The deal gives SPEED exclusive rights to live coverage of Barrett-Jackson s three auctions and will include multi-platform support such as SPEEDtv. The coverage, highlighted by over 40 hours of live action in 2007, has vaulted the thrilling collector car hobby into the mainstream, making it accessible to millions of new collectors across the globe. The 80s and 90s saw massive growth in the industry and big changes as Craig Jackson took over the company and forged an aggressive, long-term plan of growth, which included a new relationship with SPEED. Over the past 11 years, that relationship has helped position Barrett-Jackson as the premier auction company within the collector car hobby. Like most of the memorable moments at Barrett-Jackson, the entire sale of the Super Snake was captured by SPEED. Now available in more than 78 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country and, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. read more
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