I need another racing series to follow...

epp_b · November 1st, 2007, 05:47 AM

With the F1 in its off-season and A1GP races being far and few between, I'm having motorsports withdrawal images/smilies/sad.gif

What else is out there that I might like?

I like:

Open wheel single seaters
A series that actually means something, as in: a reason to cheer for a particular driver or team (F1 is the pinnacle of motorsport -- as good a reason as any to watch -- and A1GP, pitting nation against nation, naturally gives me a home team to root for)
Good action (yeah, OK, F1 isn't great in this respect, but Cars minus TC plus slicks should make things better)

Maybe GP2? That is the existing feeder series for F1, right? But then, I'm looking for something during F1's off-season.

Oh, and I won't watch the Champ Car clown series or open wheel NASCAR (Indy). I tried following those for a year and just couldn't get into it.

Loz · November 1st, 2007, 06:10 AM

I would like to get into A1GP, but i can't seem to find it broadcasted in England.

ESPNSTI · November 1st, 2007, 01:23 PM

This year I thought the American LeMans series provided the best racing out of everything that I could see on TV, but sadly that is done with for the year as well.

As you can see on http://tvracer.com/ , it's slim pickings at this time of year. images/smilies/sad.gif

Aside from A1GP, Speed might show DTM and V8 Supercars from earlier this year, but usually it's grossly edited and it's just not the same when its not close to being live.

This time a year, I look forward to the Race of Champions broadcast (last year shown on HDNet I think), and Dakar (on Versus).

epp_b · November 1st, 2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

I would like to get into A1GP, but i can't seem to find it broadcasted in England.

PM me to ... *ahem* ... acquire race broadcasts.

Quote:

Aside from A1GP, Speed might show DTM and V8 Supercars from earlier this year, but usually it's grossly edited and it's just not the same when its not close to being live.

SpeedTV blows. I can ... acquire just about any racing series broadcasts, so you don't need to use local channels to narrow down my options.

ESPNSTI · November 1st, 2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

SpeedTV blows. I can ... acquire just about any racing series broadcasts, so you don't need to use local channels to narrow down my options.

Agreed, unfortunately, my ISP and bandwidth are mucho sucko, so downloading races is just too slow for me.
The only thing that I do grab is WRC.

Hazardous · November 1st, 2007, 05:12 PM

Well... Apart from A1GP there's very little in terms of open-wheel racing. All major series have finished their seasons save for CCWS who will have their final race in November 11th. Fortunately the new GP2 Asia series will kick off in January so the off season is shorter than normally.

And if you're willing to 'broaden your horizons' there's the annual season finale for WTCC and F3's in Macau, the two remaining WRC events (+ the season starts earlier than most motorsports) and the Paris-Dakar rally which starts just after new year.

jayhawk · November 1st, 2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

PM me to ... *ahem* ... acquire race broadcasts.

SpeedTV blows. I can ... acquire just about any racing series broadcasts, so you don't need to use local channels to narrow down my options.

Do you, perchance, belong to a certain site that caters to what you want, motorsports wise?

epp_b · November 2nd, 2007, 01:56 AM

^ Do you refer to a vicious, water-dwelling being, a group of which can quickly devour a bovine?

Mischief007 · November 2nd, 2007, 05:12 AM

Do you know what RU stands for?

Loz · November 2nd, 2007, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

PM me to ... *ahem* ... acquire race broadcasts.

I think i know the exact site you will link too images/smilies/wink.gif

Mischief007 · November 2nd, 2007, 04:47 PM

There's really only one site that covers ALL racing series that I know of.

epp_b · November 2nd, 2007, 08:09 PM

^ Do you refer to competitive driving beneath the surface? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

avanti · November 2nd, 2007, 08:10 PM

be sure to watch the last race of the motogp season, its this sunday at valencia

MadCow809 · November 2nd, 2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

With the F1 in its off-season and A1GP races being far and few between, I'm having motorsports withdrawal images/smilies/sad.gif

What else is out there that I might like?

I like:

Open wheel single seaters
A series that actually means something, as in: a reason to cheer for a particular driver or team (F1 is the pinnacle of motorsport -- as good a reason as any to watch -- and A1GP, pitting nation against nation, naturally gives me a home team to root for)
Good action (yeah, OK, F1 isn't great in this respect, but Cars minus TC plus slicks should make things better)

Maybe GP2? That is the existing feeder series for F1, right? But then, I'm looking for something during F1's off-season.

Oh, and I won't watch the Champ Car clown series or open wheel NASCAR (Indy). I tried following those for a year and just couldn't get into it.

