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.

Specials Broadcast by SPEED Channel

• 12 Hours of Sebring
• 24 Hours of Le Mans
• 24 Hours of Daytona
• Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction
• Knoxville Nationals
• Michael Waltrip Celebrity Poker Tournament
• Petit Le Mans
• Race of Champions
• SCCA National Championship Runoffs
• ' for victims of Hurricane Katrina