Week 10, 3rd – 11th March 2007
V8 Supercars return
Can Rick Kelly defend his drivers’ title for Holden? Will Ford retain the manufacturers’ crown? How will the new points system affect the series? All these questions are about to be answered as the new V8 Supercar Championship kicks off in Adelaide with Round One of the 2007 series, the Clipsal 500. Controversy surrounded Kelly’s title win last year, a clash in the final round between his brother Todd and main rival Craig Lowndes ultimately helping to clinch the championship. So he is sure to be keen to stamp his authority on the series and retain his crown this time around. However Lowndes (Ford) is out for revenge, while 2005 champion Russell Ingall (Ford) is hungry for more glory, meaning the title race is wide open. What is certain, however, is that the most exciting Touring Car Championship in the world is back and that Motors TV will be at every round in 2007, bringing you all the action.
V8 Supercars, Round 1, Adelaide
Sunday 4th March 14.30 – DELAYED
Ice Racing review
Petrolheads around the globe have been kept entertained throughout the winter months by the Andros Trophy, the world’s most exciting ice racing championship. With the 2007 season now at an end, Motors TV reviews the very best of the action as the likes of four-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost and F1 veteran Olivier Panis do battle. Racing cars such as the Toyota Auris, Fiat Stilo, Citreon C4 and Renault Megane around some of Europe’s most famous ski resorts certainly makes for some highly entertaining action!
2007 Andros Trophy Season Review
Monday 5th March 19.00
Biela blitzes BTCC
This week’s Motorsport Memory takes viewers back to the glory days of the BTCC with a nostalgic look at Frank Biela’s crushing victory for Audi in the 1996 championship. In an era which saw the BTCC boast an incredible nine manufacturers, Biela’s victory in the four-wheel drive Audi A4, in the marque’s first season in the championship, was nothing short of remarkable. In part one of this programme, Motors TV plots the story of the year as Biela did battle with Alain Menu (Renault), Rickard Rydell (Volvo), David Leslie (Honda), John Cleland (Vauxhall), Paul Radisich (Ford), ‘Smokin’ Jo’ Winkelhock (BMW) and many more on his way to the title.
Motorsport Memory, Frank Biela, BTCC 1996, Part One
Wednesday 7th March 20.00
Superbikes head to Oz
Australia hosts Round Two of the 2007 World Superbike Championship with the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria welcoming the riders. Aussies have dominated their home event over the past few seasons, with Troy Bayliss and Troy Corser taking two wins apiece in 2006 and 2005 and Garry McCoy winning the 2004 event. The last non-Australian to triumph down under was Frenchman Regis Laconi but Max Biaggi (Suzuki), James Toseland (Honda) and Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha) will be amongst those hoping to break the home nation’s dominance this time around. Motors TV brings two hours of highlights from both the World Superbike and Supersport categories.
World Superbike & Supersport Championship, Round 2, Australia
Thursday 8th March 21.00
World Endurance Championship preview
From sprint racing to endurance racing, there’s something for every motorbike fan on Motors TV this week as the channel previews the 2007 FIM World Endurance Championship (WEC). A unique and gruelling test of motorcycle performance and rider endurance, the WEC sees teams of two or three riders compete in long distance events, including three round-the-clock marathons. 2007 will see the championship visit circuits such as Le Mans, Oschersleben and Suzuka with riders from over 20 nations looking for glory. Motors TV previews the new season with interviews, news and views from the title favourites in both the riders’ and teams’ championships.
FIM World Endurance Championship, 2007 Season Preview
Friday 9th March 20.00
Daytona 200 - LIVE
To top-off a week of thrilling motorbike racing action, Motors TV brings LIVE coverage of the blue-riband US road racing event, the Daytona 200. The 66th running of the race at the Daytona International Speedway is sure to be just as exciting asthe previous 65. Last season saw Jake Zemke handed victory after a spectacular fall by race leader and five times Daytona 200 winner Miguel Duhamel saw him throw away what would have been a record sixth triumph. The race also marks the start of the AMA Superbike Championship season so the action is sure to be ultra-competitive as riders look to make a strong start to the 2007 campaign.
AMA Daytona 200 - LIVE
Saturday 10th March 19.00
