April 28, 2010 was the date of the first official Low Budget Race Report (broadcasted in complete English). RJ Johnson was the show's first guest, with co-hosts Jeffrey and Tommy...but things didn't go too smooth.
Going from computer to computer, the last resort (old desktop) ended up being the only audio friendly computer when using through ustream. The show started 25 minutes late, but once things got rolling the show was on fire! Viewers chatted and offered questions that RJ answered. Due to the commotion, the recording of the show was forgotten and it is now gone for good.
Show 2 was last night, with special guest Mike Colato Jr., and while things started closer to "on-time", technical difficulties made things...well...difficult! Despite some freezing issues and lots of bugs, the energy and entertainment overshadowed the issues.
So far...could be better, and we're experimenting to make things better! Fun fact so far is...both RJ and Colato have won their first races this season (RJ after the show, Mike after being invited to the show).
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Innocence means little on the race track
Those attending Toyota Speedway on April 10, 2010 witnessed racing at the country's finest half mile short track. The premier division arrived this week with Pepsi on board as the new series sponsor. With the combination of the poor economy, a lingering controversy, as well as some wrecked cars from opening night, 13 drivers arrived in the Super Lates to duel.
Despite the lack in quantity, the quality of drivers and cars outweighed the lack of numbers and qualifying's close times confirmed that, with Ryan Partridge laying down the fastest lap. At approximately 7pm, the engines roared for the first race of the night, a trophy dash consisting of the fastest 6 qualifiers in the Pepsi Super Late Models. The benefit to winning is a bonus pay check and the pride of winning tacos for a group of fans. In addition to the perks, the finishing order of the dash determines the starting order for the main event...and with only 25 miles from start to finish, where you start is critical.
Green flag flew for the drivers, and the racing was tight but clean for the first 4.75 laps, with a 3 wide battle for the lead between opening night winner Nick Joanides, Justin Johnson, and Scott Dodd. It was when the race reached turn 3 coming to the white flag where things went wrong, and mostly for the wrong people.
Dodd and Johnson battled feircely throughout the race, having contact going down the back stretch on lap 4. Johnson gained posession of the 2nd position entering turn 3, but going through the turn the front end of Dodd slammed into the back of Johnson and the melee was engaged.
Johnson's car spun up the track, blocking every car in the race minus the leader of Joanides. Dodd spun to avoid destroying his car, but unfortunately Ryan Partridge wasn't so lucky and slammed into Johnson, destroying the front end of his car. Despite having nothing to do with the initial confrontation between the two drivers, Partridge's fastest qualifying car was destroyed. If not for a back up car, he also would have missed the main event and taken a major blow to his championship hopes.
Racing is unforgiving and never dictates who is innocent and who is not. Often times drivers get caught up in a mess not of their making, but not usually in the race preceding the main event. Partridge finished in 7th in the main, with Johnson in 5th and Dodd in 8th.
Despite the lack in quantity, the quality of drivers and cars outweighed the lack of numbers and qualifying's close times confirmed that, with Ryan Partridge laying down the fastest lap. At approximately 7pm, the engines roared for the first race of the night, a trophy dash consisting of the fastest 6 qualifiers in the Pepsi Super Late Models. The benefit to winning is a bonus pay check and the pride of winning tacos for a group of fans. In addition to the perks, the finishing order of the dash determines the starting order for the main event...and with only 25 miles from start to finish, where you start is critical.
Green flag flew for the drivers, and the racing was tight but clean for the first 4.75 laps, with a 3 wide battle for the lead between opening night winner Nick Joanides, Justin Johnson, and Scott Dodd. It was when the race reached turn 3 coming to the white flag where things went wrong, and mostly for the wrong people.
Dodd and Johnson battled feircely throughout the race, having contact going down the back stretch on lap 4. Johnson gained posession of the 2nd position entering turn 3, but going through the turn the front end of Dodd slammed into the back of Johnson and the melee was engaged.
Johnson's car spun up the track, blocking every car in the race minus the leader of Joanides. Dodd spun to avoid destroying his car, but unfortunately Ryan Partridge wasn't so lucky and slammed into Johnson, destroying the front end of his car. Despite having nothing to do with the initial confrontation between the two drivers, Partridge's fastest qualifying car was destroyed. If not for a back up car, he also would have missed the main event and taken a major blow to his championship hopes.
Racing is unforgiving and never dictates who is innocent and who is not. Often times drivers get caught up in a mess not of their making, but not usually in the race preceding the main event. Partridge finished in 7th in the main, with Johnson in 5th and Dodd in 8th.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Low Budget TV gearing up for 2010
Since 1999, Low Budget TV's Tommy and I have made Toyota Speedway at Irwindale our home track. Often times, people are surprised we've been making the 45 minute drive...but no matter how many minutes it takes, the racing is ALWAYS worth it. Every night, every race, every driver.
Starting in 2006, we walked around with a (toy) microphone and video camera which has now expanded to be a REAL microphone, a high quality video camera, and even...A TRIPOD! We often joke about the expansion and growth of LBTV, but it really has been a wonderful experience.
Opening night, March 27, is right around the corner (Turn 4 of the off season) and we're preparing for our best year yet! While on track announcing for autograph session, getting the scoop before the night's activities, and of course mingling with fellow fans before the green flag falls...once the engines roar, so will the camera.
First off, I highly recommend any and all fans to get to the track as early as possible. 4pm rolls around and qualifying gets going. This is the real start of the show, setting the stage for the evening. If you can't make it for qualifying, definitely be there in time for King Taco autograph session! You literally get to walk up to every driver and every car that will do battle (and some have candy!!!). Low Budget TV will be on track interviewing alongside TV personality Gordon "Lugnutzz" Stewart.
During the races, LBTV is on the roof filming every lap of action...and this year expanding to new heights. On most nights we'll visit victory lane, catching the drivers right after their win. Also from last year, our coverage will be announced by Tommy and myself. Now with an assistant on board, we are going to expand more up to date coverage with the addition of listening to race control. We'll be selling DVD's at lbtvdvds.com.
Starting in 2006, we walked around with a (toy) microphone and video camera which has now expanded to be a REAL microphone, a high quality video camera, and even...A TRIPOD! We often joke about the expansion and growth of LBTV, but it really has been a wonderful experience.
Opening night, March 27, is right around the corner (Turn 4 of the off season) and we're preparing for our best year yet! While on track announcing for autograph session, getting the scoop before the night's activities, and of course mingling with fellow fans before the green flag falls...once the engines roar, so will the camera.
First off, I highly recommend any and all fans to get to the track as early as possible. 4pm rolls around and qualifying gets going. This is the real start of the show, setting the stage for the evening. If you can't make it for qualifying, definitely be there in time for King Taco autograph session! You literally get to walk up to every driver and every car that will do battle (and some have candy!!!). Low Budget TV will be on track interviewing alongside TV personality Gordon "Lugnutzz" Stewart.
During the races, LBTV is on the roof filming every lap of action...and this year expanding to new heights. On most nights we'll visit victory lane, catching the drivers right after their win. Also from last year, our coverage will be announced by Tommy and myself. Now with an assistant on board, we are going to expand more up to date coverage with the addition of listening to race control. We'll be selling DVD's at lbtvdvds.com.
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