| Patrick Olsen | 12-10-2006 10:47 AM |
Race of Champions - 16 December!
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The 2006 Race of Champions is coming up next weekend. [url]http://www.raceofchampions.com/[/url] Jimmie Johnson and Travis Pastrana will once again be representing the US. Looks like those of you who have HDNet will be able to watch it live, while the rest of us will have to watch it live on the 'net.
Their TV link shows ESPN2, but doesn't list any dates or times. The only thing listed is a "behind the scenes" show in February. :rolleyes: W T F?! But thank God, looking at the ESPN2 listings for 16Dec, they've got 2 hours of World Sumo Challenge! :huh: :furious:
I don't understand why Speed TV isn't all over this. (Cue comments from someone about "Because all they show is stupid NASCAR. NASCAR sucks!" :rolleyes: )
Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan
Their TV link shows ESPN2, but doesn't list any dates or times. The only thing listed is a "behind the scenes" show in February. :rolleyes: W T F?! But thank God, looking at the ESPN2 listings for 16Dec, they've got 2 hours of World Sumo Challenge! :huh: :furious:
I don't understand why Speed TV isn't all over this. (Cue comments from someone about "Because all they show is stupid NASCAR. NASCAR sucks!" :rolleyes: )
Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan
| ralliharri | 12-10-2006 10:48 AM |
2 years ago they showed it albeit a week late but better than what's it now.
| XenoWolf | 12-10-2006 11:10 AM |
[QUOTE=Patrick Olsen;16273098]I don't understand why Speed TV isn't all over this.[/QUOTE]
Because all they show is stupid NASCAR. NASCAR sucks!
Because all they show is stupid NASCAR. NASCAR sucks!
| Spoolin16PSI | 12-10-2006 01:43 PM |
Sebastien Loeb, Colin McRae and Jenson Button are also in the race. [url]www.Eurosport.com[/url] is carrying it live on their website.
| WRXedUSA | 12-10-2006 04:01 PM |
Jimmie broke his wrist.
It will be Travis only it appears.
[IMG]http://www.raceofchampions.com/all_images/picture_gallery/2005/lr/018_GRONHOLM_PASTRANA_MCRAE.jpg[/IMG]
It will be Travis only it appears.
[IMG]http://www.raceofchampions.com/all_images/picture_gallery/2005/lr/018_GRONHOLM_PASTRANA_MCRAE.jpg[/IMG]
| bjorn240 | 12-10-2006 05:07 PM |
Nah, they're discussing the alternates now.
| boundy3 | 12-10-2006 06:31 PM |
can't wait, just saw an advertisement for it on HDNet!!! WOOHOO!
| OBShahn | 12-10-2006 07:14 PM |
Is there a particular reason that Marcus is wearing what appears to be a Pug fire suit instead of a Ford or generic one?
| bjorn240 | 12-10-2006 07:56 PM |
Because that photo is from last year.
| OBShahn | 12-10-2006 08:27 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240;16276792]Because that photo is from last year.[/QUOTE]
Uh....
d'oh..
As if Travis not being in Subie gear wouldn't have been enough....
Time to stop taking the cold medicine today...
Uh....
d'oh..
As if Travis not being in Subie gear wouldn't have been enough....
Time to stop taking the cold medicine today...
| nKoan | 12-11-2006 03:22 AM |
Travis is in a subie suit :confused:
| psg | 12-11-2006 03:29 AM |
I've got ten bucks riding on that Jeff Gordon will be Jimmie Johnson's replacement.
| bjorn240 | 12-11-2006 08:12 AM |
I'll take your ten bucks. PM me your address and I'll PM you mine.
| Easy Rider | 12-11-2006 09:28 AM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240;16281010]I'll take your ten bucks. PM me your address and I'll PM you mine.[/QUOTE]
Got some insider info? Or are you still on the "need to know list" :D
Got some insider info? Or are you still on the "need to know list" :D
| LastResort | 12-11-2006 09:31 AM |
Do they build that track up each year, just for this?
| Pua-STi | 12-11-2006 09:41 AM |
Yes, they build the track new every year, If you go to [url]www.raceofchampions.com[/url] they have a little time lapse of them building the track. ESPN says Sam Hornish Jr. may replace Johnson.
| LastResort | 12-11-2006 10:28 AM |
Yeah, I was watching that, pretty dang impressive!
| WRXedUSA | 12-11-2006 10:37 AM |
[QUOTE=psg;16280477]I've got ten bucks riding on that Robbie Gordon will be Jimmie Johnson's replacement.[/QUOTE]
fixed.
fixed.
| bjorn240 | 12-11-2006 11:24 AM |
[QUOTE=Easy Rider;16281525]Got some insider info? Or are you still on the "need to know list" :D[/QUOTE]
I'm getting live updates on my cell phone via text. Sam Hornish is on the list I've heard. But there are two other potential candidates as well.
