SpeedWeek explained

Runtime:	30 minutes^[1]
Country:	United States
Num Episodes:	661^[2]
Related:	RPM2Night

SpeedWeek was an American television program on ESPN. For fourteen years, the weekly show aired multiple times in a week.^{[3] [4]} When SpeedWeek ended in 1997, it was the longest-running motorsports magazine show. SpeedWeek covered multiple genres of motorsports, including stock cars, modifieds, sprint cars, midgets, and off-road racing.^[5]

History

The show debuted in 1984 featuring Bob Jenkins and Larry Nuber. Nuber left the show in 1989. Jenkins remained as the show's sole host throughout the rest of its run. SpeedWeeks' hosts described American motorsports events from the previous week and previewed upcoming events. Jenkins received a 1990 nomination for an ACE (Award for Cable Excellence) Award in the "Sports Host" category.^[6]

The program was produced in Indianapolis throughout nearly it entire run. For a period of time, it was taped at the studios of WXIN.^[7]

The show ended in late 1997.^[8] By that time, ESPN2 was broadcasting RPM 2Night.

Cast

• Bob Jenkins (host)
• Larry Nuber (co-host until 1989)
• Dave Despain (guest host)

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ESPN
• List of longest running U.S. cable television series

Notes and References

1. Web site: "SpeedWeek" set for final lap on ESPN. August 8, 1997. Street & Smith's Sports Business Daily. 31 December 2009.
2. Web site: News # 2 97-11-14. November 14, 1997. Motorsport.com. 2 January 2010.
3. Web site: Speedweek on ESPN. TV Guide. 31 December 2009.
4. Web site: Televised Events #94-21. May 1994. Motorsport.com. 31 December 2009.
5. Web site: Veteran Off-Road TV Journalist Joins WSORR. Dirtnewz. 31 December 2009.
6. Web site: About. Bob Jenkins. 31 December 2009.
7. News: '500' voice calls action in new film. Steve. Hall. The Indianapolis Star. 20. Newspapers.com. May 8, 1990. April 20, 2016.
8. Web site: Speedweek' is spent . New York Daily News. 31 December 2009.