Not surprisingly, here in Australia coverage is extensive (free to air TV)
amd of course at sensible times (live).
There has been quite a lot of discussion about the future of the Australian
GP, with Mr Ecclestone apparently threatening that Melbourne will either
move to a nighttime event or lose it. This year the race has been moved to
3:30 local time as a compromise and I think 2009 is planned to run at
5:00pm. Bernie has said essentially "that's not enough - move to a night
event or you'll lose it when the contract is up in 2010". Australians don't
tend to react too well to threats.
All in the interests of television.
Wes Dayton (Sydney)
On 15/3/08 9:08 AM, "David Riddle" <dave@microworks.net> wrote:
> Depending on where you live the schedule is good for us. Here in AZ practice
> was at 8pm last night. Qualifying is at 8pm tonight and the race is at 8pm on
> Saturday.
>
> Practice last night was very entertaining. Without TC the cars
> were all over the track on coner exit. Loved Hamiltons full on four wheel
> power slide. Also without the aid of the engine blimping the throttle when
> heavy braking the drivers were having to throw in tons of opposite lock to
> "try" and keep the rear end at the rear. Many times they failed.
>
> The race
> should be very interesting to see who can master the cars to take advantage of
> late braking for passing in the corner.
>
> Next year should be very
> entertaining too when they lose lots of the areo downforce with the ban on the
> little winglets and flip-ups they have now.
>
> I think third period qualifying
> will be more entertaining too since it will only be ten minutes long (out lap,
> 2-3 flying laps and the in-lap) with no ability to add ANY fuel to the car
> between the start of the thrid period and the start of the race. No fuel burn
> down period. Carry the fuel you want to qual AND run your first race stint
> with.
>
> Dave Riddle
>
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> The
> information on speedtv.com schedule indicates Friday night coverage of
> Australian qualifying but the schedule has nothing about coverage on Saturday
> night's for the race......with three children with Saturday ball games, I was
> thinking about skipping qualifying......but maybe should reconsider if there
> is
> no race coverage. If someone knows what happening, please advise....
> Quick update on my racing ....83 team ball games and practices scheduled
> from March 1 through May 31...assist coach on the Tasmanian Tigers and LJ
> Lasers.....
>
> However, there are occassional vrooms from the garage....
> Cary
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