2022: BTCC and support series

[cuprabob]

Smollet said:

Weird tv schedule today. I always record the whole meeting then skip to the bits I want. If I hadn’t noticed the regular showing was interrupted by the showing of the film Twins. I’d have missed the second BTCC race. Fortunately it’s being shown live on ITV. Seems a very bizarre move by ITV though

You would have missed the 3rd BTCC race as well. I believe they are doing it to raise the profile as some people don't venture down as far as ITV4

[Milkyway]

Smollet said:

Weird tv schedule today. I always record the whole meeting then skip to the bits I want. If I hadn’t noticed the regular showing was interrupted by the showing of the film Twins. I’d have missed the second BTCC race. Fortunately it’s being shown live on ITV. Seems a very bizarre move by ITV though

Maybe they have seen the popularity of the BTCC meetings...but, I agree a bit bizarre.
( Thought there was something special they wanted to show on ITV4)

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 15th May 14:13

[Smollet]

cuprabob said:

Smollet said:

Weird tv schedule today. I always record the whole meeting then skip to the bits I want. If I hadn’t noticed the regular showing was interrupted by the showing of the film Twins. I’d have missed the second BTCC race. Fortunately it’s being shown live on ITV. Seems a very bizarre move by ITV though

You would have missed the 3rd BTCC race as well. I believe they are doing it to raise the profile as some people don't venture down as far as ITV4

Oh yeah. Just noticed that

Edited by Smollet on Sunday 15th May 14:09

[Milkyway]

Smollet said:

cuprabob said:

Smollet said:

Weird tv schedule today. I always record the whole meeting then skip to the bits I want. If I hadn’t noticed the regular showing was interrupted by the showing of the film Twins. I’d have missed the second BTCC race. Fortunately it’s being shown live on ITV. Seems a very bizarre move by ITV though

You would have missed the 3rd BTCC race as well. I believe they are doing it to raise the profile as some people don't venture down as far as ITV4

Oh yeah. Just noticed that

Edited by Smollet on Sunday 15th May 14:09

BBC1: 2 - 5.... WOMANS FA CUP FINAL
C4: 2:30 - 5....RUGBY CUP FINAL.
( Not showing second Formula E race though)
Up against some stiff competition then.

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 15th May 14:40

[rallycross]

Great to see them battling hard in such slippy horrible conditions - Jake Hill doing very well.

Shame the fantasy sponsor has now turned up in BTCc that’s one cheque that’s guaranteed to bounce - how would a team be daft enough to fall for their bullst?

I sponsor with no product no money and no idea of reality.

[MB140]

I wonder if Sutton overtook Ingram under eaves yellow whilst Hill was receiving from his spin. Ingram clearly slowed to avoid Hill.

[Milkyway]

Steve Rider has just said OULTON PARK will be on the ITV channel as well.

[furrywoolyhatuk]

I came to this thread to here what the general consensus was on the channel switch overs! On the one hand i understand the desire to boost viewing figures and try and reach wider audiences, but on the other hand I guess at worse it was a bit of an inconvenience / faff switching channels, good job my free view hard drive kept up!

Anyhow, back to the racing, I’m really enjoying the electric assist and the removal of the success ballast, I guess as a side effect tyre wear is spread more evenly across the teams. Looking forward to the next round.

[Milkyway]

Fair play to ITV for trying to raise the profile, I’m sure that all the sponsors appreciated it too.
It caught a lot of fans out though...but normal service resumed for Thruxton.
Racing wise, glad the ballast & tyre choice has gone... I’m getting used to not getting too obsessed with the hybrid deployment, it’s producing some good racing & a very open season... so far.
( I think that this could be ‘Tingrams’ year... hopefully)

NB: Could you imagine the FA Cup final;
“ You can watch the extra time & conclusion of our coverage on ITV4”

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 22 May 08:48

[BMR]

The trouble I see with the ITV switch is unless they then commit to a full season of having a few hours on ITv the teams and drivers can’t sell to sponsors based on there being more viewers

I would guess the hope is it flows into higher figures on ITV4 longer term. Oulton Park is being shown on ITV as well so maybe we’ll end up with some more this season dependent on schedule.

[cuprabob]

BMR said:

The trouble I see with the ITV switch is unless they then commit to a full season of having a few hours on ITv the teams and drivers can’t sell to sponsors based on there being more viewers

I would guess the hope is it flows into higher figures on ITV4 longer term. Oulton Park is being shown on ITV as well so maybe we’ll end up with some more this season dependent on schedule.

As I understand it, from the press release, it's only going to be the 2 events this year that are split between ITV and ITV4. Last week's and Oulton.

[Milkyway]

I wonder what the viewing figures were compared to the Woman’s FA CUP Final & Rugby that the BBC & C4 were showing at exactly the same time.

Bit of a google...
The only thing of note (that I can find), is Soccer aid in the evening. If it’s 2-5 again, it must be the warmup to that programme.
( Kickoff 7:30...so plenty of time for pre match waffle)

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 22 May 12:33

[Smollet]

Milkyway said:

I wonder what the viewing figures were compared to the Woman’s FA CUP Final & Rugby that the BBC & C4 were showing at exactly the same time,
(Don't know what Oulton will be up against)

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 22 May 10:05

I think the rugby was a semi final for the Euro Championship and was also available on BT iirc so probably won’t be that indicative.

[Milkyway]

Smollet said:

I think the rugby was a semi final for the Euro Championship and was also available on BT iirc so probably won’t be that indicative.

50,000 for the FA Cup... so quite comparable in attendance figures.
( Might have been a few conflict of interests in some households though).

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 22 May 12:03

[Milkyway]

The release date for the BTCC game is to be announced before the end of June.
( I Wonder if it will include the hybrid system)

[Milkyway]

Steve Ryder intro: “Paul O’Neil isn’t here today, he’s got one of the various bugs about & we told him to stay away”...

Tim Harvey: “ I think it had something to do with Liverpool & the cup last night”
( Or words to that effect)

Get well soon Paul
( Enjoyed Lydia’s commentating though).

Congratulations to Josh Cook & getting his KING OF THRUXTON crown... is there a part of the track that needs naming.
COOKS CHICANE would be appropriate
Perhaps after Jakes post race chat... ‘Ging**s’

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 29th May 15:45

[colin79666]

Minis doing their impression of banger racing again

[Milkyway]

colin79666 said:

Minis doing their impression of banger racing again

All of five laps too...
Juniors... doing it even better.

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 29th May 16:15

[Milkyway]

Ex BTCC drivers offspring having a good weekend... Neate & Foster I mean.
( Still waiting for Ricky to shine)

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 29th May 14:22

[oldaudi]

Just got back from the BTCC.... kids got bored so missed last race. Forgot how much value you get for the money. Non stop racing, the mini rolling and a crash from the Juniors was right in front of us in the grandstand. £36 and paddock access £15

My qualifying ticket for Silverstone next month was £200

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Here’s a nice picture of the front of the 4 series you all love. In lime green !

Edited by oldaudi on Sunday 29th May 18:09