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SPEED™ Teams With Copart On Real-Time Auction Show
Written by: Erik Arneson   
02/19/2010
Charlotte, NC
 
SPEED™ TEAMS WITH ONLINE AUTO GIANT COPART ON REAL-TIME AFTERNOON AUCTION SHOW

COPART – SOLD IN SECONDS TO FEATURE VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS WITH BUYERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Beginning March 2 at Noon ET, SPEED™ will team with COPART for Copart – Sold in Seconds (Image: SPEED) » More Photos

Beginning March 2 at noon ET, SPEED will give viewers a real-time look into the fast-paced world of online vehicle auctions with Copart – Sold in Seconds, a 30-minute program hosted by Greg White and Jamie Howe.

“This is a unique opportunity for SPEED viewers to get involved in the largest volume of used vehicle sales in the world,” said Rick Miner, SPEED SVP of Production & Network Operations. “There will be vehicles that are ready to drive, damaged vehicles purchased for parts or ready to be re-built or customized. Whether you are looking for a daily driver or the drive train from a damaged Ferrari, Copart will have it.”

Copart, which recently burst onto the motor sports scene as a primary sponsor in both NASCAR (Carl Edwards) and the NHRA (Brandon Bernstein), gets most of its inventory from insurance companies, including vehicles deemed a total loss, recovered stolen vehicles, dealer trade-ins, damaged rental cars and retired fleet vehicles.

Just last week, it was announced that Allstate Insurance Company selected Copart as its exclusive national provider of vehicle sales and auction services.

“This show is going to open a window of participation for tons of people … especially weekend racers,” White said. “Instead of having to pay $15,000 for a (Volkswagen) GTI, you can pick one up through Copart with a little damage for $5,000 and go auto-crossing all day long without having to bust your bank account.”

“One of my favorite aspects of Sold in Seconds is that we get to meet the everyday consumer buying from Copart and see all the ways people
use their vehicles," Howe said. "Copart has taken a big step in 2010 and their motorsport involvement mirrors the commitment Copart customers make to their toys as well ... the online auction is the cornerstone of Copart’s success and the general public I think will be shocked at how easy it is to find a bargain. “

Copart – Sold in Seconds will air every Tuesday at noon, highlighting some of the vehicles coming up for auction, viewing actual auctions in real-time and meeting some of Copart’s most interesting customers.

“This show is an ideal blend of the excitement generated by the hyper-competitive auction atmosphere, the sourcing of rare parts and potential ‘barn finds’ for the ultimate vehicle enthusiasts,” Miner said. “With buyers participating from nearly 100 countries around the world going after everything from classic cars to snowmobiles, it’s going to be a wild ride.”

For more information on Copart, please visit www.copart.com .

SPEED™, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in more than 79 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, please visit SPEEDtv.com, the online motor sports authority.

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