LOTO races HORRIFIC tv coverage
07-03-2025 | 08:24 AM
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That could be really cool.
I think there are some small, reasonable things that can be done to dramatically improve the camera coverage at least. I would like to see the organization take a page out the the King of Hammers book, and give racers the opportunity to mount their own cameras and broadcast box, so that the production booth can use those feeds. This is very popular in the off-road scene, its quite affordable, and lets the producers dial in to almost every truck on the course.
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07-04-2025 | 07:39 AM
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You are strongly misinformed. WPRA is not a Xinsurance only org by any means. It is made up of boat builders, boat racers, promoters, marketers, etc. Xinsurance has been helping racers out for years. Sponsoring many bracket class teams, Pro Class -1 teams etc. They have also provided race teams with awesome coverage for absolutely free! Also have helped out Jeff from freeze frame and a whole host of other people. This new org started as a result of an agreed upon arrangement between APBA and the Pro Class-1 owners group falling through so the team owners got together and started WPRA to do there own thing not under APBA sanctioning. Just like OPA, lake of the ozarks, Michigan city, Chicago, Clear Water, Key west race sites. Obviously the race teams have decided to race with WPRA as well as P-1/APBA. It’s confusing and frustrating and wish this never happened. But trashing a man that has helped out many race teams and people and not asked for a dollar is not right.
also telling racers with your sponsorship not to race was wrong. I wish all the racers luck. Since to me it should be all about them. They put their money and health on the line for the shear fun of racing. And for our entertainment.
07-05-2025 | 08:10 AM
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Just an fyi. They backed out as a co-sponsor due to the fact that APBA and P1 would not honor there agreed upon arrangement for the Pro class-1 teams. So none of X’s Pro class-1 race boats could run in CB. You would want your money back also. The issue was not with CB at all the issue was with APBA and the CB race was a P1/APBA event. So they pulled out due to not being allowed to race there own boats. Also they never told any of the X-sponsored race teams you can’t race, they said it’s up to your race team to make that decision. Tough spot for all parties.
