World Challenge Moves to VERSUS Network in 2010

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01-05-2010, 12:19 PM

BrianCunningham

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World Challenge Moves to VERSUS Network in 2010

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The story is at: http://www.scca.com/newsarticle.aspx?hub=4&news=3848

There are several advantages - weekend show slotting + more coverage + 90 minute shows + tie-ins with IndyCar dates. Not to dis SPEED but they have really moved away from motorsports unless it's NASCAR related.

Not that I've ever heard of the Versus Network

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01-05-2010, 12:47 PM

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Not that I've ever heard of the Versus Network

unlike speedtv... they actually air more events then 'entertainment'.. i didn't sign up to speed to watch tow trucks and pimp my ride shows.

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01-05-2010, 12:56 PM

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unlike speedtv... they actually air more events then 'entertainment'.. i didn't sign up to speed to watch tow trucks and pimp my ride shows.

Don't forget Pass time and Pinks!

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01-05-2010, 01:08 PM

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Not that I've ever heard of the Versus Network

that is where IRL landed for some races.

Also HD Theater has WRC racing Isle of Mann Racing and Race of Champions this week

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01-05-2010, 01:34 PM

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We get VS on Dish Network. Where do you get HD Network?

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01-05-2010, 02:04 PM

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VS actually has pretty good coverage for track events, I was pleased with them in last seasons IRL coverage

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01-05-2010, 02:29 PM

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If there is enough interest to come up with a reality show about a company that makes wedding cakes, there HAS to be enough interest to show real racing

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01-05-2010, 02:39 PM

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wow, I didn't realize they lost their Title Sponsor. It's been the SPEED World Challenge since at least the late 90's. Not that I love SPEED, but that can't be a good sign.

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01-05-2010, 02:55 PM

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I think they lost SPEED as there title sponsor a year or 2 ago. SPEED has just been used synonymously with the series name for reason you stated; free publicity for SPEED, so they didn't say anything

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01-05-2010, 04:18 PM

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We get VS on Dish Network. Where do you get HD Network?

Cablevision on Long Island. I think it is new for the year.

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01-05-2010, 04:20 PM

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If there is enough interest to come up with a reality show about a company that makes wedding cakes, there HAS to be enough interest to show real racing

no there are more women than road racers

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01-05-2010, 04:20 PM

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We get VS on Dish Network. Where do you get HD Network?

VERSUS is owned by Comcast. DirecTV is currently in a huge fight and dropped VERSUS earlier this year. Sucks for me doubly now since VS also has some of the NHL games this season...

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01-05-2010, 05:07 PM

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VS actually has pretty good coverage for track events, I was pleased with them in last seasons IRL coverage

Agreed!

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01-05-2010, 06:21 PM

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Well, that sucks. I won't get to watch any of the races since DirectTV dropped the channel because VS demanded a higher wage.

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01-05-2010, 07:44 PM

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Well, that sucks. I won't get to watch any of the races since DirectTV dropped the channel because VS demanded a higher wage.

Go out and get AT&T UVERSE!!!

http://www.att.com/u-verse/shop/index.jsp

I love it. They have SPEED and VERSUS and the ALL IMPORTANT BBC AMERICA so I can enjoy TOPGEAR!!!!

DVR in all the rooms!!!
HD channels galore!!

Forgot to program your DVR while you are away on business?? NO problem. they have an APP for that................