FIRST PERSON/OPINION:
From e-mails:
I finished watching all the races recorded from TV after returning from Laguna Seca (Eric Bostrom, you rode amazingly in the second SBK race) and I feel compelled to express my opinion on one element of Speed Channel’s generally good coverage.
Speed’s Greg White said in the SBK pre-race show, “Edwards took to the track with a huge smile under his helmet because in the last three minutes of free practice Troy Bayliss crashed, injuring his back.” He references this same theme twice more during the weekend’s many broadcasts.
I don’t think it’s right for Mr. White to say this or assume Colin Edwards would be so nonchalant about a fellow competitor’s injury, especially concerning a back injury. And we wonder why other countries misunderstand America.
Matt Powell
Lakewood, Colorado
Greetings, I was watching Superbike races on the Speed Channel tonight, waiting patiently for the goofy welding school and other worthless commercials to end. When they ended, THE RACE HAD ALREADY STARTED! They were going through turn 3! I was pissed. I’m still pissed. I’ll be pissed tomorrow!
It’s bad enough that when they come back from commercials, that we miss a bunch of action and commentary, but to miss a start is unacceptable.
This is not the first time that this has happened. I live in North Florida and would like to know who to contact about this.
Would it be the local cable provider, advertising execs. or what?
I wonder if this happens when the car races are going on?
I used to like the NASCAR races, {about 1 minute at a time}, but they have made an enemy out of me. It seems that the favoritism that I thought would happen, has come about.
I believe there is some real bias against motorcycles in the Speed Channel camp.
It’s like we are at their mercy, and they will only give what they feel will keep the angry emails down, they received an angry e-mail tonight. I’m sure I’ll get a big thanks from the automatic responder.
While knowing that advertisement pays the bills, come on and give us a break. At least show the start of the scheduled events.
Very angry, Very Sincerely,
Henry Madsen CCS #296
Jacksonville, Florida