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KLang
03-16-04, 10:17 AM
Link (http://www.champcarworldseries.com/News/Article.asp?ID=7572)


Champ Car today announced that HDNet, the first full-time high-definition cable and satellite network in the U.S., will be the exclusive home of live HDTV telecasts of the 2004 Champ Car World Series. Beginning with the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 18, fans can catch the turbocharged racing action of the Champ Car World Series on HDNet in cutting-edge 1080i HDTV.


In addition to the high-speed racing action of the Champ Car World Series, the HDNet telecasts, which will be produced by the award-winning Betelgeuse Productions, will also feature live final-round qualifying events and live coverage of the Motorock TransAm Tour at Champ Car venues

:thumbup:
:cool:
Insomniac
03-16-04, 10:28 AM
Cool. They'll be showing everything live. Ohhh, it's so tempting. $2500 for the 40" Wega, that's hard to spend that much.
Perkolater
03-16-04, 02:12 PM
Cool. They'll be showing everything live. Ohhh, it's so tempting. $2500 for the 40" Wega, that's hard to spend that much.


Can't wait! Just got a 61" Samsung! :)
Steve99
03-16-04, 03:21 PM
I just noticed that HDNet is only doing the U.S. and Canadian races. Probably due to equipment issues.

Are you guys getting HDNet via DirectTV? I'd like to upgrade, but my cable company doesn't offer it.
KLang
03-16-04, 03:26 PM
Dishnetwork here. If I were choosing today I'd probably go with DirectTV though, their equipment choices are better. Currently both systems carry the same HD channels. Anyones guess on which will add more and when.
Chief
03-16-04, 03:27 PM
Just saw on TechTV channel, DISHNETWORK is combining the satellite box INTO a HD TV and will be be part of your subscription plan. You get HDTV, TV and satellite for like about $900. Don't believe me....

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/products/system/index.shtml
Insomniac
03-16-04, 11:14 PM
I just noticed that HDNet is only doing the U.S. and Canadian races. Probably due to equipment issues.

Are you guys getting HDNet via DirectTV? I'd like to upgrade, but my cable company doesn't offer it.

Probably the host broacaster for the other races. TV Azteca and I forget the Australian channel.
Insomniac
03-16-04, 11:15 PM
Dishnetwork here. If I were choosing today I'd probably go with DirectTV though, their equipment choices are better. Currently both systems carry the same HD channels. Anyones guess on which will add more and when.

I'm just waiting on the locals here on DirecTV. I feel like I get more channels for the same price plus NFL Sunday Ticket.
Insomniac
03-16-04, 11:16 PM
Just saw on TechTV channel, DISHNETWORK is combining the satellite box INTO a HD TV and will be be part of your subscription plan. You get HDTV, TV and satellite for like about $900. Don't believe me....

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/products/system/index.shtml

Here they are giving you that receiver free with a 2 year commitment. Even cancelling only costs $240.
KLang
03-17-04, 12:43 PM
The announcement is now on HDNet's website as well: Link (http://www.hd.net/pressrelease.html?2004-03-16-01.html)

Same text as ChampCar's.

While you're at their site, check out Bikini Destinations (http://www.hd.net/op_bikinidest.html)

http://www.hd.net/images/op/bikinidest01.jpg

:)
nz_climber
03-17-04, 03:00 PM
While you're at their site, check out Bikini Destinations (http://www.hd.net/op_bikinidest.html)

http://www.hd.net/images/op/bikinidest01.jpg

:)

Damm I wish we could get HDNet downunder
:eek: ;)
Insomniac
03-17-04, 07:18 PM
The announcement is now on HDNet's website as well: Link (http://www.hd.net/pressrelease.html?2004-03-16-01.html)

Same text as ChampCar's.

While you're at their site, check out Bikini Destinations (http://www.hd.net/op_bikinidest.html)

http://www.hd.net/images/op/bikinidest01.jpg

:)

Now that might be enough to convince me! :)