WTCC to ITV ? - Page 2

Ian Sowman · 28 Nov 2005, 15:43 (Ref:1472238)

I think a sticker is different to an electronic gizmo in this context, though. And no different to ads on billboards, or the side of the cars...

Lord X · 28 Nov 2005, 16:30 (Ref:1472283)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

In response to the original point about the WTCC being on ITV, don't get your hopes up.

The BTCC will be the only touring car series covered on ITV1 in 2006.

This is what I heard Alan Gow announced at the BTCC bash at the weekend. On the official site he's certainly confirmed the deal with ITV will eb continuing in 2006.

redshoes · 28 Nov 2005, 18:00 (Ref:1472337)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monster

I wasn't even aware that Channel 4 covered WTCC.

It was an hour long show usually in the wee small hours a week or two after the race with no promotion. Other than a voiceover at the start, end and before/after each ad break it was a rough edit of Eurosport's live feed.

Quote:

Regarding the sponsorship, what about the BTCC when it was the "Auto Trader British Touring Car Championship", frequently, on-board cameras had a Auto Trader sticker in shot on the dashboard for seconds on end.

We did go through a stage a couple of years ago where ITV would blur out the dashboard 'Green Flag' logo. Something to do with it having undue prominence according to IBA rules. Trackside ads were ok but the dashboard logos were there solely because of the TV camera.

Craner Curves · 28 Nov 2005, 18:33 (Ref:1472374)

The actual text saying 'Green Flag' was ok, but the logo wasn't. Strange one that.

adstubbs · 30 Nov 2005, 17:01 (Ref:1474018)

At least on ITV you can be sure when the programme will be on - towards the end of the BBC's time the coverage was often cut down and shunted around the Grandstand schedules to allow it to be squueezed in between whetever else they were showing. I haven't seen any of C4s WTCC shows, mainly because I've never been able to find them - if ITV are going to commit to showing the coverage at definite times, I have no problem with them adding it to their current motorsport offering.

sceptic · 30 Nov 2005, 22:18 (Ref:1474225)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

The actual text saying 'Green Flag' was ok, but the logo wasn't. Strange one that.

The text of "Green Flag" was only allowed because the official name of the championship was "Green Flag British Touring Car Championship".

If the words Green Flag had been any different to the rest of the name, such as a different colour or size, they wouldn't have been allowed.

ATF · 2 Dec 2005, 14:33 (Ref:1475725)

There's so much potential for showing the WTCC on TV in a good slot on ITV. And by running the programme alongside BTCC coverage, it would probably increase viewing figures for both.

WTCC coverage could so easily be improved by having a real presenter (not just a VO as on C4), and editing the highlights properly.

Also if they did proper highlights, they should re-do the commentary to fit. It's no good having commentary from live TV on highlights programmes. Oh yeah, and put it on at a reasonable time - this is supposed to be the world's best touring car championship!

sceptic · 2 Dec 2005, 17:51 (Ref:1475857)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATF

There's so much potential for showing the WTCC on TV in a good slot on ITV. And by running the programme alongside BTCC coverage, it would probably increase viewing figures for both.

Yes, but they've already said the only touring car championship they will be showing in 2006 will be the British Touring Car Championship.

While the WTCC probably deserves better coverage than Eurosport provides, it isn't going to come from ITV.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Who's going to win the WTCC?	Hazard	Touring Car Racing	32	23 Oct 2005 09:18
New BMW WTCC car	FIRE	Touring Car Racing	28	14 Sep 2005 08:52
WTCC on TV	redshoes	Touring Car Racing	35	6 Jun 2005 20:03
Wtcc	tonyp	Touring Car Racing	11	30 Oct 2004 01:06
Wtcc	Asa	Touring Car Racing	15	17 May 2004 03:29