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New Speed Channel-Rogers deal includes VOD

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Speed Channel today announced the completion of a new multiyear affiliate agreement for the distribution of Speed Channel on Rogers Cable systems in Canada. The agreement also contains access to Speed’s video on demand service, offering 20 hours of programming that will include NASCAR TV On Demand’s 24-hour turnaround of post race analysis and an event highlight package, as well as Speed events and original programming. “Canadian distribution is very important to Speed. Not only are some of our top shows produced in Canada but the fans are very passionate about their racing,” said Kevin Annison, vice-president...