{"id":321382,"date":"2010-02-15T12:40:24","date_gmt":"2010-02-15T17:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ridelust.com\/?p=37137"},"modified":"2010-02-15T12:40:24","modified_gmt":"2010-02-15T17:40:24","slug":"bullrun-is-back-season-3-premieres-this-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/321382","title":{"rendered":"Bullrun is back: Season 3 Premieres this Thursday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Way back in 2007 I was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to participate in something that very few people get to be a part of \u2013 a reality show. The name of the show was \u201cBullrun\u201d, hosted by Bill Goldberg and it was based on the cross-country road rally that carried the same name. 12 teams of two individuals and their automobiles, rallied 4000 miles through the continental United States competing for a chance at $200,000. Along the way we encountered everything from breakdowns to obstacles to dealing with the other teams. It was a wild ride and I have experiences that I\u2019ll never forget\u2026 neither will my car for that matter. It\u2019s now 3 years later and Bullrun is getting ready to premier its 3rd Season. Season 1 was shown on Spike TV, with seasons 2 and now 3 on Speed TV. <\/p>\n

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Season 1 Cast<\/h3>\n

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Season 1 was a big budget ordeal and was like being on a movie set day in and day out for 3 weeks. With 200 people and 20 trucks it was complete chaos, but in the end they produced a show that I was very happy to be a part of. <\/p>\n

Season 2 Cast<\/h3>\n

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Season 2 premiered on Speed TV on February 19, 2009 and immediately the quality of the shoot seemed to have been downgraded. Camera and picture quality was down as were the computer-generated clips that tied a lot of Season 1 together. From an action standpoint though it was completely nuts. Two cars were totaled and the challenges were bigger and more outlandish. <\/p>\n

Fast forward now to February 12, 2010 \u2013 one week before the official premier of the 3rd season. This year the boys at Bullrun seem to be taking a different approach as they are setting the tone early for a season that looks to be filled with high-octane action and speed. A 30 minute \u201cBullrun Survival Guide\u201d was shown this past Friday and damn if they didn\u2019t hit the nail on the head with it. I have a feeling that the 3rd times a charm for the Bullrun guys as they\u2019ve probably got most of the kinks out of the production. Camera\u2019s and equipment all look to be top shelf this year as does the casting, so as of right now it looks as though they are definitely headed down the right road. The 30 minute survival guide was a great way to not only introduce the teams, their cars and the challenges, but it gave first time viewers and loyal fans a little insight as to what is to come in the 3rd season \u2013 this was a very cool way to get people excited. <\/p>\n

Ok then\u2026 lets get to the teams of Season 3 and their rides.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Team 04 \u2013 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible <\/h3>\n

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The Bullrun guys are great at casting, they always have been and I have a feeling that these two Texan\u2019s may surprise a few people. My only concern is that they may be too nice for Bullrun, at least that\u2019s how they come off. As for the car, well\u2026 I think it\u2019s going to kick some serious ass if Cowboy Jack can drive it and is willing to take some chances. It\u2019s bone reliable, handles like a go-kart and gets great gas mileage. Those are HUGE assets to have on this show. <\/p>\n

Team 02 \u2013 VW <\/h3>\n

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I am very much looking forward to seeing these guys run. First off, my boy\u2019s sportin\u2019 a Mullet, so he gets big props right off the bat for that. Secondly, they went old school with the VW, then modified the shit out of it to make it a total sleeper. On top of that, they brought Matthew with them, I know this kid and he\u2019s good stuff. This was a huge plus for TEAM VW, as I believe that Matthew will be carrying some good luck juju with him. If I had one concern about the VW it\u2019s the airbag suspension. I\u2019ve just seen to many problems over the years with it. Otherwise I\u2019m rootin\u2019 for these guys right out of the box.<\/p>\n

Team 09 \u2013 BMW 335i<\/h3>\n

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A brother and sister team in a bone stock 335i. This is a great car on all fronts as it truly does everything well, HOWEVER \u2013 and this is HUGE\u2026 it\u2019s LEASED!! Dude, are you flippin\u2019 nuts. I sincerely hope BMW NA isn\u2019t watching or you\u2019re screwed BIGTIME! Good luck though kids\u2026 <\/p>\n

