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As of today the IRL is without a Canadian driver. I'm not expecting to see PC back in the IRL or Cheever for that matter. I haven't heard of anyone else with interest running the IRL. I think it's a concern if they can't get someone so the CDN's have someone to support, without one I think the IRL won't even be televised up here. I doubt TSN would pick up the rights with dismal ratings and no CDN support.
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Did I miss an announcement from Cheever racing.Originally posted by F1 fanru -
Does it really matter?"Paff has been closer to the mark than anyone will give him credit for."
Richard Kimble 11/18/2010
"Paff is far more right than any of you will EVER give him credit for.
As non politically correct and un IndyCar friendly as it is, it's the truth. "
SeeuInMay 12/29/2010Comment
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I agree totally, no matter what happens the ratings will be crap and the series will remain on life support.Originally posted by Chris PaffComment
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Originally posted by F1 fanru
IF the IRL is on life support, than CCWS is getting the casket closed on it right now.Last edited by Sybil D. Sobydianz; 01-15-2006, 04:42 PM.Comment
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As an American IRL fan, I could really care less if it was seen in Canada or not. Doesn't bother me one way or the other. I've never really seen anything where part of the IRL's plan was to be an internationally based series. I understand why they go to Japan, but in the context of the Canadian races, I was never disappointed they didn't pick up one.
If there is a talented Canadian driver out there who wants to be in the IRL, great. If not, so be it. I'm not aware of any Canadian sponsors the IRL needs to satisfy, are you?
F1 fanru, why do you see that as a problem?Comment
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you cant talk sense to some people.."Paff has been closer to the mark than anyone will give him credit for."
Richard Kimble 11/18/2010
"Paff is far more right than any of you will EVER give him credit for.
As non politically correct and un IndyCar friendly as it is, it's the truth. "
SeeuInMay 12/29/2010Comment
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As a Canadian fan, I'd miss any races that were on ESPN/ESPN2 instead of ABC, which in 2006 is most of them.Originally posted by tbyars
It's an easy rebroadcast of the ESPN signal for them. TSN and ESPN have an existing relationship (ESPN has a minority stake in TSN). Only question is squeezing it in to their very busy sports calendar, between golf, NASCAR, Canadian football (starts earlier than NFL)... they treat racing VERY poorly, it's about as low of priority as you can get.
They clipped the start of an F1 race for TAPE DELAYED BOXING. And not a real match, either, some TV reality show match.
TSN already suggested CC coverage was on the outs in a Toronto Star article a few months back... speaks to the general lack of interest in US OW out there.
jonoComment
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what about Marty Roth?Comment
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And, as a Canadian, I can certainly see where that is an issue to you.Originally posted by jonovision_manAs a Canadian fan, I'd miss any races that were on ESPN/ESPN2 instead of ABC, which in 2006 is most of them.
To me, it's not. That sounds a little selfish, but it's the truth.Comment
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You'd make a great ex-wife.Originally posted by tbyars
Honestly, there's pretty much no interest in the IRL here. I wouldn't blame TSN for not picking it up, or the IRL for not losing sleep over it.
jonoComment
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Is this a little xenophobic ??
US fans get blasted for stating that a lack of US drivers hurt attendance and ratings, yet a Canadian fan feels that if there isn't a Canadian driver there will be no television coverage. Shouldn't they just want to see the race? Or is it all really just the same thing from a different point of view?Comment
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Time to get out the hammer!Originally posted by speed up"Is that my *** that I smell burning?" ... Helmet Stogie from "Death spasms of the Mabuchi"Comment
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No.Originally posted by j.d.c
Canadians didn't care about the IRL last year when there was a Canadian in the series. It's not like they're abandoning the series, they never showed any interest to begin with.
And from what I can tell, the IRL has done nothing up here to try to build interest in the series.
jonoLast edited by jonovision_man; 01-16-2006, 06:41 AM.Comment
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