Reshaping the motorsport culture in Bulgaria Reshaping the motorsport culture in Bulgaria

Overdrive is the first Bulgarian team to ever compete in the prestigious German racing series GT4. Even though this was a remarkable achievement for a country that doesn’t have a proper racing track, local media had largely missed or overlooked the story. Inspired by the underdog nature of Overdrive’s journey, we decided to create a full-length documentary to let the world know. We named it “The First Lap”.

Production started in March 2021.

A dedicated shooting crew began following Overdrive’s every move, capturing the team’s highs and lows in-real time until the very end of the racing season. The filming process included in-depth interviews with drivers, mechanics, and family members as well as live footage from preparations, trainings, and races. Filming took place in four countries across Europe — Germany, England, Bulgaria, Egypt, Greece and The Netherlands.

Coverage and recognition

“The First Lap” quickly gained the attention of local media and got covered by prominent outlets such as Bulgarian National Television, Bulgarian National Radio, Bloomberg TV, Euronews, Sportal, and many others. Apart from that, the film achieved critical acclaim at numerous motorsports film festivals and won four awards that reinforced its impact worldwide.