Holden V8 is an ipad sketch. It is brilliant when you can catch the brakes red hot or a car sending out flames as it races. Photographs and memories used in this experimental try-out of some of the iPad application features. The V8s in Australia did just that. They went full on for it, using everything they had, taking it to the edge, a bit of a nudge and push from behind. The pop. The bang. The squeal.

Then off to the paddock to meet the drivers, the crew and the touring cars.; up close and personal No additional access pass required. Racing at it’s best. Real.  The paddock was on grass, but every awning was floored, segmented, clean and branded. Everyone was in clean and pressed kit. Aware of the public around the language was kept relevant, the balletic movement of crews at one getting on with their work. Gifts being given to fans. Photos being taken. Smiles. Passionate people looking great and being fit to be on the bill with F1.

Fantastic trip to Australia for the grand prix, and a visit to Tasmania too where I enjoyed creating some landscape paintings.