Desert Racing Live Stream
Live offroad racing broadcast system
About
A multi-camera live streaming setup for Baja-style desert racing. Multiple GoPros in a Ford Ranger race truck stream video via Starlink to a remote production system, combined with in-truck intercom audio (Rugged Radios) and Discord-based team communications.
This setup allows us to hear the Driver/Co-Driver conversation as well as the Host/Co-Host commentary while they monitor the truck live. Team members can listen in, watch, and communicate with the race truck while in the pits.
The Setup
- Multiple GoPro feeds from the race truck via Starlink uplink
- In-truck intercom (Rugged Radios) captures Driver/Co-Driver conversation
- Discord integration via phone for team comms and call-in guests
- Remote muxing station (trackside bus or remote location)
- Stream management computer muxes all video/audio feeds
- Host/Co-Host video and audio mixed into final stream
- Live YouTube chat interaction with Driver/Co-Driver
Features
- Live in-truck audio from driver and co-driver
- Multiple camera angles from inside the race truck
- Real-time commentary from trackside hosts
- YouTube chat can interact with the crew live
- Guests can call in or join trackside
- Team-wide monitoring and communication
Roadmap
- Android race team management app
- Live GPS location tracking of the truck
- Web viewer with live map overlay showing truck position