BriSCA F1 and Premier Sports
the
sports channel operator on Sky channel 433
are delighted to announce a new 2 year extension which will cover
highlights from 24 races per season from the elite British stockcar
series.
Coverage begins with the first event of the season from Belle Vue at
the beginning of April.
Steve Rees from BriSCA F1 commented, ‘After hitting the ground
running in 2011, to have the opportunity to develop a 2 year
partnership that is mutually beneficial to all parties is terrific
news for everyone. To be able to sustain our presence on television
is a tribute to everyone involved in the sport from the fans through
to the drivers and promoter. This is the next piece in the jigsaw
and enhances the commercial options for the sport. I would thank
those who have subscribed this year and made this new deal possible
and ask that as many fans as possible get behind this so that we can
continue to grow the sport.’
Richard Webb from Premier Sports said, ‘It is great that we have
found a viable way of keeping BriSCA on television that works for
everyone involved. Last year’s shows went down ready and we hope we
can really build on it this year and get even more people watching’.
BRISCA racing is a big deal in the UK with regular crowds of 5000
plus and thoroughly deserves to be on television. We hope that fans
will enjoy sitting down every week and reliving the best racing
moments from 24 races. Having the NASCAR Sprint Cup and also BriSCA
F1 gives us the best Oval racing from either side of the pond.
For those who can’t wait till the start of the new season, Premier
Sports are repeating the full season at the moment every Wednesday
and will be broadcasting a 90 minute season review from 2011 on
Tuesday 7th February 2011.
Premier Sports will broadcast over 1000 events in 2012 including all
38 races from the NASCAR Sprint Cup, 200 games of Rugby League from
the NRL and Championship and 400 games from the NHL. Speedway is
also expected to feature heavily in the schedule this year with
details to follow soon. Fans can sign up at
www.premiersports.tv or
call
0871 663 9000.
A season ticket to the channel is available for £79.99 which covers
12 months and saves you £21. In return for your loyalty Premier
Sports and BriSCA are offering those who have taken out a 12 month
pass a opportunity to go into a monthly draw for a BriSCA F1
experience. Which includes free tickets to an event, meeting drivers
and getting up close to the cars.
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It's been a busy Winter for BriSCA
promoters and drivers!
Following the closure of a memorable 2011 season mid November,
promoters and drivers met in the seven last days for a marathon
session to debate and formulate plans to secure the future of BriSCA
Formula One.
After a period that has seen the sports' first series on BBC 1,
Gears & Tears, followed by another first, a regular sports slot with
broadcaster Premier Sports combined with a number of high profile
media features, all parties are committed to building upon those
successes.
One of the key negotiations surrounded the future of major
Championships within the sport and schedules and for the first time
in modern history agreements have been reached for 2012,2013 and
2014.
The 2012 World Final at Skegness Stadium and future World Finals in
2013 at Kings Lynn and Startrax World at Coventry in 2014 see a
significant four figure increase in the prize schedule.
A principle was also agreed with regard the British Championship and
venues/promotions agreed for the next 3 years. Future British
Championship events will alternate in surface with the World and as
a result the 2012 fixture list has been amended to reflect this with
the coveted title now taking place at Coventry Stadium on Saturday
July 7th. In 2013 the event will be hosted by Buxton and in 2014
Incarace.
In line with all Championships, agreement has been reached on the
schedule for the next 3 years.
The 2012 National Series continues and qualifying starts once again
at Belle Vue on March 25th with the opening round of the Shoot Out
scheduled for August 25th at Birmingham and the finale at Belle Vue
on November 11th. Further fine tuning on the series continues with a
pre season launch planned.
Adding to the encouraging news is confirmation that the sport will
continue on Premier Sports in 2012 and 2013 following recent
agreement for a 2 year deal with the broadcaster [ separate Press
release will follow ]
The wide ranging discussions continue in March as the sport intends
discussing further long term plans to consolidate and improve BriSCA
Formula One.
BriSCA and BSCDA following their meeting are cautiously optimistic
about the future and the likelihood of several new drivers emerging
in 2012 adds to the confidence.
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