Rick Howart is one of the guys whom I respect the most in R/C racing. You alway have good thoughts.
Not just a question for Rick... for everyone. If I fronted $100,000, hired a camera crew and a production crew, worked a deal with Speed Channel for the time or worked with AOL to secure a high profile place on their site, would I be able to make my money back? By the way, buying a half hour on Speed Channel is way into the six figures, so covering cost to be on TV would be pretty high.
If I were to format a show, it would focus on the technology, personalities, size of the industry, profile a hobby shop and manufacturer, showcase the online community and show slowed down clips of racing. Then, maybe... maybe end it with a 5 minute main event from a large race?