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TV Times – Speed Channel, Where Art Thou?

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The rumors that abounded recently about the Speed Channel’s change to an all-sports channel came true.  Following the F1 race this past Sunday morning, its usual motorhead programming was replaced by a game of the English Premier Soccer League.  That eliminated the F1 post race coverage which used to comprise of traditional interviews with drivers who were able to make the podium.  Bet that didn’t make USA followers of F1 very pleased. Continue reading “TV Times – Speed Channel, Where Art Thou?

TV Times: Hendrick Still Hopes For #200 Sprint Cup Win

Lou Modestino's TV TimesOn the NASCAR side of things, Rick Hendrick is still looking for his 200th Sprint Cup win. That’s because he was denied that goal at Martinsville. As it all fell apart coming down to the finish with his drivers when Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon were eliminated at Martinsville.

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TV Times – Clean Air Was Key To Smoke’s Vegas Victory

Lou Modestino's TV TimesTony Stewart was a very happy guy following the Vegas Cup race. “We were so strong on the restarts, and I knew if I could get the clean air I’d be Ok, ” he exclaimed in victory lane. Not so happy was runner-up Jimmie Johnson. “I want to win and Tony really got away on the restarts,” he said. Obviously, Stewart and Johnson agreed on one thing- Tony was “fast on the restarts”.

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TV Times: Is the Bud Shootout becoming irrelevant to the NASCAR big picture?

Lou Modestino's TV TimesIt’s a bit on the wild side, and a lot of things that wouldn’t be acceptable in a Cup race are otherwise tolerated. Yet it fills the gap the week prior to the Daytona 500 and draws fans in for something beyond the ARCA 200. Many fans are in the Sunshine State to escape the winter doldrums of the northern climes and looking for something good. Like one of the Fox Network talking heads said “Nobody remembers who finished second in The Shootout. Only the winner.”

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TV Times – Do You Think The Controversial Busch Brothers Help To Sell Race Tickets?

Lou Modestino's TV TimesFrom what he said at pre-season press conferences, NASCAR’s Brian France believes that his organization is well positioned for success in 2012.  

The controversial Busch brothers are certainly capable to help NASCAR sell tickets and increase TV ratings.  Fans either love them or hate them, no in between. 

But the sanction’s big break came last year when underdog Tony Stewart and his team mates were able to muster an 11th hour surge propelling him into The Chase and to his ultimate Sprint Cup win.  

Fans were ready for somebody different to win, not another repeat by same old, same old Jimmie Johnson.

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TV Times: Large “Rocks” Win Pocono for Keselowski and Wolfe

Lou Modestino's TV TimesRicky Stenhouse, Jr. was the surprise winner in the Nationwide race in Iowa! Even more of a surprise was Brad Keselowski winning the Cup race at Pocono.

Brad was a long shot win due to his serious injuries in a practice crash at Road Atlanta. He drove to the win with injuries to his lower back and feet.

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