I'm getting live updates on my cell phone via text. Sam Hornish is on the list I've heard. But there are two other potential candidates as well.
| Patrick L | 12-11-2006 12:25 PM |
They were talking about Horish to go on Speed News last night.
| ralliharri | 12-11-2006 12:33 PM |
[QUOTE=Pua-STi;16281676]Yes, they build the track new every year, If you go to [url]www.raceofchampions.com[/url] they have a little time lapse of them building the track. ESPN says Sam Hornish Jr. may replace Johnson.[/QUOTE]
The track is supposed to be very different to the last 2 years edition and hence a little bigger.
The track is supposed to be very different to the last 2 years edition and hence a little bigger.
| nKoan | 12-11-2006 07:33 PM |
Even though I still love the Race of Champions, I miss the Canary Island Events :(
| Yotsuya | 12-12-2006 01:55 PM |
Hornish would be interesting; where's the new Andretti?
| C Stoyer | 12-12-2006 10:26 PM |
Tell me how you break your wrist in a golf cart? Oh wait I bet the story started of like "Well, you see we were drinking.........). I�m glad my cable company caries HDNET because there is no chance Speed will ever cover this event.
| psg | 12-12-2006 11:45 PM |
[QUOTE=C Stoyer;16304985]Tell me how you break your wrist in a golf cart? Oh wait I bet the story started of like "Well, you see we were drinking.........). I�m glad my cable company caries HDNET because there is no chance Speed will ever cover this event.[/QUOTE]
He was horsing around, hanging off the top of the golf cart.
He was horsing around, hanging off the top of the golf cart.
| Patrick L | 12-13-2006 10:14 AM |
Looks like Scott Speed will be teaming up with Travis. Look at the driver list on the webiste.
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-13-2006 12:11 PM |
[QUOTE=C Stoyer;16304985]Tell me how you break your wrist in a golf cart? Oh wait I bet the story started of like "Well, you see we were drinking.........). I�m glad my cable company caries HDNET because there is no chance Speed will ever cover this event.[/QUOTE]
Have you ever seen the Jackass movie?
Have you ever seen the Jackass movie?
| C Stoyer | 12-13-2006 12:24 PM |
[QUOTE=DILLIGAF Racing;16310491]Have you ever seen the Jackass movie?[/QUOTE]
The comment wasn't intended to start a debate over the possibilities of someone getting injured on a golf cart. :confused: I know it�s possible, it just takes someone with allot of ambition or intoxication to complete the task.
Back to the OP's topic: Scott would be a good choice for a replacement for Button.
The comment wasn't intended to start a debate over the possibilities of someone getting injured on a golf cart. :confused: I know it�s possible, it just takes someone with allot of ambition or intoxication to complete the task.
Back to the OP's topic: Scott would be a good choice for a replacement for Button.
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-13-2006 12:30 PM |
[QUOTE=C Stoyer;16310660]The comment wasn't intended to start a debate over the possibilities of someone getting injured on a golf cart. :confused: I know it�s possible, it just takes someone with allot of ambition or intoxication to complete the task.
Back to the OP's topic: Scott would be a good choice for a replacement for Button.[/QUOTE]
what debate?
I assume COMCAST doesn't carry HDNET?
Back to the OP's topic: Scott would be a good choice for a replacement for Button.[/QUOTE]
what debate?
I assume COMCAST doesn't carry HDNET?
| Storm | 12-13-2006 07:05 PM |
[quote=DILLIGAF Racing;16310743]what debate?
I assume COMCAST doesn't carry HDNET?[/quote]
Dish Network does....but I can't record HD.... Are the HDNet live air times Paris time or EST?
Jay Storm
I assume COMCAST doesn't carry HDNET?[/quote]
Dish Network does....but I can't record HD.... Are the HDNet live air times Paris time or EST?
