Week 11, 10th – 18th March 2007
Daytona 200 - LIVE
Motorbike racing fans can sit back and enjoy one of the highlights of the season as 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 as the 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 500 - LIVE
Saturday 10th March 19.00
Karting challenge kicks off
2007 sees some major changes to the format of the Motors TV UK Karting Challenge but none will detract from the entertainment. This year the challenge expands to take place on five different kart tracks across the country rather than just at Three Sisters, although the Wigan venue does remain on the calendar. Another change this year sees the arrival of new categories such as the WTP Cadets and RotoMax Seniors, bringing the total number of classes to six. Round 1 takes place at Llandow in South Wales and the next Lewis Hamilton or Anthony Davidson could be amongst the field.
Motors TV UK Karting Challenge, Round 1, Llandow
Monday 12th March 19.30
ALMS preview
Throughout the season Endurance mag will bring behind-the-scenes interviews, views, news and comment from the world’s premier sports car endurance racing championships. With the 2007 American Le Mans Series opener at Sebring just around the corner, this programme looks ahead to another year of the very best endurance action from across the pond. Audi will be looking to continue its domination of the P1 class this year, but competition in P2 will be fierce as the Porsche Spyders of Dyson Racing challenge the brand new Acura works squad. As ever, the GT class will showcase the very best top-end luxury sports cars with the likes of Corvette (GT1), Ferrari (GT2) and Porsche (GT2) battling for the honours.
Endurance mag, American Le Mans Series preview
Tuesday 13th March 21.00
Superbike secrets!
Ever wanted to know exactly what goes on behind-the-scenes at a round of the World Superbike Championship? Superbike TV Mag offers viewers unrivalled access to the pits and paddock at every race on the 2007 calendar. The programme will follow the fortunes of a different team or rider at each event this season. From arriving at the circuit through practise, qualifying and the race and all that goes on backstage in between! This week, the teams and riders prepare for Round 2 at Phillip Island in Australia.
Superbike TV Mag
Friday 16th March 17.00
Clio scholars’ final battle
Motorsport’s version of the X-Factor, the Official Clio Cup Scholarship offers aspiring young racing drivers a fantastic opportunity to break into the sport. With first prize being a fully funded drive in the 2007 Renault Clio Cup Championship, part of the prestigious TOCA package, over 200 hopefuls entered the competition. Those drivers have now been whittled down to a final few and in the first of this two-part programme, Motors TV brings coverage of the scholarship final. Who will emerge victorious? Tune in to find out.
The Official Clio Cup Scholarship, Final, Part 1
Friday 16th March 20.30
12 Hours of Sebring - LIVE
The American Le Mans Series returns with a bang as the 2007 season gets underway with the 55th running of the gruelling 12 Hours of Sebring. Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello set the tone for the 2006 season with victory for Audi in last year’s event, going on to claim the P1 class in dominant fashion. They return looking for further glory this year but the event is likely to be boosted by a number of one-off European-based entries, meaning the action is certain to be competitive right down the field. Motors TV brings full 12-hour live coverage from Florida, beginning a 2pm and keeping viewers glued to your seat into the early hours!
ALMS, Round 1, 12 Hours of Sebring - LIVE
Saturday 17th March 14.00
