2012 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Broadcast Schedule Revealed
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2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Revealed
NBC to Feature Three Live Motos, with FUEL TV Providing First Moto Coverage
“We’re proud to announce that the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship has a home with one of the biggest names is sports broadcasting,” said Mark Carter, General Manager of Motocross, Alli Sports. “NBC Sports’ programming will provide the most complete coverage the series has ever seen, with virtually the entire series broadcasts based around the network. Combine that with our continued relationship with FUEL TV and we’re looking forward to the most comprehensive broadcast package that Lucas Oil Motocross has ever had.”
In addition to its coverage of each round of the Nationals NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will present exclusive programming beyond the motos, including a pre-season preview show, mid-season recap, weekly highlight shows following each round, and a post-season recap to close out the 2012 package. NBC will showcase three rounds with live network coverage at the Red Bull Budds Creek National, Red Bull RedBud National, and Red Bull Unadilla National.
FUEL TV became an integral partner of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship last season, as the exclusive broadcast provider of the opening motos at all 12 rounds. For 2012, FUEL TV returns in the same role, bringing live coverage of all first motos to any enthusiasts unable to make it to the Nationals in person. At the Red Bull Budds Creek National on Saturday, June 16, FUEL TV will debut its first live second moto broadcast with the 250 Class. In addition to the FUEL TV broadcasts, first motos will once again be streaming live online at AlliSports.com.
“We’ve worked diligently since 2009 to elevate the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship to new heights, and with this new and improved broadcast schedule, our goals are being met.,” said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. “We appreciate the continued support for Lucas Oil Motocross and the opportunity to grow the series and build even more prestige by having a broadcast home with NBC Sports.”
In the booth, the longtime tandem of veteran announcer Jason Weigandt and three-time AMA Pro Motocross Champion Jeff Emig, will once again team up to bring event play-by-play and analysis to the viewers at home. Weigandt’s vast knowledge of the sport meshes seamlessly with the years of competitive experience Emig possesses to make them one of the most well-rounded broadcast partnerships in all of motorsports. On the track, Georgia Alberston will provide the latest breaking news from the pits and the starting gate, while also interviewing riders before and after they hit the track. NBC Sports’ and BMX veteran Jamie Bestwick returns as well, reporting from the field at select rounds.
| 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Broadcast Schedule | ||||
| Event | Date | Channel | Time (EST) | Show |
| 2012 Pre-Season Show | May 9 | NBCSN | 1:00 AM | Season Preview |
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| Hangtown National | May 19 | FUEL TV | 4:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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May 19 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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May 21 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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May 23 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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| Freestone National | May 26 | FUEL TV | 2:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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May 26 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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May 30 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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May 30 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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| Toyota Thunder Valley National | June 2 | FUEL TV | 3:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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June 2 | NBCSN | 5:00 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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June 2 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | 250 Second Moto |
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June 4 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | 450 Second Moto Re-Air |
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June 5 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | 250 Second Moto Re-Air |
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June 6 | NBCSN | 1:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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| High Point National | June 9 | FUEL TV | 1:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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June 9 | NBCSN | 5:00 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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June 9 | NBCSN | 6:00 PM | 250 Second Moto |
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June 13 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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June 15 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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| Red Bull Budds Creek National | June 16 | FUEL TV | 1:00 PM | 250 First Moto |
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June 16 | NBC | 2:00 PM | 450 First Moto |
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June 16 | FUEL TV | 3:00 PM | 250 Second Moto |
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June 16 | NBCSN | 4:00 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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June 18 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | 450 Second Moto Re-Air |
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June 19 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | Highlight Show |
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| Mid-Season Review Show | July 3 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | Mid-Season Recap |
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| Red Bull RedBud National | July 7 | FUEL TV | 1:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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July 7 | NBCSN | 4:00 PM | 250 Second Moto |
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July 8 | NBC | 1:30 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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July 9 | NBCSN | 5:00 PM | 250 Second Moto Re-Air |
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July 15 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | Highlight Show |
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| Spring Creek National | July 14 | FUEL TV | 2:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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July 14 | NBCSN | 4:00 PM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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July 21 | NBCSN | 4:30 PM | Highlight Show |
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July 23 | NBCSN | 2:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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| CAT Washougal National | July 21 | FUEL TV | 4:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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July 21 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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July 22 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | 250 Second Moto |
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July 24 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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July 24 | NBCSN | 1:30 AM | Highlight Show |
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| Southwick National | August 11 | FUEL TV | 1:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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August 13 | NBCSN | 4:00 PM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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August 15 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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| Red Bull Unadilla National | August 18 | FUEL TV | 12:30 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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August 18 | NBC | 3:00 PM | 450 Second Moto |
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August 18 | NBCSN | 4:00 PM | 250 Second Moto |
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August 22 | NBCSN | 1:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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August 27 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | 250 Second Moto Re-Air |
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| Steel City National | September 1 | FUEL TV | 1:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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September 1 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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September 5 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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September 5 | NBCSN | 12:30 AM | Highlight Show |
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| Lake Elsinore National | September 8 | FUEL TV | 4:00 PM | 250/450 First Motos |
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September 8 | NBCSN | 11:00 PM | 250/450 Second Motos |
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September 12 | NBCSN | 3:00 PM | Second Motos Re-Air |
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September 12 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Highlight Show |
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| 2012 Season Highlight Show | September 26 | NBCSN | 12:00 AM | Season Recap |
| *BOLD indicates LIVE programming | ||||
Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.
