MOORESVILLE, N.C. — SPEED SPORT 1, The Live Racing Network, has announced its debut on Freevee — Amazon’s free ad-supported television platform.
With the emphasis on live domestic and international racing, SPEED SPORT 1 will bolster Amazon’s growing sports content portfolio.
The Freevee partnership marks a significant milestone for the network. To date, SPEED SPORT 1 is accessible as an app on all major mobile devices and on various free ad-supported television platforms, including Sling Freestream, LocalNow, Sports.TV and more. With the addition of Freevee, SPEED SPORT 1 is now available in more than 100 million households and devices.
“The timing of our Amazon launch is perfect,” said SPEED SPORT 1 President Dan Teitscheid. “As we enter the heart of the racing season, we are thrilled to bring our extensive lineup of live events to Amazon Freevee. This partnership allows us to reach an even broader audience and share the excitement of motorsports with more fans than ever before. Kicking off with marquee events such as the ADAC GT4, Ferrari Challenge and the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, we are set to deliver unparalleled racing action right from the start. Our goal is to provide fans with front-row seats to the most thrilling moments in motorsports.
“This launch marks a significant step in our mission to make live racing accessible to all, enhancing the viewing experience with diverse, high-quality, high-energy motor racing, news, information and lifestyle programming.”
SPEED SPORT 1’s live coverage also includes the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe and America, DTM (German Touring Car) and Australia’s Repco Supercars Championship. With an abundance of live programming, the network offers secondary and tertiary feeds through its app, ensuring fans never miss their favorite racing action.
To keep fans informed, SPEED SPORT 1’s primetime lineup during the week features informative news and magazine-style programs such as Mobil 1 The Grid, GP Confidential and Fastzone, with new content added daily.
SPEED SPORT 1 is also enhancing its grassroots racing content, showcasing the best short-track racing in the U.S. each week with its “Prime Cuts Racing” series, along with live and tape-delayed events. More programming is in development and will be announced soon.
To access SPEED SPORT 1 on Amazon Freevee, look for the Freevee app on your connected TV or navigate to free live programming via Amazon Prime. SPEED SPORT 1 content will also be available on-demand on Freevee and AmazonPrime. Select live content will be presented in the Live Guide on the platform as well.
For a complete list of platforms and apps, program listings and more, visit SPEEDSPORT1.com.
About SPEED SPORT 1
SPEED SPORT 1 is the first network dedicated to free, live motorsports, presenting hundreds of live events and thousands of hours of premier motorsport content and lifestyle programming from around the globe annually. Designed for the sport’s most passionate fans, SPEED SPORT 1 is a collaboration of seasoned professionals with backgrounds at ESPN, Speedvision, Speed Channel, FS1, NASCAR, MTV, Disney and MAVTV.
Celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2024, SPEED SPORT continues to be America’s oldest and most trusted motorsports media brand. For more information, visit SPEEDSPORT1.com.
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