Speed Channels - Set Up

SlowWhite · 10-04-2007

So I just got a phone call from my brother who wanted to know if I was interested in helping a friend of his do this reality show called Set up.

Anyone heard of it?

Basically I was told I'd need to take a month off work. (not a problem here) and just be a mechanic. I told him I'm just a wrench I wouldn't really know much more then that. He said thats all hes looking for. And that he has till Monday to let the show know if hes in.

Anyways anyone watch this show or know anything about it? Dial up is rediculious to try to get onto speedchannels website to search.

-brian

Matt D. · 10-04-2007

Haven't seen the show as I don't watch a lot of TV, but it seems your brother isn't the only one gunning to win this thing...

http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/265679/ShowThread.aspx

SlowWhite · 10-04-2007

Ya I just got the fax from Josh the Driver who got onto the show. he might still need a Crew Chief (I don't want that position) if anyone is interested.

More info:
Dates: I have to be available from Oct 22 - Nov 21st. (stay as long as you advance in activities)
Location: LA
Responsible: Own food, clothing, housing,airfare if need be

As long as my application to be his mechanic is accepted by the show I'll definetely be on the show (no idea how much but experience will be fun)

I guess they provide the cars we just show up. And the goal is to be the best team that can "Set up" the vehicle we are given. Lucky for me Josh is the brains I'm just 1 of the 2 wrench hands he's required to have to participate on the show. If anyone else is interested let me know ASAP i'll pass the word along. Not easy to find someone who can take off for that long of time.

Anyways I'll post more as it comes up I'm now filling out the 20+ page application so I'll post back when I'm done.

Jazzie604 · 10-04-2007

Its a pretty neat show. The first season they used Solstice GXPs, and once you got thru the bullshit, the racing was good.

SlowWhite · 10-04-2007

what was the BS? just so I know what I'm in for. heheh

BuildADSM · 10-04-2007

I LOVED that show... how did he get on it? It seems really cool. 10 cars all exactly the same, only difference is the setup and driver. So alot of close racing and alot depends on the driver.

How would people be able to take that much time off work and still pay expenses... seems like that would be really hard to do.

one thing though, last year they had 20 people show up and they cut the field in half the first day at a shifter kart TT.
It would suck to have all that planned out and then get shot down the first day.

SlowWhite · 10-04-2007

Ya I heard we start with Karts. Anyways heres some more info.

Josh - Driver is a mechanic for an SCCA BMW race car. Also has an 95 M3 he's building to race in the scca events. Has been racing all types of cars over the past few months. (the week prior to the event he has an scca race, road race and a Kart race to drive) so at least he's practicing.

The Chief Mechanic (don't remember his name) - worked as a lead mechanic at BMW.

I'm just the no-body who isn't working so I make up the 3rd spot. As for the money well we don't get anything (chief or I) the only person to get a prize is the driver. Now he can offer to split but they said it should be worked out ahead of time. (I really don't care I think it'll be fun regardless Never been to LA)

I could care less if we get kicked off first day It'll still be worth it. Hell I'd probably just take a week and site see if that happens.

Anyways thats the 411 so far.

polishmafia · 10-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazzie604

Its a pretty neat show. The first season they used Solstice GXPs, and once you got thru the bullshit, the racing was good.

ooh i didnt know that was the name of that show. i watched it a few times. pretty interesting.

OP - good luck on getting on the show. if you make it, ill be cheering you on!

Thor06 · 10-05-2007

Me too! Thats freakin sweet dude, have fun out there. I'll have to make friends with someone in my dorm that has cable so I can check it out

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**JET** · 10-05-2007

Sounds like a great time, Brian! Get a hold of Tpunx if you are going, since he is there too.

Matt D. · 10-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by JET

Get a hold of Tpunx if you are going, since he is there too.

Call Tom if you need help changing a timing belt.

SlowWhite · 10-05-2007

haha Toms still on here right? If hes close I could use a place to live.

Anyways did run into a snag this morning though. Very last page of the 23 we had to fill out I noticed in small print. "must have medical insurance to participate". Well I'm not working so no insurance. However after running around trying to get my app sent out. I figured out I can still be covered by my old insurance. I have 6 months to reinstate my medical. I'm sure it'll cost me a pretty penny. $500 a month probably. But we'll see.
If I spent that much we damn well better not go home after the first event.

Personally I don't know anyone that would still have medical if they took a month off work? would most jobs still cover you?
Oh well this will probably only come once so might as well suck it up and just eat the costs.

-Brian

Speedfreak · 10-05-2007

Hey Brian, it sounds interesting. I'm not sure if I could swing it, but if they need more people, let me know.