AusV8 TV coverage in NZ [formerly TV3 - Another raw deal on coverage]

[promax]

Originally Posted by Goat Boy

We have gone a bit off topic, haven't we...

Lisa Lewis drove a V8 Ute for a while, I wonder if she will appear on the show...

gb deserves to be banned for mentioning her name in these forums!

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Originally Posted by harcey

dont think she ever actually raced a ute...she took lots of photos and talked it up........used to state how fast she was in one of those formula challenge things quoting her sensational lap times from the 2k short track comparing with times from the full track....poor thing...

that pretty much sums it up

[Goat Boy]

Originally Posted by promax

gb deserves to be banned for mentioning her name in these forums!

yay, you're back!!

[Member CCC]

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[FAS33]

lol 15 mins of newbreaks ...talk about a whinger

[supercar_freek]

From Facebook

Shaun Summerfield Hi guys, hope this will improve your Monday a touch. There will only be a 5 minute News update at 6pm. And the race will be (as it has been for the last 3 years that I have fronted it) 100% live. No delays.

There is only one problem here. TV3 always says that it is a short break for the news. However they forget to mention that either side of that news break are ads. The news isn't important to them it is the high value ads they fit in at 6pm. I am willing to put money on the fact that from the cut in the racing to the return to racing is not 5 min! It will be a minimum of 10 and most likely 15min.

However I don't really care because the last 2 years I have watched it live without the need of TV3's feed and this year I will be there.

[Sommersby]

Originally Posted by supercar_freek

From Facebook


There is only one problem here. TV3 always says that it is a short break for the news. However they forget to mention that either side of that news break are ads. The news isn't important to them it is the high value ads they fit in at 6pm. I am willing to put money on the fact that from the cut in the racing to the return to racing is not 5 min! It will be a minimum of 10 and most likely 15min.

However I don't really care because the last 2 years I have watched it live without the need of TV3's feed and this year I will be there.

I glad you'll be able to experience Bathurst first hand 'freek.

But you're way out of line with those comments. Last year I threw to news, and then came out of news. Also, we'd used up our ad break quota, so we took around 6min less commercial time than Aussie over the last hour (ie more action). Added to this, we remained live, while Aussie audiences had to watch in delay. We screened the finish close to 15 minutes before them. In fact, the only reason we missed the main part of the podium, is because it was delayed to fit in the Aussie TV schedule. As I've said before - when we get it wrong we deserve all we get. But come on, credit where it's due.

[supercar_freek]

Credit where credit is due... OK, Yes you personally and Nigel are doing all you can to fight for us. I thank you for that. I have always found you plesant to deal with. This is not a personal attack on you but towards TV3.
I don't remember there being a delay in the podium on the live feed I was viewing so am unsure why it would have been delayed considering Aussie (As you stated) was at that stage running a delayed broadcast. But then my memory may have faded and I also got to watch the full podium so didn't take much notice.

What annoys me the most and is part of the reason behind my frustration is that only 2 weeks out from the biggest motorsport race to be aired on NZ TV and TV3 still had the fans in the dark over what would be happening. The fact that discussions on this and other forums end up so angry that you personally have to come in here and comment shows that you care but your employer doesnt give a toss.
If TV3 had not promoted the GC or other new programs, no one would watch them. If they played these during the same late night slots that we get motorsport on, the viewer numbers would drop off. Yes, Motorsport will never be the most popular show you have but over the years that TV3 has had the contract I would not be surprised if viewer numbers had dropped significantly. On the other hand if it was promoted better and scheduled at a reasonable hour then surely it would see viewer numbers grow.

Surely when TV3 bid for the coverage there must have been growth stats produced and a reason to bid for the coverage. I don't know what the internal politics are but there must be something going on for TV3 to bid for something and then ruin it.
It would be like buying a mint condition hot rod and leaving it outside for 5 years and then claiming that it no one wants it and its not worth repairing due to its age.

I am sure you can understand the years of frustration towards TV3 that have built up. It must be hard for you as I know you are passionate about this sport too and you would be in here if you weren't! So I apologise if you were upset by my comments.

[flyingduck]

I just want to put my hand up and say I think that the Bathurst production on TV3 is very good, I just want to see someone other than Andy Booth on the coverage. Get someone who has had experience at Bathurst e.g. the Rat, Kayne Scott. I find that Andy doesn't give the informed and interesting opinion that I what to hear during Bathurst. He is fine for the normal rounds but not Bathurst.

Could you post a schedule for the TV coverage for Bathurst please.

[Evomike]

I actually dont think TV3's coverage is any worse than TVNZ's was, I seem to recall the same compaints when TVNZ had the rights as well..and lets not forget the years where TVNZ bought the rights just so TV3 couldn't and then didn't show them anyway. Certainly I think that better promotion etc would maybe increase viewer numbers throughout the year. The reality is that motorsport will always face an up hill battle against the likes of rugby and cricket etc. Due in part to internal politics I'm guessing, there will be those that don't like it and don't get it at the top and they are ultimately the ones who make the decisions.

