The Supercar Event - In Aid of The Children's Trust Charity

I attended this event last year and it was brilliant. Cars & sunshine. Perfect.

BUT... With a wider variety of cars to watch on track, the sound of the sirens from the Surrey Police & Fire Service display stands, to the stunning display of Lamborghini's from Lamborghini Club UK, and the echo of Sporting Bears blasting around the outskirts of the track & nearby roads... This year, The Supercar Event had upped their game!

It was split over a 2 day weekend but I must say, Sunday was brilliant. The number of cars was incredible along with the superb weather (unlike Saturday with it's wash out!)

Joe Macari provided their LaFerrari for the start of the day on Saturday, working through plenty of petrol but providing plenty of smiles.

The variety of Lamborghini's that appeared on the LCUK stand over the 2 days was brilliant. From a Banana Yellow Diablo SV all the way through to the latest Lambo, the Huracan. They displayed some real beauties!

I unfortunately got no images of the Sporting Bears cars (apart from a beautiful Orange Performante) as those guys just don't stop!!! They were just producing ride after ride for people. Incredible guys!

There was plenty of stalls for people to enjoy too, but I think everyone was focused on the cars!

Here's a few images and a link to the full album -
TSE Saturday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652606003833
TSE Sunday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652679223713

Skully x

Holy Trinity of Hypercars!

Figured I'd kick it off with a photo!

This was such an awesome thing to be allowed to shoot. These cars are just beyond amazing!!
Now my favourite is the 3.8L Twin Turbo V8 with electric ECU motor.... The McLaren P1. It just looks incredible and the sound of the spooling turbos sets your heart a flutter (get it ;) haha)

The 918 with the naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 with it's two electric motors has grown on me SO MUCH! I watched the programme Supercar Superbuild, about this car - as well as speaking to owners & people who helped develop the car, it's all just really made me kind of fall in love with it.

Then we have the Italian Stallion - LaFerrari, with it's great big 6.3L V12, electric motor & KERS system (HY-KERS.) Now this is the "marmite" hypercar - you either love it or hate it. I'm in the middle, it's not my favourite but it's not the worst car ever.

Now the lucky man that owns these, Mr Paul Bailey, is so knowledgeable on these cars and shows such passion for them. His favourite is the LaFerrari, he didn't get out of it for longer than 5 minutes for a coffee in the several hours we were there. He just wanted to drive!!

The purpose of the cars being at Silverstone wasn't to see which was fastest or anything. It was so people could experience being driven round the circuit in the cars for a few laps.

Hopefully I'll be back again soon for more fun shooting these bad boys!

Skully x

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157651384747599

Geneva Motor Show Press Day

It's 01:30 and insomnia is in full swing, so what better time to catch up on writing my blog!

I was incredibly lucky in being able to go to the Salon International de l'Auto, Palexpo, Geneva for the press day.

2015 saw the unveiling of:
McLaren P1 GTR,
Koenigsegg Regera,
Koenigsegg Agera RS,
McLaren 675LT,
Audi R8 e-tron and latest V10 Plus,
Lamborghini Aventador SV,
Porsche Cayman GT4 & 911 GT3 RS,
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6,
Mercedes AMG-GT3,
Ferrari 488 GTB,
AWD Ford Focus RS plus many more...

Now everyone instantly asked "What was your favourite?" Well. That's a tough one, but I think I'd say the Koenigsegg Agera RS. It was just incredible. The shape, the carbon, it was beautiful!!
My opinion changed a lot on the Lamborghini Aventador SV though, once I'd seen it in the flesh.
I became a fan of the shape and look of it.
I still just couldn't like the new Audi R8 as much as I wanted to! I liked the unique bubbly Audi shape but that's disappearing. It's all so square. But I will say... the e-tron wasn't too bad! I think it's the front, the carbon vent. Stunning!

I really enjoyed seeing the Glickenhaus SCG-003 - it looked like it could easily be Batman's next Batmobile!
The Spano GT was another of the smaller manufacturers I really enjoyed seeing. That car looked amazing, the white & carbon was a great contrast.

Below are some images - www.flickr.com/jkingman for more :)

Skully x