NASCAR’s new Xfinity TV deal green-lit for early start
In a change of plans, the NASCAR Xfinity Series deal with The CW will begin later in 2024, as the network plans to air the final 8 races.
In a change of plans, the NASCAR Xfinity Series deal with The CW will begin later in 2024, as the network plans to air the final 8 races.
"It's impossible to say exactly how much it's driving the ratings, but you've certainly got to look at that stat and say we exposed the sport to a new audience."
It's (old school) Bristol baby!
"I think I left the door wide open for those sorts of comments."
While in the booth for Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race, Joey Logano threw some shade at the lack of excitement in Formula 1.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a current broadcast free agent, but his future home will be Amazon and TNT Sports beginning in 2025.
"ESPN ranking arguably the greatest finish in NASCAR history the 10th play is not surprising in the slightest."
Due to weather issues in Florida, the NASCAR Xfinity race (FS1) and the Daytona 500 (Fox) have been pushed to this Presidents Day holiday.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps joined SBJ's Sports Media Podcast to discuss the challenges that the current climate has.
"Getting cropped out is some cold ****..."
NASCAR appears to finally have its next round of media rights deals taken care of.
NASCAR needs to sweeten the pot for its midseason package of races.
Squier was 88.
NBC boasted viewership and ratings gains across the board for its coverage of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.
"I really believe it has a lot of potential."
"Feel pretty disappointed I won’t be at work today on the @NASCARonNBC broadcast."
"For professional athletes to refuse interviews is unacceptable in any game."
Netflix could be hoping to replicate the success of "Drive to Survive."
Michaels worked on "Wide World of Sports" when he started at ABC and that included calling NASCAR races for the network.
"I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media."
The CW continues to add more live sports.
The NASCAR Cup Series race in New Hampshire which was postponed yesterday due to rain has been rescheduled for today on USA Network at noon ET.
Not counting the Daytona 500, it was the most-watched NASCAR race in over two years.