NASCAR on NASN-Sky-FOX etc.

Its a shame because I dont think it is in Sky's nature to simply air someone elses coverage in it's entirety. I was glad we even got to see a bit of the American studio debate.

I suppose the one thing you could ask for is to have less UK studio stuff in the caution periods - because I'd find the US guys talking about something completely unrelated a lot more interesting.

It is just the nature of Nascar that there are periods with no racing. You cant blame Sky for wanting a studio to fall back on for things like rain delays and extended cautions.

If they do have to have a studio, could they not have someone more pleasing on the eye. If anyone has seen Sky's A1GP footage you'll know what I'm talking about!

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I dont, its their bloody job mate!!!. They should do a bit of research.

And we need the US pre race!!! its a must. all the interviews etc.

All they have to do when the US is on a break and we aren't is to show the race feed and the two guys in the studio here can talk over it. That way i get to see the race and they justify their pay packets.

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Originally Posted by Haulin'AssAndTurnin Left

All they have to do when the US is on a break and we aren't is to show the race feed and the two guys in the studio here can talk over it. That way i get to see the race and they justify their pay packets.

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I just sent a polite e-mail suggesting that very thing myself together with a bit more pre-race build up.

Whilst I acknowledge some of the criticism on here I do think that the general reaction is too harsh. Remember that Sky are new to this and are appealing to a wide audience, not just the afficionados of this site. The fact they have taken coverage can only be a good thing for all Nascar fans. Wider appeal means a greater audience and increased and prolonged coverage. Nascar sitting on a minority satellite channel was never sustainable in the long term. If you want to be a selective minority audience then so be it, but that has its problems as can be seen from the past. Constructive critiscism is fine, but some of the slating has been almost pompous. Nascar remains a minority spectator sport in the UK, give it chance to grow and see the benefits. I for one say thanks SKY. Widescreen Nascar with unbelieveable on board shots beats ANY OTHER FORM OF RACING. Spread the word guys and girls!

Why is this thread getting so angry.

We have got NASCAR on SKY for the next 2 years. Thats Brilliant.
SKY's first attempt last night was good honest try.

They have asked for out suggestions, and hopefully we have all emailed now, being polite, and saying thanks for SKY grabbing NASCAR from SULTANA.

I mentioned about prerace, well at least from the invocation, and to make sure we watch right up to winners circle, and post race driver interviews.

We got US commentary, SKY did not miss a restart, widescreen picture was better than we have had before, and the sound quality was great through the surround sound. SKY will do a great job. The studio bits were not too irritating, but will imrove.

It's all good. No more SULTANA, Thank you SKY :)

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Why is this thread getting so angry.

We have got NASCAR on SKY for the next 2 years. Thats Brilliant.
SKY's first attempt last night was good honest try.

They have asked for out suggestions, and hopefully we have all emailed now, being polite, and saying thanks for SKY grabbing NASCAR from SULTANA.

I mentioned about prerace, well at least from the invocation, and to make sure we watch right up to winners circle, and post race driver interviews.

We got US commentary, SKY did not miss a restart, widescreen picture was better than we have had before, and the sound quality was great through the surround sound. SKY will do a great job. The studio bits were not too irritating, but will imrove.

It's all good. No more SULTANA, Thank you SKY :)

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You are right, it was a first try and it will hopefully get better and more towards the NASN (not Setanta) presentation. Let's hope and maybe you are right in that we should not be too harsh - let's wait till Daytona.

Also, please stop referring to Setanta having had the rights, it was NASN last year that had the rights. NASN is owned by ESPN since Feb / March 2007.

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Originally Posted by colinspooky

Just thinking - Sky won't have the pre-race show - that's on Speed while the race is on Fox.
So for all you pre-race fans, there's still TVU ;)

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What channel on TVU is NASCAR shown on?

nascar on sky sports they have signed a two year deal with nascar show all 38 races

Whilst I've just started to watch the repeats on Sky, I did Sky+ the race last night but never got round to watching it becuase of the football.

With regard to the adverts. If you've ever watched NASCAR in the US you will know how many ad breaks they have. If you haven't...watch the US coverage of the golf on Sky and see how many times they switch to the studio.

Cut Sky some slack.

When Sky first started showing the football everyone complained that the studio guests were crap etc etc.

They'll get better at the same speed as we get used to their style of coverage and we'll all meet happily in the middle :)