'Speed' prexy makes pit stop

Speed prexy Hunter Nickell has resigned his publish in the network, good at the finish of the season. Nickell has capped Speed since 2005, coming after that 12 years as FSN South g.m. He intends to consult on the number remaining key Speed projects within the next couple of several weeks while seeking new possibilities in Fox Sports Media Group. A Speed spokesperson stated an interim alternative ought to be named by week's finish for Nickell, whose decision to go away seems to possess come relatively all of a sudden. "It's unfortunate that Hunter is walking away in the end that he's accomplished for Speed," Fox Sports Media Group chairman David Hill stated. "He's a guy of great character, a genuine gentleman and he's offered Fox relentlessly for several years.Inch Speed's achieve increased by nearly 25% to 84 million houses under Nickell's tenure, thanks simply to new high-profile occasions such as the Dale earnhardt jr . Sprint All-Star Race, the Dale earnhardt jr . Hall of Fame Induction events and all sorts of three from the Dale earnhardt jr . publish-season honours banquets. Nickell has additionally been credited with better marketing Speed at Dale earnhardt jr . occasions and building associations along with other major race orgs. "I labored with great people and awesome partners," Nickell stated. "Thanks, and I've had a great time.Inch Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com