Jay Storm
| nKoan | 12-14-2006 04:20 PM |
[QUOTE=C Stoyer;16310660]Back to the OP's topic: Scott would be a good choice for a replacement for Button.[/QUOTE]
Button is British though, and although he also needs replacing, I think they'd frown on an American driving for the British team.
It looks like Speed will be replacing Johnson, and James Thompson (BTCC) will be replacing Button.
Button is British though, and although he also needs replacing, I think they'd frown on an American driving for the British team.
It looks like Speed will be replacing Johnson, and James Thompson (BTCC) will be replacing Button.
| 555BLACKOUT | 12-14-2006 04:32 PM |
[QUOTE=Storm;16316590]Dish Network does....but I can't record HD.... Are the HDNet live air times Paris time or EST?
Jay Storm[/QUOTE]
Directv has it scheduled for sat at 10pm. Rerun Sun at noon I think. Cant wait!:banana:
Jay Storm[/QUOTE]
Directv has it scheduled for sat at 10pm. Rerun Sun at noon I think. Cant wait!:banana:
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-14-2006 07:23 PM |
[QUOTE=nKoan;16328213]Button is British though, and although he also needs replacing, I think they'd frown on an American driving for the British team.
It looks like Speed will be replacing Johnson, and James Thompson (BTCC) will be replacing Button.[/QUOTE]
what happened to Button? I don't feel like re-reading this whole thread
It looks like Speed will be replacing Johnson, and James Thompson (BTCC) will be replacing Button.[/QUOTE]
what happened to Button? I don't feel like re-reading this whole thread
| nKoan | 12-14-2006 07:54 PM |
[QUOTE=DILLIGAF Racing;16330459]what happened to Button? I don't feel like re-reading this whole thread[/QUOTE]
He cracked two ribs at a kart race. Apparently its going okay, but he's been advised against racing and testing for the next few weeks, so he's going to take it easy and not do either.
He cracked two ribs at a kart race. Apparently its going okay, but he's been advised against racing and testing for the next few weeks, so he's going to take it easy and not do either.
| C Stoyer | 12-15-2006 07:10 AM |
[COLOR="Teal"]Button is British though, and although he also needs replacing, I think they'd frown on an American driving for the British team.
F1 driver for F1 driver is what I was referring too. [/COLOR]
Button was replaced because of an injury he sustained in a karting accident that has kept him from testing with his Honda F1 team.
F1 driver for F1 driver is what I was referring too. [/COLOR]
Button was replaced because of an injury he sustained in a karting accident that has kept him from testing with his Honda F1 team.
| RenMaxi | 12-15-2006 07:42 AM |
i just chcked the list on directtv what channel did you see that on for saturday because i didnt see it on the list:confused:
| Jonathan | 12-15-2006 11:55 AM |
Scott Speed is out.
[quote]Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed has been forced to pull out of tomorrow's Race of Champions event in Paris following his Formula One testing accident at Jerez yesterday.
Although Speed did not suffer any significant injury in the accident, he has been forced to withdraw from the event at the eleventh hour on medical advice.
Organisers of the Race of Champions are working on a plan to bring 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Kurt Busch to the Stade de France for the event, where he is being lined up to compete both in the individual event and the Nations Cup alongside American Rally Champion Travis Pastrana.[/quote]
[quote]Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed has been forced to pull out of tomorrow's Race of Champions event in Paris following his Formula One testing accident at Jerez yesterday.
Although Speed did not suffer any significant injury in the accident, he has been forced to withdraw from the event at the eleventh hour on medical advice.
Organisers of the Race of Champions are working on a plan to bring 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Kurt Busch to the Stade de France for the event, where he is being lined up to compete both in the individual event and the Nations Cup alongside American Rally Champion Travis Pastrana.[/quote]
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-15-2006 11:58 AM |
wow, American racers are fragile
| scoobyRx | 12-15-2006 01:31 PM |
Kurt Busch ?! gag. If they must go nascar, go with Tony Stewart.
From what I read, Hornish didn't want to go because of short notice. What a pansy.
What's Ken Block doing tomorrow? send him over. Or Matthew Johnson or Tanner--they're both champions of pgt.
From what I read, Hornish didn't want to go because of short notice. What a pansy.
What's Ken Block doing tomorrow? send him over. Or Matthew Johnson or Tanner--they're both champions of pgt.
| dowroa | 12-15-2006 01:38 PM |
I say sending someone who know how to :
- change gears
- turn left and right
is imparative. It's bad enough we always get slammed over there (except for Canary Island).
