- MAVTV brings viewers the action from European and Michelin
Le Mans endurance racing
- Live coverage of Monaco Historic Grand Prix follows
prominent former Formula 1 drivers as they race classic GP race
cars going back to pre-WWII
- Racing coverage also includes the DTM, Powerboat P1 series
and Toyota GR Cup North America
INDIANAPOLIS, May 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MAVTV - the world's leading media platform for
motorsports, powersports and automotive programming – adds six new
thrilling race series this summer to its already impressive lineup
of two and four-wheel racing action. Events include the 2024
European Le Mans Series, 2024 Michelin Le Mans Cup series, the
renowned 2024 Monaco Historic GP, the 2024 DTM (Deutsche
Tourenwagen Masters), the 2024 Powerboats P1 Offshore Series, and
highlight coverage of the 2024 Toyota GR Cup North America.
"MAVTV is now home to even more racing, and we are thrilled to
kick off the summer with an incredible lineup of new content from
some of the most dynamic race series throughout Europe and the
United States," said MAVTV President CJ Olivares. "From the
thrilling Le Mans series to 1,100 HP Powerboats reaching top speeds
of 175 MPH, our lineup is sure to deliver action-packed
entertainment, fierce competition and breathtaking finishes. We are
proud to keep bringing fans a wide variety of racing; whether on
pavement, water or dirt, it's on MAVTV and we expect to see some
unforgettable moments in motorsports this summer."
2024 Toyota GR Cup North America – This exciting form of
racing features world-class drivers all competing in Toyota
GR86 high-performance race cars at seven different iconic road
courses across the United States
including the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Road America in Elkhart, Wis., Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California and more. Fans can catch
The GR Cup Highlight shows will start airing May 6.
2024 European Le Mans Series – Top teams will
compete in the 2024 European Le Mans Series to see if they have
what it takes to enter one of the most famous races of all times,
the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The series consists of six, four-hour
races on some of the most technical and demanding tracks in
Europe designed to push the teams
to their limits. Forty-two cars will compete in four different
classes, and the champions of each class automatically earn a spot
in the 24-hours of Le Mans. Special coverage begins May 9.
2024 Michelin Le Mans Cup – Similar to the European Le
Man series, the 2024 Michelin Cup features 42 drivers in two
different classes that compete in six different rounds at historic
circuits throughout Europe.
Launched in 2016, this series serves as a place for amateur drivers
to learn what it takes to be a professional endurance driver.
Special coverage of the Michelin Cup begins May 9.
2024 Monaco Historic Grand Prix – The 2024 Monaco
Historic GP airing on MAVTV Live, May
11-12, features seven generations of GP cars and several
prominent former Formula 1 drivers and champions including 4-time
24 Hours of Daytona winner Wayne Taylor Racing. The event is held
on the same historic downtown circuit as Formula 1 GP and is
virtually unchanged since the first races were held in the 1950s.
This storied race began as a one-time event to mark the
700th anniversary of the Grimaldi family's rule in
Monaco. Due to its popularity, it
was decided to hold the race every two years starting in 2000. Live
coverage of the biennial event begins May 11.
2024 DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) – This series
began in 1984 and while it has gone through some changes over the
years, it is now known as the home for premier GT3 racing with cars
from top European automakers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari
and more. While the vehicles are high-performance race cars, they
still resemble models available to consumers. The 2024 season
features eight races at legendary circuits like Germany's Nürburgring and the Red Bull Ring in
Spielberg, Austria. The race
season kicked off April 25 and wraps
up Oct 20. Replay coverage of DTM
begins May 16.
2024 Powerboat P1 Series – All new to MAVTV, this
popular race series features some of the world's biggest and
fastest race boats, with some capable of speeds of 160 MPH or more.
The 2024 season kicks off the weekend of May
16-19 with the "Thunder on Cocoa
Beach" which is the 15th anniversary of that
event. The series then heads to the Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.,
Sheboygan, Mich., Sarasota, Fla.
before wrapping up at St. Petersburg,
Fla. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Race
fans can catch live coverage of the events beginning May 19.
ABOUT MAVTV
MAVTV is the only linear television
network and media platform dedicated exclusively to the global
culture of motorsports and powered by a passion for speed. Offering
an unparalleled line-up of exclusive and live racing, and narrative
programming, MAVTV explores the people, vehicles, races and places
within global motorsports: on pavement, dirt and water, and from
Stock Cars to Rally, Drag Racing to Late Model Dirt, Trans Am to
Sprint, Superbike to Enduro, and everything in between.
MAVTV goes beyond racing with a curated collection of
documentary and "build" series and specials that inspire, inform
and grow our community of race fans and auto enthusiasts with
compelling storytelling. With a presence in more than 22 million
households in North America
(DIRECTV, Spectrum, YouTube TV, FuboTV and more), FAST channels
across 24 countries and more than 300 million connected devices,
the network is on a rapid growth trajectory.
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