New Independent Reality Series “Livin’ for Racin’ Time”

February 15, 2010 by Eric Covey
Filed under Culture, Featured, Movies, Visual and Performing Arts

SSR Engineering and Lynn Baxter Studios Promote
New Reality Series titled “Livin’ for Racin’ Time”

By
Eric Covey

TULSA, Okla. – (February 8, 2010) – Lynne Baxter Studios
Once upon a time there was this racing team from Manhattan, KS that had a dream. That dream was to make it big in the Grand Am Racing Series. And as dreams go, it was a good one. The dream had excitement, it had drama and as dreams so often do, it always had a happy ending. This was their tale of success, tickertape parades, where frogs turn to princes, evil queens are banned from the castle, fudgy pudding for everyone and the guy always gets the girl.

Excitement and drama aside, the team has remained strong in their desire to achieve this dream of success in the racing circuits, but after meeting with a group interested in sponsorship, they opened their heart and wallet to include something greater in that mission. They wanted to race for a reason. With that mindset, this year’s racing season is going to be all about a message. And that message is GET TESTED.

“ Livin’ for Racin’ Time” is a reality series based on the Scuderia Shadetree Racing Team (SSR Engineering) and their journey from club racing to the Grand Am Series. “While viewers will get a real behind-the-scenes education of the sport of car racing with its unique atmosphere and colorful characters, the story line will focus on the lives of the principle members of SSR Engineering,” said Susan Dale, producer for Lynne Baxter Studios.

Taking place primarily in Oklahoma and Kansas, but also traveling to other locations, “Livin’ for Racin’ Time” sets itself apart from other reality-based shows by also carrying the message “Get Tested” for Hepatitis C. The message is seen on their cars and elsewhere and at times will be subtly incorporated into storylines that relate to the disease of Hepatitis C, also known as the “silent killer”, and that is said will surpass HIV/Aids in infection by the end of 2010.

“Since shooting the pilot my family has been tested and we thank our lucky stars none of us have Hepatitis C but we have met quite a few people that have been affected. We are still looking for supporters that can sponsor up-and-coming episodes so we can take this message national. We are also creating a documentary of the people we met and their story of living with Hepatitis C,” said Dale.

People may wonder why they should get tested for Hepatitis C. Simply stated, everyone regardless of their risk factors should be tested for Hepatitis C (HCV). It has been estimated that currently there are more than 5 million people in the United States infected with HCV. Also, according to the United State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most of the individuals infested with HCV are unaware of their infection status.

“While shooting the pilot at the Hallett raceway in Oklahoma and in Manhattan, Kansas with the help of Muscogee Creek Nation, we were overwhelmed with the amount of support from the people at the race track and within the community. Several families approached us to share their own experiences with Hepatitis C. We were surprised by the stories we heard and the misinformation about the disease that people had been told,” said Dale.

A startling fact: According to a study conducted by the California State Library Research Bureau, entitled “Hepatitis C: Publicly Implications of a Silent Virus” by Pamela Rasada, R.N., P.H.N., “It is estimated that by 2021 more people will die annually from HCV than from AIDS.”

“Auto racing (NASCAR, SCCA, Grand Am, etc.) has a phenomenal fan base who will enjoy a TV series that showcases the sport they love in a positive way, including the excitement of the race track as well as the drama behind the scenes. It could even spark additional interest in the sport itself,” said Dale.

To help sponsor the show or to get more information please contact Susan Dale at lynnbaxterstudios@gmail.com or by phone at (918) 640-8924.