Motors TV Monthly Highlights, June 2014

FIA World Rally ChampionshipThe summer dust refuses to settle in June with our daily highlights from Rally Sardegna and Poland, rounds six and seven of the 2014 WRC season, respectively. Last year’s Italian event saw Sebastien Ogier collect the fourth triumph of his victorious title campaign by heading home Thierry Neuville and VW team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala. Meanwhile, the Mikolajki-based rally returns after a five-year hiatus, with Mikko Hirvonen seeking to repeat his 2009 win.Round 6, Sardegna: Friday 6 June at 21:30, Saturday 7 June at 21:30 and Sunday 8 June at 21:30Round 7, Poland: Friday 27 June at 21:30, Saturday 28 June at 21:30 and Sunday 29 June at 22:30LIVE United SportsCar Championship & Blancpain Endurance SeriesFor the first time since Sebring the entire USCC field will be present at Watkins Glen for live seventh-round action from New York’s picturesque former grand prix venue. The Action Express squad is aiming for a third consecutive win there, with Joao Barbosa triumphant on both previous occasions. Meanwhile Gregoire Demoustier, Alvaro Parente and Alexandre Premat will be aiming to give French squad ART home victory at Paul Ricard in our live Blancpain Endurance Series coverage.USCC, Round 7, Watkins Glen: Sunday 29 June at 16:00Blancpain Endurance Series, Round 3, Paul Ricard: Saturday 28 June at 17:45LIVE NASCAR Nationwide SeriesIt’s another overcrowded month for NASCAR Nationwide with three rounds from the stock car organisation’s second tier. The triple-header’s first two legs come live from Michigan International Speedway – the championship’s fastest oval – and Road America, respectively. Daytona victor Regan Smith will seek another win in The Great Lakes State to strengthen his title aspirations, while Sprint Cup regular A.J. Allmendinger dominated at Elkhart Lake last year. The trio is completed with delayed coverage from Kentucky Speedway, where Brad Keselowski will hope to repeat his 2013 triumph.Round 13, Michigan: Saturday 14 June at 18:30Round 14, Road America: Saturday 21 June at 19:30Round 15, Kentucky: Saturday 28 June at 15:15LIVE Motors TV Live RacedayJune plays host to 2014’s second Motors TV Live Raceday, as Silverstone showcases five irresistible hours of enthralling grassroots British motorsport. The action is sure to remain fast and furious at Northamptonshire’s grand prix venue with this made-for-television format continuing to attract a wide range of series including classic touring cars, BMWs, Caterhams, MGs and GTs, as well as the lightning-quick British Superkart Championship.Motors TV Live Raceday, Silverstone: Saturday 7 June at 13:30LIVE FIA Formula 3 European Championship & EuroFormula Open ChampionshipThere’s no shortage of single-seater action in June with live and delayed FIA F3 and EuroFormula Open coverage. While Europe’s premier series visits the Hungaroring, Spa-Francorchamps and Norisring, the latter heads to Portimao and Jerez.FIA F3, Round 4, Hungaroring: Sunday 1 June at 09:40 & 14:15FIA F3, Round 5, Spa-Francorchamps: Saturday 21 June at 10:05 & 16:20, and Sunday 22 June at 19:45FIA F3, Round 6, Norisring: Saturday 28 June at 10:00 and Sunday 29 June at 09:50 & 14:15EuroFormula Open, Round 2, Portimao: Saturday 7 June at 18:30 and Sunday 8 June at 14:05EuroFormula Open, Round 3, Jerez: Saturday 21 June at 13:50 and Sunday 22 June at 12:05LIVE FIM Motocross World Championship & CIVThe most frenetic action on two wheels continues in June when the World Championship visits France, Italy and Germany. Reigning MXGP champion Tony Cairoli seeks what would be a popular home win in Maggiora, although Clement Desalle and Gautier Paulin will have other ideas. In MX2, Jeffrey Herlings will try to regain his customary position at the top of the standings by repeating the six wins he took at each round in 2013. Meanwhile, we have delayed CIV coverage from Imola as Italy’s foremost motorcycle championship winds its way along the narrow ribbon of tarmac named after Enzo and Dino Ferrari. FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 9, France: Sunday 1 June at 12:00 & 15:05FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 10, Italy: Sunday 15 June at 12:00 & 15:00FIM Motocross World Championship, Round 11, Germany: Sunday 22 June at 13:00 & 15:00CIV, Rounds 5 & 6, Imola: Sunday 8 June at 09:50 & 15:05LIVE EuroV8 SeriesThe series formerly known as Superstars continues on Motors TV with live fourth-round coverage of both races from Brno in the Czech Republic. Making its first trip abroad in 2014, the Italian-based championship visits the 5.4km circuit for the second consecutive year, with Tomas Kostka targeting victory in his home event. EuroV8 Series, Round 4, Brno: Sunday 22 June at 08:50 (live) & 18:45 (delayed)V8 SupercarsTriple Eight’s internal battle will surely continue at Hidden Valley Raceway as the championship resumes in Darwin. Both Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes tasted victory last year, although their results fluctuated throughout the remainder of the weekend. But with Erebus Motorsport and Ford Performance Racing also demonstrating they have the speed to win in 2014, expect another fierce battle in the Northern Territory.V8 Supercars, Round 6, Darwin: Saturday 21 June at 17:30 and Sunday 22 June at 17:00All times are BST


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