Google Street View from Fun Cup racing car at Thunderhill

Google is mapping Thunderhill Raceway for their Google Maps and Streetview websites, and this is a video shot from the rear of a Fun Cup racing car during the photography.

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[Rippie1337]

why is there a dark point in the Sun @ 1:27 ?

[funcup]

That's the GoPro camera. Anytime there is a massive over-exposure (i.e. looking at the sun) it blanks out that part of the picture. I'm not sure why, but it's probably something to do with the auto-exposure system.

[Christopher Modiano]

That's pretty cool! Do you know if they're planning to map other race tracks as well?

[funcup]

Yes, they said they wanted to do more... depending on how well this one turns out. Sounds like a nice gig if you can get it!

[thatmartolguy]

Which is the Google Maps Street View Party Van? Is it the one from which the video is recorded, or is it one of the vans behind it?

[funcup]

It's the dark red Toyota Prius, with the photo boom sticking out of the roof... so yes, it's the one behind it.

[dnave21]

whats neet with them cameras it shows all around all a around at once all frames. Immersive media is making virtual reality movies with them.

[funcup]

Yes, they recorded the track, pits, everything. It should be on Street View in January sometime. Just search for "Thunderhill Raceway" in Google Maps.

[alterbr33d]

Did google street view really record this track? How do you find it on google maps?

[DrGoodwrench]

Too cool, GOOGLE Earth street view immortality..