Settings for motor racing pictures

Looking for some advice as I'm struggling to get good clear images of the car when trying to take pictures when panning.
I have tried different shutter speeds and whilst there is motion in the picture the cars are just not as clear as i'd like .
I am just looking for advice on what settings to use to get the best pictures.
Thank you in advance :unconscious:

Try to locate the T&E button on your camera. No, I'm just pulling your leg. What you are finding out is that there is no specific setting that can answer your question. The T&E means Trial and Error. Depending on your focal length (lens used), your distance from the cars And their traveling speed and direction to the camera you might want to select another shutter speed. Just make certain that you are in shutter speed priority and then experiment. There is simply no magic number, sorry to be the bad news bearer.

Enjoy your Nikon.

Hello and welcome, have you tried using focus lock ?

Welcome to the forum. It probably would help if you uploaded a photo or two of what you are doing. If order for us to help be sure to include as much info as possible. Like Mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO Focus mode.

Guidelines to adding a photo to your post.

1. Resize photo to 1000px on the long side.
2. Resolution set to 72ppi (Pixels Per Inch)

These guidelines will be good for viewing on a computer but will not be good for printing. This will help safeguard your copyright.