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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Racing Heavy MAVTV Getting New Owners, New Look, New Name
MAVTV is getting a new owner and a renewed emphasis on racing content. Media outlet RACER has purchased MAVTV and is renaming it RACER Network. The network boasts a TV schedule it says will top 300 live events in 2025. Included in its programming are DTM, British Touring Cars, Pikes Peak, European Le Mans Series, FIM Speedway, FIM World Superbikes, AMA Arenacross, Australian Supercars, Race of Champions, Crandon Off-Road World Championships, Prodigy Racing League (virtual to real world racing). Much like Speedvision and later Speed TV catered to grassroots racing and car culture from 1995 until 2005, RACER Network will continue to offer live racing as well as coverage of car culture events such as the GAA Classic Car Auction in North Carolina, Vicari Live Car Auction in Mississippi, and the Rolex Monterey (Calif.) Motorsports Reunion. Expect the complete rollout to occur over the next few months, with branding and logos to start appearing with today's announcement.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GAA Classic Cars Auction Delivers Spectacular Results in February 2025 Event
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious The GAA Classic Cars Auction in February 2025 kicked off the year with a resounding success, achieving a remarkable 78% sell-through rate of the lots offered. Held at the state-of-the-art Automobile Palace in Greensboro, NC, the event drew car enthusiasts and collectors who were eager to bid on a selection of 750 collector vehicles. One of the highlights of the event was the Bidder's Choice Promotion, where the winning bidder had the opportunity to choose from one of three exceptional 2006 Ford GTs. The choices included a Mark IV Red GT with 837 miles, a Tungsten Silver GT with 828 miles, and a Centennial White GT with just 13 miles. The Mark IV Red GT was the top choice, fetching an impressive $556,200, while the Tungsten Silver GT followed closely at $540,000. In addition to the excitement of the auction, the event also supported a significant cause. George and Megan Shinn, in collaboration with N.C. Baptists, initiated ServeNC, an ambitious $20 million initiative aimed at rebuilding homes and supporting ministry efforts in regions of North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. The auction played a pivotal role in this initiative, raising $562,420 through bids and donations. This contribution marked a crucial step towards achieving the fundraising goal, though efforts to reach the $20 million target continue. Among the auction's top sales were several standout vehicles, including a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette that sold for $349,250 and a 1961 Cadillac Biarritz that garnered $231,120. The event also featured a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which sold for $192,500, and a 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon 170, fetching $170,500. The excitement of the auction was captured live and broadcast on MAVTV, featuring exclusive interviews and detailed insights into the highlighted vehicles. MAVTV will continue to air reruns of this spectacular event in the coming months, allowing enthusiasts who missed the live event to experience the thrill of the auction. For those interested in future events or more information about GAA Classic Cars Auctions, which holds 3-4 collector car auctions annually, visit their website at The team is already preparing for the next auction, promising another remarkable lineup of classic and collector cars.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
MAVTV Brings Prodigy Racing League to Network and Streaming Services
The world's best sim racers compete in the world's first high-stakes real-world championship. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MAVTV - the world's leading media platform for motorsports and automotive programming – announced today its latest race event series, Prodigy Racing League. Premiering March 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, this first-of-its-kind show provides detailed racing coverage and goes inside the action of the world's first gaming-to-real racing league, where 30 global competitors battle across 10 intense rounds in the inaugural Prodigy Three (P3) Championship series. Prodigy Racing League delivers high-energy race coverage of its 10-round series, providing viewers with expert analysis, driver features, and insights from team principals, and coaches—like Pietro Fittipaldi, Katherine Legge, Boris Said, Tatiana Calderón—as well Racing Prodigy leadership. The six Prodigy Racing Teams—Williams, Guild, and G2 Esports, Thibaut Courtois Racing, BS+COMPETITION, and SuckerPunch—go