Ep#44 Fast Cars, Film Sets, and San Felipe: George's Journey to Raceland

Season 3 Episode 44: George Peters and Raceland

[This episode contains descriptions of an event which some listeners may find disturbing.]

Show Notes:

Dive into George's remarkable life story, from a childhood
sparked by curiosity and innovation to his impactful career in the film industry and the adrenaline rush of off-road racing. Learn about his deep connection with San Felipe, his passion project 'Raceland', and his heroic response to a devastating bus accident. Tune in for an unforgettable journey of creativity, community, and unadulterated drive to fulfill a dream.

Key Points

• George's roots in innovation and mechanics

• From grip to Ultimate Arm in the film industry

• Origin of the camera platform/Ultimate Arm technology

• The thrill and community of San Felipe off-road racing

• George's response to a tragic bus accident

Best Quotes

07:54 - 08:06

• "It's the ultimate arm is a, is a camera platform.
It's a stabilized inertial navigational camera platform that you can go over
rough terrain, any down sidewalks or curbs or"

31:37 - 31:41

• "I didn't even think about it. I just, I, I got out,
I started looking around to see who's the worst hurt."

43:22 - 43:29

• "I make images. I'm a cameraman. And I can't get the
image out of my mind."

My special thanks to Linda Wiggins for agreeing to sit in as co-host on this podcast.




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