Liberatore is a Speedvision manager name. I accept this post as valid. :^)
Matt Murray
mattm@optonline.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Matchneer"
To: various
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 7:41 PM
Subject: Fw: News from Speedvision!
> FYI. This is from Lee Janotta, the guy who started the petition. We all
> owe him. As Lee's email suggests, I think it would be good to let the new
> Speedvision crew know your preferences.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Teryaki"
> To: <Recipient List Suppressed:>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 1:40 PM
> Subject: News from Speedvision!
>
>
> > Comrades, the time has come for rejoicing!
> >
> > Well, perhaps not rejoicing. But at least a big sigh of relief.
Yesterday
> I
> > had the opportunity to speak with Jim Liberatore, the new President of
> > Speedvision. Mr. Liberatore assured me that THE THREAT OF AN ALL-NASCAR
> > LINEUP ON SPEEDVISION NO LONGER EXISTS! There will, of course, be
changes
> > in the lineup. The lowest-rated programs on the channel will have to
find
> > new homes, to make room for an increase in NASCAR programming. But he
has
> > also said that the network is firmly committed to continuing live
coverage
> > of Formula 1, premier sports car/endurance series like ALMS and
Grand-Am,
> > as well as the enduro Grand Slam (Daytona, Sebring, LeMans and the Road
> > America Petit LeMans. They will also be adding the CART/Fedex series to
> > their line-up, in conjunction with CBS.
> >
> > Based on ratings and the massive response to the petition, I would be
very
> > suprised if Rally and Superbike coverage were not also maintained.
> >
> > There _may_ be a name change, though. Be on the lookout for this
> > development early next year, if it occurs.
> >
> > Mr. Liberatore did make a request, which I am in good faith attempting
to
> > fullfill. Speedvision will be compiling a database of the e-mail
addresses
> > of their veiwers, and the areas of motorsport in which they are
> interested.
> > Those who CHOOSE to be included will recieve weekly programming
schedules
> > highlighting the series they have expressed interest in. This is simply
an
> > offer I pass along to you, and I neither encourage or discourage you to
> > join. If you would like to be included, though, let me know, and I will
> > pass your e-mail along to Mr. Libratore. I absolutely WILL NOT share
your
> > addresses without your explicit consent, just as I have not shared them
> > with anyone else receiving this message.
> >
> > Thank you all for your support and advice regarding the petition. There
> are
> > some of you who I neglected to respond to in a timely manner, due to the
> > massive amount of interest this effort has created. For this I
apologize,
> > and I hope you will not think poorly of me.
> >
> > Once again, thank you all. I think we have won a major victory. The
> > compromise being presented is not a perfect one, but such is the nature
of
> > compromise. I personally feel this compromise, if it is held by
> > Speedvision's new top-level management, is an acceptable one. But it is
> > important to remain vigilant and hold them to their word.
> >
> > Take care, and thanks again.
> >
> > Lee M. Janotta
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