Photographs by Jason Robinson.
USA - Bandit recently provided lighting for the NASCAR Nextel Cup SeriesAwards Ceremony, held at the Waldorf-Astoria's Grand Ballroom in New York City, NY.Speed broadcasted the live awards ceremony pre-show while TNT aired the ceremony.Comedian, Jay Mohr, co-hosted the evening and singer, Jewel, provided the musicalentertainment.

Lighting designer, Jason Robinson, chose equipment that included PAR 64s, Lycian M2 Spots, MAC 250s and 600s, Vari*Lite 3000 Spots, PixelRange Pixelines and ETC Source Fours. Lighting was controlled by two Whole Hog IIs and two Compulite Reds.

Co-production manager, Steve Hoover, said that the VL 3000s, MAC 600s and PixelRangePixelines all acted, in part, as the heart of the show. The VL 3000s served to paint theceiling, while the MAC 600s were a base color wash for the entire set. The PixelLines added an element of versatility that allowed Robinson to create an active design for theshow.

This production would not have been possible without Cory Posocco ofNASCAR, Jon Kallas from Communicore, and co-production manager, Mike D'Alioi.

"This event has become kind-of like a family reunion for all of us," says Hoover. "Ireally can't say enough about our good friends from Local 1, everyone at the Waldorf,Jason Robinson and the entire production team."

Bandit client representative, Brent Barrett added, "Bandit Lites is very appreciative andvery proud of this yearly opportunity to work with our friend, Jon Kallas & the entireCommunicore team on this very prestigious NASCAR event."

(Chris Henry)


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