BTCC, i know this year's championship has already finished, but its worth the wait for 2008.

Also WRC, more exciting than F1, with none of the bullshit motorsport politics involved. As for single seaters, GP2 and A1GP are your best bet. Both are pretty interesting to watch.

Mischief007 · November 2nd, 2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

^ Do you refer to competitive driving beneath the surface? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Yep. I've been there for a while.

mclarensmps · November 4th, 2007, 05:31 AM

A racing series that I really love, but don't know where to watch, is JGTC. The Japanese touring car series is seriously just about the most edge of the seat (closed wheel) racing that I have ever seen (very little of, to be fair).

I would love to be able to follow that series, regardless of what language I get commentary in.

I used to watch DTM on this one site, but that site doesn't show it anymore, so I can't follow that either.

I've resorted to try and follow the Toronto Raptors in basketball this season, I hope i grow to enjoy the sport as much as I do F1, and WRC.

chitownjeff · November 19th, 2007, 08:43 PM

Yes, I agree, this is the time of year when there's nothing good on but Top Gear.

To bad you can't get a good F1 game for the PC images/smilies/sad.gif

DaShowstoppa · November 26th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

I would like to get into A1GP, but i can't seem to find it broadcasted in England.

It's on Skysports live. Channel 5 broadcasts reruns late sometimes, but the major coverage is Sky.

MadCow809 · November 28th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

I would like to get into A1GP, but i can't seem to find it broadcasted in England.

you can download them from racing-underground.c0m

DaShowstoppa · November 29th, 2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaShowstoppa

It's on Skysports live. Channel 5 broadcasts reruns late sometimes, but the major coverage is Sky.

It was on 5 at stupid 0'clock last night (after the hockey at about 3:00 am)

November 1st, 2007, 05:47 AM	#1
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:46 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,421 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 36	I need another racing series to follow... With the F1 in its off-season and A1GP races being far and few between, I'm having motorsports withdrawal What else is out there that I might like? I like: Open wheel single seaters A series that actually means something, as in: a reason to cheer for a particular driver or team (F1 is the pinnacle of motorsport -- as good a reason as any to watch -- and A1GP, pitting nation against nation, naturally gives me a home team to root for) Good action (yeah, OK, F1 isn't great in this respect, but Cars minus TC plus slicks should make things better) Maybe GP2? That is the existing feeder series for F1, right? But then, I'm looking for something during F1's off-season. Oh, and I won't watch the Champ Car clown series or open wheel NASCAR (Indy). I tried following those for a year and just couldn't get into it.

November 1st, 2007, 06:10 AM	#2
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Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: October 2nd, 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 4,336 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG Rep Power: 23	There's really only one site that covers ALL racing series that I know of. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG - 3800 Gen 3 Supercharged V6 55,965 km - 34,775 miles

November 1st, 2007, 05:12 PM	#6
Hazardous Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: 06:53 AM Location: Southern Finland Age: 24 Posts: 867 Car: None :/ Rep Power: 18	Well... Apart from A1GP there's very little in terms of open-wheel racing. All major series have finished their seasons save for CCWS who will have their final race in November 11th. Fortunately the new GP2 Asia series will kick off in January so the off season is shorter than normally. And if you're willing to 'broaden your horizons' there's the annual season finale for WTCC and F3's in Macau, the two remaining WRC events (+ the season starts earlier than most motorsports) and the Paris-Dakar rally which starts just after new year.

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:46 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,421 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 36	^ Do you refer to a vicious, water-dwelling being, a group of which can quickly devour a bovine?

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epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:46 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,421 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 36	^ Do you refer to competitive driving beneath the surface?

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mclarensmps Joined: Mar 28th, 2006 Last Online: 05:25 AM Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 800 Car: 1992 E36 BMW 318i Rep Power: 14	A racing series that I really love, but don't know where to watch, is JGTC. The Japanese touring car series is seriously just about the most edge of the seat (closed wheel) racing that I have ever seen (very little of, to be fair). I would love to be able to follow that series, regardless of what language I get commentary in. I used to watch DTM on this one site, but that site doesn't show it anymore, so I can't follow that either. I've resorted to try and follow the Toronto Raptors in basketball this season, I hope i grow to enjoy the sport as much as I do F1, and WRC. __________________ Wipeout HD

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chitownjeff Joined: Aug 25th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Chi-town Posts: 256 Car: '03 Honda accord Rep Power: 9	Yes, I agree, this is the time of year when there's nothing good on but Top Gear. To bad you can't get a good F1 game for the PC

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