Video at NHRA events

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Originally Posted by robzneed4speed

I just attended my first Bracket Finals today. This event was run by NHRA and the tension was high. I went to get my usual starting line spot to do some videos at my "home" track and went to the tower to get my clearance, well...in leu of the enforcement the NHRA posted this week the track photographer was not there, another dragstrips team photographer was not allowed on the starting line and was told if they were seen in the stands with there high powered lens they would be escorted out! Pit shots only! I was considering not even videoing today! I just considered it...lol.
This also effected me as a team I was partnering with for the Maple Grove National event was no longer going to do video as a result of this, so more than likely I won't be able to attend this race as planned.
My videos are by no means perfect, however I've really tried to enhance my shooting to the best of my abilities and this year has improved alot, to the point that even the first race I did in Vegas this year I have a hard time watching because it stinks soooo bad! And with the improved editing software and cameras including the GoPro's everyone seems to have there is a lot of really good footage out there. I LOVE the sport of drag racing and really try to promote it from my videos to bringing people to the track that have never attended a race before. I'm not supporting the ESPN/NHRA's decision to what I think is cutting off the backbone of the sport that they don't seem to care about or ever promote, that being said this is STILL their show. Where do they draw the line? Your video isn't that good so your ok...your video is not bad so it's the axe for you!
I'll try to abide by their rules and see what I can and can't do and see if I can afford the kickback they need for their product. Most of my sportsman view count is from the sportsman racers themselves, so if I can't play I will change my page to Robzneed4speed Analytical Videos!
See you at the races.
--Rob

Rob, YOUR MORE THEN WELCOMED TO THE 2013 RONNIE "Uncle Buck" 90 Nationals and the Thunder in the Mountains Race. No need to file for a pass or pay for anything to come video for the sportsman guys!