Channel 413 on Sky and 173 on NTL
ENDURANCE: LATEST REHEARSALS BEFORE LE MANS 24 HOURS
Only a few weeks away from the most prestigious endurance race in the world, teams are preparing hard for Le Mans 24 Hours (17-18th June). Ahead of this, the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), Le Mans Series (LMS) and even FIA-GT races become very important testing ground. The good news is that all three endurance championships are broadcast on Motors TV!
Starting with the ALMS, two races are planned for May - Houston and Mid-Ohio. For these occasions, Audi will use the old R8 but will continue to train its drivers and mechanics for the classic 24-hour French classic. At the same time, the European endurance teams have the 1000km of Spa-Francorchamps, second round of the LMS, on their doorsteps to make final test and development work to challenge the infamous Audis of Le Mans. All these races are exclusive to Motors TV. In addition, this year Motors TV offers detailed highlights of the FIA-GT championship races. The programmes are broadcast three days after the race, providing the viewer complete coverage of endurance racing.
ALMS Houston: Saturday 13th May, 20:00hrs.
ALMS Mid-Ohio: Sunday 21st May, 17:00hrs (LIVE).
LMS Spa-Francorchamps: Sunday 14th May, 21:00hrs.
FIA GT Silverstone: Wednesday 10th May, 19:00hrs.
FIA GT Brno: Wednesday 31st May 19:00hrs.
CELEBRATE SPORTS BIKES!
Two-wheel racing fans should feel confident that Motors TV is working hard as May lines up action for all tastes! Motors TV will air a three-hour complete highlights show after each race weekend. The first programme takes us to World Superbikes, in action from Monza – the temple of speed - on 11th May.
America’s equivalent series, the AMA Superbike, will be featured on Mondays 1st and 22nd May for the California and Sonoma meetings respectively and if this is not enough, we head to Australia on the 18th May for the first round of the Australian Superbike Championship at the Eastern Creek circuit. What more can you ask for!
WSBK (World Superbike Championship), Monza: Thursday 11th May, 21:00hrs.
AMA Superbike California: Monday 1st May, 21:00hrs.
AMA Superbike Sonoma: Monday 22nd May, 21:00hrs.
Australian Superbike Eastern Creek: Thursday 18th May, 21:00hrs.
TOURING CARS EVEN STRONGER
By May we are right in the middle of major touring car championships which Motors TV broadcasts exclusively in full, the majority of which are live. The German Championship (DTM) goes to Oschersleben; the British Championship (BTCC) goes to Oulton Park and the Australian V8 championship goes to Barbagallo, near Perth. Three prestigious meetings, which shouldn’t be missed under any circumstances!
BTCC Oulton Park: Sunday 14th May, 12:00hrs (LIVE).
V8 Supercars Barbagallo: Saturday 13th May, 19:00hrs; Sunday 14th May, 18:15hrs.
DTM Oschersleben: Saturday 20th May, 12:00hrs; Sunday 21st May, 12:45hrs.
AND ALSO…
WEC: The World Enduro Championship stops at Guernica for another great battle on the third round of the season.
Friday 19th May, 20:30hrs.
Nascar Busch: American oval racing never stops! In May, four meetings will be broadcast on Monday nights.
Talladega: Monday 1st May, 23:00hrs (highlights)
Richmond: Monday 8th May, 23:00hrs.
Darlington: Monday 15th May, 23:00hrs.
Lowe’s Motors Speedway: Monday 29th May, 23:00hrs.
NZ V8: The New Zealand touring car championship is as exciting as its cousin, the Australian V8 Supercars, and can be seen Friday nights in a special hour and a half show.
Teretonga: Friday 12th May, 22:00hrs.
Timaru: Friday 19th May, 22:00hrs.
Made in France: A regular French motorsport news programme highlighting all championships.
Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st, 18:00hrs.
