– Doubleheader returns to Toronto with Saturday and Sunday races, headlined by Canadian James Hinchcliffe –
– Rob Faulds, Todd Lewis and Bill Adam prep fans with preview show prior to both races –
– Fans on the go or at the cottage can catch every lap on TV, computer, tablet or smartphone –
TORONTO (July 17, 2014) Double the races, twice the coverage! This weekend, Sportsnet is giving gear heads the wheel with exclusive Canadian coverage of both races of the Honda Indy Toronto, featuring hometown hero James Hinchcliffe. Coverage of Race #1 begins Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, with Race # 2 airing Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT; all broadcasts are available on Sportsnet East, Ontario, West and Pacific, Sportsnet NOW and Rogers Anyplace TV.
Prior to both races, host Rob Faulds and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer and analyst Bill Adam provide the latest news and updates in the half-hour Honda Toronto Indy Pre-Race Show, including key features and driver interviews. Pit reporter Todd Lewis rounds out the Sportsnet broadcast team, providing pre-race, in-race and post-race coverage, live from trackside.
Below are additional details of Sportsnet’s weekend-long coverage of Honda Indy Toronto across radio, online and mobile:
Online and Mobile – Sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet NOW and RogersAnyPlaceTV
- Pre- and post-race blogs from IndyCar Insider Todd Lewis on sportsnet.ca, as well as news and features from the ground at Two in T.O., including a Honda Indy Toronto Live page with the latest tweets and photos
- Live streaming of Sportsnet’s TV coverage on Sportsnet NOW, www.RogersAnyplaceTV.com and Rogers Anyplace TV mobile app
Radio – Sportsnet 590 The FAN
- Sportsnet 590 The FAN will be live from trackside all-weekend long, with hosts Erik Tomas and David Alter providing the latest analysis, special guest appearances and updates prior to each race
Social Media Links
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