SPEED Channel

SPEED Channel, based in Charlotte, was launched on New Year's Day 1996, by Roger Werner, as SpeedVision. The network is primarily devoted to things that have four (or two) wheels, a motor, and moves fast. Or it can just have 4 wheels and move fast. Programming on the network includes live Formula 1 racing, NASCAR-related shows, how-to programming, antique car shows, not-as-popular racing series, a weekly news show, call-in shows, and even reality shows. Bobsledding, luge, and skeleton events are shown during the Winter months. The network is also the exclusive United States broadcaster of the 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and formerly the Dakar Rally until losing the rights to that event to the Outdoor Life Network for 2005.

Racing Series SPEED Channel Broadcasts

• Champ Car World Series
• American Le Mans Series
• SCCA Trans-Am Series
• American Speed Association (although that series is on hiatus in 2005 due to low funds)
• Australian V8 Supercars (Winter months only)
• Craftsman Truck Series
• Crown Royal IROC Series (also known as International Race of Champions)
• Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (Winter months only)
• Formula 1
• German Touring Car Masters (Winter months only)
• IHRA
• SPEED World Challenge
• Toyota Atlantic Series (also known as Formula Atlantic)
• USAR Hooters Pro Cup
• World Rally Championship