St. Petersburg 10-hour Karting Marathon Report

Today’s shoot turned into a real endurance test.
St. Petersburg was gripped by abnormal heat: +31°C, asphalt melting underfoot, the sun burning straight into the lens, and engines roaring on the karting track during a 10-hour marathon.

🚥 What kind of event was it?

The marathon brought together 25 teams — a true endurance race. The stints went non-stop, driver changes happened on the move. No one could relax: every extra movement meant lost seconds. Even in the pit lane the tension was high — mechanics, strategists, and drivers worked as one.

📷 How do you shoot karting in the heat?

At +31°C on an open track, work becomes a challenge. The camera overheats, batteries drain faster, and glares from helmets and asphalt become constant enemies of the frame. That’s when endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to see the story before it happens matter the most.

💬 The takeaway.

Shooting sports is not just about pressing the shutter in motion. It’s about reading the situation fast, finding the story, and living inside the race — even if you’re holding a camera, not the wheel.

I only spent a couple of hours on the track, but the material is enough for a full gallery I can’t wait to share. And honestly — this was one of those days when I once again realized why I love sports reportage photography: because it’s alive, honest, and real.