Channel 413 on Sky Digital and 545 on Virgin Media
THE FAST LANEThe magazine show which doesn’t just encourage you to watch TV, but live it! This programme gives members of the public the opportunity to test the most expensive cars in the world while playing presenter for the day. There’s also the opportunity to test their driving ability with the special, ‘Fast and Furious Lane’ feature which tests their speed in a competitive environment. The whole programme boasts a wacky, off-beat atmosphere with fantastic interactivity and humour. The Fast Lane is a welcome breath of fresh air for TV and the motor industry. The first of 13, 26 minute episodes begin on Monday 20 October at 9pm on Motors TV.
The Fast Lane – Episode 1 – Monday 20th October at 21:00SUPERBIKE SCHOOL : UKA reality TV concept from California, Superbike School UK, gives contestants expert training on the secrets of riding a high powered two-wheel motor bike. To touch your knee on the track when cornering at high speed is an art that takes some mastering and Superbike School’s expert teachers will provide training and advice in all the techniques that make a top rider. Three riders line up for the tuition, all with different levels of experience, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, and will be put through their paces at a two-day course given by Superbike specialist Andy Ibbott. Watch the progress of your favourite rider as the series comes to a conclusion in October, with the finale on Tuesday 28 at 20:15.
Superbike School UK: Episode 3:Tuesday 7th October at 20:30 - Episode 4: Tuesday 14th October at 20:30 – Episode 5: Tuesday 21st October at 20:30 – Episode 6: Tuesday 28th October at 20:30. BATHURST 1000 LIVEThe V8 Supercars will race into the night as the premier Australian motorsport championship visits Bathurst for the famous 1000km race. The race at the Mont Panorama circuit, climbing and falling through the mountains of New South Wales, is the race that every driver wants to win. For this famous event, Motors TV will bring viewers ten hours of LIVE coverage starting at 11pm on Saturday 11 October. From the pre-race warm-up through to the podium and including the support races and race build-up, Motors TV will be there for Australia’s longest day of motorsport. This race is not-to-be-missed.
V8 Supercars, Bathurst – Saturday 11th October from 22:00.THE DTM VISITS LE MANS 2006 saw the first ever visit of the DTM to the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans and, after a year’s absence, the world’s top touring car championship returns to La Sarthe on 4 and 5 October. The region has become a favourite for Audi, after the huge success they’ve enjoyed at the Le Mans 24 Hours, but this time they must fight Mercedes in the very different sprint race, tin-top format. As usual Motors TV has Live coverage of the race, and the supporting F3 Euroseries.
October also brings the season finale as the teams and drivers return to where it all began earlier in the year; Hockenheim.
DTM, Le Mans – Sunday 5th October at 12:55.DTM, Hockenheim – Sunday 26th October at 12:45 THE AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES ENDS WITH A FLOURISHIt is said that the Americans are the kings of entertainment and for several years the American Le Mans Series has reinforced that view point. This season has once again brought a thrilling battle between Audi, Acura (Honda) and Porsche and the racing has been fantastic. The arrival of European giant Peugeot, who will field two cars in the LMP1 class, adds a further dimension to an already mouth watering race. Thanks to a strong calendar, the season ends at two of the USA’s best circuits, Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, with two endurance races; the 10 hour Petit Le Mans and the four hour finale in California.
ALMS, Road Atlanta – Saturday 4th October at 16:00.ALMS, Laguna Seca – Monday 20th October at 21:30.FIA GT NOGARO / ZOLDERNogaro loves Gran Turismo! After the visit of the French championship earlier in the season, it’s time for the prestigious FIA GT championship to visit the French region of Gers. Nogaro hosts round 9 of the season, with Belgian circuit Zolder holding round 10. Maserati, Aston Martin, Chevrolet, Saleen, Ferrari and Porsche are all on the grid for a race which should not be missed. The Nogaro round is LIVE on Motors TV on Sunday 5th October from 12:00 to 12:55 and then DELAYED-AS-LIVE from 14:30, with Zolder LIVE and uninterrupted from 12:00 on Sunday 12th October.
FIA GT Championship, Nogaro – Sunday 5th October from 12:00 to 12:55 and from 14:30 to 15:30.FIA GT Championship, Zolder – Sunday 12th October at 12:00. WEC : FRENCH FINALETwenty years since welcoming the famous six days of enduro called the ISDE, the city of Mende and the region of Lozère in France host the big finale of the WEC, the World Enduro Championship. It’s the first time since the creation of the WEC that the series will end its season in France with a group of local French riders among those motivated to impress on home soil. Motors TV bring highlights of the event and, two weeks before, highlights of the penultimate round in Italy.
WEC, Piediluco – Friday 3rd October at 20:00WEC, Mende – Friday 17th ctober at 20:30AND ALSO...PARIS MOTOR SHOW
This massive event takes place every two years and Motors TV, in two special 26 minute programmes, will be there to discover, in detail, all the latest cars, technical developments and novelties on the market.
Paris Motor Show– Tuesday 7th October at 18:00
A HUNGER FOR GT?
Motors TV is the channel of GT racing, with a glut of events coming in the final part of the season. As well as the FIA GT Championship, in October, the ‘High Speed Television’ channel has coverage of:
- The finale of the FFSA (French) GT Championship at Magny Cours - Wednesday 15th October at 17:00
- Round 8 of the British GT Championship from Donington – Saturday 25th October at 18:00
- Dutch Supercar Challenge taking place on one of the most beautiful circuits in Europe, Spa Francorchamps in Belgium – Saturday 11th October at 16:00
- Highlights of the FIA GT3 Championship and GT4 European Cup from Nogaro – Saturday 11th October at 17:00,
- International GT Open, one of the year’s most popular series on Motors TV, from Monza – Saturday 11th October at 18:00.
KELLS ROAD RACES / FAUGHEN ROAD RACES
Everyone has heard of the famous TT, the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man, but Ireland also hosts a number of less well known, but just as exciting, events of a similar ilk. The principal of the Kells Road Races and Faughen Road Races are the same as the TT, close racing on tight road courses. Riders need a lorry load of courage regardless of the category, which include everything from 250cc to Supersport and even a class for the Veterans. The Kells and Faughen are both big events, drawing large crowds track side, and Motors TV is proud to bring highlights of both.
Kells Road Races – 23rd October at 21:00Faughen Road Races – 30th October at 21:00