Bah to NASCAR. There are PLENTY of good drivers in other series that would do a great job (Pobst, Said, Block, Shepard... etc)
- dow
- change gears
- turn left and right
is imparative. It's bad enough we always get slammed over there (except for Canary Island).
Bah to NASCAR. There are PLENTY of good drivers in other series that would do a great job (Pobst, Said, Block, Shepard... etc)
- dow
| scoobyRx | 12-15-2006 01:40 PM |
Boris Said! now you're talking.
| Smart_alek | 12-15-2006 03:41 PM |
A lot of Nascar drivers are not able to compete in the event because of the lack of an passport. I remember watching the special on Speed when Jimmie Johnson was looking for a replacement for a sick Jeff Gordon. All the Nascar drivers he asked lacked a passport. He ended up with Casy Mears.
| bjorn240 | 12-15-2006 03:44 PM |
If you know the right people and have about $1000 you can have a passport in 24 hours. I don't think that's really a legitimate excuse.
| Smart_alek | 12-15-2006 05:57 PM |
[QUOTE=bjorn240;16340044]If you know the right people and have about $1000 you can have a passport in 24 hours. I don't think that's really a legitimate excuse.[/QUOTE]
I agree. This was the excuse given to Jimmie Johnson 2 years ago when they were at that Banquet in NY. Maybe it was just a long season for them, or maybe they didn't want to go to France. Casy Mears and Jimmy Johnson were both surprised to get an ovation when they were introduced. They had thought they were going to be booed because they were American.
I agree. This was the excuse given to Jimmie Johnson 2 years ago when they were at that Banquet in NY. Maybe it was just a long season for them, or maybe they didn't want to go to France. Casy Mears and Jimmy Johnson were both surprised to get an ovation when they were introduced. They had thought they were going to be booed because they were American.
| bjorn240 | 12-15-2006 06:25 PM |
Ok, people - Just got the word from Paris. The US team for ROC 2007 is:
Travis Pastrana &
Travis Pastrana
When Scott was injured there was apparently not enough time to find another replacement, so Travis will be pulling double duty. I'm glad he got some practice driving on tarmac with gravel tires at Wild West...
Oh, and don't worry, I told him he was representing NASIOC, Specialstage, and the pride of a nation. :)
Travis Pastrana &
Travis Pastrana
When Scott was injured there was apparently not enough time to find another replacement, so Travis will be pulling double duty. I'm glad he got some practice driving on tarmac with gravel tires at Wild West...
Oh, and don't worry, I told him he was representing NASIOC, Specialstage, and the pride of a nation. :)
| pio!pio! | 12-15-2006 06:26 PM |
LOL!! Nabisco will kick his ass if he doesn't have the OT dog icon on his and your personage
:P
:P
| RRR-K2 | 12-15-2006 10:25 PM |
I thought I could hang on...
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[QUOTE=C Stoyer]Tell me how you break your wrist in a golf cart? Oh wait I bet the story started of like "Well, you see we were drinking.........).[/QUOTE]
You know how a lot of racers (and other athletes) have a clause in their contracts that forbid them from riding a motorcycle or flying a plane... I predict that golf-carts will soon be added to the list of taboo transportation. :lol:
Matt Kennedy
[URL=http://www.RockyRoadRacing.com][U][COLOR=DarkRed]www.RockyRoadRacing.com[/COLOR][/U][/URL]
You know how a lot of racers (and other athletes) have a clause in their contracts that forbid them from riding a motorcycle or flying a plane... I predict that golf-carts will soon be added to the list of taboo transportation. :lol:
Matt Kennedy
[URL=http://www.RockyRoadRacing.com][U][COLOR=DarkRed]www.RockyRoadRacing.com[/COLOR][/U][/URL]
| Smart_alek | 12-15-2006 11:48 PM |
[QUOTE=RRR-K2;16343851]You know how a lot of racers (and other athletes) have a clause in their contracts that forbid them from riding a motorcycle or flying a plane... I predict that golf-carts will soon be added to the list of taboo transportation. :lol:
Matt Kennedy
[URL=http://www.RockyRoadRacing.com][U][COLOR=DarkRed]www.RockyRoadRacing.com[/COLOR][/U][/URL][/QUOTE]
Or playing tennis while on a motorbike. It's been known to happen.
