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Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

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Originally Posted by MrWendy'sJr (Post 433924)

So did it unload or did he get skard?:confused:

No - it did not unload - and I do not know about him but we got scared ..

Ron

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

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Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton (Post 433916)

Ron, only thing missing was Andy, Ron, Kevin,Jeff & John and who knows else having adult beverages and discussing the program. That would have added a new demension to broadcasting. Was that what we discussed?

I believe we did discuss "between the lines" and "the rest of the story" - great experience and exposure for all - especially NHRA and Dodge

Ron

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

Overall it was a great show. Always love seeing S/SS on TV. And the car looked super cool!
I had a couple of those wheel stands at the class national.
Go straight, go straight , go straight! At about half track thinking I better tighten the front a couple turns.

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

It was a fun project and I think it turned out well. I spent considerable time with the production team over the months leading up to the event so they understood the classes, licensing requirements, Factory Showdown, etc.

The Cobra Jet used is actually an SS car with the 4.0l supercharger but I think we did a good job of keeping the ETs close and building drama.

Kudos to Ron and his team for making the long trek to Florida! They originally wanted to shoot at Pomona but that did not allow time for licensing resulting in a Long haul for the Challenger. Setting the car up for the big wheel stand was a gutsy call that made for good tv.

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

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Originally Posted by copperhead (Post 433872)

For those of you who missed it (like me), here is a link to the full episode, including commercials. lol

http://www.history.com/shows/top-gea...f=1&free=false

Is everyone else able to view this? I get a computer generated voice saying "This content is currently unavailable" I hope it isn't blocked here in Canada for some reason.

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

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Originally Posted by Jesse Kershaw (Post 433969)

Jesse that wheel stand was part of God's plan not ours - we did not touch the car and expected a normal 2 foot leave but Gainesvile weather had other ideas. The highlight reel footage was just an unexpected and added bonus for all concerned.

I had spoken to several people (including you) for a long time trying to arrange a match race but it took a TV show like Top Gear to "get-er-done".

We also spent a good amount of time with the production crew arranging the shoot - after I explained why Pomona would not work - we tried for Las Vegas but settled on Gainesville.

It worked out well - NHRA - the new factory race cars - and our kind of racing got some great exposure.

Ron

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

Where was the COPO Camaro for Adam to drive?

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

Probably recalled

Yuk yuk, sorry couldn't help myself

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

I got to ask. How in the world did they get you to let those guys drive your car? From watching their show once in a while, I wouldn’t let those guys borrow a wheelbarrow.
It was great to see some S/SS cars on the show.

Re: Don't miss us on Top Gear - USA tomorrow June 3

good show

congrats on the coverage