Bmore Grand Prix

[steelwave42]

I know this isn't about surfing - but I also know there are a few Baltimore natives on here (and probably some open wheel race fans), so I figured I'd maybe be able to get some info from you all.

I'm debating on heading up to the city to photograph the race this coming weekend. I was unable to go last year due to work, so I'm not familiar with the track other than what I've seen on the diagram - but I grew up around the city and know it well. I know that getting around the city is going to be insane, so I was hoping to set up where there will be some good places to grab some shots at a few different angles. Anyone been and have any recommendations? Maybe spots that I would be able to jump around to different corners/straightaways and switch backgrounds? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[RobG]

I'm not familiar with Baltimore so I can't help you at all, but post some pics if you get some good ones. Seeing open wheel racing live and up close is an awesome experience!

[GnarlesBarkley]

My dad used to race ALMS. I would go for sure if I were you. Tons of fun. Unique experience. For photo recommendations I would personally go on top of the parking garage across from the Hilton. You could get cool above ground shots on two straight always and a sharp corner before the straightaway heading towards the Orioles stadium. make the drive, it'll be worth it.

[steelwave42]

My dad used to race ALMS. I would go for sure if I were you. Tons of fun. Unique experience. For photo recommendations I would personally go on top of the parking garage across from the Hilton. You could get cool above ground shots on two straight always and a sharp corner before the straightaway heading towards the Orioles stadium. make the drive, it'll be worth it.

Good call... I knew you guys would be thinking out of the box on this... I hadn't even thought of parking garages to get a higher point of view, I was just planning on running around to spots and elbowing my way through the crowd to get street level shots. Thanks for the tip man, I really appreciate it!

RobG - I'll def post some shots if I can pull this off...

[delawaredell]

I'm also thinking of going. does anyone know if you MUST have a ticket or are there areas you can watch without getting tickets?