Teamspeed's Sharkwerks feature on upcoming new TV Show!
Jul 15, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Teamspeed's Sharkwerks feature on upcoming new TV Show! YouTube - BATTLE OF THE SUPERCARS on SPEED
Actor and automotive enthusiast Lee Reherman, host of SPEED series Forza Motorsport Showdown and the voice of Hot Rod Television, is set to lead the network’s new original, Battle of the Supercars. The 13-part series will roll out 30-minute episodes on SPEED beginning July 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
A WATV production out of Los Angeles, the show spotlights the driving talents of Tanner Foust (Top Gear USA & Supercars Exposed), the 2007 and 2008 Formula Drift “Pro Drift” champion, and open-wheel standout Paul Tracy, the 2003 IndyCar Series Champion, as they battle it out by driving some of the world’s most exotic cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and other top-end manufacturers. Both drivers, while successful in their driving disciplines, are extremely competitive and will bring polar opposite approaches and personalities to the table.
In addition, Reherman, who was a star on the television series American Gladiator, will be overseeing the competition, moving it along and adding his passion for the automotive culture to each episode.
“With a name like 'Battle of the Supercars,' this series demands a larger-than-life-sized host, someone who can go toe-to-toe with Tanner and Paul and not get run over,” said Robert Ecker, SPEED VP of Programming and Executive Producer. “Lee Reherman is that guy.”
Each episode will compare supercars with similar traits, such as the “V-12 Coupes” show featuring two powerful, front-engine touring cars in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. Other battles will include “All-Wheel Drive Superstars,” where a Porsche 911 Turbo will take on the 5.2 liter V10 Audi R8, or Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR-1 takes on Dodge’s Viper SRT-10 in a face-off of “America’s Supercars.”
SPEED™, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in more than 79 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.
Source [SPEED]
Actor and automotive enthusiast Lee Reherman, host of SPEED series Forza Motorsport Showdown and the voice of Hot Rod Television, is set to lead the network’s new original, Battle of the Supercars. The 13-part series will roll out 30-minute episodes on SPEED beginning July 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
A WATV production out of Los Angeles, the show spotlights the driving talents of Tanner Foust (Top Gear USA & Supercars Exposed), the 2007 and 2008 Formula Drift “Pro Drift” champion, and open-wheel standout Paul Tracy, the 2003 IndyCar Series Champion, as they battle it out by driving some of the world’s most exotic cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and other top-end manufacturers. Both drivers, while successful in their driving disciplines, are extremely competitive and will bring polar opposite approaches and personalities to the table.
In addition, Reherman, who was a star on the television series American Gladiator, will be overseeing the competition, moving it along and adding his passion for the automotive culture to each episode.
“With a name like 'Battle of the Supercars,' this series demands a larger-than-life-sized host, someone who can go toe-to-toe with Tanner and Paul and not get run over,” said Robert Ecker, SPEED VP of Programming and Executive Producer. “Lee Reherman is that guy.”
Each episode will compare supercars with similar traits, such as the “V-12 Coupes” show featuring two powerful, front-engine touring cars in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. Other battles will include “All-Wheel Drive Superstars,” where a Porsche 911 Turbo will take on the 5.2 liter V10 Audi R8, or Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR-1 takes on Dodge’s Viper SRT-10 in a face-off of “America’s Supercars.”
SPEED™, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in more than 79 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.
Source [SPEED]
Jul 15, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Thanks for posting that up DJ! Here's what Alex had written up about this show:
How does one edit three-days worth of shenanigans into a 30 minute episode? We're not sure but we sure had a lot of fun with Paul, Tanner, Lee and the Speed Channel Guys. Good eggs indeed! We've also got a new level of respect for the US Air Force and a warm-felt thanks to the entire staff (the Colonel, Shawn, Captain you folks are the best) at Beale Air Force Base for not only serving their country but for the level of enthusiasm and kindness (not to mention organization!) they showed team SharkWerks. You flyboys sure know cars! Plus a big thanks to our friend ZIP22 and his modified F430, Robert Willis@Autoconcierge and of course the EVOMS crew.
Here's what we can show you in the meantime with our behind-the-scenes look (edited for the sake of security clearance) at the adventures of Kermit.
The unmanned RQ-4 GlobalHawk vs Kermit:
They're a lot bigger in person and the green one isn't remote control either..
SharkWerks plus the US Air Force:
The one in the back (U-2) is still in service currently flying covert missions and higher than any other aircraft. Ever. The sensors alone are worth a lot more than an F430 (even with a California-style mark-up):
It takes less than 600-800 feet of runway to get airborne. But these cars will be using over 3 miles worth...
Our wing's bigger than your wing:
Real early start. 0500 hours sharp? Got to get through security clearance but where are those Shark people?
There we are. Note to one-self. If you ever consider doing a TV show with cars, egos, lots of people and equipment be sure to do so alongside the US Air Force. They do things like clock work.
Even if this was a good spot to take a picture:
Once a few airplanes were moved we had the drivers & production meeting over at Hanger Five (our base of operations):
Production was on a much larger scale vs our last TV appearance....
In-car camera set ups (POVs, HDs and a lot of other double d's):
Don't know how to use this contraption either:
Not sure if we're all checking our iphones or tweeting here...
