Dragon On Graphics - The Official Videographer of the Dixie Motor Speedway

Written by Matt Prieur

Monday, 01 February 2010 00:00

William Theobald, known to most everyone as "Theo" of Dragon On Graphics has been the Official Videographer of the Dixie Motor Speedway since the start of the 2008 racing season. In addition, the 2009 campaign was the first season behind the camera for Dixie's sister track to the West, Owosso Speedway.

"Filming at Dixie and Owosso is great fun considering I'm a life-long race fan. I have great respect for every racer I film and what they do on the track," Stated the 40-year-old. "I know I couldn't run as fast as they do without worrying about wrecking." "I've always said, I would have to wreck a car a full speed to know I could live through it, before I could put my foot all the way to the floor without holding back." He continued.

"So until I find someone crazy enough to let me wreck their car; I'm happy filming from a safe distance." "For the most part, I'm happy with the filming I've done so far. As with everything these days, money can fix all the problems I have when filming at the track." Theo added.

"But as a freelancer with the little equipment that I have, I do my best to cover all the action and tell the real story on the track. There could be three cameras at the track and you would still have trouble covering all the action. I'm always looking for ways to improve the video." He ended.

Theobald's background includes work as a fabricator/welder and robot programmer. In June of 2007, he graduated from Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, Michigan. with 3.85gpa. Although his work primarily consisted of behind the scenes activity, he did spend time in front of the camera to learn how to be a newscaster.

After mulling over job offers from TV stations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Rapid City, South Dakota, Theo decided to stay in Michigan and is now considered one of the premiere videographers in short track racing in the state of Michigan. In addition to his racing, the Linden, Michigan resident has also had the opportunity to work on some Nationally Televised ventures including work as a boom-cam operator at a Detroit Lions preseason game.

He also worked for Pinks ALL OUT on SPEED at the Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan. "That was a great learning experience, to see first-hand what it takes to produce a 'racing' show." He said. From security and catering, production lighting and registering drivers, Theo had a hand in just about all aspects of the Pinks television show.

He was also a Production Assistant on the "Transformers" movie when they shot in Detroit, Michigan and was an extra in the movie "Stone" starring Edward Norton and Robert DeNiro shot at Jackson State Penitentiary due to be released in 2010 as he was in a scene with Norton in a prison yard where he actually trips the accomplished actor.

Theo says he is currently working on closing out the 2009 season at both tracks. He will be putting together a video presentation for Dixie Motor Speedway's 2009 Awards Banquet. During the off season he will be posting highlight reels on his YouTube Channel. Just go to the "You Tube" website and type in "Dragon On Graphics" and that will be linked to each tracks website.

To learn more about Dragon On Graphics and to inquire about DVD copies of any and all races throughout the 2009 racing season at both Dixie Motor Speedway and Owosso Speedway, please call: 1 (810) 593-8694 or e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 08:07

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