Speed Channel set to launch 'NASCAR TV'.

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.

NASCAR TV is scheduled to premiere on Monday, Feb. 11, when the cable network now known as Speedvision officially re-launches as the Speed Channel.

NASCAR TV features complete 'behind-the-scenes' access to NASCAR, enhanced race replays and highlights and qualifying for NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series events. Also included in the exclusive block are classic and historical races, original news and lifestyle programs, season previews and reviews, special event coverage, talk shows, FSN's Totally NASCAR, NASCAR victory lane and NASCAR Tech, and coverage of the NASCAR Touring and NASCAR Weekly Racing Series.

Available in 45 million homes (in the US), NASCAR TV on Speed Channel provides NASCAR fans with an unprecedented, dedicated block of NASCAR-related programming. 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. Come February, NASCAR TV airs between 3.00pm and Midnight ET on weekday afternoons and evenings .

"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. "The NASCAR TV, channel-within-in-a-channel, concept is totally unique."

"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. "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."

Speed Channel's NASCAR TV also features the return of the popular 'Inside Winston Cup' program that provides highlights and results from the week's NASCAR action and unique, in-depth access to series' drivers. Other NASCAR-themed programs are in development and should be announced before Speed Channel's February re-launch.

Speedvision, which celebrates its sixth anniversary in January 2002, is the first and only 24-hour cable network devoted exclusively to motorsports and the human fascination for speed. Speedvision is home to much of the world's marquee racing events including CART, F1, Classic Cars, Le Mans, the American Le Mans Series, World Rally and car shows from around the globe. Speedvision was acquired by Fox Cable Networks Group in July 2001.