TORONTO, ON (December 20, 2013) – Announced today, the intense wheel-to-wheel action of Formula 1600 racing will be broadcast nationally by Move Motorsports and Fuel MediaLab. Jason Sharpe of Move Motorsports (promoters of both the Toyo Tires F1600 Championship and Formula 1600 Super Series) and Joel Robinson of Fuel MediaLab (producers of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series on TSN) have reached an agreement to produce a number of shows to be broadcast nationally during the 2014 season.
The broadcasts will cover a select number of events showcasing the entry-level formula to a large and passionate audience. It will include a high percentage of the on-track action but will also get behind the scenes in an effort to learn more about Canada’s next wave of international racing superstars.
“Formula 1600 is the first step on the ladder to a career in racing,” said Jason Sharpe of Move Motorsports. “Half of our competitors are under the age of 18 and right out of karts. They are fearless and hungry for nothing other than victory. The other half have been doing this for years and their experience behind the wheel sometimes baffles the rookies and is the recipe for some epic battles.”
“Canadians will be incredibly entertained by this show and as a bonus are getting the first look at the new breed of racing stars,” he added.
“In the twenty-five years I have been involved in televised auto racing, the Formula 1600 series has been one of the most exciting to watch,” said Joel Robinson of Fuel MediaLab. “It doesn’t get better than seeing that group of thirty to thirty-five cars racing five-wide into turn one. I look forward to working with Jason and the team at Move Motorsports Management and showcasing this country’s racing prospects to Canadian racing fans.”
The events to be televised, network and broadcast schedule will be released early in the New Year.
The Toyo Tires F1600 Series is the premiere entry-level formula car racing series, based in Ontario, Canada. The cars are technically advanced, sleek and fast and provide a cost effective platform for aspiring youngsters and veteran drivers alike. The Series races at the famed Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Calabogie Motorsport Park and new this year the Honda Indy Toronto.
Fuel MediaLab is an industry leader in the televising and live streaming of auto racing in Canada. Fuel has created programming for broadcast partners SPORTSNET, TSN, RDS and Speed Channel showcasing series’ including NASCAR, Touring Car, Formula 1600, Star Mazda, Indy Lights, Mazda MX-5 Cup and Rally.
SERIES CONTACT: Jason Sharpe, (416) 557-5451 or jasons@movemotorsports.com, Twitter: @jasonsharpe
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