And certainly we can't take it out on Shaun, he is very passionate about the sport and has become a target because of that passion.

[Evomike]

Originally Posted by flyingduck

I just want to put my hand up and say I think that the Bathurst production on TV3 is very good, I just want to see someone other than Andy Booth on the coverage. Get someone who has had experience at Bathurst e.g. the Rat, Kayne Scott. I find that Andy doesn't give the informed and interesting opinion that I what to hear during Bathurst. He is fine for the normal rounds but not Bathurst.

Could you post a schedule for the TV coverage for Bathurst please.

Please not Kayne...I'd rather listen to a cat in the blender.....my 5 year old whines less

[Jerico]

Originally Posted by flyingduck

I just want to put my hand up and say I think that the Bathurst production on TV3 is very good, I just want to see someone other than Andy Booth on the coverage. Get someone who has had experience at Bathurst e.g. the Rat, Kayne Scott. I find that Andy doesn't give the informed and interesting opinion that I what to hear during Bathurst. He is fine for the normal rounds but not Bathurst.

Could you post a schedule for the TV coverage for Bathurst please.

I agree with most that you say and I think the Rat would be the ideal choice in my view. Very informative speaker and a been there and done that guy.

[M Jones]

I really hope TV3 signs up for the V8's for the next few years as I don't want to be paying for Sky. I can see things are going to be very interesting next season and to be honest, missing next season would be terrible!

I would tend to think viewer numbers will go up now that Merc and Nissan are involved, and if the races were shown on TV3 at better times that would be much better for average joe as currently its only really the diehards (I'm one of these!!!) that would tape or watch these races late at night.

[Sommersby]

Originally Posted by supercar_freek

I don't remember there being a delay in the podium on the live feed I was viewing so am unsure why it would have been delayed considering Aussie (As you stated) was at that stage running a delayed broadcast. But then my memory may have faded and I also got to watch the full podium so didn't take much notice.

The actual podium itself was held up, it was like holding a video camera waiting for your baby to take its first steps. There was plenty of other stuff going on, but it was the podium we wanted. Compare it to how quickly they usually get up there.

Anyway, pace yourself with that slab!

[supercar_freek]

Thanks Sommersby
I am in the grandstand which is non BYO so my wallet will be pacing me I think :-)

[Racer Mike]

Hey Freek, hope you were just watching TV3 and viewed the CRC Bathurst preview........

[supercar_freek]

Originally Posted by Racer Mike

Hey Freek, hope you were just watching TV3 and viewed the CRC Bathurst preview........

I would have if I had known about it.
Did you see it advertised somewhere of just stumble across it while channel surfing?

[TV3]

Originally Posted by flyingduck

I just want to put my hand up and say I think that the Bathurst production on TV3 is very good, I just want to see someone other than Andy Booth on the coverage. Get someone who has had experience at Bathurst e.g. the Rat, Kayne Scott. I find that Andy doesn't give the informed and interesting opinion that I what to hear during Bathurst. He is fine for the normal rounds but not Bathurst.

Could you post a schedule for the TV coverage for Bathurst please.

Good news Supercar Fans... I can confirm TV3 will start the Bathurst 1000 telecast at 10am on Sunday morning. From 10am-11am we will have the Top 10 Shoot Out plus reports from Bathurst with Kiwi Driver I/V's etc... at 11am we will cross to Channels 7's coverage (30 minutes earlier than previously) to take advantage of the 50th Anniversary build up. Race start will be 1230 and we will be live all day, we will take commercial breaks at the same time as Channel 7. Another piece of good news is we do not have as many Comm Breaks as the Aussies. There will be a 5 minute News Break at 6pm and all going well the Race and Podium will be done by 7.15pm... if the race runs late that's when things get messy.. fingers crossed they don't and lets hope the Kiwi's do well.
Nigel
TV3 CRC Motorsport Producer

[flyingduck]

Thanks Nigel will you show anything on Saturday?

[TV3]

Originally Posted by flyingduck

Thanks Nigel will you show anything on Saturday?

Sorry Flying Duck, no Bathurst coverage on Saturday.. Shaun & I tried but were unsuccessful. Cheers

[Evomike]

Just thought of a good idea...get some bimbo airheads on the show and TV3 will throw truckloads of promotion at it ...actually how about the Ridges...afterall they were at the Hampton Downs round of the Supertourers

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by Evomike

Just thought of a good idea...get some bimbo airheads on the show and TV3 will throw truckloads of promotion at it ...actually how about the Ridges...afterall they were at the Hampton Downs round of the Supertourers

Careful what you wish for Mike!

[smokin'joe]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Careful what you wish for Mike!

exactly. remembering we were subjected to Tracey and co from the Rock radio station.

[Vanishing Point]

Originally Posted by smokin'joe

exactly. remembering we were subjected to Tracey and co from the Rock radio station.

Thanks for reminding me Joe! Shaun ain't as good to look at but wins hands down..

[promax]

Originally Posted by Vanishing Point

Thanks for reminding me Joe! Shaun ain't as good to look at but wins hands down..

butt kisser