Back in 2006 I was approached by a friend who was asked to submit a interview tape for a new reality show on Spike Tv. The show is called Bullrun and the first season aired in early 2007. I took up the call and we submitted a tape to RocketScienceLaboratories which is the production company paid to create the show. What followed was a roller coaster next few months through October.
The show is a rally but the producers obviously make it interesting by setting up time bonuses which you can collect off route, and by having "battles" where two teams battle it out in some sort of "obstacle" course for the cars and teams.
The proposed ride for Marco and myself was the Pantera. The production company loved the car and liked us. We made the first couple of cuts and along with 20 other teams were sent to LA for a weekend, treated like rock stars, and put through some paces. Part of the time we had to fill out lots of paperwork and do an on screen interviewing session. Then we had a "test" which is really another type of interview where your interacting with another team. Then then we had a physical taken and more interviews. Overall it was an fun weekend expenses paid.
Everything looked promising as more and more teams were eliminated. The produces kept in touch and let me know that we were in the top 18, 16, etc. At the same time a transport truck was being sent out to my house to pick up the Pantera, and the production company was making arrangements to fly Marco and myself up to Canada for the first shooting. The day before we were to leave I was informed that we were team number 13 but only 12 teams were selected. Essentially this meant we were the back up team only and didn't make the cut!
Marco and I were pretty bummed but still had a nice weekend in LA for free. I am writing this article now because I just found the interview video which has been posted on You Tube by the production company. I thought you would enjoy it.
