World Rally Championship racing coming to Discovery HD Theater
by Richard Lawler 
posted Jul 20th 2009 at 11:36AM
It's been far too long since we've had new programming to mention on Discovery HD Theater, and far too long since World Rally Championship action has been broadcast in the U.S., so it's good to hear that the two are coming together this October. Expect weekly coverage from every round in the championship in 1080i and 5.1 surround of 4WD turbocharged vehicles rocketing down narrow off road routes plus "a range of other content." Those familiar with the series can attest to the beautiful locales WRC finds itself in, and should look great on our HDTVs this fall. That brings nearly ever racing series into high definition, except For 1 notable exception.[Via Autoblog]
Filed under: Discovery-HD, Sports, New content
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ScuubyT @ Jul 20th 2009 11:43AM
YES!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
HDFanatic @ Jul 20th 2009 12:31PM
About Friggin Time!!!! Woohoo
Prophet @ Jul 20th 2009 12:49PM
I was happy to see the Isle of Man TT on HD Theater and this just makes it even better.
ESLKid75 @ Jul 20th 2009 12:58PM
Awesome. Can't wait. It's been too long since Speed dropped this.
JSB @ Jul 23rd 2009 12:03AM
You mean when Speed Vision was bought and turned in to (Nascar) Speed Chanel...
Bert @ Jul 20th 2009 1:30PM
Is Discovery HD and Discovery HD Theater the same thing? I can't seem to find and "Discovery HD" on Discovery's site.
Ian @ Jul 20th 2009 3:07PM
yeah I found this confusaing.
there's the following:
1) Discovery HD Channel
2) HD Theater Channel (also owned by Discovery)
They also own 50% of BBCAmerica...
Cornelius @ Jul 20th 2009 2:57PM
"Expect weekly coverage from every round in the championship in 1080i and 5.1 surround of 4WD turbocharged vehicles rocketing down narrow off road routes"
Except starting next season, WRC is going to S2000 spec. No more 2L+turbo+antilag noises. It'll be higher-revving 1.6L NA.
Unless you actually enjoy hearing the kinds of noises emitted from fartcan exhausts on honda civics, it's not exactly the kind of audio you'd want to be hearing from your 5.1 setup.
Dan @ Jul 20th 2009 3:22PM
"fartcan exhausts on honda civics"
haha...that's funny.
DustoMan @ Jul 20th 2009 5:11PM
OMG! It's been so long since WRC coverage has been in the US. And it'll be in HD to boot!!! I can't wait!
UnnDunn @ Jul 20th 2009 5:15PM
This is EXCELLENT news! Most excellent. Can't wait... bring on October!
EEL @ Jul 21st 2009 3:31AM
[I cannot comment because my head just exploded!]
nike @ Jul 21st 2009 10:00AM
YES, about time. I have NO idea why nobody wanted to carry it, other than revenue. I would have PAID to watch it, why doesn't that model work.