Wow, what a poor guy Mike Overcast is. He just is writing about the truth and "exposing" all the cover-up's and lies in the world. In particular in off-road and Baja... Geeze, poor Monster Mike, all this people just go up out of bed on day and say to them self: "I start to not like Mike Overcast from today"... Just like that, just because....
You lying sack of $heet! That you steal for years people's work, photographers images, writers content has nothing to with it, nope... not has nothing to do at all with that.... That you make up stories, publish slanderous remarks etc. has nothing to do with it... nope, not at all Overcaster Mike BajaRacingNews.
Well, below here we got, I did not count, about 70 posts from DIFFERENT people that commented on Mike Monster Overcaster Overcast at a San Diego TV station. We gonna make sure KNX Radio knows about that.
Does Dante's Modular Performance know what scum-bag you are for years?? Well, let's give them a shout so they can read here from many, many different people which have all one thing in common: They don't like you cause you are such a good guy and Robin Hood kinda type helping finding the truth. if I read your stuff, and I'm forced to do so cause I need to point out all your kacka I almost think you are like mother Theresa of Off-Road. I guess that's why people fall for Overcast again and again: he's a good conman!!
OK, folks you find all of that (and much more) by searching for example Mike Overcast Offroad - Overcast Mike Promotor is also a nice reflection of him as a person.
Search for Channel 10 KGTV+Mike Overcast (or click the link which brings you to that search) to find all the "evaluations" of Mike Overcast on the TV station website. You think ALL of that people lie...... Think again...!
bruce anderson
this overcast fellow has no knowledge of this sad event,no background in offroad competion or their rules,he sounds like someone trying to pull some shady business,please check his creds.so we dont make this even worse.i have been involved with pro.racing for over35 years and their is no fault here , just a very sad day for these people and my prayers go out to all their loved ones,lets all get togather and show some help to these peoples loved ones.please get this overcast ambulance chaser out before people think he is someone that cares.
Thursday, 19 August, 2010, 23:53:46
G.FLo
Really? Mike Overcast? The guy who is well known for stealing others' photography and claiming it as his? You should have interviewed him about fraud rather than use him as an expert on something he clearly has no first hand expirence with. Great way to run local news, hook up your loser business partners rather than getting a REAL person of the Off-road world. Whats next? A squirl water skiing with Ron Burgandy?
Thursday, 19 August, 2010, 12:27:05
off-road racer
mike overcast was the worst possible choice ever. But thank you for listening to our comments and understanding our point of view.
Thursday, 19 August, 2010, 11:29:40
Channel 10 News reply to my e-mai. l
Channel 10 news director Joel Davis sent this reply to me after I sent him an e-mail regarding Mr.Overcast.
Thanks for your email. We’re aware that Mike Overcast doesn’t have many friends in the racing business. We have a long relationship of working with him, and his point of view was simply one of several included in our coverage. I am aware of an online campaign to keep us from using him again, but we will continue to bring different viewpoints to our coverage, so the viewer can decide on their own which they identify with.
Joel Davis
News Director
So the news director knows that he is not liked and has questionable business practices, yet they admit they have a working relationship with him. What does this say about News 10's credibility and responsibility as news journalist?
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 23:47:30
Ed Moore
If you dont want to be killed by an off road race car. Perhaps one should be smart enough not to stand near Their path...Ed Moore. HTR Racing.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 23:34:43
Off-roader
Mike Overcast is a fraud and a joke to the entire off-road community. This guy has single handedly ripped off numerous racers as well as unsuspecting San Diego businesses in pursuit of his own gain.
Google Mike Overcast and be ready for the truth.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 23:33:48
M O fighter
What sad is that you news media are reporting on 15 MPH that is under the spectator rules section of the website! Are you guys blind you guys are stating rules that are for SPECTATORS!!! Get your facts straight before you report it!
