Certainly it makes for great content.
Sad that Amanda and Kris have gone.
I think they had the potential to stir things up down the track.
Writing this blog sure has increased the number ofRacequestions I have been getting.
Beware…some of you may say, Come on Phil, I know that!
For those of you who do, I apologize.
Firstly, when it comes to pronouncing the various location names etc.
people wonder how we arrive at making certain choices.
In general we try and go with what people know or what the locals use.
That said, sometimes locals themselves will give us many different options.
I like to record some of the tougher location names with a local on camera for reference.
Checking with other locals I heard it the way we all know it and a few other versions too.
In the end we stuck with the most common use.
Pronounciation can be completely subjective.
I had many people tell me I say Keoghan wrong.
Yes, teams do have to buy 4 tickets at airports to cover their crew.
Essentially, if there are not 4 seats the team cant go.
There are lots of process things that obviously wouldnt make great TV.
Now when theres no cell service to call in support…well you get the picture.
While lost teams can make for good TV, it really can make life challenging for all of us.
When I first started in television I trained as a film camera assistant.
One of the toughest things about shooting is having a camera on your shoulder for an extended period.
Broadcast cameras weigh anywhere from 20-30 pounds.
The guys on our show are definitely on the tough side and deserve huge respect.
Absolutely agree with those who have asked about otherRaceseasons on DVD.
I have shared my opinion with a number of people at CBS.
In the end I think the fans will have to lobby in numbers.
I obviously dont have the pull in that department.
