Aussie V8 supercars on Speed

HoRo1 · 12-14-2002, 03:21 PM

ARGH! My eyes! Did they shoot these races with hand held mini digital camcorders? The streaking, pixelation and focus is driving me nuts. On the other hand though, I love the action. So all in all, I give 2 thumbs up. A definite improvement over the wall to wall NASCRAP coverage that will be starting again soon. Proof that V8 engined cars can turn both left AND right.

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rkkwan · 12-14-2002, 05:24 PM

Ha, so I wasn't the only one that noticed the poor quality. I think those signals are highly compressed, and sent over from downunder on a crappy VCD.

Same thing as the Tour de France race on OLN earlier this year, but at least the bicycles don't go across the screen as fast.

And, Howard, I got the Pro Race Driver game on PS2. Was driving Sears Point... Pretty cool track that I'd like to drive in real life someday! The game also has a whole bunch of tracks from your old 'hood across the pond.

-Ray

Razlak · 12-14-2002, 05:30 PM

I think its the PAL -> NTSC converstion, which requires making 'in between' frames to go from 25fps to 30fps. Those are what blur up the signal. I've seen it done much better than what those races look like though.

thng · 12-15-2002, 04:12 AM

And I thought someone was smoking something.

skope · 12-16-2002, 02:06 AM

It's the conversion. I used to live in Aus and these races are crystal clear over there.

Bonzo · 12-16-2002, 09:56 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. These are one the best sounding cars in existence

Our series that sounds almost as good, are V-8's and turn right is theTransAm sereis.

Bathhurst is on tonite IIRC at 9:30pm eastern. Mount Panorama!!

elgorey · 12-16-2002, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rkkwan
Same thing as the Tour de France race on OLN earlier this year, but at least the bicycles don't go across the screen as fast.

Well that was broadcast live, so it definately wasnt sent over via CD!

I believe the problem lies in the satellite feed.

skope · 12-16-2002, 06:07 PM

Well it's the Bathurst 24hr race thats on tonight. Theres also the V8 Supercars race at Mount Panorama coming up which I'm also looking forward to seeing. My uncle runs Team Brock in the series and he came out of retirement for one more Mount Panorama race.

rkkwan · 12-17-2002, 01:41 AM

Oh boy... Watched the 24hr race on Speed, and "drove" the track on the new PS2 game "Pro Race Driver". This track is wicked. Super long straights going up and down the mountain, and then very twisty hill section with gut wrenching elevation changes - and I was only driving an old school WRX, not a Holden or Ford V8. It's unbelievable!

-Ray

Eric SS · 12-17-2002, 11:35 AM

I love the V8 supercars. They really race each other.

Eric

Eric SS · 12-17-2002, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HoRo1
Proof that V8 engined cars can turn both left AND right.

How many forms of road racing have you actually watched??? There are MANY forms of road racing that has V8 powered cars on road courses including NASCAR. As a matter of Fact, a NASCAR pulls 1.5G's in the corners. Much more than any road car will ever pull.

HoRo1 · 12-17-2002, 12:36 PM

Quote:

How many forms of road racing have you actually watched??? There are MANY forms of road racing that has V8
powered cars on road courses including NASCAR. As a matter of Fact, a NASCAR pulls 1.5G's in the corners. Much
more than any road car will ever pull.

OUCH!

I've even watched V8s racing in England, where the land is relatively uninfected by ovals. But I was being sarcastic - obviously wasted in here.

Eric SS · 12-17-2002, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HoRo1

OUCH!

I've even watched V8s racing in England, where the land is relatively uninfected by ovals. But I was being sarcastic - obviously wasted in here.

I must have missed the sarcasm. sorry.

Eric

GarySheehan · 12-17-2002, 01:57 PM

Imprezinator,

Our USTCC WRX is pulling 1.5G's in the corners. Or did you mean street cars?

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

redbaron · 12-17-2002, 02:03 PM

Hey Gary,

Just want to say good job this year in the USTCC, im a big fan and have been a following your progress from the start.

Jeff, aka... redbaron

Eric SS · 12-17-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GarySheehan
Imprezinator,

Our USTCC WRX is pulling 1.5G's in the corners. Or did you mean street cars?

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Yeah, by "road cars" I meant "Street cars" sorry for the confusion.

Eric

12-14-2002, 03:21 PM	#1
HoRo1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 15618 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: International Location: Zhuhai, China	Aussie V8 supercars on Speed ARGH! My eyes! Did they shoot these races with hand held mini digital camcorders? The streaking, pixelation and focus is driving me nuts. On the other hand though, I love the action. So all in all, I give 2 thumbs up. A definite improvement over the wall to wall NASCRAP coverage that will be starting again soon. Proof that V8 engined cars can turn both left AND right. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-14-2002, 05:24 PM	#2
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	Ha, so I wasn't the only one that noticed the poor quality. I think those signals are highly compressed, and sent over from downunder on a crappy VCD. Same thing as the Tour de France race on OLN earlier this year, but at least the bicycles don't go across the screen as fast. And, Howard, I got the Pro Race Driver game on PS2. Was driving Sears Point... Pretty cool track that I'd like to drive in real life someday! The game also has a whole bunch of tracks from your old 'hood across the pond. -Ray

12-14-2002, 05:30 PM	#3
Razlak Scooby Newbie Member#: 7209 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pullman, WA Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi World Rally Blue	I think its the PAL -> NTSC converstion, which requires making 'in between' frames to go from 25fps to 30fps. Those are what blur up the signal. I've seen it done much better than what those races look like though.

12-15-2002, 04:12 AM	#4
thng Scooby Specialist Member#: 8062 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	And I thought someone was smoking something.

12-16-2002, 02:06 AM	#5
skope Scooby Newbie Member#: 25782 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: IL	It's the conversion. I used to live in Aus and these races are crystal clear over there.

12-16-2002, 09:56 AM	#6
Bonzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2307 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West of Rd Am	I've said it before and I'll say it again. These are one the best sounding cars in existence Our series that sounds almost as good, are V-8's and turn right is theTransAm sereis. Bathhurst is on tonite IIRC at 9:30pm eastern. Mount Panorama!!

12-16-2002, 06:07 PM	#8
skope Scooby Newbie Member#: 25782 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: IL	Well it's the Bathurst 24hr race thats on tonight. Theres also the V8 Supercars race at Mount Panorama coming up which I'm also looking forward to seeing. My uncle runs Team Brock in the series and he came out of retirement for one more Mount Panorama race.

12-17-2002, 01:41 AM	#9
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	Oh boy... Watched the 24hr race on Speed, and "drove" the track on the new PS2 game "Pro Race Driver". This track is wicked. Super long straights going up and down the mountain, and then very twisty hill section with gut wrenching elevation changes - and I was only driving an old school WRX, not a Holden or Ford V8. It's unbelievable! -Ray

12-17-2002, 11:35 AM	#10
Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	I love the V8 supercars. They really race each other. Eric

12-17-2002, 01:57 PM	#14
GarySheehan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2450 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 1996 2005 Subaru STI White	Imprezinator, Our USTCC WRX is pulling 1.5G's in the corners. Or did you mean street cars? Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

12-17-2002, 02:03 PM	#15
redbaron Scooby Newbie Member#: 1265 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Tampa Fl. Vehicle: 06 06 STi white	Hey Gary, Just want to say good job this year in the USTCC, im a big fan and have been a following your progress from the start. Jeff, aka... redbaron