http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/ Speed is Life Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:03:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2701 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:07:52 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2701 Yep; it’s show business — professional sport.

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2700 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:05:14 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2700 I agree. The issue is to get OFF Versus, not to better distribute Versus (though I get Versus).

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2699 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:44:14 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2699 I think that you are right about Versus. This problem should be fixed, but what can you really do about it? As for TV, the NHL has got to be pissed with NBC for not broadcasting the USA/Canada game on the mother-channel where they had ice dancing or some other fashion show on skates. Frankly, and in my opinion, the NHL should consider if closing shop for two weeks every year is worth the exposure (or lack of it).

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2698 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:48:28 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2698 While I think it’s sad that Andretti might not be *quite* there with regards to Penske and Ganassi, is it so inconceivable the upcoming seasons could actually be the making of HVM and Dreyor & Reinbolt?
If their backing is more solid and their new drivers do perform, then they might just be able to make the step up the grid.

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2696 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:13:10 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2696 Penske’s new paint scheme reminds me of Newman-Haas when Mario and Michael Andretti were driving for them. I liked the Marlboro-livery cars (and I think the anti-tobacco ad thing is ridiculous), and they were easier to spot on the track. But we’ll get used to it.

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2691 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:58:21 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2691 I really don’t feel bothered that Rahal doesn’t have a ride. Dale Coyne is offering him a spot and it’s his fault if he doesn’t take it. Dale has to run his race team and be profitable while doing it. If Graham won’t sign for two years I don’t see any problem with Coyne taking a pay driver for a year until he can get a solid driver locked down. Fans shouldn’t get upset and blame the league if Rahal doesn’t want to take what is offered. Never forget that racing is also a business.

]]> http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2689 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:12:45 +0000 http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/random-thoughts-on-the-barber-test/#comment-2689 I wouldn’t expect Bernard to solve the Versus/DirectTV problem. As his PBR has suffered from the same problem of being on Versus and loosing DirectTV viewers. He wasn’t able to resolve the issue for Versus or his PBR, so I’m not sure he’s going to be able to do anything about it from the IndyCar side either.

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