circuit
Lewis Selby on the starting grid for NAPA Racing
Team mates approaching Schwantz Curve in the MINI Challenge
Pearson during qualifying before DQ
Selby following a bump during the final stages of the MINI Challenge
A high-speed overtake in the Porsche Spring ahead of Coppice
Jordan Kerridge in car 96
Porsche Gallery
Victory lap
High res images or prints available on request.