NASCAR fans are in for a treat during the first week of December as “NASCAR Fanshop”, and QVC’s “For Race Fans Only,” two popular direct response shows featuring NASCAR diecast and other collectibles, come to the Big Apple for live broadcasts on December 4th and 5th, respectively. “NASCAR Fanshop” will air live from New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria, featuring “NASCAR on Fox” commentator Jeff Hammond. The program and will air from 9:00 – 11:00pm/et on SPEED Channel. The episode will offer merchandise related to NASCAR 2003 Winston Cup Champion Matt Kenseth. QVC’s “For Race Fans Only,” which will be broadcast live from the Waldorf-Astoria on December 5th at 8:00 to 9 p.m., will showcase “Victory Lap” merchandise that commemorates NASCAR’s long-time series sponsor, Winston, along with other licensed merchandise featuring the NASCAR Top 10. The live taping of these shows is just one part of a slate of NASCAR activities in New York during Champions’ week. The week will culminate with the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Award Ceremony being taped from the Waldorf-Astoria on December 5th. The awards ceremony, attended by NASCAR’s Top 10, and featuring musical guests LeAnn Rimes and Harry Connick Jr., with a special appearance by Kiefer Sutherland, will air on TNT at 9 p.m. EDT. TNT broadcasts several NASCAR races throughout the season. “We are pleased that ‘NASCAR Fanshop’ and ‘For Race Fans Only’ will be a part of the festivities in New York honoring champion Matt Kenseth and the NASCAR Top 10,” said Mark Dyer, VP of Licensing and Consumer Products for NASCAR. “Bringing these shows to the Waldorf-Astoria is a natural extension of the success the programs have had all year long.”(NASCAR PR)(12-2-2003)
