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I have speed video for my quarter mile streaming services and wondering which is the best for wingless and big winged events?

 Specifically  Intrested in USAC sprint speedweeks, Kings Royal and Knoxville.

Thanks

Basically boils down to what you're really looking for, but you'll likely pick between DirtVision and FloRacing. DirtVision offers the Fast Pass for a recurring $39 payment for 28-day window, while Flo offers a pro package at $150/annually. 

DirtVision has all WoO Sprint Car and Late Model events minus the Crown Jewels (Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals for Sprint Cars, not sure what LM events are excluded or if you even care) as well as weekly shows from Attica, William's Grove, and Knoxville. 

For example, here's what this weekend's schedule is on DirtVision:

Friday - WoO sprints at Haubstadt, Attica weekly show, Williams Grove weekly show, WoO Late Models at Volunteer Speedway

Satruday - WoO Sprints at Haubstadt, Knoxville weekly show, WoO Late Models at Volunteer Speedway. 

DV typically runs a pretty flawless broadcast, though the picture quality isn't great. They player claims 720p but I don't believe it's actually sourced at 720p, so while the webplayer might be outputting 720p it's not a true HD picture. They also do not have any third-party app support at this time, however it is supposedly in development and may be available shortly.

FloRacing has many more events, anchored by the All Star and IRA winged cars and USAC National sprint cars/midgets, along with Eldora Speedway events. They have also recently acquired SpeedShiftTV in the past few days, so there may be more content added - SpeedShift did a lot of random one-off events that may not have been associated with any specific track, but I know they did hold some weekly track deals as well. 

Flo has app support and is a better platform from a technical standpoint, IMO. The only thing I hate is trying to navigate to watch a VOD replay - it is really, really clunky. 

The unique thing with FloRacing is that you get access to the complete FloSports network, which includes many other offerings. This is included as part of your $150 annual subscription.

It's a subjective statement, but I think DirtVision has the edge in quality of content. Between the WoO and the weekly shows, I think it's just a better overall package than what Flo has. Flo may be a better value, however, given tthe sheer number of events you get access to for a lower annual price. 

I actually have both and it works well, though Flo often takes a backseat on the weekends, but the WoO sprints are at the top of the list in what I prefer to watch. 

Hope this helps.

I second what SprintFan16 says with two big thumbs up.  Flo is the best from a technical and number of races standpoint and Dirtvision is content king with their Outlaws affiliation and top notch weekly shows.  The only way to do it justice is to get them both unless you're planning on mixing in a lot of live shows in which case you won't have time to juggle both of them.  I'm retired and watching all of my racing online until later this season and the juggling act is insane.  Tonight for example the first few nights of USAC Midgets has been outstanding but tonight there are Woo Sprint and LM shows on DV.  Tomorrow another two WoO shows, Knoxville weekly where someone who lives near me will be running a 360 and 410 along with another Midget week show and an IRA race.  It's pretty insane but I'm loving every minute of it.

Stan Meissner

Right now. My humble opinion 

1. Flo

2. Dirtvision

And we have both.

I like DirtVision for the content (all the WoO races, Knoxville and Grove weekly plus WoO LM), the production value and the flexibility to cancel month to month.

I like Flo for the variety (sprints, midgets, big LM races, soon to have Lincoln and Port weekly) and the app, which makes it easier to watch on your mobile devices.

If you have the money for both, it's a no brainer as each is worth several times what you pay for it. If you can only choose one, it really depends of how much you like a certain track or series.

USAC sprint week will be on FLo, Kings Royal on DirtVsion and Knoxville Nationals will be on DirtVsion but I don't think part of the FastPass monthly deal.

Watching the Outlaws on Dirtvision last night I think their camera work is a notch or two above what we usually see on PPV.  The drone shots and the way they follow the action was about as good as it could get.  I suppose it has to be good for the CBS deal which makes sense.

Stan Meissner

Thanks to all for the great suggestions.

I joined Flo last night and am enjoying the midget week races.

Can't wait for Sunday night at Kokomo.

One of my favorite venues.

Stay safe to all and please wear your masks at the races.

Last night dirtvision dropped the ball for the sprint car A.

Cars where lining up for the A main.  Camera is pointed to a wheat field that we watched Friday night get harvested. You could barley hear John giving the line up. People where asking on twitter to point the camera at the track and turn on the mic for dirtvision customers. The reply from someone at dirtvision there is nothing to see yet and they would switch mics in a minute.

Very poor production for the faithful buying customers. The late models and knoxvile coverage was great.

And so was flo from Lawrenceburg. What a midget a main! Just like all week!!

They put the emphasis on the CBSSN broadcast and there were some awkward breaks on Dirtvision when CBS was running commercials.  Considering the number of races we're getting for $39 a month they could duct tape the camera to a light pole and I'd be satisfied. 

Stan Meissner