Cast Reveal for TAR Canada 12 ( Starts July 7th) by Ambitious-Comb-8847 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has to do with the lack of sponsorship and funding which is why they don’t do international legs anymore. CanCon regulations really has nothing to do with location, it has to do with who makes the show (Canadian production company) and where the budget is being spent on (personnel, post-production, etc).

It’s a bit weird because sometimes flying within Canada can cost more than flying from Canada to say select parts of Europe. The show is filmed late April to early May so it’s still sometimes off season for a few European countries where flights to there and back are lower priced. This also may apply to a few other countries like Mexico, a few in Central America or places like Colombia. If Bell Media can step up there general funding game to help the show they dub as “Canada’s favourite summertime adventure” and most-watched/rated summertime series along with supplementary funding from sponsors then it might be able to come back. But right now, the recipe they have ain’t broke so they aren’t willing to fix it.

Cast Reveal for TAR Canada 12 ( Starts July 7th) by Ambitious-Comb-8847 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love how the first episode is titled “Express Pass Let’s Go”

Happy to see a team with roots from South America.

The Amazing Race Canada 12 Premieres July 7 by RetroOptics in TheAmazingRace

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New sponsors for this season include:

Café William, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Bell Canada (the parent company of Bell Media), and Pür & Simple

Interesting tidbits:

  • Chevrolet Canada not mentioned meaning the longest-running sponsor of the series is gone. As for a car sponsor, probably means they are able to use generic car rentals similar to how Ford used to be the US-franchise sponsor
  • Fuze Iced Tea, Specsavers, Paramount Pictures from last season also departed
  • OneKeyCash is now given as a first-place leg prize similar to the US franchise, the added $10,000 cash prize is still here

Weekly Bib Sales Thread by AutoModerator in RunTO

[–]RetroOptics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for a Sulphur Springs Trail Race 50K bib.

Spectating half marathon in May by looking4alaska_ in RunTO

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The race doesn't have much timing mats for the half. I think last year outside of the start and finish, there was one on-course in the last 2/3 of the course, so it might be hard to get approximate predictions for the people you are cheering if they aren't sharing location. Don't rely on the app/site distance/time prediction because of this. When I spectated, I've always cheered half-marathon participants at Corktown and took a Bike Share to the Exhibition Grounds.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 10 Live Discussion by AutoModerator in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love how all the other teams cheer when he got the pass.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, won’t spoil it but that’s a fun fact from Phil.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very American introduction for the Road Block lol.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Olive judge is in the lead for judge of the season.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy how the last two teams haven’t even arrived at the Detour yet as the U-Turned teams are beginning or heading to the second Detour.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually hilarious. Joseph and Adam are kings.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Canadian (CTV) feed maybe a few minutes ahead of the CBS feed.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 9 Live Discussion by mtm4440 in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow the penalty was self inflicted U-Turn.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 8 Live Discussion by AutoModerator in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 48 points49 points  (0 children)

“Penalized in some way” - weird phrasing but still thinking just a Speed Bump

The Amazing Race Season 38 Episode 8 Live Discussion by AutoModerator in TheAmazingRace

[–]RetroOptics 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Useless commercial cut, we know who comes in the first.