Versus back to DirecTV

Jonr · 3/15/10, 9:51 PM

Some good news now that racing season is coming back.

AustinSprinter · 3/15/10, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonr

Some good news now that racing season is coming back.

Thanks Jonr!!....Yes it is on,as I speak now,for a replay of the Season Opener!!....great timing for Verses & DirecTv to come back together!!...which will be a big boost to the IRL!!..Ooooops'!!..how bout "USAC"??..Thank You All!!...........
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darnall · 3/16/10, 1:29 AM

Well I am going to take all the credit for this happening on account of numerous emails to the Indycar series begging them to call breach of contract on Comcast........

Aw hell, I probably had nothing to do with it but I'm pretty psyched anyway... It's gonna be a great year!!!!

Thank you Indycar, Comcast, and Versus network!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drtuba · 3/17/10, 10:12 AM

Does anyone know if Versus will be carrying any sprint/midget shows this season? Last year they carried a few ASCS winged shows and I THINK a USAC race or two (I may not be correct on the last part). Are they continuing with that coverage this year?

Lucky161 · 3/17/10, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by drtuba

Does anyone know if Versus will be carrying any sprint/midget shows this season? Last year they carried a few ASCS winged shows and I THINK a USAC race or two (I may not be correct on the last part). Are they continuing with that coverage this year?

Last year the opening races were at the Devils Bowl and both nights were televised on VS tape delayed a week or so later. The first night was on one week and the second night was on the following week. I thnk this year the opening ACSC races were in Tucson last weekend, so they may be on VS this weekend.

I won't get to watch them if they are because I'll be at the Devils Bowl both nights, assuming is isn't too cold. Right now, prediction is low 40s and that's pretty cold for me these days.

Z-man · 3/17/10, 11:22 AM

Here is a link to the Motorsports hour schedule http://www.motorsportshour.com/schedule.html Looks like the Devils bowl race on march 19th will air june 6th.

Dyno Don · 3/17/10, 2:53 PM

According to SpeedTV.Com the NHL had more to do with Versus landing on Direct TV than The IRL. I think it says something about The IRL when the NHL has more pull.

The Stanley Cup play offs are coming in two weeks and I think that made for the change.

I already get Versus and I like Hockey and The IRL so this change is of no difference to me.

drtuba · 3/17/10, 5:34 PM

Thanks for the information. Too bad for the excessively long lag between event and broadcast. I thought there was some non-wing on Motorsports Hour but I guess I was wrong. Thanks again!

3/15/10, 9:51 PM	#1 Versus back to DirecTV
Jonr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,716	Some good news now that racing season is coming back.

3/16/10, 1:29 AM	#3 Re: Versus back to DirecTV
darnall Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 773	Well I am going to take all the credit for this happening on account of numerous emails to the Indycar series begging them to call breach of contract on Comcast........ Aw hell, I probably had nothing to do with it but I'm pretty psyched anyway... It's gonna be a great year!!!! Thank you Indycar, Comcast, and Versus network!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3/17/10, 10:12 AM	#4 Re: Versus back to DirecTV
drtuba Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Does anyone know if Versus will be carrying any sprint/midget shows this season? Last year they carried a few ASCS winged shows and I THINK a USAC race or two (I may not be correct on the last part). Are they continuing with that coverage this year?

3/17/10, 11:22 AM	#6 Re: Versus back to DirecTV
Z-man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 880	Here is a link to the Motorsports hour schedule http://www.motorsportshour.com/schedule.html Looks like the Devils bowl race on march 19th will air june 6th.

3/17/10, 2:53 PM	#7 Re: Versus back to DirecTV
Dyno Don Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 579	According to SpeedTV.Com the NHL had more to do with Versus landing on Direct TV than The IRL. I think it says something about The IRL when the NHL has more pull. The Stanley Cup play offs are coming in two weeks and I think that made for the change. I already get Versus and I like Hockey and The IRL so this change is of no difference to me.

3/17/10, 5:34 PM	#8 Re: Versus back to DirecTV
drtuba Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks for the information. Too bad for the excessively long lag between event and broadcast. I thought there was some non-wing on Motorsports Hour but I guess I was wrong. Thanks again!