Coming Soon: NASCAR Wives
Matt Richenthal at .Forget real housewives from Orange County, New York City or Atlana.
TLC is banking on the spouses of NASCAR drivers to garner high ratings.
The cable network has ordered a reality series titled NASCAR Wives, featuring women with surnames familiar to racing fans.
A hour-long special will air on January 24; while a full season, including an undisclosed number of episodes, will follow in the spring.
"Viewers turn to TLC for an insider's view into uncommon lives, and 'NASCAR Wives' will give an unprecedented look at what happens on and off the track," said TLC president Eileen O'Neill. "NASCAR is a remarkable and respected brand to partner with, and we look forward to exploring both the heart and adrenaline that keeps its fans coming back for more."
Participants on NASCAR Wives will include:
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DeLana Harvick (pictured above)
- Shana Mayfield
- Kelley Earnhardt
- Angie Skinner
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