FanView hand-held scanner

For years race fans have used scanners to listen to communications between a driver and crew during a race.

Last weekend at Daytona International Speedway, Sprint Nextel, NASCAR and Kangaroo.TV introduced the newest at-track wireless technology for spectators, FanView, a hand-held scanner that includes video, audio and data capabilities.

FanView combines the race telecast and up to seven in-car camera channels, direct audio feeds allowing the user to listen to live driver and team conversations, as well as the radio broadcast and an exclusive audio-replay feature.

NASCAR NEXTEL FanView also taps directly into NASCAR's
timing and scoring system, providing fans with real-time race data and statistics at the touch of a button.

The device, featuring special technology, is licensed by Kangaroo.TV, will be available to rent during all NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

Pre-programmed frequencies of audio channels for every driver, NASCAR officials and the radio broadcast, selected by the individual user on demand.

Can't wait for THIS lil beauty to make it's appearance at Mt Panorama!

For more information and images of NASCAR NEXTEL FanView, please visit www.nextel.com/nextelcup.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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