If newspaper reports are to be believed (see:
http://charlotte.bcentral.com/charlotte/stories/2001/10/15/story6.html) it's
the end of speedvision as we know it.
It's perfectly understandable from a marketing/advertising format, there's
more money to be made showing cars with "Tide" on them for 50 million
viewers then there is showing Formula Fords with "this space for rent" on
the side for 5-10? million viewers.
Instead of moaning about it, let's convince FOX that it's worth creating
"Speedvision2" for all the road racing, rallying, motorcycle, powerboat,
etc.. fans out there..
Send your emails to: [email hidden]
Well, considering Speedvision was PROFITABLE, it would indicate there is a
market for that kind of channel with limited to no NASCAR racing.
So even though a new channel would not get NASCAR items, it could still be
profitable. Any angel investors who are interested can email me directly ;)
Scott
PA-Scott
"Kirk House" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> "We don't think it can be just NASCAR 24 hours a day out of the gate,"
> Brooks says. "It will have some other racing elements. That's probably the
> right mix to get us started."
>
> Sounds like they're just throwing in open wheel so all of us don't freakout
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> then they'll slowly phase it out. Hopefully somebody picks up the slack > > "Art McEwen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:9r1d6r$ug1$[email hidden]... > > If newspaper reports are to be believed (see: > > http://charlotte.bcentral.com/charlotte/stories/2001/10/15/story6.html) > it's > > the end of speedvision as we know it. > > > > >"We don't think it can be just NASCAR 24 hours a day out of the gate,"
Brooks says. "It will have some other racing elements. That's probably the
right mix to get us started."
Sounds like they're just throwing in open wheel so all of us don't freak out
then they'll slowly phase it out. Hopefully somebody picks up the slack
"Art McEwen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> If newspaper reports are to be believed (see:
> http://charlotte.bcentral.com/charlotte/stories/2001/10/15/story6.html)it's
> the end of speedvision as we know it.
>
Again, "profitable" here is the key word. Speedvision was profitable because
it showcased material that was, with the exception of the F1 telecast,
almost given to them, they didn't pay much for programming. If all you show
are programs that you are getting for a bargain, then it is easy to become
profitable. Think back to when ESPN was first starting. We all saw alot more
of those whacky sports...like Irish Football and Hurling. That is what
Speedvision has been showing, cheap sports.
btgoss
"Scott B. Husted" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Well, considering Speedvision was PROFITABLE, it would indicate there is a
> market for that kind of channel with limited to no NASCAR racing.
>
> So even though a new channel would not get NASCAR items, it could still be
> profitable. Any angel investors who are interested can email me directly;)
>
> Scott
> PA-Scott
>
>
Perhaps, but I happen to find 'cheap sports' like World Rally, SCCA
Run-offs, SCCA Trans-Am, various touring and GT races, and the various
vintage racing shows quite entertaining and enjoyable.
Hell, as far as I'm concerned they can save some more money and drop F1 as
well too. Not a huge market for Americans as we won't get up to watch the
race considering most of us use F1 races to help us GET to sleep! ;)
Scott
PA-Scott
"btgoss" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Again, "profitable" here is the key word. Speedvision was profitablebecause
> it showcased material that was, with the exception of the F1 telecast,
> almost given to them, they didn't pay much for programming. If all youshow
> are programs that you are getting for a bargain, then it is easy to become
> profitable. Think back to when ESPN was first starting. We all saw alotmore
a
> > market for that kind of channel with limited to no NASCAR racing.
> >
> > So even though a new channel would not get NASCAR items, it could stillbe
> > profitable. Any angel investors who are interested can email medirectly
