David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/26/15 4:04 p.m.

From our friends at Mazda:

Mazda Road to Indy on the Hunt for TV Host

PALMETTO, FL (Oct. 26, 2015) - For the second consecutive year, a fan-centered contest will choose the host of Road to Indy TV - the Mazda Road to Indy’s exclusive online episodic programming launched by Andersen Promotions in 2014. The 2015 season saw University of Florida student Joel Sebastianelli beat out 26 contestants to become the inaugural host of the online episodes dedicated to the future stars of the Verizon IndyCar Series who are currently competing in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda, the Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires and Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires. Sebastianelli covered the entire Mazda Road to Indy schedule to interview over 50 drivers and 17 teams within the three series.

“Road to Indy TV is looking for someone who is ready to learn, is passionate about racing and the communications industry, loves to travel and is ready for this once in a lifetime opportunity,” commented JP Manterola, President of Pro Racing Group and creator of Road to Indy TV. “Women and men who are 18 to 25-years-old should apply for this experience which includes a trip to the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the month of May - the home of the Indianapolis 500 which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2016. We can’t wait to meet the newest member of our team!”

Contestants will submit one-minute videos of themselves via Facebook describing why they should be the next face of Road to Indy TV as it springs into its third season of programming. Fans can vote for their favorite contender on the Road to Indy TV Facebook page (search Road to Indy). The top three contestants will be announced on November 9 for final voting while the winner of this year’s contest will officially be welcomed to the team on November 13.

The fan-chosen host will embark on a season-long journey with the Road to Indy TV crew to cover all of the events on the Mazda Road to Indy calendar, which is scheduled to be announced later this week, with all episodes available on the mobile app - available for download on Apple and Android devices, or by heading to RoadToIndy.TV. Fans should stay tuned for contest updates via Twitter - @RoadToIndyTV and Facebook - Road to Indy.

Cooper_Tired
Cooper_Tired Reader
10/26/15 4:28 p.m.

I'd love to!

But my face is more for radio, not for TV.

patgizz
patgizz PowerDork
10/26/15 4:29 p.m.

Weak, im 35.

Wall-e
Wall-e MegaDork
10/26/15 4:30 p.m.

For once I can say I'm too old instead of too fat. The last thing I can stand is a camera adding ten more pounds.

moparman76_69
moparman76_69 UltraDork
10/26/15 4:30 p.m.

I'd love to!

But I'm not 18-25 years old.

KyAllroad
KyAllroad SuperDork
10/26/15 6:03 p.m.

So the person chosen will be hosting a kids' show? 18-25...... Silliness

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke SuperDork
10/26/15 6:15 p.m.

I'm too old. Get off my lawn! Damn kids..

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
10/26/15 7:26 p.m.

"I'm a white American male, age 18 to 35. Everyone listens to me"

Flight Service
Flight Service MegaDork
10/26/15 7:55 p.m.

I would too, but I have a face for radio and a voice for silent movies.

aussiesmg
aussiesmg MegaDork
10/26/15 9:04 p.m.

52, can I enter twice?

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
10/26/15 10:32 p.m.

This sounds like a ploy to get everyone to fess up their ages. Very cunning, Mr. Wallens.

dean1484
dean1484 MegaDork
10/26/15 10:33 p.m.
moparman76_69 wrote: I'd love to! But I'm not 18-25 years old.

What is this 25 you speak of.. . . Getting old stinks.

SnowMongoose
SnowMongoose Dork
10/26/15 10:39 p.m.

I act like I'm 25, does that count?

edizzle89
edizzle89 HalfDork
10/27/15 7:54 a.m.

This sounds awesome! and I am 25 but...

the winner of this year’s contest will officially be welcomed to the team on November 13.

Nov. 13th is my birthday... so technically i would be 26 the day I (potenially) won... what a scandal!

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 PowerDork
10/27/15 7:59 a.m.

What? 18 to 25? Children do not command the respect that a more experienced individual would garner. I think they should be looking for someone a little less wet behind the ears.

kb58
kb58 Dork
10/27/15 8:17 a.m.

Let's see, baggy pants, hat on askew, 'tats, shaved head, flash gang signs, and using words such as "yo", "sup", and "daaaaam boy!"

Check.

Age, yo biotch, guess I don't gots the skills.

Tyler H
Tyler H SuperDork
10/27/15 8:32 a.m.

Spoiler: they want a cute chick. Just because we're the audience doesn't mean we want to look at...well....us.

patgizz
patgizz PowerDork
10/27/15 8:33 a.m.
aussiesmg wrote: 52, can I enter twice?

you'd need a 2 year old co-host.

patgizz
patgizz PowerDork
10/27/15 8:35 a.m.
Tyler H wrote: Spoiler: they want a cute chick. Just because we're the audience doesn't mean we want to look at...well....us.

i like looking at me in the mirror, does that count? they'd just go back through forum posts and count how many times i've used the phrase "i hate miatas" and laugh that i even applied.

neon4891
neon4891 MegaDork
10/27/15 8:36 a.m.

31, but if I shave, I look 18-25

My wife hates me being baby faced. It makes her feel old so I have to keep the beard.

Joe Gearin
Joe Gearin Associate Publisher
10/27/15 11:12 a.m.

Maybe they are looking for this guy........ perhaps Mazda should call ESPN-8 (the Ocho)

On second hand.....I think he'd be too old....

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