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Pass Time
Pass Time is a game show on SPEED TV that takes place on a dragstrip.

History
Pass Time is a drag race game show on SPEEd TV that was originally billed as "Name That Test and Tune" back in late 2007. It was soon changed to "Launch Time" and was shown on Sunday evenings for several showings until it started getting more popular and finally ended up as "Pass Time"

Format
The three contestants on the show try to guess the 1/4 mile time of 10 different vehicles to win money. Each contestant stands behind a podium on a stage next to the staging lanes of a dragstrip. The contestants are allowed to look at the next vehicle and ask one question each to the driver about their vehicle. They are trying to obtain information about how quick the vehicle will be in the 1/4 mile. The driver answers the questions and then proceeds to his/her vehicle to do a burnout (if needed). Meanwhile, the contestants try to guess what time the vehicle will run in the 1/4 mile to the nearest hundredth of a second (ex. 11.77). The contestant who guesses closest wins money for that round. There are 9 rounds per show. There is also a "Combo Round" where two cars will race each other. In this round the contestants try to guess the combined 1/4 mile time. The contestants can still only ask three total questions (1 each) to the two drivers. Therefore it is usually more difficult to find out as much about the vehicles.

Two contestants answering questions next to the host Brett Wagner.

Pass Time is a winner keep all type format where the winner of the show will win $2000. Thus, if player one has $500, player two has $700, and player three has $800 at the end of the final round, the person with $800 will be given the entire $2000.

Vehicles
The show depicts vehicles from all walks. There are the usual full on drag cars, altereds, dragsters, and jr. dragsters. There are musclecars (old and new), hot rods, and motorcycles. They will show imports, diesel and gas powered trucks, and sports cars. Basically if you can drive it on your nearest dragstrip you will probably see it on the show.

Two classic Mustangs shown at the starting line on the show.

Staff
The show is hosted by Brett "The Big Schwag" Wagner. He is the one who introduces the drivers to the contestants. One of the contestants is always Ken Herring. He is the resident expert that the others try to beat. He goes by the nickname "The House" because of that. Paige Simpson is the one who motions for the cars to pull forward into the burnout box. She will then escort the driver from their vehicle to Brett Wagner.

Production
It is produced by High Five Entertainment and shot and delivered in 720p high def.

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