Matt Kennedy
[URL=http://www.RockyRoadRacing.com][U][COLOR=DarkRed]www.RockyRoadRacing.com[/COLOR][/U][/URL][/QUOTE]
Or playing tennis while on a motorbike. It's been known to happen.
| Penguin150 | 12-16-2006 07:43 AM |
[QUOTE=RenMaxi;16334783]i just chcked the list on directtv what channel did you see that on for saturday because i didnt see it on the list:confused:[/QUOTE]
It'll be on HDNET channel 79. You need the HD package to be able to watch it. Airtime is live at 11am EST 8am PST.
It'll be on HDNET channel 79. You need the HD package to be able to watch it. Airtime is live at 11am EST 8am PST.
| Easy Rider | 12-16-2006 09:18 AM |
Someone please copy it to DVD.
I'll pay to see it.
PM me.
I'll pay to see it.
PM me.
| bjorn240 | 12-16-2006 10:51 AM |
I am watching on Eurosport... are we allowed to discuss results, or no spoilers in this thread???
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-16-2006 11:01 AM |
I am too. Am I missing the Non-French version somewhere?
| noTe | 12-16-2006 11:03 AM |
I love how people get angry about the Speed Channel showing nothing but NASCAR when they forget the fact that NASCAR OWNS the channel.
Also, whoever owns HDNet probably has exclusive rights to show Race of Champions live which would explain alot.
Common sense FTW!
Also, whoever owns HDNet probably has exclusive rights to show Race of Champions live which would explain alot.
Common sense FTW!
| Penguin150 | 12-16-2006 11:04 AM |
Its raining!
| Penguin150 | 12-16-2006 11:05 AM |
[QUOTE=noTe;16346491]I love how people get angry about the Speed Channel showing nothing but NASCAR when they forget the fact that NASCAR OWNS the channel.
Also, whoever owns HDNet probably has exclusive rights to show Race of Champions live which would explain alot.
Common sense FTW![/QUOTE]
Mark Cuban owns HDNet who also owns the Mavs
Travis Pastrana has the Subaru logo on his collar
Also, whoever owns HDNet probably has exclusive rights to show Race of Champions live which would explain alot.
Common sense FTW![/QUOTE]
Mark Cuban owns HDNet who also owns the Mavs
Travis Pastrana has the Subaru logo on his collar
| DILLIGAF Racing | 12-16-2006 11:09 AM |
[QUOTE=Penguin150;16346505]Mark Cuban owns HDNet who also owns the Mavs
Travis Pastrana has the Subaru logo on his collar[/QUOTE]
What the hell, Mark's a Pittsburgher.....wheres the love?
Travis Pastrana has the Subaru logo on his collar[/QUOTE]
What the hell, Mark's a Pittsburgher.....wheres the love?
| XenoWolf | 12-16-2006 12:59 PM |
[QUOTE=noTe;16346491]I love how people get angry about the Speed Channel showing nothing but NASCAR when they forget the fact that NASCAR OWNS the channel.[/QUOTE]
Actually, and I may be wrong, NASCAR doesn't actually 'own' Speed. Rupert Murdoc does, and considering the fact that he made a fortune putting NASCAR on Fox, it only made sense to do the same for Speed.
Actually, and I may be wrong, NASCAR doesn't actually 'own' Speed. Rupert Murdoc does, and considering the fact that he made a fortune putting NASCAR on Fox, it only made sense to do the same for Speed.
| Patrick Olsen | 12-16-2006 01:08 PM |
[QUOTE=DILLIGAF Racing;16346479]I am too. Am I missing the Non-French version somewhere?[/QUOTE]
I was wondering that, too. Even on the .co.uk website it was the French language feed. :( My Francais was never very good even when I was taking HS French classes, and that was 16 years ago! :lol:
Oh, and everyone please make sure to properly pronounce Travis' name as [i]Truh-VEES Puh-STRA-NAH[/i] with a fruity French accent. :)
Pat
I was wondering that, too. Even on the .co.uk website it was the French language feed. :( My Francais was never very good even when I was taking HS French classes, and that was 16 years ago! :lol:
Oh, and everyone please make sure to properly pronounce Travis' name as [i]Truh-VEES Puh-STRA-NAH[/i] with a fruity French accent. :)
Pat
| bjorn240 | 12-16-2006 01:21 PM |
The jogging between cars was my favorite bit - I'd say Travis's sponsors got their money's worth this Saturday. :)
| psg | 12-16-2006 01:30 PM |
Are you guys watching on the internet or via satellite?
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