Britcar 24 Hours of Silverstone 2008,Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, 20-21 September 2008.

Paragon Motorsport Porsche wins the Brtcar 24 hours with Mark Sumpter, Adrian Slater and Andy Purdie at the wheel, despite losing nearly 30 laps overnight with a driveshaft problem.

On the 20th September, I made my first forray into the world of night-time photography after visiting the Britcar 24 Hours at Silverstone. What a superb event this is-it may not have the stars or the cars of the legendary Le Mans 24 hours, but it makes up for it with a great atmosphere and great access around the circuit-perfect for photography! There is something special about seeing racing begin during the day, go through dusk until dark-especially when it's taking place on a circuit you're used to seeing in broad daylight.

My thoughts go out to the family of Andy Neate however, who was seriously injured in a major startline crash on the opening lap. I wish him a full and speedy recovery.

Check out my topshots below, or you can see the full gallery here

The calm before the storm

Finally racing again after an hour behind the safety car

Sportscar legend Andy Wallace tried his hand in a BMW

James Kaye & co debuted their Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

The Moslers really should have done better

The Aston Martins had a great race

The Mosler is probably the best looking car in the race and certainly one of the fastest!

My favourite shot of the weekend

Dusk falls

Darkness begins to fall-but not quite!

The lights trail from Bridge to Priory

The BRDC clubhouse has become a landmark of the Silverstone circuit-and looks great at night!

You know it's night when the moon shines bright!

Club corner is a great place to watch during the day-it's spectacular at night!

The Bridge looks a lot different at night!

Like what you see? Check out the full gallery here .