The news just keeps getting better for motor sports fans. Back when SpeedVision was just a gleam in Roger Werner’s eye racing fans struggled to find much in the way of programming. These days Speed is a household name and all of the major networks are airing motor sports of some kind. Versus joined the party last year after signing a ten year contract with the IRL. Now the news that Discovery Communications will re-launch their HD Theatre Channel as a motor themed channel called Velocity in 2010.Discovery Communications has already signed a five year deal to air the Isle of Man TT races. The HD Theatre Channel will air nine one-hour Isle of Man shows this summer on Monday nights with the coverage moving to the new Velocity channel in 2010. This summer’s coverage of the TT is in addition to the network’s airing of a series called Twist The Throttle. Each show tells the story of motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Yamaha and Ducati. All good news for motorcycle fans.