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 21:50:57
Correcthor
This got to be a joke!! You call a individual like Mike Overcast a "racing expert" ??? Where does he get his"'expertise"?? What credentials did he presented to a TV channel to appear as such? I'm sure as a responsible news outlet you checked on that.
All I know is that the man is a self-declared "reporter" leeching of the off-road sport and Baja California tourism with cheap, slanderous reports and stolen content. (I myself are a victim of his theft with 100% proof inclusive server logs and take down notices).
There is no campaign against this person going but plain and simple countless people stolen from over a period of YEARS that are upset a News Outlet uses such a ethical deprived person as source for information. With such action you put yourself in them same bucket as your source. I think it's called "Yellow Press"
If you call such individual and use it as source for your news reporting I question your credibility and seriousness as news-caster!!
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 20:51:39
Justin
I can't believe you guys referenced Mike Overcast as an expert. He is an embarrassment and pariah of the sport of off-road racing. The credibility of 10 News, while already hanging by a thread, just broke as far as I'm concerned. Using Mike as an "expert" spits in the face of every single off-road enthusiast and racer.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 20:36:30
Chris Philo
Those people watching the race were affiliated with race teams or vendors. Very few people actually go to a race to "watch" but rather participate. If you look at the hundreds of offroad races that have been conducted in the recent past you will see that an accident like this does not happen often resulting is loss of life.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 19:22:26
X-Pert Ears
Mike is a joke....too bad reporters don't know how to research
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 19:03:48
Joe from Phoenix
Why Would a RACE VEHICLE be going too Fast in a RACE
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 17:20:19
VegasRacer
Mike Overcast is a joke, and so is this story he tells.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 17:02:08
The real deal
This guy is a moron. He needs to stick to the weather. He is overcast and full of wind
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 16:48:20
Spectator
"The responsible professionals are the land owners and race organizers,” he said. "The fans are just out there for fun; these are private citizens. To point a finger at these bereaved folks is wrong.
Mikes quote above is absolutely ridiculous. If he had an ounce of credibility, actually ever attending a race, the fans want and love being able to venture into the desert, not paying for a ticket, and enjoying off road racing. They all know the risks involved, thats why they are there. Everyone knows not to stand next to a fwy, so to imply that they had no understanding of the risks of being next to a race vehicle going off a jump is absurd. Fans travel to the areas where they know the trucks are jumping and may even crash, just to see the excitement. This type of an event is an industry standard and is known thru multiple generations of off road racers. It is not new. It was just an accident.
Channel 10 News. Might be a good idea to counter your pour choice of an interview and have an alternate view on air. You have just alienated the largest off road audience in the world. San Diego. It is the capital of off road racing. This city employees the largest number of off road personal in the world.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 15:32:37
The truth
10 News need to retract this article due to the fraudulent source.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 14:36:59
this is a joke 10 news are you serious
mike overcast is to offroad as osama bin laden is to american past times.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 13:37:36
Gary hough
This guy you picked has cheated& lied & ripped of people in the off road industry . This is the worst person you could have interviewed,I'm not afraid to use my full name ,Gary hough hope you read this mike
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 13:17:10
Mexico
M. O. = CACA
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 12:57:44
jacob
You guys picked the mosted hated man in desert racing to be your expert what a joke
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 12:40:24
Dave_G
Oh my god...I can't believe 10News actually used this idiot as an "expert" for a story. He is the most hated man in off road racing and for good reason. You guys need to do better research next time. Even a second grader with Google could have figured this one out...
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 12:12:01
I'm lying
great report guys!
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 11:56:08
Guest
Contratulations Channel 10, you've been punked by the most despicable man in offroading.. You should fire whoever delivered this scum bag and his sack of lies to you!!!
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 11:36:17
CM
You have published a bunch of mis-information. Please check your facts.
Lets clear this 15mph rule up right away. Race vehicles DO NOT have to travel at 15mph near spectators.
