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Originally Posted by one five five
New broadcast deal announced today, free live stream on 7+plus plus some FTA content on 7mate. Cue the same people who complained about STAN now complaining about ad breaks or that 7+ is too hard to find…….
Given the narrative that the STAN deal was holding back the class and putting off competitors, I would assume there will be a full grid for Rd1 at Sandown on February 10-11.
Who will be in the cars?
HMO Hyundai - Buchan, Sweeney? Third Car? Another Elantra to come out?
Wall Racing - D’Alberto to stay with the new car? Harris brothers for a full season?
GRM - Four Peugeots presumably again? Cameron? Cox? Bargwanna? Garland?
ASM - Olyphant was on a two year deal wasnt he? Up-spec’d Lynk or the same old one?
MPC - Audi’s to continue? Will Brown allowed by T8 to compete? Seuter owns his car correct? What about McDougal?
Cupra - Presumably Carl Cox Motorsport with Clemente does another season in the relatively new car?
Any other new cars rumoured?
Any other new drivers rumoured? Clay Richards?
What about the likes of Luke King & Jay Hanson who’ve seemingly disappeared into Carrera Cup and Super2 oblivion since they left?
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I’m not sure that narrative was thought by anyone to be the main reason.Although Stan didn’t help.
The main reason it has fallen away is that since Mr PAYCE took the pot of gold away the money just isn’t there.
Also there will actually be less FTA broadcast TV next year.In 2023 there were 3 hours each round on 9.For all but 2 or 3 rounds next year the coverage will only be on 7’s streaming platform.Good if you are committed to watching it but out of sight for the casual viewer.Same arrangement and probable profile as the Trophy series this year.