Cheers matey. I tried to give an overall idea of the event ... as it really is a good mix of cars / bikes.
If I'd have been able to get down beside the strip itself I'd have taken the tripod and may have been able to get more of a feel of the speed ... but as it was, I was up higher and really wanted to make sure I got some useable shots ... rather than slowing the shutter speeds and risk missing everything (or blurring every photo !).
Not much chance of me ever running ... either have to be in the Brighton & Hove Motor Club ... and then you can run in the handicap class in the morning, or have a National Race License (think it's National B).