Memphis Race Moved to Other Channels

[Cheryl]

Now this is interesting...

http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/nationwideseries/ESPN_to_simulcast_Nationwide_race_from_Memphis.html

I remember there were some conflicts with this race on ESPN last year.  Again, I have to ask why commit to showing so many live sporting events all at once???

Cheryl

[Desmond]

That's the same arrangement that was put together at the last minute for the Richmond race in May, as you recall.

Some factors behind the move this time:
*ESPN will carry the second day of the Breeders' Cup horse races from California.
*ESPN2 will simulcast some games from ABC's later coverage of college football.
*Last year's race was bounced around from channel to channel and there was no post-race coverage at all.