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Versus Back on DirecTV--IRL Race on right now

Old 03-15-2010, 10:24 PM
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Default Versus Back on DirecTV--IRL Race on right now

news to me, but apparently Versus came back to DirecTV a few days ago, and the IRL race is being played right now. My DVR picked it up for me, or I would have had no idea.

This is good news for IRL, World Challenge etc, as I've been on DirecTV for 16 years with no plans of leaving.
Old 03-15-2010, 11:04 PM
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This is good to hear. My dad will be happy since he loves the Tour de France.

I just dont like cable and I think DirecTVs hardware is better then Dish.
Old 03-16-2010, 12:38 AM
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WOW, thanks for the heads up! I was about to call Dish tomorrow lol
Old 03-16-2010, 01:07 AM
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Call I just mentioned this deal or no deal on a post yesterday, things are getting back to normal.
Old 03-16-2010, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by davidfarmer
news to me, but apparently Versus came back to DirecTV a few days ago, and the IRL race is being played right now. My DVR picked it up for me, or I would have had no idea.

This is good news for IRL, World Challenge etc, as I've been on DirecTV for 16 years with no plans of leaving.
what channel on DirecTV?
Old 03-16-2010, 08:19 AM
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Old 03-16-2010, 09:21 AM
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Good to know, David. Thanks!
Old 03-16-2010, 09:28 AM
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Why did they go to some off the wall channel?

not enough ratings for ABC/ESPN?
Old 03-16-2010, 10:20 AM
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Direct TV must have came to an agreement with Comcast (owns VS). Direct TV was saying on the VS channel for some time now that Comcast was looking for way to much money to allow Direct TV to broadcast their channel. I guess all parties are somewhat happy for now.
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Comcast/Sony/IBM will broadcast two hours/each day of the forthcoming Masters Golf event in 3D.

Wonder if this had any influence with Direct TV reaching an agreement with Comcast?

Sure did miss the Indy car coverage, glad it's back.
After watching Sunday's Formula 1 parade... Indy car racing looks better.

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Great News. Also get to watch the NHL games on Monday and Tuesday
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Originally Posted by trumper Z06
Comcast/Sony/IBM will broadcast two hours/each day of the forthcoming Masters Golf event in 3D.

Wonder if this had any influence with Direct TV reaching an agreement with Comcast?

Sure did miss the Indy car coverage, glad it's back.
After watching Sunday's Formula 1 parade... Indy car racing looks better.

I don't recall that much passing being down in Indy car racing. More passing in GP2
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the IRL race from this past weekend was actually pretty exciting, although it was really short. Quite a few good crashes, and several lead changes "on the track". I still like F1 much better, but if it's on a road course, I enjoy it!
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If anyone cares about the gory details:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versus_...rriage_dispute

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