Track Talk – Steve Letarte Serving as Consultant for Spire Motorsports

Steve Letarte of Cornish, ME relishes his role as a NASCAR analyst for NBC Sports but he has also found a way to remain “relevant” on the competition side.

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NASCAR Cup Series Champions Take Over FS1 Studio Shows

Ahead of the return of live racing Sunday on FOX, three NASCAR Cup Series champions take over Friday’s FS1 daily studio programming. Kevin Harvick appears on FIRST THINGS FIRST with Nick Wright, Jenna Wolfe and Kevin Wildes, beginning at 8:30 AM ET, followed by NASCAR on FOX analyst Jeff Gordon on THE HERD WITH COLIN COWHERD beginning at 12:00 PM ET. At 3:00 PM ET, SPEAK FOR YOURSELF, with hosts Jason Whitlock and Marcellus Wiley, welcomes Kurt Busch.

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NASCAR Honors Healthcare Workers in First Race Back with The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2020) – As NASCAR returns to the racetrack for the first time in more than two months, the sport will honor frontline healthcare workers in The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The special NASCAR Cup Series race entitlement at Darlington Raceway follows the launch of The Real Heroes Project, a collaborative initiative by 14 sports leagues including NASCAR to recognize and pay tribute to medical professionals serving on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.…

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NASCAR AMERICA AT HOME PROVIDES COVERAGE OF NASCAR’S RETURN AND POST-RACE ANALYSIS ACROSS NBC SPORTS’ DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Weekday Episodes and Post-Race Analysis on NBCSports.com and Motorsports on NBC YouTube Page Matt Kenseth Joins The Dale Jr. Download Today at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN “It’s going to be a steep learning curve. I’m already a little anxious about that first lap at Darlington.” – Kenseth on The Dale Jr. Download STAMFORD, Conn. – May 13, 2020 – NBC Sports covers the return of NASCAR and provides post-race analysis of upcoming races at Darlington Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway with new digital editions of NASCAR America At Home on NBCSports.com and the Motorsports on NBC YouTube page.

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FOX SPORTS TO AIR COMPLETE eNASCAR iRACING PRO INVITATIONAL SERIES

iRacing Season Simulcast on FOX, FS1 and the FOX Sports App Beginning Sunday from Virtual Texas Motor Speedway  Inaugural FOX NASCAR iRACING Event Draws More Than 900,000 Viewers   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Last Sunday, NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports teamed up to deliver the first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro invitational Series event. Today, FOX Sports is committing to coverage of the remainder of the season, beginning Sunday, March 29, at 1:00 PM ET live from virtual Texas Motor Speedway. Entitled FOX NASCAR iRACING, the races will be simulcast on the FOX broadcast network*, FS1 and the FOX…

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FOX SPORTS TO DELIVER SUNDAY’S INAUGURAL eNASCAR iRACING PRO INVITATIONAL SERIES EVENT ON FS1

FOX NASCAR Broadcast Team of Jeff Gordon, Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds on the Call for Star-Studded FOX NASCAR iRACING  Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott Among NASCAR Stars Participating   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports, teaming with NASCAR and iRacing, delivers the first-ever eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event Sunday, March 22, at 1:30 PM ET on FS1 and the FOX Sports app. Titled FOX NASCAR iRACING, the 90-minute, simulation-style eSports program includes a cross-section of competitors from the NASCAR CUP SERIES, NASCAR XFINITY SERIES, NASCAR GANDER…

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NASCAR Xfinity Series News and Notes – 2020 NASCAR Racing Experience 300

NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: NASCAR Racing Experience 300 The Place: Daytona International Speedway The Date: Saturday, February 15 The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 300 miles (120 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 120) 2019 Race Winner: Michael Annett

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NASCAR And U.S. Census Bureau Announce Official Partnership To Encourage Nation-Wide Participation in 2020 Census

New Agreement Includes Race Entitlement Rights for NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2020) – NASCAR® and the U.S. Census Bureau announced today, during DAYTONA 500 Media Day, an Official Partnership designed to spread awareness and encourage participation in the once-a-decade national census. The 2020 Census counts every person living in the U.S., across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. Beginning in mid-March, most homes will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire – online, by phone,…

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NASCAR America ”MotorMouths” Expands to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN, Featuring Live Call-In Opportunities for Fans

Dale Jr. Download Moves to Wednesday Nights at 5 p.m. ET – 2020 Premiere Features NASCAR Promoter Humpy Wheeler STAMFORD, Conn. – February 6, 2020 – NASCAR America – NBC Sports’ daily motorsports show – returns for its seventh season next Monday, February 10, at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN, with a new weekly schedule and more opportunities for NASCAR fans and viewers to be a part of the program.

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NBC SPORTS PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF 58TH IMSA ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA ENDURANCE RACE THIS WEEKEND

Live Coverage Begins Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC; All Coverage Streams on NBCSports.com & NBC Sports App STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 23, 2020 – NBC Sports’ 2020 coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship begins this weekend with unparalleled live coverage of the 58th Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on NBC, NBCSN, NBC Sports.com, the NBC Sports app, and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.

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NASCAR Introduces Premier Partners of NASCAR Cup Series: Busch Beer, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity

Historic Transition from Top Series’ Title Sponsorship Includes Four Cornerstone Brands DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – In a historic shift for the sport, beginning in 2020 NASCAR’s premier series will be known as the NASCAR Cup Series and will feature four cornerstone brands as Premier Partners; Busch Beer, Coca-Cola®, GEICO and Xfinity. In addition to the establishment of the Premier Partner positions, this significant shift will provide many strategic benefits to the industry, including greater activation opportunities for brands across the sport. NASCAR’s inaugural grouping of Premier Partners will play…

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