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MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli Sports
Alli Sports is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli Ride Shop an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the Pro Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast's 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.
FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the only cable and satellite television network that features the exciting world of adrenaline and thrill-seeking sports including UFC, surfing, motocross, snowboarding and more. This new generation of sports provides a rich landscape of some of the most vibrant and action-packed television entertainment in the world. With more hours of UFC coverage than any other network, FUEL TV is the place to be for live fights, weigh-ins, prelims, pre- and post-fight coverage, specials and events you won’t see anywhere else. See why adrenaline sports fans call FUEL TV the channel they never turn off. FUEL TV, part of FOX Sports Media Group, was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 36 million U.S. homes and can be accessed by broadband, mobile devices and other digital platforms such as iTunes®. FUEL TV programming is available in more than 50 countries around the world with 24/7 channels operating in Australia and Europe. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4 FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.
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Wow lots of live coverage. Some of the NBC times are "WTF?!?", but it's awesome to see that some races are 100% live!!
Hell yeah! Officially pumped. Big thanks to FuelTV for stepping it up broadcasting the first motos.
Awesome with that NBCSN--I actually get that on my cheap Direct TV plan...sweet, cause we don't have Fuel anymore...had to drop the extra $$ plan.
"BMX veteran Jamie Bestwick returns as well,.." It was going so well until that last sentence. That's why the remote has a Mute button, I guess.
The live motos are fun to watch. I almost get butterflies at the start.
Glad to see we made it to the next level in sport
Wow, epic failure for Canadian fans. Went from getting every 2nd moto on TV last season to 3 live races. Utter crap!! Can we get a live channel like the Worlds? I'd even pay.
@captainteach
I just switched Saturday ending a 2 year plan in South Carolina with Dish moving from Ohio . WE have Direct Tv. I have both Fuel and NBCsn we have the Choice Ultimate $ 44.95. month.. I have roadrunner for internet. I have a referal card thats good for $100.00 visa card each for both of us if you want to re-up!!!
what channel is nbcsn on dish?
dont know now
Direct is
Fuel = 618
CNBCsn=603
Big hole without RV, JS will help fill it some
Great work DC and everyone at MX sports!! You have taken this sport to never seen before levels....I'd love to see this sport and its coverage grow more and more every year. DC is such an amazing person to listen to everyone, go to websites and listen to people complain about him, his website, his magazine, mx sports, or anything else he touches and he takes that on in and totally runs with it or lets it roll off his back! Congrats DC and everyone at MX Sports!!
This sucks! Why isn't Speed showing any of them! We don't get Fuel and I doubt we get NBCSN either!
I hope "NBC sports group" can do better than CBS's "personality profile" coverage. Racers want to see racing, not "human interest" pieces.
BillC, the real story is going to be the 250F's this summer (and who is stolen from the 250F's to fill in the 450's).
For Kawasaki, Rattray is such a steady performer, I'd be hard pressed to move him up rather than have a genuine contender for a 250F title (though I have to admit, I can't wait to see him on a 450).
OR maybe euromike is right and everybody should just move up & not bother trying 'cause Roczen is going to DOMINATE.......
Bring back Art Eckman and David Bailey
i think the weege does a great job - he should replace ralph in sx
Dish ch. 151
Just as long as they dont preempt the mx coverage with poker or a dog show I am good.
Normally, I try to keep my hard opinions to myself, but I gotta vent here. Alli, the job of a content owner's TV package is to tell the story in a compelling manner. Sending half the content to one broadcast venue and the other half a number of hours later to another venue is a disservice to the content, participants and the audience.
I realize that there are reasons you chose your course of action, but I must protest that you are, in effect, dividing the baby in half here, making nobody the winner.
The long and short is that I am disapointed, inconvienienced, and disheartened. Please concentrate on developing the content rather than manipulating the audience. It comes across as emphasizing the revenue generation over the actual content you are seeking to monetize.
Stay true to the sport, and applaud the victors as the drama unfolds! That is how to grow the franchise. Don't morgage the sport for short term gain!