But we did actually do some "OFFLINE" talking too (Paul, Moi, Lee,Tanner)!
"OK Gary you take the Porsche and Wyatt, you take the Ferrari, OK?"
Those American Gladiators sure are big aren't they? But just like the rest of us he's texting (his agent?)...
The Global-Hawk is growing on me, especially with the "sock" taken off the intake:
Meanwhile Bob prepares her for battle:
We have our commuter cars and the pilots have theirs...
If you think the old napalm tanks don't contain their golf-clubs nowadays you'd be wrong...
Although that doesn't stop James from monkeying about. I was in the Rio seat there and listening to him explain how to start it....
Get out of the plane now James. You've explained how everything works at least three times now...
Dan, quit messing about ok?
But it's ok when it's avec il Piloti:
Paul takes a break from shredding tires in front of our competition:
It's a wrap. Paul says, "Let me have a go during the b-roll. I'll be easy on the tires since Tanner's already had a go... and don't worry about the ceramic brakes. I rarely use them."
.
Can anyone spare some 100 octane please?
Shark-man plus James. Very tired but very happy.
These tires were brand spanking new on day one. Tanner corded them by the end of day two. Well done son.
"This is Tanner requesting clearance for Kermit from the tower for a fly-by. Negative TireShredder the pattern is full...":
YouTube - SharkWerks Porsche 997 GT3 Race Exhaust & 3.9L Conversion
How does one edit three-days worth of shenanigans into a 30 minute episode? We're not sure but we sure had a lot of fun with Paul, Tanner, Lee and the Speed Channel Guys. Good eggs indeed! We've also got a new level of respect for the US Air Force and a warm-felt thanks to the entire staff (the Colonel, Shawn, Captain you folks are the best) at Beale Air Force Base for not only serving their country but for the level of enthusiasm and kindness (not to mention organization!) they showed team SharkWerks. You flyboys sure know cars! Plus a big thanks to our friend ZIP22 and his modified F430, Robert Willis@Autoconcierge and of course the EVOMS crew.
Here's what we can show you in the meantime with our behind-the-scenes look (edited for the sake of security clearance) at the adventures of Kermit.
The unmanned RQ-4 GlobalHawk vs Kermit:
They're a lot bigger in person and the green one isn't remote control either..
SharkWerks plus the US Air Force:
The one in the back (U-2) is still in service currently flying covert missions and higher than any other aircraft. Ever. The sensors alone are worth a lot more than an F430 (even with a California-style mark-up):
It takes less than 600-800 feet of runway to get airborne. But these cars will be using over 3 miles worth...
Our wing's bigger than your wing:
Real early start. 0500 hours sharp? Got to get through security clearance but where are those Shark people?
There we are. Note to one-self. If you ever consider doing a TV show with cars, egos, lots of people and equipment be sure to do so alongside the US Air Force. They do things like clock work.
Even if this was a good spot to take a picture:
Once a few airplanes were moved we had the drivers & production meeting over at Hanger Five (our base of operations):
Production was on a much larger scale vs our last TV appearance....
In-car camera set ups (POVs, HDs and a lot of other double d's):
Don't know how to use this contraption either:
Not sure if we're all checking our iphones or tweeting here...
But we did actually do some "OFFLINE" talking too (Paul, Moi, Lee,Tanner)!
"OK Gary you take the Porsche and Wyatt, you take the Ferrari, OK?"
Those American Gladiators sure are big aren't they? But just like the rest of us he's texting (his agent?)...
The Global-Hawk is growing on me, especially with the "sock" taken off the intake:
Meanwhile Bob prepares her for battle:
We have our commuter cars and the pilots have theirs...
If you think the old napalm tanks don't contain their golf-clubs nowadays you'd be wrong...
Although that doesn't stop James from monkeying about. I was in the Rio seat there and listening to him explain how to start it....
Get out of the plane now James. You've explained how everything works at least three times now...
Dan, quit messing about ok?
But it's ok when it's avec il Piloti:
Paul takes a break from shredding tires in front of our competition:
It's a wrap. Paul says, "Let me have a go during the b-roll. I'll be easy on the tires since Tanner's already had a go... and don't worry about the ceramic brakes. I rarely use them."
.Can anyone spare some 100 octane please?
Shark-man plus James. Very tired but very happy.
These tires were brand spanking new on day one. Tanner corded them by the end of day two. Well done son.
"This is Tanner requesting clearance for Kermit from the tower for a fly-by. Negative TireShredder the pattern is full...":
YouTube - SharkWerks Porsche 997 GT3 Race Exhaust & 3.9L Conversion
Jul 15, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Posts: 1,405
From: Northern California
It'll re-air I'm sure?Thanks man and let's hope they edited it right
The live stuff was brilliant tho!
Jul 16, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,405
From: Northern California
and looks like we're a go:P Just set the DVR
Our show has a theme/name and fun to see the words Porsche, GT3RS and 3.9L in the same sentence for TV. Looks like we're up against some stiff competition that night though, I mean there's Jersey Shore & Police Academy to choose from
Our show has a theme/name and fun to see the words Porsche, GT3RS and 3.9L in the same sentence for TV. Looks like we're up against some stiff competition that night though, I mean there's Jersey Shore & Police Academy to choose from
