Channel Seven's up to its usual tricks

mjt57 · 22 Nov 2003, 03:00 (Ref:791190)

I see that the 24hr coverage is more of a 5 hr coverage. Just checked the television guides. Religious shows, home shopping and rugby replays seem to take precedence over the race.

Good to see that nothing's changed.

Aarrgh8 · 22 Nov 2003, 03:23 (Ref:791192)

There's no way a major commercial channel could justify a full coverage, but you'd think they could do more through the middle of the night. There's nothing between midnight and 5.00am that couldn't make way without upsetting those who normally sit in front of the box all night. I don't know what Guthy-Renker is, but I think that a profile on Lee Marvin could be moved aside.

Gaz170 · 22 Nov 2003, 03:32 (Ref:791193)

Guthy-Rekner is one of those home shopping channels. Probably pay 7 for their air-time.

Aarrgh8 · 22 Nov 2003, 03:52 (Ref:791195)

Well, Guthy Wenker could move for just one night as well.

MHDT · 22 Nov 2003, 03:55 (Ref:791196)

Nice start for Brocky, who obviously still has what it takes to compete at the forefront of Australian & international motorsport.

Crash Test · 22 Nov 2003, 04:13 (Ref:791206)

Hrmmm, 5 hours of headlights between 12-5am would probably wind up a tad tedious....

TSR · 22 Nov 2003, 05:11 (Ref:791217)

I see Ch 7 has tackin a page out of Ch10 book by trying to turn the try hard Murph into some sort of superstar and all within the first hour. Good to see NC getting some air time on his old employer.
Are Ch7 in love with the Monaro or not becuase that is the only car that they seem to mention.

mac · 22 Nov 2003, 06:49 (Ref:791240)

I'm more disappointed by the fact we'll only get to see the last half an hour tomorrow.

Do you think it would be worth heading up there at around 5am to catch the last 9 hours?

I'm seriously considering it.

Dave HRT Moy · 22 Nov 2003, 08:26 (Ref:791271)

Quote:

Originally posted by TSR
I see Ch 7 has tackin a page out of Ch10 book by trying to turn the try hard Murph into some sort of superstar and all within the first hour. Good to see NC getting some air time on his old employer.
Are Ch7 in love with the Monaro or not becuase that is the only car that they seem to mention.

You think Murphy's a "try hard" ?

Mate, at least he "races" and doesn't hide behind his team mate because his own jatz aren't big enough.....

Go for it Murph....

And as for 7 favouring the Monaro.

Where's Ford's effort? A couple of GT's getting smashed and did I see some old sh*tta EL Falcon running around?

At least the general has a go, Ford are too busy fighting amongst themselves and stealing each others racing staff....

bartman71 · 22 Nov 2003, 08:41 (Ref:791280)

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Originally posted by Dave HRT Moy
You think Murphy's a "try hard" ?

Mate, at least he "races" and doesn't hide behind his team mate because his own jatz aren't big enough.....

Go for it Murph....

And as for 7 favouring the Monaro.

Where's Ford's effort? A couple of GT's getting smashed and did I see some old sh*tta EL Falcon running around?

At least the general has a go, Ford are too busy fighting amongst themselves and stealing each others racing staff....

why do you keep going on about the Ambrose Ingall thing?

another thing is at least the fords entered this weekend are PRODUCTION
last year i think from memory the production fords beat the production holdens

TSR · 22 Nov 2003, 08:51 (Ref:791290)

Well Mr HRT Moy it is just a case of which company is spending the most money Holden are spending a ***t load on PROCAR series
and looking at the CH7 telecast they are spending money on the telecast as well as circut signage,so as the old saying goes Money talks B******T walks, and FORD are not putting the money into
PROCAR, which I think is a bloody disgrace. And YES Murph is a TRY HARD.

Wizzby · 22 Nov 2003, 14:01 (Ref:791453)

Quote:

Originally posted by Dave HRT Moy
Mate, at least he "races" and doesn't hide behind his team mate because his own jatz aren't big enough.....

That's a good one! Have to remember that

Nevermind · 22 Nov 2003, 15:25 (Ref:791485)

Dave, so far the First GT is fourth in its class, with no legit holdens in front of it, as well both GT's (and that EL XR8 you talk about) are a mile ahead of the HSV VY GTS

craig1 · 22 Nov 2003, 22:10 (Ref:791673)

I didn't think this was suppose to be a Holden v's Ford race Dave.

Isn't it suppose to be the great Australian Holden v's the world.

I know that once those Monaros win it will convince me to run straight down to the nearest Holden dealer and pick one up.

