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11-14-2007
SPEED: "Pinks All Out" Top Lifestyle Show
NINE DIFFERENT MARKETS TO HOST NETWORK'S
SPEED, the definitive motorsports and automotive lifestyle network, today
revealed the 2008 shoot schedule for PINKS All Out, the popular spin-off program
of hit reality series, PINKS. This schedule marks the entirety of episodes for
Season Two, which is being produced entirely in the 720p high definition format.
Nine marketplaces will host events in 2008, starting with San Antonio Raceway on
March 8 and wrapping up in 'Wine Country' at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.,
Sept. 6. April 19 is the re-scheduled date for Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway, which
is currently undergoing track renovations, while Southwestern International
Raceway is hosting the first shoot of Season Two this weekend in Tucson, Ariz.
Only Gateway International Raceway (June 28) just outside St. Louis and
Gainesville Raceway have hosted an original PINKS shoot since the brand's
premiere in July of 2005. This will also be PINKS inaugural visits to the states
of Louisiana, Georgia, Ohio, New Jersey, Colorado and California.
"We are excited about the direction we are headed with our PINKS All Out
events," said Hunter Nickell, President of SPEED. "Not only are we shooting a
television show, but we're also focusing our efforts on providing the audience
with a festive and fun day at the local drag strip.
"Ever since the first PINKS All Out at the Texas Motorplex during Labor Day
weekend in 2006, we have seen an astounding increase in spectator attendance at
these shoots," Nickell continued. "For 2008, we wanted PINKS competitors, fans
and sponsors to have an opportunity to mark their calendars early. Next year's
schedule will once again introduce PINKS to an ever-widening audience,
pinpointing unique marketplaces and exposing new fans."
For each shoot in 2008, PINKS All Out will invite up to 450 grass roots drag
racers to qualify for a shot at the final PINKS All Out 16, where competitors
race for the lion's share of an $18,000 overall purse ($10,000 to win) and a new
NAPA tool chest. Hosted by creator and executive producer Rich Christensen and
produced by Pullin Television out of Los Angeles, the television show rigors its
on-air technical advisors (brothers Nate and Adam Pritchett) to select a field
of 16 cars based upon a subjective elapsed-time grouping determined through two
time-trial sessions. Prior to each Saturday shoot, racers will have the
opportunity pre-register their race cars and take part in a Friday test n' tune.
The PINKS All Out at-track experience offers a variety of exhibitions and
competitions, providing on-track activities throughout the Saturday shoot. In
addition, a midway area provides local vendors, manufacturers, supporters and
local groups to elevate its involvement and showcase their wares or talents,
offering a variety of entertainment reminiscent of a 'county fair.'
"We started out producing a television program and in very short order we've
found ourselves in the event business, attracting upwards of 400 cars and
drawing crowds sometimes in excess of 25,000 spectators, many of whom have never
before attended a drag racing event," said Robert Ecker, SPEED VP of Programming
and one of the show's Executive Producers. "As such, we are working very closely
with each of these tracks to forge a partnership that will provide the best
possible entertainment experience for fans, for competitors, for sponsors and
for the viewers at home. It's been a blast so far and we're only getting
started."
What they are saying
Don Robertson, Gainesville Raceway President & General Manager
"We are very excited about working with the PINKS program again, and look
forward to being able to share the shooting of the new PINKS All Out format with
all the great fans in our area. We've had lots of interest from racers and fans
alike since the possibility of shooting more episodes was first mentioned.
Racers from all over the country tell us they want the chance to run at our
championship facility and try to make the final cut for the show. The many
improvements we've made at the track in the last year have added a host of
upgrades for the fans, and we expect the crowd will come from all over the
southeast to enjoy a wonderful experience."
Ray Wilkings, Atlanta Dragway General Manager
Since the debut of the first PINKS All Out show, I have been asked
constantly by racers and fans about the possibility of hosting the show at
Atlanta Dragway. When I finally was able to share the possibility of actually
having the show here, the reaction was tremendous. We have had racers travel to
other venues that have hosted the shooting hoping to be chosen for their moment
of fame. The Atlanta market enjoys fast cars and great entertainment, so we are
all excited about the opportunity of welcoming PINKS All Out to Atlanta. I'm
confident that racers and race fans from all over the Southeast will be
here...so bring it on!"
Bill Bader, Jr., Summit Motorsports Park President & General Manager
"PINKS All Out is one of the most innovative entertainment packages on
television today! Furthermore, the opportunity to attract such a large live
audience for a 'made-for-television' event makes PINKS All Out one of the most
dynamic and exciting events on our 2008 schedule. Our immediate marketing area:
Northern Ohio, Southeast Michigan and Western Pennsylvania, will receive the
news with tremendous excitement!"
Ed Krawiec, Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Track Manager
"Raceway Park is really excited about hosting a PINKS All Out. With the
history and reputation that Englishtown and PINKS All Out have, we feel it will
be the perfect chemistry for a very exciting show. Our racers have proved in
past shows to be a hit with the TV audience and now to have 400+ of them in one
place, things will sure heat up on and off the track."
Jeff Sipes, Bandimere Speedway Event Coordinator/Media Relations
"As Bandimere Speedway celebrates our 50th Anniversary season on 'Thunder
Mountain', PINKS All Out is a fantastic addition to our action-packed 2008
schedule. We are sure that motorsports fans from all across the region will
converge on this historic quarter-mile track in August to be a part of the PINKS
television phenomenon - trying to race their way to the $10,000 reward, or to
witness the speed, passion and excitement of drag racing in Colorado,
PINKS-style."
Steve Page, Infineon Raceway President & General Manager
"PINKS All Out is a terrific concept, not only as a television program, but
also as a track event for the regional drag racing community. We're delighted
that SPEED has selected Infineon Raceway to anchor the PINKS schedule in 2008."
PINKS All Out can be seen on SPEED every Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m.
Pacific only on SPEED. For more information on contestant entry or to purchase
spectator tickets, please log onto
www.SPEEDtv.com, or check the aforementioned facilities' websites.
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 78 million homes in North
America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country
and, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video
on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information,
please visit SPEEDtv.com, the online motor
sports authority.
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