head-to-head in 24 sprint races, leading to a two-race Playoff where a championship-winning team is crowned, along with one racer as the "Prodigy of the Year." Adding to the pressure, only 20 of the original 30 drivers will advance to next year's Prodigy Two (P2) Championship in this high-stakes format: win and advance; lose and go home. "Bringing a true virtual-to-real racing experience to our audience is what makes Prodigy Racing League such an exciting addition to MAVTV," said CJ Olivares, President of MAVTV. "We see 'fan development' as a key responsibility and an essential part of our programming strategy. What better way to do that than showcasing the next evolution in motorsports. We're exposing the new "digital" generation of fans to the thrills of the track." By capturing the raw emotions of these racing prodigies as they navigate the real-world demands of professional racing, the Prodigy Racing League delivers an electrifying viewing experience that captivates both long-time racing enthusiasts and the rapidly growing esports audience. "This league bridges the gap between virtual and real-world motorsports," said David Cook, CEO of Racing Prodigy. "Traditionally, the high costs of pursuing a racing career limit most who aspire to chase their dream; our mission at Racing Prodigy is to remove those barriers to open motorsports to all. Through esports racing competitions, we have discovered virtual drivers who can immediately rival—and even outperform—seasoned pros in actual race cars. The world's first e2Real sports league will revolutionize motorsports for generations to come. We're proud to partner with MAVTV to give these racing prodigies a platform to show the world that they are the future of professional racing." Catch each new episode of Prodigy Racing League on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT this spring on MAVTV, available via cable providers including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, DirecTV, Verizon, U-verse and many more. MAVTV GO Premium subscribers can enjoy all episodes of the special series through the App a day after they premiere on the network. ABOUT MAVTVMAVTV is the only linear television network and media platform dedicated exclusively to the global culture of motorsports and powered by a passion for speed. Offering an unparalleled line-up of exclusive and live racing, and narrative programming, MAVTV explores the people, vehicles, races and places within global motorsports: on pavement, dirt and water, and from Stock Cars to Rally, Drag Racing to Late Model Dirt, Superbike to Enduro, and everything in between. MAVTV goes beyond racing with a curated collection of documentary and "build" series and specials that inspire, inform and grow our community of race fans and auto enthusiasts with compelling storytelling. With a presence in more than 22 million households in North America (DIRECTV, Spectrum, YouTube TV, FuboTV and more), FAST channels across 24 countries and more than 300 million connected devices, and a direct-to-consumer streaming platform (MAVTV GO), the network is on a rapid growth trajectory. For more information, visit – and follow MAVTV on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. ABOUT RACING PRODIGYFounded in 2022, Racing Prodigy is a sports and media company democratizing motorsports. Its creation, the Prodigy Racing League™ (PRL™), is the world's first gaming-to-real-world (e2Real™) sports league, using video game competitions to lower barriers to motorsports and provide a sustainable path to professional racing—where success is determined by merit, not funding. Winners in the league's real-world racing series progress through the ranks, starting with the Prodigy Three (P3) Championship, advancing to Prodigy Two (P2), and ultimately competing in Prodigy One (P1). Engage with Racing Prodigy on its socials: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MAVTV Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Automotive
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Racing on TV, February 1-2
Clash qualifying 6:00-8:00pm Clash heats 8:30-9:30pm Glendale 8:00pm Clash Last Chance qualifying race 6:00-7:30pm Cookout Clash, Winston-Salem 7:30-8:00pm pre-race 8:00-10:00pm race Key: SDD: Same day delay; D = delayed; R = Replay Dakar Rally highlights air nightly on Peacock and MAVTV. FIA WEC is available on Max's B/R Sports Add-On in addition to Motor Trend. Check your streaming provider for air times. You can also watch all sessions live via the app. MotoGP is now airing live on TruTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On. Check your streaming provider for air times which are subject to change A variety of motor racing is available for streaming on demand at the following sites: Ferrari Challenge+++ Story originally appeared on Racer
