How does this set-up sound to you guys?

[sameerrao]

I have been considering getting an SLR and have looked over what people have in the other posts.

This is the camera and lens that I have narrowed down to:

Camera: Nikon D50 body
--> Cheapest DSLR from Nikon or Canon on the market today
--> I want to use the money saved here on the lens instead

Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18 - 200 mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR
--> Lens has real good range and is nice in that I can have one lens that meets most of my requirements without too many negatives.
--> ED quality lens with Vibration Reduction

Some info on the lens here: http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/18200.htm

Well what will this be used for? Going by my 2005 experience:
- 2 car shows
- 3 auto races
- About 3-4 trips to state parks like Yosemite, other countryside photography

I believe the setup will retail for about $1400 for both lens and camera

I am ambivalent between Canon or Nikon. I want a camera and lens kit that is able to focus quickly on racecars zooming past without the use of tripods (if I can avoid it). But the lens should be also good for still photography as well.

Opinions?