Nice, another Nikonian on here. I used to have a D50 as well but went to a D80. Planning on selling it for a D300 next month
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You used a 200mm prime?
I too do photography and would love to get on the sideline but like you mentioned, unless you know someone, it usually won't happen. I've tried at Barbers for years on the AMA just trying to get media access from Zoom Motorsports but each year they never get back with me.