Vehicle Code Section 38310 Prima Facie Speed Limit: "The prima facie speed limit within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals shall be 15 miles per hour unless changed as authorized by this code and, if so changed, only when signs have been erected giving notice thereof." This applies to ALL off-highway vehicles.
Under VC Section 38006 Off Highway Vehicle Defined: "As used in this division, an "off-highway motor vehicle" is any of the following: (a) A motor vehicle subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) of Section 38010. (b) A motor vehicle registered under Section 4000, when such motor vehicle is operated on land to which this division has application. (c) A motor vehicle owned or operated by a nonresident of this state, whether or not such motor vehicle is identified or registered in a foreign jurisdiction, when such motor vehicle is operated on lands to which this division has application.
VC Section 38010. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), every motor vehicle specified in Section 38012 that is not registered under this code because it is to be operated or used exclusively off the highways, except as provided in this division, shall be issued and display an identification plate or device issued by the department. (b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any of the following: ... (9) Four-wheeled motor vehicles operated solely in organized racing or competitive events upon a closed course when those events are conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 10:40:04
guest
Mike Overcast is a fraud...10 news you need to check your sources before giving scum like Overcast the chance to bring your network down.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 09:54:46
guest
Wonderful! The worthless piece of trash that is Mike Overcast has been given yet another platform to further his scams and propaganda. MO is the furthest thing from a "race expert" and has no credible ties left to the sport. He is a con artist and a thief. He is simply trying to capitalize off of this tragedy. SCUM!
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 09:43:09
elmariachi
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mike+overcast
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 22:23:03
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It is incredible that media like 10News gives any credibility to Mike Overcast withour even investigating his background, it is obvious that the professionalism of serious editorial writers and journalist is in question.
Mr. Overcast has a very dark past, he is a self proclaimed "expert". Who in the Off-Road industry can back up and support him. Baja Racing News is well known to mislead information, lie and defamate the honor of serious and responsible people that are respected by the Off-Road racing community. He has legal actions pending against him in Mexico due to the several frauds that he has done against people in this sport.
10News please double check Mr. Overcast's credibility and correct or clarify the information given to your viewers and followers, otherwise your credibility will be seriously questioned.
Off-Road racing has created an industry that supports thousands of families in Nevada, California, Arizona and Mexico and is not going to be jeopardized by this unfortunate accident; the regulations and stipulations have to be revised and enforced as the BLM does with serious and professional promoters.
Lucho
1. Mike Overcast is a fraud. If you have not determined that by the number of people who have offered their comments, then you are not performing your editorial job correctly.
2. Regarding the accident this past weekend. There is no cure for "stupid." And that's what those people standing so close to the racecourse are/were...I can't think of anything else I can say about them.
3. The entire off-road community is devastated, not only because lives were lost and badly injured but because this will set our sport back years, undeservingly so, but terrible for our sport nonetheless.
4. We also feel the pain that those dear to the departed are suffering. What a shame!
5. But I would be remiss if I didn't also point out that the people who took those chances to be so close to the racecourse and the race car are and were at fault. No one else! They were wrong. They were courting death. They were not using common sense. As a result it's truly a shame because some fine lives were lost and injured and a terrific sport, a healthy, vibrant and family-oriented sport is now paying the price for the folly of the few.
Lastly, this country is well known for over-reacting when a major catastrophe occurs. I hope in this case, everyone, and I mean everyone, takes a deep breath and allows a bit of time to pass, so that everyone can think clearly and come up with even better solutions. They are out there, we just have to work together and stop all the finger-pointing.