Rather than reair why don't they show the first moto? Fuels coverage is the best but they aren't in HD unfortunately
Sweet, more fuzzvision sd. Seriously, I like Fuel but they need HD...
YES BILLC WE ALL KNOW, GET OVER IT
@Big ugly maniac;
I'm feeling your ethos here too. If your programming goal was to divide, conquer, confuse, and minimize the appetite of the viewing public, you would be hard pressed to come up with a better plan. It is so frustrating to see the programming gains take place at such a glacial pace. I know I should be happy to have what we have, but the knowledge that some of these broadcasts may be pre-empted by "Breaking Nascar News" or a strongman competition, just makes me sick.
We surf through the channels and see so much crap and time wasting garbage. When will we be loved? and our sport beloved?
Is there going to be any internet coverage this year?
Tailwhip that was what I wanted to know, I don't get Fuel and I highly doubt I get NBCSN, don't know what I'm going to do as far as I know I can only watch three motos this year...
Wow! The race airs on tv before it begins. 12:00am on the 19th. I would almost bet they mean on the 20th. Not a big fan of the air times
Does this mean still no WMX for the 2012 season? Would it be wrong for fans to post race footage of the WMX on you tube???
canada just got cut out from watching the best racers in the world compete.its like we just went back in time 20 years.this is sad we live right next to you and now were cut off.sorry just whining out loud.hope some plan will let us watch. most of us would throw money at it to watch.
I really enjoyed last years T.V schedule, I would watch all the first moto's on Allisports.com then all the second moto's would either be on SPEED or NBC and now 3 races on NBC? I guess this T.V schedule works for some but for a lot of people it really is pretty bad.
This totally sucks no hd on dish and it's on another plan up above the package that includes speed. This is a major downgrade . Last years coverage was way better
I have never heard of NBCSN and don't know if I even get it.I already know I don't get FUEL.
had dish forever...one sunday watching races on fuel they were so blurry I couldn't read the # plates...when downtown to the sport bar who had direct ..walah...perfect picture ..switched and been happy ever since...nice picture (not affiliated with either). glad for all the free coverage but will be at hangtown and washougal in person...gotta see some real outdoors...
WTF! NBCSN? who the hell even gets that channel anyway. Is this really 2012? We had better coverage than this 10-15 years ago when at least you could see ALL the motos by the next weekend on Speed.
Will the first Motos be live on the internet again?? That TV schedule is worthless if your in Australia unfortunately. I sure hope I can want the first motos LIVE!
Wow, big step back for Canadian coverage. Thats BS!
Guys, thanks for the feedback. We haven't actually released the international schedule yet, so hopefully that will be better for some of you. And why the divided coverage, BigUgly? Because races last five hours and that's a lot of time for one network -- any network -- to devote their Saturdays to all summer long. Football games last three hours, basketball games two hours (never made it to the end of a NASCAR race so I have no idea there) and they don't have two classes running. If we did one moto per class, it would all be on one network, but people would complain about that too.
And George248, if really you think TV was better 10 or 15 years ago, I really can't help you here.
DC
MX Sports
I have to start looking deeper into my cable offerings, but I think Canada is Screwed! However I think the US is Screwed too!
I hope Feld Motorsports was happy with their Supercross on CBS Sports Spectacular TV coverage, because I certainly wasn't. The CBS TV coverage was a dumbed down product, targeted at casual or non-moto fans who only watch for the crashes. They're just hopping on the 'extreme' sports bandwagon. And the picture quality on my HD broadcast was horrid. They must throttle down the bandwidth, because they think us Moto people aren't worthy of a full stream of data. The SpeedTV HD broadcast of the Lites was brilliant as usual.
I fear that NBC will do the same, showing MX as an 'extreme' or 'lifestyle' thrill activity, rather than the world's toughest SPORT that it is.
I know it's all about the numbers, but I have a hard time believing that an irregular schedule split among 3 networks will bring more viewers than what Speed brought to the advertisers last year. But Alli/MX Sports/NBC owns the show and can do what they want. Even if its wrong.
BTW 'carlsbad' - I think Moto fans do care about rider interviews and the personalities (RV2 notwithstanding) in the sport. But add an extra 1/2 hour for the pre-race show, don't take away race coverage to do it.
Davey, it's nice to see your comments - right from the horses mouth, as it were ;)
I hope your experience and integrity will ensure the show is done right.
I understand that all 5 hours won't be broadcast live. But we can dream, can't we? If that's not going to happen, I think the perfect format would be 3 hours (1.5 hr 250/1.5 hr 450), same day delayed coverage. Show both motos in (edited) entirety, plus some pre/post race features. Moto fans are out riding during the day. I love coming home and watching in the evening!
