Just as the road course presents a unique set of challenges for drivers it also presents a unique set of challenges for broadcasters. “Unlike the typical oval track, there is no single camera that can cover the entire course at Watkins Glen,” said Mike Wells, director, NASCAR on NBC & TNT. “Its a combination of there being so many turns, the track being so big, the elevation changes and the inner-loop that makes it a challenge for everybody. For many of the same reasons the course is tough for some of the drivers, its also a challenge for the television crew.” 57 Cameras & “Squash-Cam” Returns: NBCs production arsenal includes 58 cameras to cover the road course at Watkins Glen. “Squash-Cam,” which was used effectively last weekend at the Brickyard 400, will be taken to Watkins Glen for this Sundays race. “Squash-Cam” is a lipstick-size camera that will be buried in the grass in the inner-loop (chicane) at Watkins Glen. The camera often shows a car moving over or extremely close to the camera lens to give the audience the feeling of being “squashed.”(NBC PR)(8-10-2003)
