Now all they have to do is to do the same as the BBC and show it without commercials.

Yeah, I know, wishful thinking.

 

I would be OK if they split screen it during commercials, like they do with Indycar.

 

Or show it on a network that's on basic cable/dish. I still think that for most, this is a fairly obscure channel, compared to Speed. Just look at the indycar ratings

 

I like it... I'm glad that they didn't dick around and mess with a good group... the banter between them is quite amusing

 

Agree...100% on IndyCar ratings... it's really too bad..

 

I wonder if NBC doesn't sign a big deal with a major College Conference and force their way onto basic cable?

But Buxton being back is awesome. I wonder if he will do a couple Indycar races?

 

It's a distinct possibility -- on twitter he seems to have widely varied interests, seems like a super cool guy.

 

when he was the MC at the Irish Pub on Friday night of Austin F1, he was fcking hilarious... glad to see him back...

 

He's also a damn good columnist.

Here's his thoughts on Indycar at Sonoma.

http://willthef1journo.wordpress.com...r-impressions/

 

Well, the first test of the 2013 machines is underway -- Massa set fast lap this morning at 1:17 and change (yesterday's previous best of 1:18 was heralded as 'amazing') -- things are looking good for the boys in red. Alonso is sitting this test out but will be present at the next.

Lotus looks strong, Mercedes is off to an auspicious start with electrical fires in Rosberg's car on day 1 and a rear brake failure on Hamilton's ride which caused him to go head-on into the tires... he made some comment like 'we're a long way off [from Mclaren]...' wonder how that's going to sit with ze gehmans.

Haven't heard much from RBR but I'm sure they're lurking... everybody sandbags these things anyways so it doesn't mean much.

Also heard that SkySports is broadcasting this test session in 3D in Britain -- yet another reason to get the hell outta dodge.

Anybody else watching?