Team 01 \u2013 Challenger R\/T<\/h3>\n

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Hmm\u2026 I don\u2019t have too much of a vibe on these guys yet as they just seem like two regular Dudes from Texas. The new Challenger is a great car but a little bit of a chubby chub when pushed hard. It\u2019s no lightweight, but like all the other non-modified cars, it should be stone reliable and comfortable to drive.<\/p>\n

Team 08 \u2013 1987 Corvette<\/h3>\n

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So let me get this straight. We\u2019ve got a skinny French Dude, driving a big American Corvette with his little Asian co-driver girlfriend\u2026 well, shit\u2026 these guys should be a hoot to watch if they don\u2019t wind up in couples counseling first.<\/p>\n

Team 06 \u2013 1973 Barracuda<\/h3>\n

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What we have here is a beautiful classic pro-touring car and I can tell you from just looking at it, that this gentleman has spent BIG MONEY putting it together. Believe me, I know what these things cost and that right there may be a big factor in how hard he is willing to push it. You see Mopar = money\u2026 but broken MOPAR = HUGE \u201cOH SHIT I BROKE IT\u201d type money\u2026 hopefully they didn\u2019t hurt the car. Hey Goldberg, please tell me they didn\u2019t hurt the car!<\/p>\n

Team 07 \u2013 HUMMER<\/h3>\n

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Take one H3 Hummer, add in one little Black Dude with a White Co-driver and you\u2019ve got comedy gold. Hell, these guys should probably get their own show right now with the Mexican\u2019s from Season 1\u2026 HEY CAESAR! RALPH!! Where you boys at? I\u2019ve got an opportunity for you!<\/p>\n

Team 10\u2026 I mean TEAM WU \u2013 Lamborghini<\/h3>\n

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Bill and Alan Wu\u2026 were do I even start with these guys. You see that Lamborghini they\u2019re driving should be the last thing the other teams should be thinking about. Running with Bill and Alan is like trying to catch a chicken with a bottle rocket in it\u2019s ass\u2026 it\u2019s REALLY F*CKIN\u2019 HARD. These guys have experience, knowledge and best of all, they know how to play the game. I am SO looking forward to seeing how they screw with the other teams, because I\u2019ll tell ya\u2019 from first hand experience, they\u2019re really good at it.<\/p>\n

Team 05 \u2013 Lexus<\/h3>\n

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What we have here are two chicks in a hopped up Lexus that seem to have a chip on their shoulder. First off, don\u2019t run around telling people you\u2019re a former professional racecar driver because if you lose, you\u2019ll look like a douche. Second, Bullrun is only partly about driver skill. There is still navigation, fuel economy and let us not forget the psychological aspect. I don\u2019t know much about you except to say that I hope your girl scout co-driver can navigate and that you really can do all that driver stuff you claim, because in the end, that\u2019s what separates the men\u2026errr\u2026 woman from the boys. <\/p>\n

Team 12 \u2013 Mustang<\/h3>\n

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These guys I like\u2026 there I said it. I\u2019ll give anyone initial props for bringing a piece of classic iron to the party. I just hope that the car isn\u2019t too nice and prevents these guys from stepping it up when the time comes. I also REALLY hope that that carburetor of theirs didn\u2019t give them any trouble \u2013 I have first hand experience with that and lets just say it\u2019s not fun.<\/p>\n

Team 04 \u2013 Acura NSX<\/h3>\n

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Hopefully these guys do well, because I think I\u2019d like to like them if that makes any sense. They just seem like two good guys who are into the car hobby and want to have some fun. As for the car \u2013 if they have to drive on dirt that pretty VeilSide body kit will be scrap as soon as they hit their first rough patch.<\/p>\n

Team 03 \u2013 Dodge Viper<\/h3>\n

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Why is it that just from their intro footage I am having flashbacks to Team EVO from Season II. They just come across as being way to cocky. Yes, that Viper is fast but it\u2019s going to have the same problem as the other super cars when it hits the dirt. I just hope the carnage isn\u2019t too bad.<\/p>\n

There you have it, all the teams from Season 3 of Bullrun. The premier airs this coming Thursday evening on Speed TV so make sure to check your local listings. I\u2019ll be doing follow-up blogs and giving you my take after the episodes air, so check back the following morning for some new information. <\/p>\n

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