Good news! Maybe more American fellows discover the excitement of point to point rallying!
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Good news! Maybe more American fellows discover the excitement of point to point rallying!
Yes, I've always thought the same. I would think they could improve their sales a big by showing videos of Hivonen's Finland jumps. I also felt some Ford models sold in Europe is better than sold in US.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve_spackman
USA/CAnada is huge markets for selling cars. Right? Now after the financial crisis they have to make smaller cars, like them we use in Europe and other parts of the world.
So what could be better than running the WRC in US-television. That would be a boost not only for the WRC itself but also for the european manufacturers that will get a great opportunity to increase marketshares for their brands. (those who realise that rallying is selling cars) :)
You've made a quite clear point there..!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
And maybe we will see a american built WRC-car in the future? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
Maybe Ford is behind this deal between ISC and Discovery Channel. Maybe the extensive coverage in their home country is one of the "must" for them to stay in the championship... Maybe....Quote:
Originally Posted by steve_spackman
A tv-channel has an audience of 633 million people in a country with only 300 million people. Somebody fill me in on the math here?
That is changing.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve_spackman
Ford is promoting the Ford Fiesta at the Pike's peak hillclimb..Go Marcus
Also there will be Fiestas competing at the X-Games.
http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk...20to%20America
Holy....it's going to be broadcast in HD!
I guess this "promoter" is finally promoting.
It will be a upscaled signal (half HD), though. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by gloomyDAY