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We'll admit to having been pretty irritated at the NASCAR-centric programming at Speed in the past, but never to the point of stripping down to our bare backsides and terrorizing the company's offices.

That's exactly what one unidentified man did early Monday morning in Charlotte, NC. Police responded shortly after the individual entered the building, and while he started by tearing papers off of the wall, he soon moved on to dumping trash cans and flinging trophies around. After realizing that law enforcement was on the scene, the man attempted to make a run for it.

Police quickly caught up with the perpetrator, however. It's unclear if he's facing charges for his sans-clothing antics. Listen, guy, we're pretty sure there are better ways to tell Speed to bring back its WRC coverage.

Speed Network offices ransacked by naked intruder originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog's The List - 1,001 Car Things To Do Before You Die - title graphic

Remember last Tuesday when we told you that a new episode of The List was going to air on Speed that night? Yeah, well... sorry about that. Scheduling snafu. But Autoblog's series is back on network television tonight after a week off for special programming.

This week's episode of The List on Speed brings together two segments of the series that highlight some unique forms of four-wheeled competition. The first is the 24 Hours of LeMons, in which hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre compete on a team that dredged the depths of British automotive history to find their race cars.

The second segment, meanwhile, has J and P in upstate New York on a frozen lake to freeze their buns off while watching Engadget Editor-in-Chief Tim Stevens go ice racing in stock Subaru WRX. Of course, their job is to participate, so we don't let them leave the lake until they've gone head-to-head on the ice themselves. Be sure to tune in or set your DVR for 10:30pm Eastern tonight - or better yet, start it at 10pm and catch the latest episode of our sister show, Translogic!

The List goes racing on Speed tonight at 10PM EST/PST... honest! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's episode of The List on Speed brings together two episodes of the series that highlight some unique forms of four-wheeled competition. The first is the 24 Hours of LeMons, in which hosts Jessi Combs and Patrick McIntyre, compete on a team that dredged the depths of British automotive history to find their race cars.

The second segment, meanwhile, has J and P in upstate New York on a frozen lake to freeze their buns off while watching Engadget Editor-in-Chief Tim Stevens go ice racing in stock Subaru WRX. Of course, their job is to participate, so we don't let them leave the lake until they've gone head-to-head on the ice themselves. Be sure to tune in or set your DVR!

UPDATE: It turns out that Speed is saving our latest episode for next week, February 26 at 10:30 PM EST/PST. Sorry for the false alarm!

The List goes racing on Speed tonight at 10PM EST/PST [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we announced last week, The List will be making its national television debut on Speed tonight at 10:30 PM EST/PST!

Make sure you're in front of the flat screen or have your DVR set to record our little program's big night. Jessi and Patrick are already working on new episodes for the second season, but we can't wait to see their adventures from the first season reimagined for the small screen.

Don't forget that our sister show, Translogic is also makings its premiere on Speed tonight at 10:00 PM EST/PST. The two shows will then appear on Speed with new episodes every Tuesday night at 10:00 and 10:30 PM EST/PST going forward.

Many thanks need to be shared with the people at AOL and Speed who helped make this partnership a reality, as well as with you, the readers of Autoblog who've become viewers of The List and Translogic this past year as we've worked to bring you the best original video series possible. Thanks again, and enjoy the show!

Autoblog's The List premieres on Speed tonight! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speed network logoFor anyone who tuned to Speed over the weekend, you may have noticed a new Fox Sports logo looming at the bottom of the screen. According to SB Nation, this could be a bad sign for motorsports fans as it seems to verify rumors that Fox is on the verge of changing Speed into an all-sports network like ESPN.

Although we're thankful that the channel never completely turned into the 24-hour NASCAR channel as was evidently intended when Fox took over in 2001, it has become a go-to channel for all things motorsports from the mainstream to the offbeat. Speed has already expanded its broadcasting to include reality shows like Pass Time, Pinks and Hard Parts: South Bronx, but it is also the only place to find coverage for racing series such as Australian V8 Supercar, Formula One Racing and Grand-Am.

The Wall Street Journal says that converting Speed to a sports network would allow the company to capitalize on a new eight-year deal it just worked out with Major League Baseball that would allow for better distribution of games among cable and satellite companies. Only time will tell what as to what becomes of Speed, but for fans of motorsports coverage, things aren't looking good.

Speed to veer away from cars, turn into all-sports network? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pumped screen capture

Believe it or not, we cherish our time at the gas pump. Topping off the tank is a good excuse to step outside for a moment and let our minds wander for a spell. It's a little slice of meditation we've been practicing since before we could legally drive, so the thought of being dragged into an impromptu game show while at the local gas station is enough to turn your author's stomach. That's premise behind the new reality show Pumped! on Speed. Comedian host Greg Fitzsimmons pounces on motorists just trying to get on their way and offers them cash and Sonoco gas cards if they answer a set of questions correctly, so at least there's an incentive. It's all a bit like Discovery Channel's long-running New York taxi trivia show, Cash Cab.

The teaser clip after the jump features a newlywed couple fresh from the altar on their way to take photos and meet up with family and friends at the reception. The questions range from U.S. history to NASCAR trivia and basic automotive knowledge, and the couple fares about as well as we would expect. Hit the jump to check the clip for yourself, and let us know if you'd be happy be ambushed by these guys at your local gas station in Comments.

Continue reading Speed's new show Pumped! is like Cash Cab at the gas station

Speed's new show Pumped! is like Cash Cab at the gas station originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GT Academy

If you're looking for the ultimate example of life imitating art imitating life, look no further than the Nissan/Playstation GT Academy. The program pits thousands upon thousands of gamers playing Gran Turismo 5 against each other in a fight over a spot on Nissan's actual racing team. Now that competition is jumping onto television screens as a reality program.

The international competition is the subject of a new reality TV show that is set to air its first of five episodes on the Speed Network starting tomorrow, September 20. The show documents how a group of gamers were honed into a select team of actual racers, and the series was shot at England's legendary Silverstone race track. As is typical with such reality shows, the winner will be announced in the final episode.

Whether you had opportunity to enter the competition or not, it looks to be an interesting watch. Follow the jump for a preview video and for the full press release for all the details.

Continue reading Speed teases reality show chronicling Nissan/Playstation GT Academy

Speed teases reality show chronicling Nissan/Playstation GT Academy originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Car Show
The Car Show with Adam Carolla - Click above to watch videos after the jump

SPEED has released the first volley of promos for its upcoming Top Gear U.S.A. rival, The Car Show with Adam Carolla. While one of the videos gives us a quick glimpse into what the show will bring to the table when it debuts next month, the rest introduce us to the program's four hosts. Each of the guys take time to tell us about their very first vehicles and driving experiences, from a Honda 400 Four in the case of Adam Carolla to multiple pilfered rides in the case of Dan Neil.

It's clear that each of the guys have a penchant for all things automotive, and there are some pretty entertaining personalities in the bunch. The Car Show hits the air on July 13, so we'll have to wait awhile before we can say with any finality whether Carolla, Neil, Matt Farah and John Salley make for more lively hosts than the Top Gear U.S.A. three musketeers. Hit the jump to check out the videos for yourself.

Continue reading First promos released for SPEED's The Car Show, hosts talk about their first cars

First promos released for SPEED's The Car Show, hosts talk about their first cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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