The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race from Fontana saw a 96-percent ratings increase (.53 vs. .27) in Men 18-34 according to Nielsen Media Research, as SPEED continues to experience rapid growth with younger audiences. The overall Household Rating remained steady year-to-year (1.10 vs. 1.11).

"We have an experienced, well-informed on-air team covering the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and we continue to elevate our network efforts to support its growing popularity," said Hunter Nickell, SPEED Executive VP & General Manager. "We've established a high-energy, pre-race show, NCTS Set-Up, hosted by Krista Voda, and two of the Truck races will be aired on FOX this year (Martinsville and Mansfield), giving the series unprecedented exposure. The Truck series clearly has its own identity and style, and some of the younger audiences coming to SPEED for lifestyle shows like PINKS and Unique Whips obviously are checking out the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and sticking around. That's a great trend for the series and for the network."

SPEED is the nation's first and foremost cable television network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 74 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.