Drift Australia Round 2 Telecast This Sunday

[Beer Baron]

yes some stuff on the set-ups, etc would be good. like what engines are being used, what power outputs, any interesting custom modification choices. also a nice whack of incar footage is a good idea. it's great to be able to see people working at the wheel.

[Beer Baron]

well just to drag out this thread. I watched the coverage of the last DA round (EC). I was at the event too. and I have to say the coverage was excellent.

nice to see a little more in-car used (could still take more) and chase car is not bad either. The camera work was good, and the comentary has come a long way.

not to say it was perfect there is always room to improve, but it has come along in massive leaps so far. very good stuff.

[PORTS]

Agreed Beer Baron, definately better coverage, love the hotpants shots!

[ECR033]

I also saw the coverage (and was also at the event) and think it was fairly good on both accounts

From the coverage perspective, I love the chase car concept as gives a unique view of the action that you're not gonna get from the sidelines. I love the onboard shots even moreso though as it's great to see the drivers at work, so definately keep those going. All in all, the footage was pretty good in my opinion...it's definately improved a hell of a lot.

The commentary still could do with some work. I think everyone knows Racin Jacin is passionate about his motor-racing, but sometimes he goes over the top to the point where it becomes a little annoying (both at the track and during the coverage). It's great that he's enthusiastic about the sport (as most of us are), but perhaps if he toned it down just a fraction then it would a lot more enjoyable to listen to...but that aside, it's still not too bad.

I'd still like to see some more stuff on the actual cars (like details of engine and suspension work etc) which I guess would also add value for the teams as it would give their sponsors a little more exposure. Perhaps some more driver profiles as well...

And last, but not least, the grid girl shots are great (from my perspective), but they're not helping with attracting the ladies to the sport...my girlfriend loved the drifting, but got slightly frustrated at continually seeing some girl's rear end in between nearly every single battle...such a dilemma!

[benm]

Suggestion; don't tell ring your dad whilst at the v8 supercars to give him instructions on how to setup the hdtv software to record. I don't know if it was a pack of 35 v8's screaming past or just his old age but somehow it just didnt happen

Ah well I was there both days to see it live

[Majanal]

LOL... at least they had some drifting at the V8s for you Ben.

I taped it if you are really keen to watch it I'll try to get it to you.

Cheers,

Dan.

[ECR033]

Suggestion; don't tell ring your dad whilst at the v8 supercars to give him instructions on how to setup the hdtv software to record. I don't know if it was a pack of 35 v8's screaming past or just his old age but somehow it just didnt happen

Ah well I was there both days to see it live

It's usually replayed on Fox Sports the following week as well for those that missed it

[benm]

It's all good, i was just gonna capture/upload it for anybody that missed it but it seems most people caught it on tv anyway.