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16 Apr 2012, 12:58 (Ref:3060197) | #1 | |
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DTM on ITV4
Did anyone else see the ITV4 motorsports coverage line up in the adverts in between the BTCC coverage? DTM was included which is interesting. I imagine the British drivers competing in the championship were pushing for british coverage of the season, so a good job on their part. From what I make out, the coverage will be highlights, yet it is good news for us freeview viewers.
The only 2 main problems that I can think of are: 1) Will it be watched by anyone? (Who in Britain knows of DTM. I'm guessing not much) 2) Will the showings be at ridiculous times like 4am or something? Obviously, in recent years, the DTM has been a borefest with just 2 manufacturers and way too many aero parts, yet with BMW returning and maybe more to come(?) I'm hoping it can be a success. |
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I hadn't spotted the fact that ITV4 would be covering the DTM - I did notice that the Dunlop ads on when they go to a break featured a Crowne Plaza BMW (I assume a GT car from the bodywork - didn't look like a S2000 car and the DTM cars are on Hankooks). Good news if the DTM will be on freeview - I'll set that up to record on series link
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Green, Paffett and Priaulx are serious contenders, so I hope the championship picks some interest in the Isles with the new coverage. Good luck!
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16 Apr 2012, 14:37 (Ref:3060267) | #6 | ||
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Glad i wasn't the only one who 'thought' i was seeing things...
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It was definitely there. Hopefully it'll be on at a sensible time. If not, at least I can record with my box...
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I just hope the races aren't shown weeks after they take place. I'd like to check out the new DTM to see how good it is, and to follow Priaulx in the series, but if it's really delayed I think I'll struggle to get into it. Hope its at most 1 week after the race.
And thank you ITV, great to see more motorsport on freeview |
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16 Apr 2012, 15:51 (Ref:3060323) | #9 | ||
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Brilliant news. ITV4 is the best channel for freeview motorsports already, and this adds to it.
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16 Apr 2012, 16:25 (Ref:3060349) | #10 | ||
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Saw the trailer yesterday between BTCC races. Looking forward to hearing more information on the coverage!
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Where's the live UK coverage? ESPN?
DTM isn't too unpopular here, a few know it from computer games and such. It just needs a breakthrough on TV. I will never ever understand why people would rather watch the hairdryers that are in the BTCC than the monsters of the DTM. The racing may be good but there comes a point when the cars are too pathetic. BMW racing, but not even with an 'M' in that series... |
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16 Apr 2012, 17:03 (Ref:3060372) | #12 | |
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I think 2012 will be the rejuvenation of the series what with BMW coming back and less aero parts. If the ITV4 coverage proves successful, then that might prompt more brands to join the series (I hope!). Having said that, 3 is a good number and much better than 2!
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16 Apr 2012, 17:05 (Ref:3060373) | #13 | |
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We havent been dealt a bad hand in terms of motorsports on Freeview in the UK this year.
i know BBC F1 travesty but there are still highlights and some races. BTCC (supports) - ITV 4 DTM - ITV 4 UK Motorsports - ITV 4 (whatever this is, it was in the little ad too, had a Alpina B6 GT3 graphic, i didnt think ADAC GT Masters was UK motorsport British F3 - Chanel 4 British GT - Chanel 4 FIA GT1 World Champ - Chanel 4 (good highlights package but on way stupid time 4am :S) Just bring the WRC back somewhere.... |
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Superbikes, Moto GP and British Rallycross are all on freeview too (ITV4, BBC and Channel 4 respectively)
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Live or Live-on-Tape? Because of the many clashes between DTM and BTCC I think it might be the latter, or they show DTM between the first two BTCC races.
But that's still good news for the DTM. ITV4 is still ITV after all, so they have a very good chance to reach out to a broader audience. While we're at it, DTM has also secured a Spanish TV deal: http://www.motorsport-total.com/dtm/..._12041301.html A live tv deal on a Spanish FTA sports channel doesn't sound too bad, does it? Although I admit my lack of knowledge of Spanish tv. |
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Has there actually been an announcement regarding ITV4 and the DTM?
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16 Apr 2012, 18:59 (Ref:3060428) | #18 | ||
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It will be interesting to see who will be the commentator, I really hope it is not the guy (Don't know his name) who does it for the DTM UK highlights on the website. I mean you get used to him after a while, yet he just isn't sharp enough and seems capable of only speaking sentences of less than 7 words. I'm sure some other people on here would have seen him as well. |
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I would assume it will be highlights only package as the BTCC commitments would preclude any live coverage.
ITV4 schedule for 29/04/12 already has usual 7 hours of live BTCC coverage. There's no mention of DTM in the schedules for the following week. ESPN are showing tape delay coverage on Sunday night and Sky Sports 3 & 4 have a one hour highlights package later in the week, although I realise these are not on Freeview. |
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No official online feed then? Sucks living in America sometimes when you're interested in mostly foreign racing series!
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I was contacted by an ITV representitive after I mentioned this on Twitter, and he confirmed it is a highlights package on the Saturday following a race. No mention of how long the broadcasts will be or who will be doing the commentary, but good news anyway. Hopefully DTM racing is more exciting this season than it has been in the last few years... Great that ITV4 are picking up more rights to racing. I remember when they showed live coverage of the FIA GT1 championship a couple of seasons ago, and that featured some cracking racing. |
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