LFS Forum - Racingstars.tv, my possible way into racing.

#1 - Scrabby

Racingstars.tv, my possible way into racing.

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:25

So!

A while ago I entered myself for a new Belgian tv show called Racingstars. It's a new concept about men and women dreaming to drive in the 24 Hours of Zolder for this year.

There where a few assignments you had to do like: A decent motivation text why you wanted to enter, make a movie to introduce yourself etc...

So 4 days ago on Facebook they announced 100 people would be selected to have tests this sunday and from there 24 people would be selected to go on. I was full of hope waiting for an email but it never came.....

Until today! It was around 11.00h and was working when one of my collegues called me and said "There is someone here for you." So I thought: "Ah, what now again, someone from the family?!".... Oh boy, was I wrong. As I entered the store coming from the area where I work there was a TV-Crew and a guy in a suit and helmet to hand me over some letter.... Then I knew: I was in!

In there was an invitation to the selection day this Sunday. I've also had an interview etc..

So really happy right now and hope I can make it further

They also have been following my succes in drifting so I think that kinda helped too. And most people just got an email to say they where in, I got a full TV-Crew

I'll keep you guys updated as we speak! TV broadcasting will start in April on a Belgian channel but I will try to record it and upload it.

They will start off in a new MX-5 cupcar and that will be upgraded allong the way to the 24 Hours of Zolder!

#2 - Bmxtwins

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:32

Nice

#3 - Töki (HUN)

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:54

Wow, really cool, congrats! Keep us updated.

#4 - Scrabby

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:37

I made it in. I'm with the 24 selected ones!

Just got the dates now wich are for the next days, so now looking to re-arange my whole holidays

#5 - Whiskey

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:37

I guess you don't mind much rescheduling your holidays due to an opportunity like this.

Good luck winning that race

#6 - Scrabby

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:43

Not at all, maybe some less drifting this year. But it's a chance I can't miss and maybe good to save some more money

#7 - Mustangman759

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:24

Good luck. Hope you win xD

#8 - felplacerad

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00

Very cool!

Congrats and good luck!

And remember .. Respect is everything!

#9 - Scrabby

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:59

Tomorrow is the next test. Driving a few laps at the racetrack (MX-5 cup car and Mazda6) and drifting.

I think I'm good for this one!

#10 - sermilan

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:30

Good luck Scrabby, knock 'em all down!

#11 - StableX

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:47

Congrats on getting to the 24 stage and good luck with that. Hope you enjoy the experience and have fun...

#12 - Scrabby

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:29

Thanks!

I'm through to the next round. Was really fun yesterday. First we all got a nice alpinestars suit wich i will post a pic of later.

To begin off, we had to drive a few laps in a Mazda MX-5 streetcar or Mazda 6 streetcar. I had the Mazda 6 (FWD stationwagon). Was actually a good car, was fun to drive and the intructor was really pleased with my driving. I just took it easy, don't over do anything. After that I had to get in the MX-5 cup car and also drive a few laps in that. Same as the street car, all went well and they where happy with it. Next test was a skidding test. You had to accelerate fast, go into 2nd, press clutch and they would pull the handbrake to create a oversteer situation. Then you had to control the car and get it straight again. Was easy for me

There wasn't much else to do except waiting ALOT, it's TV so you can expect that...

Next test will be actually drifting only, so again I'm pretty safe for that one

#13 - Dennis93

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:09