
Two local Texas residents take part in Spike TV's Reality Show
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Topic: San Antonio Speedway
San Antonio, TX (March 19, 2007) – Jason Wallace (Universal City) and Jake Keeton (San Antonio) take their 2004 Ford Texas Ranch F150 Lariat to the streets as they compete in Spike TV’s new series, “Bullrun.”
TWO LOCAL TEXAS RESIDENTS TAKE PART IN SPIKE TV'S NEW REALITY SHOW, 'BULLRUN'
Jason Wallace and Jake Keeton featured in Spike TV’s New Reality Series - New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays (9:00 – 10:00 PM, CST)
San Antonio, TX (March 19, 2007) – Jason Wallace (Universal City) and Jake Keeton (San Antonio) take their 2004 Ford Texas Ranch F150 Lariat to the streets as they compete in Spike TV’s new series, “Bullrun.” “Bullrun,” based on the international automotive rally of the same name, features 12 teams of two drivers who use their own cars in a rally that takes them across America. New episodes premiere Tuesdays (9:00 – 10:00 PM, CST).
“Bullrun,” hosted by former wrestling phenomena Bill Goldberg, puts real people behind their favorite wheels in an all-out rally across North America, competing for big prize money, the 2007 Bullrun Trophy, and even bigger bragging rights waiting at the finish line. Making this a true test of strength and endurance, drivers will only be given route information after each leg of the competition, and will be forced to “switch gears” several times in planning their strategies. Facing unforgiving terrain, auto challenges and the knowledge that one team will be eliminated at the end of each episode, drivers are fueled by a love of their own cars and driven by the ultimate desire to win.
From classic muscle cars to exotic automobiles, “Bullrun” will feature some of the hottest, coolest, and fastest tricked-out cars ever assembled on television. In addition to racing to their next destination, each team will also be put to the test with competitive, extreme auto challenges with their own cars. If any of the cars break down, contestants will need to handle the repairs themselves or face elimination.
Jason and Jake met during Spring Break ’01 in Port Aransas, TX. Jason, born and raised in Universal City, TX, was bred to be a fireman. His father was Fire Chief at the local station where Jason remembers the thrill of following fires with his mother - Gatorade and doughnuts in hand- to see his father in action. Jason describes Jake as his “little brother,” a claim Jake backs up, as Jason embodies everything he wants to be. For Jake, the passion for the Fire Academy was acquired through Jason. Jake is finishing up his work at the Fire Academy, currently working delivery routes at his mother’s flower shop until he graduates, where he plans to become an Arson Investigator.
“Bullrun” is produced by Rocket Science Laboratories, Bullrun LLC and Maloof Television. Chris Cowan, Jean-Michel Michenaud, Charles Duncombe and Joel Rodgers (Rocket Science Laboratories), Andrew Duncan and David Green (Bullrun franchise owners), and Phil Maloof and Andrew Jameson (Maloof Entertainment Group) will serve as executive producers. Sharon Levy, Senior Vice President of Alternative Programming and Tim Duffy, Vice President of Original Programming are executives in charge of production for Spike TV.
Rocket Science Laboratories, formed in 1998 by its two principals, Chris Cowan and Jean-Michel Michenaud, is a leading innovator in the creation and production of original primetime reality formats, including such hit series as “Temptation Island,” “Joe Millionaire,” “My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance” and “Trading Spouses.”
Maloof Television, a division of Maloof Productions which encompasses film, television, music and other areas, is an entertainment production company founded in April 2004 by the Maloof family, whose diversified business portfolio includes ownership of the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Visit the website at www.maloofproductions.com
Spike TV is available in 91.6 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks is a division of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
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