The Speed Channel
Performance is something you truly have to feel to appreciate. Unfortunately, due to speed limits, reckless driving laws, limited funds and a multitude of other reasons, not everyone can experience the thrill of a finely tuned automobile running at full capacity first hand, or at least not as often as most would like. For those who find themselves on the couch staring at the TV more often than behind the wheel gazing down the open road, the SPEED Channel can provide a cheap thrill, not to mention informative and entertaining programming aligned with the interests of most sports compact car enthusiasts. Here’s a look at the highlights of their Monday night primetime lineupGearz (Mondays, 7:00 PM Eastern) At its root, Gearz is a how-to show centering around car modifications. With tips, advice and demonstrations on how to customize vehicles of every make and model, the Gearz professionals often produce seemingly unfathomable rides with capabilities that exceed far beyond “street legal.” Hosted by Stacey David, Gearz provides both jaw-dropping intrigue and some engine-based educational value.Battle of the Super Cars (Mondays, 10:00 PM Eastern) Come along for the ride as professional drivers Tanner Foust and Paul Tracy test the mettle of the most revered names in engineering against one another. From Ferraris to Lamborghinis to the elite beyond, no questions are left unanswered and no space is left between the pedal and the floorboard.Barrett-Jackson Special Edition (Mondays, 9:00 PM Eastern) Four times a year, Barrett-Jackson puts on an auction featuring celebrity cars, collectors cars and cars with a unique history, all caught on camera in this see it yourself, behind the scenes look, sure to captivate any car lover.The SPEED Channel is available on most major service providers, found at the following listings:
- DIRECT TV – Channel 607 (Standard Definition/High Definition), Channel 1607 (Video On Demand)
- Dish Network – Channel 150 (Standard Definition/High Definition)
- Shaw Direct (Canada) – Channel 406
- Cable – Check Local Listings
Posted on January 26th, 2011 by www.sportcompactperformance.com
Filed under: Television