WRC moves to Motors TV

Oh lord this was dissapointing! I had to register just to vent my frustration!

The commentater stated that Ken Block was reaching for an imaginary clutch, when he clearly was trying to get some revs using the CLUTCH.

I was also confused when Ogier slowed down at the last stage.... oh lord.

WRC on TV is totally ruined for me! How could WRC allow this?

It was as if the commentator watched the show for the first time, then commented it through a phone.

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Originally Posted by WRCfan

They claimed they wanted to learn from their Sweden mistake although the outdoor coverage has increased very slightly it seems they learned nothing.

A string of onboard shots does not equal rallying coverage. I'm sorry but they have made very little progress. By the time the season is out the coverage might be slightly bearable at this rate.

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The amount of external footage is not going to increase. Motors is limited to five minutes of external footage per day. That's part of the contract.

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Originally Posted by KinG^KaoZ

It was as if the commentator watched the show for the first time.

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Er, that's how TV works. When you see the pictures at home, that's when the commentator sees them.

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Originally Posted by tintin

The amount of external footage is not going to increase. Motors is limited to five minutes of external footage per day. That's part of the contract.

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Is that more or less than the old Eurosport broadcasts??

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Originally Posted by tintin

The amount of external footage is not going to increase. Motors is limited to five minutes of external footage per day. That's part of the contract.


Er, that's how TV works. When you see the pictures at home, that's when the commentator sees them.

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I don't know who is more stupid. Motors for actually signing a contract of that nature and thinking it would work - or North One for clearly caring so little about its audience that it holds a broadcaster to ransom with shoddy bits of footage. Basically no one wins from this scenario. And I mean no one.

Motors gets jumped on for having a terrible show (and horrible idea). The WRC gets yet more bad tv coverage, only this time it doesn't even cater to their tin-pot sponsors. The teams barely get their cars/sponsors shown on the stages, which coincidentally is the EXACT point of them bothering to compete in the first place. The fans get tired/bored and switch off.

So if North One care so little that they wont even throw an interested broadcaster a bone - what does that say about them. Nothing we didn't already know I suppose.

And Tintin - errrr, I think you meant that's how live tv works. Not an hour of supposedly edited highlights. So think again...

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I don't know who is more stupid. Motors for actually signing a contract of that nature and thinking it would work - or North One for clearly caring so little about its audience that it holds a broadcaster to ransom with shoddy bits of footage. Basically no one wins from this scenario. And I mean no one.

Motors gets jumped on for having a terrible show (and horrible idea). The WRC gets yet more bad tv coverage, only this time it doesn't even cater to their tin-pot sponsors. The teams barely get their cars/sponsors shown on the stages, which coincidentally is the EXACT point of them bothering to compete in the first place. The fans get tired/bored and switch off.

So if North One care so little that they wont even throw an interested broadcaster a bone - what does that say about them. Nothing we didn't already know I suppose.

And Tintin - errrr, I think you meant that's how live tv works. Not an hour of supposedly edited highlights. So think again...

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I have to agree with you.
Sometimes a sport gets the coverage it deserves - this surely applies to the WRC. Third rate coverage for a third rate sport - and on a third rate channel. Harsh??? Probably..
Look what else MotorsTV cover; Mx, Enduro, Ice Racing, etc all good sports, but hardly 'major League'. Did any other channel want the WRC??
I also agree about NorthOne - really, if they are serious about promoting the sport - stop putting restrictions on what can be shown, and start giving the coverage away. TV companies aren't going to pay top dollar for a minority/ niche sport. Contrast the start of the F1 season with the WRC - professional coverage, not something almost amateurish.
It seems to me, all NorthOne are bothered about is making money. Sort the sporting side out including a proper calendar - then Manufacturers, sponsors, etc will surely follow.

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Originally Posted by tintin

The amount of external footage is not going to increase. Motors is limited to five minutes of external footage per day. That's part of the contract.

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Why is that? So what kind of contract is that if they are the new official broadcast partner?! LAME

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Originally Posted by tintin

The amount of external footage is not going to increase. Motors is limited to five minutes of external footage per day. That's part of the contract.




Er, that's how TV works. When you see the pictures at home, that's when the commentator sees them.

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Im not sure what you are trying to say here, its not live tv. ;)

to watch them, i have found this link : http://www.icrawl.org/5658696538-wor...ave-highlights

I missed the first rally.. Didnt know eurosport is not covering anymore..
Motors tv isnt exactly a popular channel..
IRC might end up being more popular..
I dont understand 5min outside rule.. That is just insane..

in my link, you can download too Swedish Event ;)