[ratpack] Re: Credentials
- From: Michael Wells <mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:44:33 -0600
I just want to know if I tell people I'm part of the Rat Pack if they'll
look at me with reverence or if they"ll look like they're going to hurl.
On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I spose the name dropping depends on what height ya drop it from. It
> might hurt.
>
> Honestly, I'm not quite sure whatcha mean....but as long as you don't tell
> any of my ex-wives' lawyers, I guess it ain't too bad.
>
> Here are the Concours photos:
> http://www.chevyasylum.com/cruisin/cruisin2010/20100828/Welcome.html
>
> Now I'm workin on photos for the race team (Poteet & Main) that I shot for
> at Speed Week...and who are payin my motel for the Shootout...so I guess I
> otta get 'em something to hold in their hands before they decide how many
> rooms they're gonna reserve.
>
> r
>
> Sent from my Dreadnought using that barely tolerable Thunderbird email
> program
>
>
> On 9/8/2010 6:13 PM, Michael Wells wrote:
>
> Is the safety meeting just for Sat & Sun or do they expect you to be there
> Friday as well?
>
> Glad to hear the good news Ray, does this mean I shouldn't use your name
> when I name drop?
>
> Dr Z
>
> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 5:07 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Well, the answer is in. JG accepted my "convincing" and sent me a
>> credential form. I'm very grateful to him for reconsidering after the email
>> I sent. I sent him a brief note to convey my thanks.
>>
>> It helps for this weekend, but I don't exactly know how it's gonna go in
>> the future. However, I'll do my best to refrain from negativity and
>> doomsaying.
>>
>> Paul's post has real good info, particularly about parking and not takin a
>> car onto the track at major events. That's a bitch for me and I may end up
>> seeing if I can afford to rent a golf cart. Hell, maybe several of us could
>> go in on one together. I know that some of the "big boys" share carts...why
>> not us? Something to think about. I'm for sure gonna have a back pack
>> rather than carrying everything in my camera bag.
>>
>> In other news, Jim Halladay and I are about halfway through getting his
>> Chevy Colorado pickup ready for the 130 club on the salt flats during WoS
>> starting next week. Hell, if all goes as projected, we may both become 130
>> Club members. If not, there's the Monte Carlo that can be run next year.
>>
>> Back to work on the photo editing. I should have Concours photos in a few
>> hours...see attached as an artsy-fartsy example.
>>
>> r
>>
>>
>>
>> On 9/8/2010 3:46 PM, Michael Wells wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Well maybe it's because I'm newer to this whole gig that keeps me
>> enthused, I also have the benefit of having no little kids at home to chase
>> after. As much as my wife loves me she's not about to come to the track and
>> watch me take pictures. So my only other alternative is to hang out with you
>> bunch of misfits. John has been good to me so far and I'm pretty lucky to
>> have found someone that will sponsor me for credentials. I had to work for
>> this one and I'm going to ride it as far as I can.
>>
>> As much as I love to shoot nature & waterfalls they can't give me the same
>> kind of adrenaline rush that motor sports has. And the fact that I've been
>> able to sell a few photos is a huge bonus & ego stroker. I'd hate to not see
>> you at the track any more Ray but I haven't walked in your shoes so I don't
>> know your level of frustration. Part of this is the camaraderie, where else
>> am I going to hang out with a bunch of mentally deranged photogs? I don't
>> know where this will lead but it's been fun and I hope this continues. I
>> hope something works out for you Ray, Brandon, the guy that came to the ALMS
>> race with me will only be there Sat til 3, I don't know if credentials are
>> transferable but he won't be using his either Friday or Sunday. Just walk up
>> and say you're Brandon Storr, who knows? I don't know if that will work but
>> it's out there.
>>
>> I also can't wait for the lunches at Hires, my wife just rolls her eyes
>> when I start talking about panning & shutter speed and so on...
>>
>> Well there's my two cents.