Oh sorry, thats right it isn't a production car.

promax · 22 Nov 2003, 23:37 (Ref:791717)

Quote:

Originally posted by craig1
I didn't think this was suppose to be a Holden v's Ford race Dave.

Isn't it suppose to be the great Australian Holden v's the world.

I know that once those Monaros win it will convince me to run straight down to the nearest Holden dealer and pick one up.

Oh sorry, thats right it isn't a production car.

what is your point?

can you buy a stone bros v8 supercar at your local ford dealer?

can you buy a jag like webber's f1 car at jag dealer?

umm hello.. it's a race car! it was built to race. it wasn't built to pick the kids up from school.

this "but it's not a production car" rubbish is get old as blaming hrt every time a ford doesn't win.

Grimace · 22 Nov 2003, 23:44 (Ref:791719)

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Originally posted by Crash Test
Hrmmm, 5 hours of headlights between 12-5am would probably wind up a tad tedious....

Agree

And even the Pommy interviewer called the Monaro "purpose built"-and for Holden to promise to build them as road cars

It will be excellent to see Brocky win a 10th -heres hoping.

Crash Test · 23 Nov 2003, 00:51 (Ref:791753)

Although saying that, standing on the hill this morning at 3:30am was probably one of the more incredible experiences of my life... all racing should be done at night

TSR · 23 Nov 2003, 01:00 (Ref:791757)

It would be a rather good experiance to see what night time racing is all about, and especaily around Australia best track.

V8 Superdave · 23 Nov 2003, 01:44 (Ref:791773)

Just turned on at 9.30 am local time (Perth), and well, surprise, surprise, the Monaros are nose to tail after all this time... well, whoda thought that these cars and drivers all had exactly the same performance capabilities as each other....

I have no problem philosophically with the monaros being there, i can accept that theyr'e purpose built to win races, and in that respect a top job.

What does annoy me is the references the commentators and TV shows make about this great "Aussie domination", and the inference that these things in any way resemble what you as the punter can actually go out and buy. They should be prevented from making that link, and be madt to talk about these cars in the same way as the Moesler, as a purpose-built race car.

Also funny to see "Holden Genuine Parts" sponsorship on the Monaros.... guess their input will be mostly cash, huh?

craig1 · 23 Nov 2003, 07:19 (Ref:791918)

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Originally posted by promax
what is your point?

can you buy a stone bros v8 supercar at your local ford dealer?

can you buy a jag like webber's f1 car at jag dealer?

umm hello.. it's a race car! it was built to race. it wasn't built to pick the kids up from school.

this "but it's not a production car" rubbish is get old as blaming hrt every time a ford doesn't win.

UMM Hello, I thought my point was obvious.

Dave thought it ok to have a dig at Ford but at least as I said you could go out and buy their cars competing.

As I said, I didn't think it was a Ford v's Holden race.

Jeez you Holden lot are getting a bit touchy, what a stupid comparison. (webbers car at a Jag dealer)

promax · 23 Nov 2003, 07:45 (Ref:791930)

Quote:

Originally posted by craig1
UMM Hello, I thought my point was obvious.

"Oh sorry, thats right it isn't a production car."

so that's your point?

aj_308 · 23 Nov 2003, 10:20 (Ref:792025)

i dont think craig knows what his point is.. It was funny to see crompton on channel 7 wearing all his 10 gear!

Onlooker · 23 Nov 2003, 23:10 (Ref:792458)

To all those who have been bagging Channel 10, did you also experience the delays in bringing the 12:30 am live 1 hour show whilst Channel 7 had the Roy and HG best off show followed by a higlights package of the match that had just absorbed 4 hours of Live time??????? Us regional viewers had to wait untill about 1:20 for the show to come on??? Thankfully i am a dedicated m/sport fan and waited up but I am sure that plenty of people set the VCR and missed out.And did you also note that the 10:30 update that went to air at about 11:00 was repeated 80% and sold as the 11:30 update,now that Morgan either blew up twice and the BMW stuck it in at McPhillamy twice or I am seeing things????Having it on on the same week end as the Rugby Final was "unfortunate" at best and some things can't be helped but it was great to go back in time and be treated with contempt and shuffled down the time slot like some sort of a fill in. Ah I can hear the Twilight zone music now.

Joe5619 · 23 Nov 2003, 23:38 (Ref:792475)

I actully went to bed..... I got home at 12.30 & thought great I can watch some motorsports...Waited about 10 mins got the ****s & went to bed....

And people complain about the adds channel 10 have.... Channel 7 where no better!!!!

Deano · 24 Nov 2003, 02:35 (Ref:792558)

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Originally posted by promax

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can you buy a jag like webber's f1 car at jag dealer?

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By your reckoning, Promax, Mark should be allowed to enter it into the Bathurst 24Hr.

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