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[rodomo]

Wasn't Crompton with 7 originaly when he couldn't get a full time drive? Then when 10 got the gig he was in the duldrums but eventually got rides with HRT in the enduroes, then full time with Gardner and later FPR? Then when they worked out his mouth was better than his driving, he went back to TV. I reckon his commentary is educated and informative compared to the likes of Darryl Eastlake and the likes. At least he has "been there done that" not only here but O.S.

[REDA9X]

Lots of bagging of Crompton, I'd love to see some of the baggers do a better job than him, he is well spoken, clear and knows what it is he is talking about, he can also steer a car very well, and always did a really good job at Bathurst. I will say his last race at Sandown was less than impressive when he punted Steve Richards.

[rodomo]

Yeah Richo wasn't happy but if I recall the Fraud ran out of brakes.

[rodomo]

So that means I only have to set the DVD recorder 3 times over the weekend? And thats a good thing?

[LC69GTR]

I see the crap has started already thanks Ch7 and Grand Prix Corporation
Stuffed if i am going to watch just F1s the v8s there were great what will be on the other draw card no Go Karts

From Hearld Sun
THE V8s won't roar around Albert Park at next year's Australian Grand Prix.

The Formula One race lost one of its biggest drawcards yesterday after the V8 Supercar Australia board voted to pull out of the 2007 event.
It is a setback for GP organisers, who regained the right to host the opening round of the F1 season on March 15-18.

Australian Grand Prix Corporation chief Tim Bamford said yesterday's announcement had caught him off guard.

"We were a bit surprised to be honest and I don't know the reasoning behind it. They've given up racing here to go to Barbagallo (Raceway) after all," Bamford said.

"I can assure the fans we will provide them with the very best motor racing in the world and it will be every bit as exciting as it always have been. Let's not forget Formula One is the pinnacle of world motor racing and, from a Formula One point of view, we have practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and racing on Sunday."

Bamford refused to say what would take the place of the popular V8s next year.

V8 Supercar Australia chief Wayne Cattach insisted the decision to leave the GP was prompted by a date clash, and not by the V8s defection from F1 broadcaster Channel 10 to Channel 7 next year.

He said the V8 board intended to host the Perth round at Barbagallo Raceway in March to avoid a clash with AFL football on Channel 7, making it logistically impossible to race at Albert Park.

"Our planning for 2007 has been under way for several months since we announced that Seven will assume the broadcast rights from next year," Cattach said.

"These discussions include moving the Perth round outside the AFL season, due to the two-hour time difference of the western seaboard.

"We are disappointed we won't be attending."

Cattach said he was surprised when the date of next year's GP, and its clash with the world swimming titles, which are also in Melbourne, were announced.

V8 Supercars Australia was unhappy with the category's second-class status at the event but a new draft contract from the AGP had addressed most of its complaints.

V8 Supercar drivers contacted yesterday had mixed feelings about the decision.

"It's got to the point we no longer need to be a support event," V8 Supercar championship leader Garth Tander said. "I don't think our series will suffer for not being on the (F1) calendar."

But Ford star Craig Lowndes described the announcement as a shock.

"It is the biggest crowd we raced (in front of) and the Formula One mechanics, I think, took an interest in our racing, so, in that sense, it's disappointing," Lowndes said.

[LC69GTR]

Anyone got a email address for channel 7?

[GML-31]

its all about money isnt it, stuff the spectators.

[LC69GTR]

Thanks pallbag email sent

GML-31
  its all about money isnt it, stuff the spectators. 

Sure is

Anyone else want to tell them here is there emails submission page Dont Stuff it up ch7

[LC69GTR]

The Seven contract will ensure a guaranteed extra 20 per cent coverage
than the existing arrangements with Network Ten. This amounts to around
100 hours of LIVE race coverage compared to the current 79. This is all
LIVE. In additional there will be more specialised programs dedicated to
V8 Supercars, stronger cross-promotion and increased presence on the
network. It also allows for LIVE Saturday coverage in additional to the
traditional LIVE Sunday race coverage. There is between two and four
clashes with Seven's AFL telecast but this will not affect Sunday race
coverage. There will only be minimal changes to next year's calendar.

In regards to the support categories for the F1, I would suggest that
you contact the Melbourne Grand Prix office for further details.

Kind regards

V8 Supercars Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 607
SOUTHPORT BC QLD 4217

[GML-31]

I want to know what will happen with Indy as well... cant see 2 networks wanting to broadcast at same time.

[LC69GTR]

I see that in todays paper the footy rights have been announced and i see that
CH 7 Melb has one AFL game on Sunday afternoon

Does that mean that the V8s will be shown late afternoon or 11:30 at night like the old days.

CH 7 Melb have no footy on Saturday so maybe they move the racing to Saturdays so we can see a days racing

Edited by LC69GTR, 09 February 2007 - 06:17 AM.

[rodomo]

There is a write up in todays herald sun car guide.
"As near as possible to race time" and "the clipsal telecast on time with the race" or something like that. A little too open ended I reckon.
The footy will take preference I reckon.

[arrimar]

screw the footy,over rated crap.
lesson one in how to keep a country from being interested in the real world: feed them football.

[rodomo]

Read this.
http://www.v8superca...=M&gid=30541250