Yep, that's what I was referring to Mike (Don't call me Bruce) Larson
I know what you mean. I expect to see that new NAPA guy in more than a few commercials. With the loss of Dale Earnhardt JR, maybe there's a possibility that BUD could throw us a bone as well.
It's quite a quandry though. I look at the PBR (Professional Bull Riders). The good: They have a TV package deal and a network dedicated to Live events, re-airs, and feature shows on the PBR. The bad: It's the VS. Network.
Although the VS. network is one of the most watched channels in my home (DirecTV 603) it may not be in others.
Point being, would this better for the NHRA to have a channel with less notariety than ESPN2, but more aggressive in showing the NHRA. Aren't we a smart society at least when it comes to the remote.
Hell I don't know, I guess we should all be happy that the Arizona vs. Stanford Lady Softball game didn't run over to much on any given Sunday!?!
Steve,
maybe it's time to revisit your idea.
many times this has been argued here on the mater, and inevitably
the subject gets around to how big ESPN2 is, how many households ESPN2
reaches, and furthermore ESPN2 is usually on most basic TV packages,
as SPEED and/or other sports channels sometimes/usually are not.
BUT lately the programming on ESPN2 has been less than stellar.
continuous reruns of 'the contender' (i think ESPN is getting paid to air?)
continuous reruns of 'world series of poker' (paid by Harrah's entertainment)
continuous reruns of 'bronx is burning' (filler by ESPN? no $$ coming in?)
what seems to be missing is continuous NCAA basketball which i
think at this time of the year has been commonplace on ESPN2.
my point is, are audiences changing so as to effect what sports ESPN2
will televise on their own in hopes of making $$ with advertising?
if niche' sports will only garner a select TV audience, i would think that
the NHRA TV broadcasts better start showing better 'nielsen ratings'
soon, or why throw money away to ESPN2?
maybe let a smaller network go to work FOR you(NHRA) - mite be surprised
with the results.
i know i would upgrade my TV package if a network not on my basic
package started to air the NHRA nat. events.....hopefully along with other
NHRA related shows during the week.