“We have been very impressed with the growth of VERSUS as a major sports network the past few years and their HD programming is absolutely gorgeous”, stated F1 ChampBoat Series President, Michael Schriefer. “VERSUS has come on strong to rival other major sports networks the past few years headed with their stellar NHL, Indy Racing and Tour de France programming. VERSUS will be promoting our
sport bigger than ever, so we’re very excited about having a long term partnership with VERSUS”.“We are extremely excited about hosting F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL this coming fall. The F1 boats are extremely exciting to watch and the water and colors of these exotic machines will look awesome on VERSUS HD”, said Casey Stone, Director of Programming.
F1 Powerboat racing is the #1 spectator sport on water with world class events held throughout the world. In 2009 F1 Powerboat racing is celebrating its 25th anniversary for North American championship competition and is currently in the middle of its season with upcoming events in Nashville August 15-16 and with its season finale schedule for first weekend of November in Naples, Florida.
Tentative Broadcast Schedule (all times EST)
10/20/09 5:00 pm – 5:30pm Amsoil Grand Prix of Texas
10/27/09 5:00 pm – 5:30pm Evansville Freedom Festival
11/03/09 5:00 pm – 5:30pm Dow Bay City River Roar
11/10/09 5:00 pm – 5:30pm Music City River Roar
11/17/09 5:00pm – 5:30pm APBA Nationals
11/24/09 5:00pm – 5:30pm Naples Grand Prix
More information about F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL can be found at;
http://www.champboat.com/
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
