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SPEED today announced David Harris as Manager, Media Relations for the Charlotte-based motor sports and automotive lifestyle network.
Harris, 32, comes to SPEED from Cox Group, where he managed media relations activities for DaimlerChrysler and Pedregon Racing's programs in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Prior to his work at Cox, Harris worked for SFX/Cotter Group, where he worked on multiple motor sports media relations programs, including Lowe's Home Improvement with NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson.
In his new role, Harris will serve as the chief liaison between SPEED and the multiple race series involved with the network. Harris will report to Erik Arneson, SPEED Director of Media Relations.
Harris and his wife, Christine, currently reside in Concord, N.C.
SPEED, celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2006, is the nation's first and foremost cable network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 71 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on-demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.
