Speed Channel’s much-anticipated new show, NASCAR Nation, will make its debut on Feb. 21 at 7:00pm/et and pt. Airing each week of the race season, Monday through Thursday, NASCAR Nation will be the signature show for Speed’s NASCAR TV block of programming, concentrating heavily on features and all-access content. On-air talent for NASCAR Nation will include Ralph Sheheen and Courtney George in the lead anchor positions, Krista Voda as Senior Correspondent, Connie LeGrand at the News Desk, Michelle Fizer and John Willenborg as field reporters and NASCAR.com’s Marty Smith on the business of NASCAR. Rick Miner, Speed Channel SVP Programming/Production and Executive Producer, has been supervising the development of NASCAR Nation. Having introduced successful shows including Trackside and Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, Miner feels the new Speed show will have a feel all its own. Although Sheheen, Voda and Smith have all spent extensive time in the world of NASCAR, several of the NASCAR Nation faces will be new to the sport. Viewers may recognize Willenborg, a cast member on last season’s reality television hit, The Apprentice, and — believe it or not — a former Speed Channel intern.(Business Wire)(1-26-2005)