Thank you.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 20:30:49
tybers
Really, a self proclaimed "Expert" and "Webcaster"? Please Channel 10, check your facts, and your self proclaimed experts! This Mike fellow, has quite a reputation... And Many would say it is not a decent or good reputation!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 20:08:06
bajatraveler
why would you ever show anything from Mike Overcast? He is not only a disgrace to he off-road community, but has several lawsuits pending against him. The entire international off-road community has ostracized Mr. Overcast due to his antics and unprofessionalism. Please do not ever allow Mike Overcast on your news program again.....and check your sources!!!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:43:47
Im A Fool
news 10 disgraced off roaders across the southwest and destroyed their creidibilty in the eyes those locally
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:18:45
The Professional
"Mike Overcast, a racing expert..."- FALSE
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:15:32
Steve
I hope you still have your stapler, tape, front door rug. check to see if the tp is still in the ladys room. If you lucky only your credibility is missing.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:09:39
mike hater
Wow, great reporting you idiots. Mike Overcast is a joke and you went and published his invented facts... At least do a google search on the man before you give him any credibility...
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:09:24
1487
Mike Overcast is a scam artist and a scum bag.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:09:18
Off Road Racer
How can Mike Overcast scam even a major news group!!!! Mike has is a disgrace to off road racing and is always bashing someone or some group. He is always slandering people with misleading information!! I feel news 10 need to do some research on this person before they call him an off road expert!!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 19:01:38
Desert Enthusiast
The 15 MPH speed limit is a speed limit for the spectators, not the racer.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 15:50:59
Desert Enthusiast
Mike Overcast, are you kidding me? 15 MPH at an OFF ROAD RACE with people within 50 ft. 15 MPH.... You mean to say that in a RACE, there is a speed limit 10 MPH less than in a residential neighborhood? It is a race, which means you go as fast as you can. The only speed limit I have ever heard of is on Mexican Paved Roads of 60 MPH, or in a designated pit area (and those are very rare in this sport). The object of a race is to win, to win you need to drive as fast as possible. Spectators don't need to be there and we'd still do it. M.O. You are a joke man. Stop spreading negative rumors. You have no idea what you are talking about. Off Road expert........NO CHANCE!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 15:39:02
SD
Wow everyone who has commented....you are all correct about this Overcast guy...I don't know squat about racing and I googled him after reading all these comments....What a Scum Bag!!!!!!!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 11:55:31
David West
10 News, you really need to do your homework before putting someone on your show. The self proclaimed expert, Mike Overcast is nothing more than a con man. You have been conned in your attempt to dig up more dirt on a sport that you know little about. You might want to do more research next time and get a true expert on the sport of off road racing.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 11:10:30
Ronda
Why must BLAME be laid at any person in particular? This was a awful ACCIDENT!! These are the risks taken not only by the racers but by those who CHOOSE to stand too close! As in ALL recreations, off roading, hunting boating, parachuting and even the Indy 500 there are risks!! I have been to hundreds of these events and have the common sense to stay clear of the road. Even then I am not totally safe! Good grief! Just help ALL involved and let this lesson be learned!
travis
wow lol mike you got it all wrong buddy! especially with the whole speed limit thing lol go to a race first before you start blabbing stuff out. then you will know the facts.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 10:46:14
Dave-co
Mike Overcast is a JOKE. As a 36 year vet of off road racing I can tell 10 news they have been scammed and have been given false information by Mike Overcast.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 10:35:00
Setting the record strait about Mike Overcast
MIKE OVERCAST is a FAKE and FRAUD. People in the sport know him and know he has scammed many businesses and the general public. He has claimed to be a promoter which he only took peoples money (Using a different name) and vanished. MIKE OVERCAST has several alias names he uses to hide his identity. Once again he knows nothing or very little about the sport. If you did a simple Google search you would see who this guy really is.
Perfect example is the 15 mph speed rule is in place for for pit road and course access roads. These rules are to keep the spectators and race crews from going to fast in populated areas of the race course. The actual race course has no posted speed limit.
I hope News 10 and other news org's will check the people who they put on as experts before they do as these people actually do more damage to the report and discredit the news Org.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 09:34:40
Rick R
News 10, Please check into Mike Overcast and then please do a PUBLIC RETRACTION of what he has said on your news channel. Once you see who this guy really is you will see the damage he has done and how much he has discredited your report.
