I might be on Reality TV with the Miata!

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10-22-2005, 08:11 AM
Screamin'Screw

I might be on Reality TV with the Miata!

I think I am pretty close to getting selected. If I am selected, I am going to need a few helpers to get the car road race prepped.

The show is a race format show with drivers getting taped getting their car ready and then having a race against 2 other drivers/cars.

Taping will be late November/Early December

Anybody interested in crewing (Mechanically inclined only please)?

Also, I am looking for a few sponsors so, If you are interested in sponsoring the car let me know.
10-22-2005, 08:55 AM
channelmaniac

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screamin'Screw

I think I am pretty close to getting selected. If I am selected, I am going to need a few helpers to get the car road race prepped.

The show is a race format show with drivers getting taped getting their car ready and then having a race against 2 other drivers/cars.

Taping will be late November/Early December

Anybody interested in crewing (Mechanically inclined only please)?

Also, I am looking for a few sponsors so, If you are interested in sponsoring the car let me know.

Cool! I'd be up for crewing... I've done a lot of mechanical stuff on my Miatas over the years including replacing intakes, exhaust manifolds, heads, and the usual maintenance stuff.

How much are you looking for from sponsors? Would the sponsors get to put something in vinyl on your car?

RJ
10-22-2005, 12:44 PM
Screamin'Screw

Sponsorship is CHEAP! Tires for the race will pretty much get you the hood.
10-22-2005, 01:28 PM
channelmaniac

Define cheap...

I know where you can get tires that are 4 for $100... :D
10-22-2005, 03:29 PM
Screamin'Screw

Well,

I'd settle for any R Compounds. I Have a set of Victoracer V700s, but they are starting to get heat cycled out.

I am running 205/55/14s on the race rims (Wagon Wheels)
10-22-2005, 05:33 PM
Sharpie

Crewing could be fun! Where's this race? No time for travel right now.
10-22-2005, 09:08 PM
channelmaniac

Hmmm... $600 for tires... plus the $$$ for the vinyl signage for the hood...

If you're in the show, I'm in for tires... www.arcadecomponents.com may be a little big across the hood, but what the heck... :D
10-23-2005, 09:52 AM
Screamin'Screw

The show will be filmed at texas motorsport ranch.
10-23-2005, 11:28 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Hmmm... $600 for tires... plus the $$$ for the vinyl signage for the hood...

If you're in the show, I'm in for tires... www.arcadecomponents.com may be a little big across the hood, but what the heck... :D

I have no graphic design tools, so I won't even try to make it, but what about a graphic on the hood with a tilted IC that says www.arcadecomponents.com across the top and "When the chips are down" across the bottom of the chip. :D
10-23-2005, 12:38 PM
channelmaniac

Yeah, I don't have a logo for the site yet... and I'm not in too many search engines yet... still working on that.

It's still a pretty cool site if you are looking for parts for old systems... ;) It goes along with the hobby of buying/fixing/selling old arcade systems and old school computers.

RJ
10-23-2005, 12:48 PM
Treibenschnell

So what's the name of the show? What's the premise? Who's shooting the show? Who are the producers?
10-25-2005, 07:32 AM
Screamin'Screw

Link to show.....

Motorsport Ranch TV
10-25-2005, 07:48 AM
Majik

I saw the original pilot for that at the Magnolia last winter. Has a network picked it up? It wasnt bad, but it could have used some work. Hopefully with different people, it will be more interesting.
10-25-2005, 08:21 AM
Treibenschnell

Is it an HD network show only?
10-25-2005, 11:48 AM
Billy Blaze

I got an invite letter for this as well.....lol
what the hell....I asked for the details, they said they are still needing like 15 more drivers!
They will do filming of you away from the track at youyr home or office also and they will have 3 drivers per show ....etc etc.
I have the contact name if you guys are interested.
10-25-2005, 12:38 PM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majik

I saw the original pilot for that at the Magnolia last winter. Has a network picked it up? It wasnt bad, but it could have used some work. Hopefully with different people, it will be more interesting.

I agree. I thought the people they used were full of themselves. It might be appealling if they actually get some people that are not only interesting but likeable.
10-25-2005, 01:08 PM
jolberry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Blaze

I got an invite letter for this as well.....

So do they need experienced track drivers?
I am interested, but all I have ever done is autocross.:drive:
10-25-2005, 03:52 PM
Billy Blaze

The letter didn't specify....
"We are still needing about 15 more people to be in the television being
filmed next month at MotorSport Ranch" is all it said about qualifications.
Then the letter goes on to say what will be required of you in time a couple of filming days at the track and a couple of hours at your home and or business.
Then there will be 13 episodes, the winners that advance through to the...
12th episode will race each other in the final 13th episode.
10-25-2005, 10:19 PM
Majik

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

I agree. I thought the people they used were full of themselves. It might be appealling if they actually get some people that are not only interesting but likeable.

Yeah I had a tough time relating to people who have a full race prepped Viper that is fully supported by Bobby Archer's. That is what a reality show is all about, relating to the people on it.
10-26-2005, 08:18 AM
Screamin'Screw

Well, I can assure you. You can relate to me!

I'm in the show. I met with the producer and director yesterday.

The format is different that before adding a element of elimination racing and a final race. Shooting begins in 10 days with the preliminary races being shot in about three weeks.

Not sure if we are going to do Track A or Track B OR TRACK AB:burnrubr:

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