One of the form members at CornerCarvers.com actually got the SpeedVision
Prez on the phone to get the "real" story. It's near the bottom of this
thread, and as always salt to taste:
http://www.corner-carvers.com/forum/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001753.html
-Carl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Darren Madams [mailto:darren@madams.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 11:27 AM
> To: dagmlist@mindspring.com
> Cc: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Speedvision -> Speed Channel
>
>
> Promising, but there are still quotes out there about this being an
> introductory lineup until they can generate enough Nascar content to
> make it 24x7. Notably absent (disappointingly) is Runoffs coverage,
> and other SCCA stuff (ProSpecRacer, F3, ProVee, etc.). I had also
> heard they were supposed to start covering karting events, especially
> the CART Stars of Tomorrow series, but no mention of that. Also, what
> about Barber Dodge, Toyota Atlantics, StarMazda series, etc. etc.?
>
> So much available content, so much time to fill, and they want to run
> Nascar 24x7... ugh...
>
> --Darren
>
> You wrote:
> > Just found this on the speedvision site, it looks like a
> lot of the "100%
> > NASCAR" fears were not well founded
> >
> > http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/08INews/011130a.html
> >
> > The short version:
> > ---quote---
> >
> > That current line-up seems to be the center of the debate.
> I would like to
> > outline the core programming we will carry in the way we
> have in the past,
> > have multi-year deals with or, in some cases, are adding to
> the line-up.
> >
> > The notable exception is F1, as we are negotiation with
> them to continue our
> > relationship with them. We have put together a very
> attractive offer and are
> > doing everything we can to continue with F1. We feel
> confident we will move
> > forward with them:
> >
> > F1, including qualifying and all current F1 events
> > Le Mans, ALMS
> > Le Mans 24 hour coverage
> > SCCA Trans Am
> > Grand AM
> >
> > All of the current motorcycle event coverage will remain including:
> >
> > FIM Grand Prix
> > World Superbike
> > AMA Superbike
> >
> > Existing programming to remain as well:
> >
> > Legends of Motorsports
> > Motorsport Mundial
> > Speedvision GT Championships
> > Barrret Jackson auto auction
> > Speed News
> >
> > In addition we will now have:
> >
> > NASCAR programming
> > CART, Qualifying and other events
> > Extended coverage of World Rally
> > ARCA live races
> >
> > We also hope to have some very exciting news regarding
> additional motorcycle
> > programming soon.
> >
> > -- end quote
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