Tornado Chasers

A project in Norman, OK by Reed Timmer
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An independent documentary series that captures the intensity, passion and science of chasing with Reed Timmer.
Backers: 2549
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $135,856 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 26th -> Mar 28th (30 days)
Project By: Reed Timmer
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Latest News

Success: Thank You Everyone!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm trying to hold back tears right now. I love you all so much. We're going to deliver the best season of storm chasing in history, and you made it possible. You've helped us hit ALL of our stretch goals. Everyone who pledged $20 and up will get:... (Read More)

3 Hours Left! New Stretch Goal $135K

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you guys, we're down to the final 3 hours of our Kickstarter campaign! We blew through our $125K stretch goal, and as promised, Joel has a tornado on his forehead. Not one tornado, but three: An occluding rope tornado to the left, a mature... (Read More)

Final Podcast Marathon In Progress: New Reward Level!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I'm in the middle of my "Science of Extreme Storm Chasing" presentation at http://tvnweather.com/podcasts/live! We've also added a new pledge level of $2333.33 for dinner with Reed and/or Joel, and a HUGE beautiful print of the Fall... (Read More)

The Homestretch: "Reed's Chasing School" Tomorrow

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 60 hours left in our Kickstarter campaign! Thank you to all of our backers. If we can reach our $125K stretch goal, you'll get 2 "Tornado Science" episodes and the "2013 Tornadoes: Raw & Uncut" episode if you pledged $20 or higher! Today... (Read More)

Incredible Series Incoming: New Stretch Goal

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the middle of an all-day-and-night chase to the Florida panhandle, and we hit our first stretch goal just hours ago! You guys are amazing and now Tornado Chasers has a second stretch goal of $125,000. If we can hit $125K, everyone who... (Read More)

Tornado Chasers Will Happen - New Stretch Goal!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone thank you so much for your support! We hit our initial goal of $75,000 and you guys have brought tears to my eyes. Tornado Chasers 2013 will happen, and we now have a stretch goal of $100,000. If we can reach this stretch goal, everyone who... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 - $100K

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
First off I'd like to thank you for putting us just within reach of our goal.  Since hitting our initial goal seems very likely, we are proud to announce our first stretch goal for $100K.  If we reach this new goal everyone who pledged $20 or... (Read More)

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March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Just right click and save them to your computer or drag them to the desktop if you're on Mac.  You can then upload them to Kickstarter as your avatar picture or use them as your profile picture on any social network like Facebook and Twitter.  ... (Read More)

Kickstarter Conversations: Tornado Chasers

Welcome back to another Kickstarter Conversation! Today I am pleased to be joined by the one and only Reed Timmer whom our readers might know from Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers series. Reed has stopped by to talk about his passion and his Kickstarter project to fund the 2013 season of his Web TV Show Tornado Chasers. Thank you for joining us today Reed. Thanks James. Great to be here. (Read More)

Podcast Marathon & More Goodies

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night we had an 8-hour podcast marathon on TVNweather.com to raise money for this Tornado Chasers Kickstarter project and I'm humbled by your generous support. We raised about $15,000 last night! We had amazing guests including: Tim Samaras,... (Read More)

Storm Season Begins!

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Team Dominator! In less than 48 hours we crossed the $10,000 mark, and we're on our way toward intercepting the $75,000 goal. It's been great hearing from you through comments and messages, and your passion for storm chasing is so... (Read More)

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