Races to have more broadcast coverage

SPEED Channel Steps Up NASCAR Grand National Division TV Coverage

The NASCAR Grand National Division -- consisting of the Busch North Series and West Series -- is set to receive an unprecedented level of nationwide television coverage on two outlets: SPEED Channel, the exclusive home to NASCAR TV, and high-definition network HDNet.

SPEED Channel will provide enhanced replays of 18 NASCAR Grand National Division events throughout the season (originally shown live in high-definition on HDNet), along with six originally-produced telecasts. The resulting season-long schedule provides more opportunities for NASCAR fans to see the future stars in this division, competing in a variety of events.

Additionally, SPEED Channel will once again provide live flag-to-flag coverage of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, Nov. 12-13 from Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway. SPEED Channel's exclusive coverage of this marquis post-season event will include live coverage of the qualifying races on Friday, Nov. 12 plus the feature races on Nov. 13.

"After the great performance last year [at the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown] at Irwindale, both on the track and in the ratings, SPEED Channel is very excited about another season with NASCAR's Grand National division," said SPEED Channel Senior Vice President of Programming/Production and Executive Producer Rick Miner.

NASCAR officials echoed Miner's sentiments.

"The NASCAR Grand National Division is receiving more television coverage than ever before," said NASCAR Digital Entertainment Managing Director, Broadcasting and New Media Jeffrey Pollack. "The winning combination of SPEED Channel and HDNet this season means increased exposure for all of the drivers, teams, tracks, and sponsors."

"Thanks to SPEED Channel's continued coverage, NASCAR fans will be able to follow the action in the NASCAR Grand National Division throughout the season and then tune in for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown in November, to see how their favorite drivers fare in this unique event," said NASCAR Director of Regional Touring Chris Boals.

<pre> SPEED Channel Schedule of NASCAR Grand National Division Events

TV Date  Race Location                  Series                  Start Time (Eastern Time)
April 10 Mesa Marin Raceway             West Series             12:00 P.M.
May 1    Lee USA Speedway               Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
May 15   California Speedway            West Series             12:00 P.M.
June 5   Thompson Int'l. Speedway       Busch North Series      11:00 AM
June 19  Lime Rock Park                 Busch North Series      11:00 P.M.
June 26  Seekonk Speedway               Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
July 3   Stafford Motor Speedway        Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
July 10  Holland Int'l. Speedway        Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
July 17  Lake Erie Speedway             Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Aug. 14  Evergreen Speedway             West Series             12:00 P.M.
Aug. 28  Waterford Speedbowl            Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Sept. 4  New Hampshire Int'l. Speedway  Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Sept. 11 Irwindale Speedway             West Series             12:00 P.M.
Oct. 2   Stockton 99 Speedway           West Series             12:00 P.M.
Oct. 16  Watkins Glen International     Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Oct. 23  Beech Ridge Motor Speedway     Busch North Series      11:00 AM
Nov. 6  Rocky Mountain Raceways         West Series             12:00 P.M.
Nov. 13  Irwindale Speedway             Toyota All Star Showdown   TBD
Nov. 20  New Hampshire Int'l. Speedway  Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Nov. 27  Dover International Speedway   Busch North Series      12:00 P.M.
Dec. 4   Phoenix International Raceway  West Series             12:00 P.M.
Dec. 11  Colorado National Speedway     West Series             12:00 P.M.
Dec. 18  Mesa Marin Raceway             West Series             12:00 P.M.
Dec. 25  Irwindale Speedway             West Series             12:00 P.M.

Tentative Schedule - Subject To Change

</pre> In 2004, SPEED Channel is the exclusive U.S. cable home for many of the top motor sports series in the world. In addition, SPEED's weekly programming schedule brings car enthusiast television to Prime Time Monday through Thursday. Now available in more the 65 million homes in North America, SPEED Channel is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country and the home to NASCAR TV. More info at: ww.speedtv.com

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