PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 24, 2017 I believe that for the 1st time for the Melbourne GP messrs Pearson and Tatum will be commentating live from the Eithad stadium. CORRECT ... last year they did it from a BT studio in London. Jason Crump will be doing the interviews. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james1234 49 Posted October 24, 2017 Are the GPs on BT Sport again next year? Think I'm right in saying it's the last year of the contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,734 Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Are the GPs on BT Sport again next year? Think I'm right in saying it's the last year of the contract? 2018 is the last year- 3 year contract signed in 2016 http://sport.bt.com/more-sport-hub/more-sport/bt-sport-wins-rights-to-show-fim-speedway-world-championships-S11364015500782 Edited October 24, 2017 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Bt have been encouraged by viewing figures i believe so hopefully they will do a deal for league racing with the bspa .i dont think the contract runs out for the gp yet Edited October 24, 2017 by ray c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 24, 2017 I would be more interested in bt sports showing league racing than the gp series. We can watch the gp on numerous tv platforms but not league racing. Â When will we find out if bt are interested in continuing showing league racing would be my question. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,143 Posted October 24, 2017 When, if, BT drop the GP's thats when |I drop BT (and I only joined them this year) Â I hop they show British speedway next year but wouldnt be too bothered if they didnt, the racing hasnt been all that exciting for me. The coverage has been ok for me, just the racing not set me on fire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 25, 2017 I believe that for the 1st time for the Melbourne GP messrs Pearson and Tatum will be commentating live from the Eithad stadium. Here we go . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj350z 2,266 Posted October 25, 2017 Â Elbows kicks and bites. As i said, we are lucky to have speedway on the TV. Â Â I would be more interested in bt sports showing league racing than the gp series. We can watch the gp on numerous tv platforms but not league racing. Â When will we find out if bt are interested in continuing showing league racing would be my question. Â For once I agree with these 2 posters! Starry is right - all we hear from a good proportion on this forum is moaning about speedway and the way it is ran but we expect a major TV company to show British Speedway. Â And I also prefer to watch league racing rather than the GP's, personal opinion of course but one I share with Steve. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neb 312 Posted October 26, 2017 Bt have been encouraged by viewing figures i believe so hopefully they will do a deal for league racing with the bspa .i dont think the contract runs out for the gp yet quite the opposite I believe on the viewing figures and I wouldn't hold your breath on watching any league racing next year, maybe just the gp at a push. The knock on effect I can see happening if Bt pull out is we might lose the likes of Freddie, Jason and holder to the uk next year. where is the money going to come from to pay them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisperer 276 Posted October 26, 2017 quite the opposite I believe on the viewing figures and I wouldn't hold your breath on watching any league racing next year, maybe just the gp at a push. The knock on effect I can see happening if Bt pull out is we might lose the likes of Freddie, Jason and holder to the uk next year. where is the money going to come from to pay them . Â Wrong, very very wrong it is the sport that has increased subscriptions not any individual within it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 28, 2017 BT have been pleased with viewing figures for both the SGP and the PL. No doubt they are keen to continue in 2018 but depends what sort of deal the BSPA are prepared to accept.  My guess would be that if BT pick up the cost of production and pay a meeting fee, perhaps £10,000, the BSPA will bite their hand off. As well they should. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theboss 727 Posted October 28, 2017 BT have been pleased with viewing figures for both the SGP and the PL. No doubt they are keen to continue in 2018 but depends what sort of deal the BSPA are prepared to accept.  My guess would be that if BT pick up the cost of production and pay a meeting fee, perhaps £10,000, the BSPA will bite their hand off. As well they should. Agreed Phil, a no-brainer in the words of Kevin Bacon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CookieIpswich 249 Posted October 28, 2017 If I were BT I'd only offer to cover costs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted October 28, 2017 The deal should be that BT will cover the production costs and then if the BSPA can deliver more GP riders to the league then there will be money paid for each meeting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theboss 727 Posted October 28, 2017 The deal should be that BT will cover the production costs and then if the BSPA can deliver more GP riders to the league then there will be money paid for each meeting If that is what is on offer than not worth doing in my opinion. No point having GP riders racing against conference league reserves. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