Bring back Art Eckman, He was the man and still is the man. He is down in the Atlanta area. He just didn't want to do the whole week grind now that it is a wrap on Saturday, no problem. So yes TV was better in that sense,even Larry Maiers and the motoworld show. Get a rider or someone connected to the sport that can talk. Emig is a great example of what you can overcome. Hell I think I might get in the mix,{ Bar TO Bar } Cameron Steele } come on.Your talking about a guy yes who has competed in Baja but running of the bulls and skate boards big deal.. Bring back David Bailey or the likes of Mc somebody that will go for the W
Ralph Sheheen factor: The whole reason he is on Supercross he has a lot of Rock n roll friends connections and he obviously has pictures of some top execs wife there at the network... Put Jason W on also we need another local to do good.. Tweeden gone .
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Please revise the schedule to reflect actual dates & times...12:00am Saturday mornings on NBCSN, is not possible. Somebody please clarify..
I seen her on some political show like face the nation or something.Had something to do with the primarys. Boy has this world turned inside out and upside down
Sorry, Livndiemoto, I see that mistake! It will be at midnight Saturday, after the race...
Davey why no speed was the ratings not high enough? its a total falacy to try to spin that either fuel or this other channel that nobody has heard of is any sort of upgrade to speed?
Is the nbcst channel in HD on direct tv? Last years coverage was good whats the problem? Where can I get these motos in HD I can't stand watching SD!
Thanks DC..it is a brain teaser when you actually decipher , when it officially changes from midnite to morning. Appreciate your response. Very happy we get to see both moto's on the same weekend versus waiting one week for any moto's like 10 or 15 years ago..
Les, I am not trying to spin anything (and the correct spelling is "fallacy") . 65 Cobra, NBC Sports used to be Versus and is now owned by NBC, which owns Alli Sports, our commercial partner in the series, and yes, it's HD. As for Fuel, Speed never aired the first motos, so this has been a great addition, in my opinion.
DC
MX Sports
Thank for the info DC, If Alli Sports is taking suggestions, They should put together a streaming package for the hardcore fans, yes I am taking about a paid subscription service. I already have to pay extra for Speed channel, and would get fuel if my cable provider(Comcast Xfinity) offered it. Really far out wishes would be to get MX as button the the Apple TV just like MLB and NHL.
Seems to me like fixing what wasn't broken, we'll see how this turns out, but I'm not loving it as of now. I just hope Alli can have their first successful online stream for the first round, it's always been a giant mess in the past.
@ Davey Coombs, some NASCAR races in recent years have lasted up to 5 hours (red flags stoppage) or two days. (Daytona 2012) Maybe a small intermission show in between the first and second motos, while the track is being worked on. That could catch some accidental viewers and maybe help grow the audience.
DC,
While we may differ in opinions and clearly you see much more of the picture that I will ever see, I totally honor your efforts to get in the middle and improve things as best you can. You have all the respect I can generate and more power to you as you shape our beloved sport.
I understand that 5 hours is a big committment and while I absolutely love live performances, I realize that outdoor motocross cannot generate the advertizing revenue for that slot.
I do think that a cohesive two moto program does tell the story better than 1/2 the story live on channel X and the other half on channel Y, even if you take the time to keep the announcing team consistent (which is very creative, I might add).
As an alternate, can you post the complete footage on RacerX on Mondays so people can plan epic motocross parties like we did for the live supercross parties? Monday night Motocross baby! this would pander well to us hardcore usetobees/wannabees who love to see the kids mix it up, and would provide an additional advertisement revenue stream for the content, specifically the enthusiast demographic.
As it stands, my crew can't justify begging off the lawn maintenance and honedos for a simple one hour, one moto program in the man cave with the guys - the wives don't buy it, especially when we have to run two parties every weekend to get our full moto on. Feel my pain!
DC, you may of just saved my summer, I was afraid I was going to have to rely on Youtube to watch most of the Motos. I came back to this forum hoping someone would of answered whether or not the the first Motos would be aired on Allisports.com and while that wasn't answered you eluded to the fact that you haven't released the international schedule and I hope really hope it plays in my favor! Crossing my fingers!
penguin_bob, paragraph 4, last sentence.
Woah, thanks warrior, I didn't see that, just skimmed. Mediacom cable in SGF gets all those channels in HD. They just added FuelHD and NBCSN in time for this, so I'm covered... I feel lucky compared to some folks reporting here.
Warrior - Thanks! I didn't see that at all I just wanted to see the T.V schedule and didn't even read that. But I still don't have the second motos covered, but still can't wait for the Outdoors, two weeks!
They always have to make it so confusing to follow.
DC, I'm eagerly anticipating the international schedule. I hope someone like Rogers Sportsnet One picks up the FUEL or NBCSN coverage in Canada, otherwise I'm staring at the regular NBC network showings and YouTube as my outdoor fix.
STUUUPID!! What dummy thought up 12am?? And not everybody has Fuel TV! Only from the mindless morons from NBC was this schedule thought up!