World Rally Championship racing coming to Discovery HD Theater

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.

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[Rolio Posted Jul 20th 2009 11:43AM]

YES!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 20th 2009 12:31PM]

About Friggin Time!!!! Woohoo

[Prophet Posted 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 Posted Jul 20th 2009 12:58PM]

Awesome. Can't wait. It's been too long since Speed dropped this.

[JSB Posted Jul 23rd 2009 12:03AM]

You mean when Speed Vision was bought and turned in to (Nascar) Speed Chanel...

[(Unverified) Posted 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.

[IRJ Posted 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...

[corneliusm Posted 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.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 20th 2009 3:22PM]

"fartcan exhausts on honda civics"

haha...that's funny.

[DustoMan Posted 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 Posted Jul 20th 2009 5:15PM]

This is EXCELLENT news! Most excellent. Can't wait... bring on October!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 21st 2009 3:31AM]

[I cannot comment because my head just exploded!]

[tivoboy Posted 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.