Wow, thanks a lot for the compliments, advice and tips. Definitely food for thought. I do have to tread lightly, as these trips are our vacations, and taking on assignment responsibility could get vetoed by the wife very quickly (as it is she does get annoyed if I shoot too much and leave her to watch by herself). And I don't want it turning into too much of a job either. My wife is into the racing big-time, but she wants my company (and vice versa). Fortunately, we have track buddies, so there is some room for me to go off and do some serious shooting while she hangs with friends. But the best part is really doing it with her, so doing an assignment could get in the way.
But if I could get credentialed to shoot in a way that it still is a vacation that would be ideal. Using it pay for the trips is attractive, especially as we start thinking towards retirement.
But definitely something to think about. I do need a second camera body...and that big glass.
