| SPEED Channel, sometimes known simply as SPEED, is a cable and satellite television channel broadcast to various parts of the North America, but primarily the United States. The channel, based in Charlotte, NC, is primarily devoted to things, usually motorized, that have four (or two) wheels, and move fast.
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 even reality shows. Bobsledding, luge, and skeleton events are shown during the winter months. SPEED 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 OLN for 2005. Beginning in 2007, SPEED will be the exclusive home to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series' All-Star race, the Nextel All-Star Challenge, and the Gatorade Duel (2 qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500). See also | |