Seven virtual reality cameras will be used for the presentation from Churchill Downs. Five cameras will be placed trackside to capture an uninterrupted view of the race, including one adjacent to the owners’ suites, and two cameras will be in the paddock area to showcase the horses before parading to the starting gate.
The virtual reality presentation will include specially created content from NBC Sports Group, including feature stories as well as statistics, race data and updated betting odds. This additional information will be displayed on a virtual video screen during the virtual reality presentation, mimicking the giant video display at Churchill Downs.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby in Virtual Reality
The virtual reality presentation of the Kentucky Derby will be available free through the NBC channel on the NextVR portal. Samsung Gear VR owners can download the NextVR app on any Gear VR headset compatible phones. For detailed instructions, go to www.nextvr.com/gearvr-live.
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