29th March - 6th April - Channel 413 on Sky Digital and 545 on Virgin MediaTHUNDERSPORT GB IS GO!2008 marks the arrival of a brand new British-based bike-racing series. Thundersport GB will race at eight of the UK’s finest circuits, including Donington Park and Brands Hatch and boasts nine classes including Aprilla Superteens, Powerbikes and Sidecars. Motors TV has two hours of highlights from every round starting with the season-opener at Mallory Park.
Thundersport GB, Round 1, Mallory ParkMonday 31 March, 19:00RALLYCROSSERS READYThe British Rallycross Open Series returns to action with hour-long highlights on Motors TV. Colourful reigning champion ‘Mad Mark’ Watson is back to defend his crown in the top ‘Division 1’ category, while the competition in all 9 classes will be as fierce as ever. Round 1 comes from Croft.
Rallycross Open Series, Round 1, CroftWednesday 02 April, 19:00BRITISH F3 & GTTwo of the world’s most highly respected domestic series’ kick off at Oulton Park and Motors TV has hour-long highlights of both the British F3 International Series and British GT Championship. British F3 is a recognised proving ground for future Formula One talent and, of this year’s title protagonist’s, the likes of Brendan Hartley and Atte Mustonen seem destined for greatness. In British GT expect a thrilling season-long battle between the Ferrari 430s, Lamborghini Gallardos, Dodge Vipers and Porsche 997s in the top GT3 class and the Ginetta G50s and Aston Martin Vantages in GT4.
British F3 International Series & British GT Championship, Round 1, Oulton ParkSaturday 04 April, 17:00 – British F3, 18:00 British GTMX2 MOTOCROSS - LIVE
A Sunday of incredible motorsport action begins with LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of the FIM MX2 World Motocross Championship from Valkenswaard in the Netherlands. With 8 British riders in the mix for the honours, including Red Bull KTM’s precociously-talented teenager Tommy Searle, there’s every chance of a UK champion in 2008. Race one starts at 11:00 with race two also LIVE at 14:00.
FIM MX2 World Motocross Championship, Round 1, Valkenswaard, HollandSunday 05 April, 11:00 & 14:00 - LIVE LE MANS SERIES - LIVEWith over 30 prototypes, the arrival of the Audi R10 and Porsche Spyder and an incredibly evenly-matched field of GT cars, it’s easy to see why 2008 should be the best-ever season of the Le Mans Series. Audi v Peugeot in LMP1 is a mouth watering prospect, whilst new coupe cars from Lola and Epsilon Euskadi will evoke memories of the famous Group C era. Meanwhile, Saleen, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Corvette, Porsche and Ferrari are just some of the names in the two GT classes. Round one of the LMS from Barcelona is not-to-be-missed and Motors TV has the race LIVE from 12:15-14:00 and then from 15:00 to the finish.
Le Mans Series, Round 1, BarcelonaSunday 05 April, 12:15 & 15:00 - LIVEAMERICAN LE MANS SERIES - DELAYED-AS-LIVEThe sportscar racing never ends on Motors TV as the ‘High Speed Television’ channel heads to the USA for DELAYED-AS-LIVE coverage of round 2 of the American Le Mans Series. The battle between the Audi R10s, Porsche Spyders and Acuras is likely to be the highlight in the prototype division, while Porsche and Ferrari will continue their squabble in GT2 on streets of St Petersburg, Florida.
American Le Mans Series, Round 2, St PetersburgSunday 05 April, 19:00 – DELAYED-AS-LIVE
