Hunter Nickell has been named President of Speed, says by Bob Thompson, President of Fox National Cable Sports Networks, to whom Nickell reports. “Hunter has done a tremendous job at Speed since taking the reins less than two years ago,” said Thompson. “Speed is the television destination not only for NASCAR fans, but fans of Formula One and a variety of shows for automotive enthusiasts. Speed has added well over five million subscribers since Hunter came aboard, and the channel’s depth of automotive coverage is truly unparalleled.” Nickell joined Speed in June 2005 as Executive Vice President & General Manager, guiding the network through milestone contract negotiations with NASCAR and Formula One, while helping Speed to record audience growth in 2006.(Speed Channel PR)(4-10-2007)
