Tommy Joe Martins releases short racing film 'Underfunded' on Omeleto
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Tommy Joe Martins, a driver and team owner in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, has released his independent short racing film titled 'Underfunded.' The film was previously well-received at independent film festivals but had not been made publicly available until now. The YouTube channel Omeleto, which has nearly four million subscribers, has selected 'Underfunded' for distribution, allowing viewers to stream the film. This development marks a significant step in the crossover between motorsports and film.
- •Tommy Joe Martins wrote and directed 'Underfunded'.
- •The film had a successful run at independent film festivals.
- •It is now available for streaming on Omeleto.
- •Omeleto has a subscriber base of nearly four million on YouTube.
- 4:29 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR O'Reilly Series team owner releases independent short racing film
"Several years ago, NASCAR O’Reilly Series driver and team owner Tommy Joe Martins wrote and directed a short racing film titled ‘Underfunded’ and it enjoyed a well-received independent film festival run but was never released until now. Omeleto, a YouTube channel with nearly four million subscribers, selected Underfunded for distribution and has been made available for streaming ...Keep reading
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