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Dan Fahey · 07-15-2015, 03:46 PM

I remember the Wide Would of Sports

They did a Summer Nationals and it was exciting.
But it was all edited by the time it was shown on TV.

They showed all the classes and they did interviews with fans, management and Drivers.

Not one of them mouthed off all their sponsors in a 15 second burst.
They showed the drivers working on their cars.

Cameras were mounted on a pole or crane. Which allowed them to use different shots. Even was able to show the handicap between the cars in the different classes and why the cars were being handicapped.

Showing Drag Racing live for the viewer is not the way to go.
Their has to be a mental and excitement build up for the viewers.

Pinks was successful adding the human element the experience the racers go through. Despite a lot of the fans in the bleachers being racers themselves. They had a packed attendance.

07-15-2015, 03:46 PM	#38
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: NHRA boots ESPN! I remember the Wide Would of Sports They did a Summer Nationals and it was exciting. But it was all edited by the time it was shown on TV. They showed all the classes and they did interviews with fans, management and Drivers. Not one of them mouthed off all their sponsors in a 15 second burst. They showed the drivers working on their cars. Cameras were mounted on a pole or crane. Which allowed them to use different shots. Even was able to show the handicap between the cars in the different classes and why the cars were being handicapped. Showing Drag Racing live for the viewer is not the way to go. Their has to be a mental and excitement build up for the viewers. Pinks was successful adding the human element the experience the racers go through. Despite a lot of the fans in the bleachers being racers themselves. They had a packed attendance.