The worst part about winter is that there really isn't much of racing going on. Where I live, winter grabs a hold and doesn't let go until early March and even then it is hit or miss. There is some Dirt Track racing in the lower parts of the United States where its rarely winter at all, but for the majority of us, we are in the deep freeze. Luckily, "the racing life" gives us a regionally local perspective of the life and times of drivers, their families, as well as other people involved in the sport.
The first episode came out not too long ago and today I had the chance to check it out and enjoy the excellent production value it has. The first part of the show is about the life Corky Thomas has had when it comes to racing. Thomas raced at the Emo Speedway on occasion in the Mid-1990s. The show really brought out his personality; someone that loves the sport and wants to do the best he can. His stories were very down to earth and there was plenty of reminiscing; the stories were very intriguing. Mixing in the racing shots while he talked really created a connection between the man and the car.
Nick Skalicky is someone that really cares about the future of the sport. His assistance in helping to get kids into go-karts to learn the ropes as early as possible is admirable and you can see that he wants to be a good mentor. Making sure that they have good etiquette both on and off the track builds a foundation of sportsmanship in the future.
The documentary has several things going for it right now. There is an entire sub-culture when it comes to Dirt Track Racing. Corky Thomas mentions how it becomes something of a family dinner, if you miss it, everyone wonders where you were.
"the racing life" is something that is long overdue in an area that has had fairly limited exposure when it comes to the media. The show really brings out its production value through its in car cameras and action shots. Having some of the voice overlay while watching those scenes really gets you into the show.
I found one issue that didn't deter from the show overall but hearing the interviewer say things in the background was distracting, especially in the garage with echo. It is a minor issue that hopefully isn't too prevalent in the upcoming episodes.
All in all, the first episode was quite excellent and I recommend it to anyone, including those that have never seen dirt track racing before. It gives insight for those that do not understand the real aspect of racing. It isn't just about the car, the glory or the guts. It is about family, it is about tradition, and it is about the love of the sport. I hope that this is something people will share for years to come.
Kudos to the entire crew for all their hard work at Sailer Productions, a young television production company that has made a great head start with this program. Please support their cause on bringing high quality stories of racing from our region.
Please visit their website at the racing life and their Facebook Page
Rating: 4.5/5
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