http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011130/en/television-nascar_1.html
This is the nasty bit:
"It's about as far as you can go without actually creating a brand-new
24-hour network," said one NASCAR insider.
Reading between the lines, anyone?
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deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense -- Carl Sagan
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[email hidden] (David Buttery) wrote:
The sky may be getting lower, but I don't think it's quite falling
yet!. Here's a letter from the President of Speedvision that appeared
on their site yesterday.
An Open Letter To Speedvision Viewers
New York, November 30 � Over the past few months I have received many
e-mails regarding the relationship between NASCAR and Speedvision.
While I would love to answer them individually, I cannot. I would
however like to take a moment and cover some of the more popular
concerns that have been raised.
First, let me explain the reason we are adding NASCAR programming,
although some of the reason should be self evident.
Speedvision has built a reputation as the best motorsports destination
in the world. We have accomplished that to date, without the most
popular of all domestic racing, NASCAR. Obviously, the inclusion of
NASCAR programming will do nothing but grow the network and add to our
claim of being the best. I would also like to add that the partnership
with NASCAR comes at a good time, as we are finding early indications
of a slowdown in our growth. Over the past few months, some cable
companies that are currently carrying us, have begun to move us to
less desirable positions within their universe. Less desirable and
smaller. This is a solid indication that our growth with our current
properties is slowing. NASCAR and its 75 million fans are a perfect
addition to keep our progress sustained, pressure cable operators to
keep us or move us to a more attractive spot for our viewers, and more
importantly, in the areas that currently do not carry Speedvision, ( a
number that represents about half of the country), include us in their
line-up. In short, our NASCAR programming is what will keep the
network growing and prospering. If we could not continue to grow, the
network would not be in a position to renew or extend even the current
line-up as it exists.
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.
Programs eliminated were done so based off of extensive research
looking at ratings and audience composition. Like any company, we
eliminated poor performers and if you were a fan of a show no longer
on our air, you unfortunately must have been in a small group. Some of
this includes aviation programming, boating programming and other half
hour magazine programs. We will still carry some aviation and boating
shows that performed well.
THIS LIST IS NOT MEANT TO BE COMPLETE OR REPRESENT OUR ENTIRE
SCHEDULE.
If you have a specific question, please feel free to e-mail them in.
It is your passion and concern that will continue to fuel this
network. That is why I appreciate the time many of you spent to
contact us. I would encourage you to do so, and also stay in touch
with your local cable operator to let them know how important this
channel is to you. We do continue to understand the entertainment
value the network holds for you and will continue to honor that and
grow the network. Growth that is critical to ensure the longevity of
this network.
Thank you, keep writing. � Jim Liberatore - President Speed Channel
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>http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011130/en/television-nascar_1.html > >This is the nasty bit: > >"It's about as far as you can go without actually creating a brand-new >24-hour network," said one NASCAR insider. > >Reading between the lines, anyone?Carl Sagan - now there's a true idiot.
"David Buttery" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011130/en/television-nascar_1.html > > This is the nasty bit: > > "It's about as far as you can go without actually creating a brand-new > 24-hour network," said one NASCAR insider. > > Reading between the lines, anyone? > > -- > Sceptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which > deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense -- Carl Sagan > > The GPL Scrapyard returns (slowly): http://www.hillclimbfan.f2s.comTodd Sorensen <[email hidden]> wrote on 04 Dec 2001:
> Carl Sagan - now there's a true idiot.
Expand, please.
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Sceptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which
deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense -- Carl Sagan
The GPL Scrapyard returns (slowly): http://www.hillclimbfan.f2s.com
Todd Sorensen <[email hidden]> wrote on 04 Dec 2001:
> Carl Sagan - now there's a true idiot.
Hey, come on. If you're going to post something like that, the least
you can do is explain.
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Sceptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which
deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense -- Carl Sagan
The GPL Scrapyard returns (slowly): http://www.hillclimbfan.f2s.com
David Buttery wrote:
I'd also like to know what Todd's gripe with Sagan is. Care to enlighten
us, Mr. Sorensen?
Gary Stephenson
