Press Release from NASN:
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP KICKS OFF WITH DAYTONA 500
THIS WEEKEND ONLY ON NASN
The 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series returns to NASN (North American Sports Network) with live and exclusive coverage of the Daytona 500 this Sunday. NASN is the only place in the UK to enjoy complete coverage of all the thrills and spills of some of motor racing’s most exhilarating high-octane action in the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.
NASN will broadcast all 38 races of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series beginning with full live coverage of the opening weekend in Florida’s Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 15th. The world-famous Daytona 500 is one of the biggest events in the American sports calendar with a history of drama and a list of former winners that includes some of motorsport’s biggest names. NASN’s exclusive coverage runs right through to the legendary Indianapolis Brickyard 400 and concludes with the season closer in Miami, the Ford 400. NASN will be kicking off their coverage with a Pre-Race Show building to build up to the main event. NASN will also be broadcasting coverage of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series.
Chief Executive Amory Schwartz says, “NASCAR is a uniquely exciting experience and we are committed to bringing the fans the best coverage in the UK. NASCAR fans are amongst our most passionate and vocal subscribers, and we know that we provide them with exactly what they want”.
After winning just one race last season, Matt Kenseth was crowned the 2003 NASCAR Cup Champion. Last year, Kenseth spent 33 consecutive race weeks ranked No. 1 in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race, which earned him a modern-era record.
In addition to NASCAR, NASN broadcasts more live American sports than any other digital television channel in Europe with over 250 MLB baseball games per year; 175 NHL ice hockey matches; classic NBA and magazine shows; a full quota of College Hoops, right up to live coverage of March Madness and the Final Four; top College Football games throughout the season climaxing in the best Bowl Games live; and regular live NFL magazine and archive programming.
Plus, there are award-winning news and sports talk shows such as ESPN’s Baseball Tonight, Pardon The Interruption, Around The Horn, Rome Is Burning and SportsDesk.
