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DISH Network Now Offers
Access to Online Network SPEED2
SPEED2 DELIVERS
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS COVERAGE NOT SEEN ON TV
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.,
July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
DISH Network L.L.C. today announced that its customers who subscribe
to the TV network SPEED now have access to
SPEED2, a distinctive new online television network.
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DISH Network customers who subscribe to SPEED automatically have
access to the online channel by simply using their DISH Network login
information at
www.speed2.com.
"DISH Network is thrilled to give racing fans access to SPEED2, a
unique network that features some of the world's most coveted motorsport
events — all online," said Dave Shull,
senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "SPEED2
represents a continuation of our TV Everywhere strategy that includes
DishOnline.com, which allows DISH Network customers to watch their
favorite content anytime and anywhere."
"SPEED2 is a groundbreaking service," said
Mike Biard, Executive Vice President of
Fox Networks Affiliate Sales and Marketing. "SPEED2 is the perfect
companion to SPEED, and working with DISH Network, we're pleased to make
it available to their subscribers as a complement to their traditional
video packages that include SPEED."
SPEED2 delivers original content not seen on the SPEED Network as
well as a library of enthusiast titles not on the network. Currently
featuring race coverage from more than 30 different international motor
sports series, SPEED2 offers live or same-day coverage of AMA
Supersport, the Blancpain Endurance Series, the Continental Tire Sports
Car Challenge, German Touring Car (DTM), FIA GT1 World Championship, FIA
GT3 European Championship and the GP3 Series.
SPEED2 provides both standard and high definition content and
carries an extensive programming library from SPEED's 15 years on the
air, including the popular series American Muscle Car, Behind the
Headlights, Back in the Day and Victory by Design.
Racing series currently available live or on-demand on SPEED2
(subject to change):
AMA Supersport
ANDRA
Australian V8 UTE's
Auto GP
Bike Road Racing Series
Blancpain Endurance Series
British Motocross Championship
British Rally Championship
British Touring Car Championship
Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
DTM
European Touring Car Championship
European Truck Racing Championship
Ferrari Challenge
FIA Formula 2 Championship
FIA GT1 World Championship
FIA GT3 European Championship
FIA World Touring Car Championship
Formula 3 Euroseries
GP2 Series
GP3 Series
Intercontinental Rally Championship
Superstars Series
Superstars GT Sprint Series
Maserati Trofeo
Mini Challenge
Monster Energy Supercross Lites
Monster Energy Supercross Special
Nissan GT Academy
Porsche Super Cup
The SPEED channel is available to DISH Network customers who
subscribe to America's Top 200 or above. For more information, visit
www.dish.com.
About DISH Network
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary
DISH Network L.L.C., provides more than 14.19 million satellite TV
customers, as of March 31, 2011, with the
highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the
best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest
high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the
most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR
technology. DISH Network's subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers
family entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH
Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit
www.dish.com.
About SPEED™
SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of
NASCAR, is the nation's first and only cable television network
dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and
lifestyle. Now available in nearly 84 million homes in
North America, SPEED, a member of the
FOX Sports Media Group, is among the industry leaders in interactive TV,
video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services, including
SPEED2, a groundbreaking new broadband network featuring live, streaming
and on-demand events complementing offerings of the linear network. For
more information, please visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports
authority. SPEED2 is available on Bright House Networks, Cablevision,
DISH Network and Time Warner Cable.
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