I hope the rumor is true!

BLIND MULE · 10-31-2013, 12:03 AM

They need Mark Walter at Motormania tv he does great but he may not be big enough for NHRA but he is better than the Pi??Poor coverage that ESPN does. Still may not help the sportsman though?

Geerhead55 · 10-31-2013, 12:17 AM

With the demise of the Speed Channel,, about all we have up here in the NW, that I know of, is the Velocity channel,, although the Discovery channel will run some automotive type shows from time to time,, Gas Monkey,, Street Outlaws,, so perhaps they would be able to pickup a NHRA contract. No matter what,, somebody please tell them theres more to sportsman coverage than those blasted alcohol cars! My 2 cents.
Danny Durham

D. Hake 4459 · 10-31-2013, 12:50 AM

I've watched some on MavTv. It's pretty good. www.mavtv.com should get you there. I called my cable provider and requested for it to be added to the channel lineup. I watched speed channel quite a bit. I miss it. Hopefully who ever gets the contract will show the s/ss races.

chris ok · 10-31-2013, 07:53 AM

Mav TV is only available on the most expensive cable package here on Long Island, New York. Optimum Cablevision is what we have. I think it's the gold package or something they call it. Big $$$ it is.

Chris

Ed Wright · 10-31-2013, 10:28 AM

Guess I'm just old (No kidding? LOL) but I'm not watching TV on my PC.

I have enough staring at this dang thing by the end of the day.

Pedigo Perf · 10-31-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Guess I'm just old (No kidding? LOL) but I'm not watching TV on my PC.

I have enough staring at this dang thing by the end of the day.

Ed, most new TV's have a browser built into them. Have Kyle take you to Best Buy.

TP

aross6 · 10-31-2013, 10:48 AM

NHRA could monetize their Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series broadcast by streaming it on their website to NHRA Members. This would allow for their Membership (which of course is not free) base to grow exponentially. It would essentially allow for fans to be paying for a NHRA Membership for the privilege to watch the races and receive National Dragster. Not sure how well it would work though as a lot of people are not accustomed to watching TV on a Computer or PCTV. If they went this route and expanded it out by allowing streaming on Android Phones and Tablets, iPhone, iPads, etc., it would definitely broaden their reach too as many people now-a-days own such a device. Of course only time will tell though how successful they would be if they decide to venture down such an avenue...

(on a side note, it would definitely be appealing if they broadcast Stock and SuperStock racing with commentary too in such a manner)

Dave Crouchet · 10-31-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Guess I'm just old (No kidding? LOL) but I'm not watching TV on my PC.

I have enough staring at this dang thing by the end of the day.

Ed, if u have wifi and a laptop with a newer tv with a hdmi port and a usb port [usb port not necessary on tv, u can run usb from a power source] I would try the chrome cast. the price is 35.00 at best buy. just follow the instuctions and watch on ur big screen tv.u will also need google chrome as ur browser.

rtr0id · 10-31-2013, 01:57 PM

I would think Mello Yellow has something in their contract that says NHRA has to be televised somehow.

Ed Wright · 10-31-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Crouchet

Ed, if u have wifi and a laptop with a newer tv with a hdmi port and a usb port [usb port not necessary on tv, u can run usb from a power source] I would try the chrome cast. the price is 35.00 at best buy. just follow the instuctions and watch on ur big screen tv.

Hmmm I have all that. Guess I need to stop be Best Buy. Have one close by.

Thanks !!

10-31-2013, 12:03 AM	#1
BLIND MULE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 318 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! They need Mark Walter at Motormania tv he does great but he may not be big enough for NHRA but he is better than the Pi??Poor coverage that ESPN does. Still may not help the sportsman though?

10-31-2013, 12:17 AM	#2
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! With the demise of the Speed Channel,, about all we have up here in the NW, that I know of, is the Velocity channel,, although the Discovery channel will run some automotive type shows from time to time,, Gas Monkey,, Street Outlaws,, so perhaps they would be able to pickup a NHRA contract. No matter what,, somebody please tell them theres more to sportsman coverage than those blasted alcohol cars! My 2 cents. Danny Durham

10-31-2013, 12:50 AM	#3
D. Hake 4459 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 83 Likes: 56 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: I hope the rumor is true! I've watched some on MavTv. It's pretty good. www.mavtv.com should get you there. I called my cable provider and requested for it to be added to the channel lineup. I watched speed channel quite a bit. I miss it. Hopefully who ever gets the contract will show the s/ss races. __________________ Derek Hake 4459 H/SA 69' Roadrunner

10-31-2013, 07:53 AM	#4
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! Mav TV is only available on the most expensive cable package here on Long Island, New York. Optimum Cablevision is what we have. I think it's the gold package or something they call it. Big $$$ it is. Chris

10-31-2013, 10:28 AM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! Guess I'm just old (No kidding? LOL) but I'm not watching TV on my PC. I have enough staring at this dang thing by the end of the day. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

10-31-2013, 10:48 AM	#7
aross6 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Clairsville, OH Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! NHRA could monetize their Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series broadcast by streaming it on their website to NHRA Members. This would allow for their Membership (which of course is not free) base to grow exponentially. It would essentially allow for fans to be paying for a NHRA Membership for the privilege to watch the races and receive National Dragster. Not sure how well it would work though as a lot of people are not accustomed to watching TV on a Computer or PCTV. If they went this route and expanded it out by allowing streaming on Android Phones and Tablets, iPhone, iPads, etc., it would definitely broaden their reach too as many people now-a-days own such a device. Of course only time will tell though how successful they would be if they decide to venture down such an avenue... (on a side note, it would definitely be appealing if they broadcast Stock and SuperStock racing with commentary too in such a manner) __________________ Brad Ross - Ross Family Racing #3478 Super Stock

10-31-2013, 01:57 PM	#9
rtr0id Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 183 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I hope the rumor is true! I would think Mello Yellow has something in their contract that says NHRA has to be televised somehow.