You just put a con-artist on TV for the world to see!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 09:29:27
Setting the record strait about Mike Overcast
MIKE OVERCAST is a FAKE and FRAUD. People in the sport know him and know he has scammed many businesses and the general public. He has claimed to be a promoter which he only took peoples money (Using a different name) and vanished. MIKE OVERCAST has several alias names he uses to hide his identity. Once again he knows nothing or very little about the sport. If you did a simple Google search you would see who this guy really is.
Perfect example is the 15 mph speed rule is in place for for pit road and course access roads. These rules are to keep the spectators and race crews from going to fast in populated areas of the race course. The actual race course has no posted speed limit.
I hope News 10 and other news org's will check the people who they put on as experts before they do as these people actually do more damage to the report and discredit the news Org.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 09:21:40
jamie s
Mike Overcast WAS NOT at the MDR California 200.
Why don't you hear it from someone who actually witnessed it.. I will never get that sight, of front bumper to head, out of my head.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 09:19:26
Desert racing fan
Anyone who even moderately follows desert racing knows overcast is a fraud!
The 15 mph speed limit is for spectators as everyone has said.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 09:00:03
Conrad
Overcast is not an expert on off road.
He is a terrible human being.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 08:48:07
Harpo
This guy is joke in the racing community!
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 08:46:27
bbooo3
unfortuantely this is going to have a huge ripple affect on open desert race courses from now on......
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 08:39:22
Steve tyo
Mike Overcast is not a reputable source for the offroad community, please use ANY other welcomed expert in the community. Please google his name to veiw the gross oversite and missuse of media and photos on his part. He is not a welcomed person to the offroad world.
Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 05:27:54
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WHAT? OVERCAST?
Overcast an off-road expert? Are you joking? He's not even allowed at any race. The man's a con artist.
One of the smaller 100 things written up on the man.
http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php/48965-Mike-Overcast-amp-Baja-Racing-News-continued-attacks-against-Curtis-Guise?highlight=mike+overcast
Monday, 16 August, 2010, 20:25:28
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k.pepe
I'm sorry, of course this a horrible tragedy, but I will be the first to say that crowd should have been further away from the track. Are the drivers of these vehicles supposed to stop their race when they see people near the track slam on brakes to go 15 mph, there for possibly causing another crash if the racer behind him isn't quick enough to do the same?? I say the people to point fingers at is A. MDR for not properly baracading off the race track at the 100ft the on lookers are supposed to be safe at....and B. Anyone who thinks its smart to be within 5ft (if that) to off road vehicles traveling at high speeds. There is always a risk of being a fan and onlooker at these types of events, and would hope that the "authorities" take all that for what its worth before they put Brett through any more than what he has to live with already. Where were these "proper authorities" when the race was going on? They should have been there to make sure all the rules on both on the track and off were being upheld.
Monday, 16 August, 2010, 19:58:56
Mike Overcast knows nothing....
A friend called to tell me that Mike Overcast was on TV talking about the racing accident. Mike Overcast is not an off-road racing expert. He have never driven a race car in a race nor owned a race team. He HAS done everything in his power to hurt the sport of desert racing in the US and Baja. He also goes to great lengths to hurt Baja tourism. He has a horrible reputation in the off road racing community and in Baja. Why does channel 10 let him go no tv and also print the crap that he says. PLEASE check your sources....he is a know con man with many law suits against him. Run a background check on this guy and you will see. Shame on you channel 10. Another reason not to watch channel 10 in San Diego. Mike Overcast steals other peoples content and posts it on him lame website - no expert we assure you.
Monday, 16 August, 2010, 19:56:20
J. Avila
MO, is the most hate "off orader" not only in the US but also down here in Baja Mexico, really next time you need somebody to fill your air time find a better source for the information.
Wednesday, 18 August, 2010, 14:51:37
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