speed channel
Speed, sometimes still referred to as the Speed Channel, is a cable and satellite television channel broadcast to various parts of North America, but primarily the United States. [1]
“It’s fair to say that from this point forward, that due to its amazing popularity, NASCAR programming will drive the SPEED Channel,” said SPEED Channel president Jim Liberatore. [...] Speedvision, the first and only 24-hour cable network devoted exclusively to the excitement and heart-pumping action of motorsports, and NASCAR today announced the launch of “NASCAR TV,” the first channel-within-a-channel devoted to a single sport. [2]
This plan was ultimately shelved in the fall due to Fox management’s unwillingness to place NASCAR races on the channel. [1]
The 2009 NASCAR Season is just a short time away and coming fast. [3]
Speed is also the exclusive United States broadcaster of the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Petit Le Mans, the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race and the Gatorade Duels at Daytona. [1]
NASCAR TV augments the hundreds of hours of NASCAR Winston Cup and NASCAR Busch Series racing and related programs already slated for telecast on FOX, FX, Fox Sports Net and NBC/TNT. [2]
Speed’s Latin American channel has live coverage of NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide Series, Rolex Sports Car Series, American Le Mans Series and A1 Grand Prix. [...] Programming includes live Formula One racing, NASCAR -related shows, how-to programming, auto-related movies such as The Fast and the Furious, auto shows, less-popular racing series, a weekly news show, call-in shows, and reality shows. [1]
Will Power could be in Roger Penske’s car for a couple tests, one race, no races or the whole 2009 IndyCar season, says Robin Miller. [3]
Under their management, Speedvision became the fastest growing cable network of all time while delivering the highest male viewing audience per household of any cable or broadcast network in existence. [1]
Ferrari racing shield embroidered on front and Ferrari branding on back adjuster strap with shield embossed metal closure. [3]
“NASCAR TV is the ultimate television destination for the fans who have been asking for more and more NASCAR programming and can’t get enough of our sport,” said Paul Brooks, vice president of broadcasting for NASCAR. [2]
SPEED is your exclusive home for LIVE coverage and highlights of the 2009 Barrett-Jackson classic car auctions from Scottsdale, Arizona. [3]
“NASCAR TV will supplement the great event coverage produced by our network and cable partners, and help build momentum to all of our televised events.” [2]
Sources:
[1] Speed (TV channel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] NASCAR.com - Speed Channel set to launch ‘NASCAR TV’ - November 29, 2001
[3] Speed Channel