>>
>> Michael aka Dr Z
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> After talking with John Gardner about credential requests, and in
>>> particular, www.landracing.com (he said "give it a try") he denied my
>>> request. I pointed out some things he might not be aware of (like my photos
>>> of MMP on landracing) and asked him to reconsider. I haven't heard from
>>> him.
>>>
>>> If I don't hear back and I don't get credentials for this weekend, I'm
>>> considering severing my relationship with MMP. The credential hoops and
>>> changing rules and moving targets are too much hassle. I may just cut back
>>> to doing car shows and the salt flats. It would sure be a nice thing not to
>>> have to do a paper chase for every fucking event and find myself in conflict
>>> with the "big boys" who have corporate backing and departments who handle
>>> all that stuff for 'em. Working 16-18 hours a day to get all the photos
>>> edited and on the web is gettin to be a real energy drain. I know that it's
>>> something that I've chosen to do, but it might just be for the best if I
>>> didn't have that never-ending series of hoops to jump through.
>>>
>>> When Spencer Young bought the old Bonneville Raceway Park and built Rocky
>>> Mountain Raceway, it just stopped being fun. I'd been a permanent fixture
>>> at the Saturday nite roundy-round races and ran my Monte Carlo on the drag
>>> strip there. After numerous incidents (the biggest one was not being
>>> allowed to bring a "cold cup" of water into the track) I decided that the
>>> costs outweighed the benefits and I stopped giving Mr. Young my money. I
>>> haven't regretted it at all. MMP is starting to get that way for me.
>>>
>>> Since Larry's death, the track has begun a downward spiral that just
>>> doesn't look very good. It wouldn't surprise me if it didn't go up for sale
>>> or just closed down. But aside from that negativity, I get the feeling that
>>> they'd rather not have to bother with ANY photographers, no matter how much
>>> free PR they get. We've discussed this in the past and I don't see any
>>> changes that would make things better.
>>>
>>> So if I don't get the credentials for this weekend, I'll shoot the Peach
>>> Days car show in Brigham City and probably not even bother going back to
>>> MMP. Besides: next year is lookin awful bleak as far as events. No ALMS,
>>> no vintage or historic races, only Superbike, Grand-Am and NASCAR West
>>> (combining 'em is really a dumb idea) and some bread and circuses for the
>>> masses like the off-road stuff. Superbike has been a pita from the word go
>>> and that only leaves 2 major events. I can live without 'em.
>>>
>>> RtR
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/7/2010 1:56 PM, PAUL W WATSON wrote:
>>>
>>> Yes,
>>>
>>> Does anybody know what track configuration[s] are being used? NASCAR in
>>> the past has used the 3 mile perimeter track and the Grand Am cars use the
>>> full 4.5 mile track.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> *From:* Michael Wells <mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> *To:* ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:11 PM
>>> *Subject:* [ratpack] Re: Credentials
>>>
>>> Sounds like the start of a party for the Rat Pack. Will the Big Sigma be
>>> along for the ride?
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>> On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 12:58 PM, PAUL W WATSON <TSWATSON78@xxxxxxx>wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'll be there Thursday thru Sunday.
>>>> P
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> *From:* Michael Wells <mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> *To:* ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:05 PM
>>>> *Subject:* [ratpack] Credentials
>>>>
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> Well the credential confirmation came through on Saturday so Brandon and
>>>> I are good to go. Are we going to see everyone there?
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Dr. Z
>>>> aka Michael Wells
>>>> MCWells Photography
>>>> mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx
>>>> 801-850-7279
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dr. Z
>>> aka Michael Wells
>>> MCWells Photography
>>> mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx
>>> 801-850-7279
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dr. Z
>> aka Michael Wells
>> MCWells Photography
>> mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx
>> 801-850-7279
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Dr. Z
> aka Michael Wells
> MCWells Photography
> mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx
> 801-850-7279
>
>
--
Dr. Z
aka Michael Wells
MCWells Photography
mcwellsphoto@xxxxxxxxx
801-850-7279
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