Things that can go wrong and how to avoid them.

We have streamed many races from onboard our car and have gone through many screwups along the way. Here are some of our top mistakes so you will not repeat them...

PS: we'd love to hear about your take on common mistakes and how to avoid them!

A piece of equipment got loose during the race.

The consequence

At best it destroys an expensive piece of equipment. In the worst case, it forces your driver to pit in because the equipment moved to the front seat.

How to avoid it?

Double check everything is tight up before heading to the track and again the next day and again the next day. Racing can loosen equipment, so don't assume it's still secure. Use heavy-duty mounts, such as RAM or SMALLRIG Clamp mounts, and secure cables with zip ties. Everything should be rock-solid!

The video was flipped upside down.

The consequence

You can easily rotate your phone screen as you're watching the race, but it might be more challenging with a TV screen.

How to avoid it?

This likely happened because your camera was mounted upside down and the video didn't auto-rotate. Be sure to check the video orientation before walking away.

The image was blurry or too low resolution.

The consequence

If your camera is covered in dust, the footage will look like you're racing on the desert planet of Dune.

How to avoid it?

Clean up your camera lenses before and after each session and all will be well. Using a resolution of 720p is usually a sweet spot between decent image quality and dealing with the available network bandwidth and coverage at the racetrack.

The audio was terrible.

The consequence

Anybody watching will likely mute the video and won't hear your impeccable heel-toe.

How to avoid it?

The camera is often positioned where it picks up a lot of wind noise. Consider using an external microphone and place it somewhere better shielded from the wind. You can also cover the microphone with foam; explore the numerous online tips to help reduce wind noise.

A piece of equipment powered off during the race.

The consequence

Your live stream will stop abruptly and leave your audience hanging.

How to avoid it?

• Charge everything ahead of and after each race day. For long races, consider connecting your equipment to an external battery pack.

• Keep your gear away from hot spots inside the car, as it won't tolerate the heat well.

• Check that mounts or zip ties aren’t pressing on any buttons, especially the power button!