- Exclusive look behind-the-scenes with emerging stars
Thomas Annunziata (Trans-Am TA2) and
Jeb Burton (NASCAR Xfinity
Series)
- New episodes premiere Thursday, July
11 and Thursday, July 18 at
9 p.m. ET exclusively on
MAVTV
INDIANAPOLIS, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MAVTV – the world's premier media platform for
passion-fueled motorsports, powersports and automotive programming
– has announced the premiere of two all-new episodes of "On the
Rise." The award-winning original documentary series delves into
the personal journeys of promising young racers across the
two-wheel and four-wheel motorsports worlds. Each episode follows a
different driver chasing the dream of competing at the highest
level.
"We are thrilled to bring the incredible stories of Thomas Annunziata and Jeb Burton to our audience as the latest
episodes of our award-winning "On the Rise" docuseries," said MAVTV
President CJ Olivares. "Winning a Telly Award this year for best TV
documentary is a testament to the quality and impact of our
original shows like 'On the Rise,' and we are proud to continue
delivering such compelling storytelling to our viewers. This series
is a cornerstone of MAVTV's commitment to revealing the deeper
narrative around the people at the heart of the sport, from
up-and-coming young racers to veterans standing atop the
podium."
"On the Rise: Thomas
Annunziata" – Premieres July
11 at 9 p.m. ET
Thomas Annunziata's partial season
in the Trans-Am TA2 series had its ups and downs, but after showing
flashes of brilliance, he put it all together at the season finale
to pick up his first series win. This performance capped off a
season that saw him finish 9th in the championship
standings. Annunziata looks for more success in 2024 as he
continues to develop his racing career.
"On the Rise: Jeb Burton" –
Premieres July 18 at 9 p.m. ET
Jeb
Burton, son of NASCAR legend Ward
Burton, began his professional career in 2008 at South
Boston Speedway and quickly progressed through the ranks. In 2012,
he debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, securing his first
win and multiple top finishes, followed by his first Xfinity win in
2021 at Talladega. Currently competing with Jordan Anderson Racing
Bommarito Autosport, Burton is also an avid outdoorsman, sharing
his passion for hunting, fishing, and conservation through his
series "Crossroads with the Burtons" on the Sportsman Channel.
The first episode featuring Thomas
Annunziata will premiere on Thursday,
July 11, followed by the episode featuring Jeb Burton on Thursday,
July 18. Both episodes air at 9 p.m.
ET exclusively on MAVTV.
For more information, visit MAVTV.com and follow MAVTV on social
media for the latest updates and exclusive content.
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MAVTV goes beyond racing with a curated collection of
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and grow our community of race fans and auto enthusiasts with
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(DIRECTV, Spectrum, YouTube TV, FuboTV and more), FAST channels
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the network is on a rapid growth trajectory.
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