Key Networks, a next generation radio syndication company, announces that it will syndicate 22-year national motorsports radio showSpeedFreaks, beginning September 11, 2022. Key Networks revved up SpeedFreaks’ afiliations out of the starting gate, with the immediate addition of 80 new stations through a new partnership with SportsMap Radio. The radio show will now be heard weekly across the fast-growing “Freak Nation” on a total of 88 U.S. radio stations plus SiriusXM and Armed Forces Radio – starting September 11th.
From IndyCar to NASCAR, Formula One to Supercross, SpeedFreaks tracks the exciting and action-packed world of motorsports every Sunday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm Pacific, in a lively, two-hour live format featuring motorsports commentary, entertainment, and lifestyle content.SpeedFreaks is hosted by Kenny Sargent, with Crash Gladys and Statt Mann Caruthers (“The Freaks”) joining him at the wheel. The Freaks have also hosted TV shows on networks including CBS, NBC Sports, Speed Channel, ESPN and MAVTV.
In addition to affiliate sales, Key Networks will handle all network ad sales for SpeedFreaks. The show powerful social media presence which Key Networks will sell all assets of including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and more.
Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, said: “I’m delighted to welcome theSpeedFreaks crew of Kenny, Crash and Statt Mann to Key Networks. This long running show is one-of-a-kind in motorsports that has enjoyed years of success and we’re thrilled to build on that with 80 new stations. Sign-up while you can, drop the hammer and enjoy the ride!”
David Gow, CEO, Gow Media, owner of SportsMap Radio, said: “Kenny and Stann’s reputation in this space is second to none! We’re delighted to bring SpeedFreaks to our Sports Map Radio audience. Their show is a must-listen every Sunday.”
Kenny Sargent, Host of SpeedFreaks, said: “We are stoked to join Key Networks! Dennis and I have been chasing a partnership for years and we finally landed the ideal opportunity. Now with SportsMap and its established media footprint across the country, we couldn’t have asked for a better team.”
For more information or to lock in SpeedFreaks for Sunday nights in your market, visit:www.keynetworks.com or contact Dennis Green, Chief Operating Officer, Key Networks, at 844.KEY.NETS or dennis@keynetworks.com. For advertisers and sponsors, contact Deidra Hoye, SVP, Ad Sales, Key Networks, at 310.739.8015 ordeidra@keynetworks.com.
