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Originally Posted by codename_47
Sorry for the double post, but I missed this first time through
I do hope this significant increase in fees includes them finally doing something about the social media blackout that surrounds the championship
It says a lot that you can get short clips on social media and youtube posts of highlights/onboards/qualifying of F1, Formula E, NASCAR, INDYCAR, Aussie Supercars and all their supports, but come the BTCC and it's "watch on ITV4 and we might upload 1 min highlights of each race about a month later"
Feels very out of date these days.
Hell, even turning on the cameras/streaming the Saturday action would be nice.
Even 2cvs racing at about 50mph for 24hours get a full live stream these days, yet if you're on the BTCC support package, you don't even get half of your races filmed, let alone streamed live.
Sort that out Mr Gow
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I'd even go as far as to say the BTCC is having a blackout in general. Ever since it stopped being shown on MotorsTV (that's a long time ago) there hasn't been a legal way to watch the series and it's supports outside of the UK.
I'm kind of happy the Ginetta Juniors are out of the TOCA package because it'll mean we'll finally get to see them!
In all seriousness, I do hope BTCC/ITV/TOCA ups their game social media wise, and also internationally. It shouldn't be hard to put a geo-blocked stream on YouTube. Why is it I can watch Puerto Rican club racing, but not the self-acclaimed best touring car championship in the world? (even if I wanted to pay for it) It used to be a fairly popular championship to follow here in the Netherlands, but since it's fallen into obscurity
Rant over; I do hope they manage to find a good replacement, especially for the juniors