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Here is Speedvisions answer to all our input. Went looking for tonights schedule. And found the open letter from "Speed"s president.

An Open Letter To Speedvision Viewers

New York, November 30 — Over the past few months I have received many e-mails regarding the relationship between NASCAR and Speedvision. While I would love to answer them individually, I cannot. I would however like to take a moment and cover some of the more popular concerns that have been raised.

First, let me explain the reason we are adding NASCAR programming, although some of the reason should be self evident.

Speedvision has built a reputation as the best motorsports destination in the world. We have accomplished that to date, without the most popular of all domestic racing, NASCAR. Obviously, the inclusion of NASCAR programming will do nothing but grow the network and add to our claim of being the best. I would also like to add that the partnership with NASCAR comes at a good time, as we are finding early indications of a slowdown in our growth. Over the past few months, some cable companies that are currently carrying us, have begun to move us to less desirable positions within their universe. Less desirable and smaller. This is a solid indication that our growth with our current properties is slowing. NASCAR and its 75 million fans are a perfect addition to keep our progress sustained, pressure cable operators to keep us or move us to a more attractive spot for our viewers, and more importantly, in the areas that currently do not carry Speedvision, ( a number that represents about half of the country), include us in their line-up. In short, our NASCAR programming is what will keep the network growing and prospering. If we could not continue to grow, the network would not be in a position to renew or extend even the current line-up as it exists.

That current line-up seems to be the center of the debate. I would like to outline the core programming we will carry in the way we have in the past, have multi-year deals with or, in some cases, are adding to the line-up.

The notable exception is F1, as we are negotiation with them to continue our relationship with them. We have put together a very attractive offer and are doing everything we can to continue with F1. We feel confident we will move forward with them:

F1, including qualifying and all current F1 events
Le Mans, ALMS
Le Mans 24 hour coverage
SCCA Trans Am
Grand AM

All of the current motorcycle event coverage will remain including:

FIM Grand Prix
World Superbike
AMA Superbike

Existing programming to remain as well:

Legends of Motorsports
Motorsport Mundial
Speedvision GT Championships
Barrret Jackson auto auction
Speed News

In addition we will now have:

NASCAR programming
CART, Qualifying and other events
Extended coverage of World Rally
ARCA live races

We also hope to have some very exciting news regarding additional motorcycle programming soon.

Programs eliminated were done so based off of extensive research looking at ratings and audience composition. Like any company, we eliminated poor performers and if you were a fan of a show no longer on our air, you unfortunately must have been in a small group. Some of this includes aviation programming, boating programming and other half hour magazine programs. We will still carry some aviation and boating shows that performed well.

THIS LIST IS NOT MEANT TO BE COMPLETE OR REPRESENT OUR ENTIRE SCHEDULE.

If you have a specific question, please feel free to e-mail them in.

It is your passion and concern that will continue to fuel this network. That is why I appreciate the time many of you spent to contact us. I would encourage you to do so, and also stay in touch with your local cable operator to let them know how important this channel is to you. We do continue to understand the entertainment value the network holds for you and will continue to honor that and grow the network. Growth that is critical to ensure the longevity of this network.

Thank you, keep writing. — Jim Liberatore - President Speed Channel