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Bill Weber NASCAR

Former NASCAR announcer Bill Weber passed away at 67

Former NBC NASCAR announcer Bill Weber passed away in December, it was announced by the National Motorsports Press Association.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 28, 2025 0
NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano

NASCAR finishes season with slight year-over-year viewership bump

The Cup Series averaged 2.892 million viewers, good for a 1% increase from the 2023 season.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 12, 2024 0
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Photo Credits: Audrey Richardson and Ryan Garza/USA TODAY Network/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After Kamala Harris ‘SNL’ appearance, NBC allows Donald Trump airtime during NASCAR post-race show

"Trump's time came in the post-race coverage of NBC's NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville broadcast."

By Michael Dixon OnNov 3, 2024 0
Leigh Diffey

Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte praise Leigh Diffey’s addition to NBC NASCAR booth

Leigh Diffey joined the NBC on NASCAR crew midseason but he's already fitting in perfectly according to his broadcast colleagues.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 17, 2024 0
Leigh Diffey

Leigh Diffey claims accent cost him potential NASCAR role with TNT

"Ultimately I didn't get the job, because the big, big boss at Turner didn't prefer to have an accent calling the Cup races."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 12, 2024 9
Aug 24, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton (21) poses for fans after winning the Coke 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Burton calls son Harrison Burton’s first NASCAR win at Daytona

As Harrison Burton won his first career NASCAR race at Daytona, his dad Jeff Burton was on the call for NBC.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 25, 2024 3

NBC foregoing commercial breaks for split-screen ads during NASCAR green flag laps

NBC is changing how it handles its NASCAR ad presentation for three races.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 21, 2024 2
Leigh Diffey on the AA Podcast

Leigh Diffey to make NASCAR on NBC switch this week at Daytona

Longtime IndyCar and Olympic Track and Field announcer Leigh Diffey will make his long-awaited NASCAR switch this weekend at Daytona.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 20, 2024 4
Austin Dillon Joey Logano wreck

Joey Logano crushes Austin Dillon for ‘chickens***’ wreck to win NASCAR Richmond race

Austin Dillon intentionally wrecked not one but two drivers to win at Richmond and Joey Logano tore into him in his post-race interviews.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 11, 2024 2
Cars await a red flag stop to be lifted during Sunday's Brickyard 400

NBC moved Brickyard 400 race finish to USA Network, angering some viewers

"NBC today had one of their worst NASCAR broadcasts they've put on in a while."

By Robert O'Neill OnJul 21, 2024 6
Jimmie Johnson during driver introductions

Jimmie Johnson broadcasting Indy 500, racing in Coca-Cola 600

Johnson will make history next weekend.

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 15, 2024 0
Leigh Diffey on the AA Podcast

NBC to tab Leigh Diffey as NASCAR Cup Series lead announcer

It sounds like NBC will make a move after the Olympics later this year, as Leigh Diffey is expected to be the NASCAR lead announcer for some races in 2024.

By Chris Novak OnMar 13, 2024 1
Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. dispels rumors on departure from NBC

"NBC was amazing and everyone there taught me a ton. I promise that's the truth."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 5, 2024 0

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NBC TV contract ended, seeking new deal

"Right now, I really don’t have a job in terms of broadcasting.”

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 7, 2024 5
Steve Letarte on AA Pod

Steve Letarte sees potential in NASCAR ratings to grow again, attract younger viewers

"I really believe it has a lot of potential."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 2, 2023 1
Bubba Wallace during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

Kyle Petty slams Bubba Wallace for declining media interviews: ‘Maybe this is not the game for him’

"For professional athletes to refuse interviews is unacceptable in any game."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2023 0
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) races along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race at Chicago Street Race.

Chicago Street Race garners NBC’s largest NASCAR audience since 2017

Not counting the Daytona 500, it was the most-watched NASCAR race in over two years.

By Sean Keeley OnJul 3, 2023 0
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins the NASCAR on Fox booth for Talladega.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join Fox’s NASCAR booth for Talladega broadcast

Earnhardt Jr., normally a NBC commentator, will be joining Fox's main booth as a guest analyst.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2022 0
The NASCAR on NBC setup at Watkins Glen.

NBC VP of NASCAR production Jeff Behnke talks back-to-back “radio-style” broadcasts and the “jolt of energy” involved

"It gives fans and viewers an opportunity to feel the passion and the energy up close all the way around the track."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 13, 2021 0
Dale Jarrett on NBCSN.

NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett says he has COVID-19, is under quarantine with mild symptoms, but is “doing great”

"Last week, I tested positive for the coronavirus. But I'm doing great. I'm one of the very fortunate ones that my symptom has only been a slight cough throughout all of this. And it's getting less and less each day, and I'm doing very well."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 16, 2020 1
Kurt Busch cranking the Golden Knights' siren during the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.

Kurt Busch will appear inside the glass with Pierre McGuire during the second period of NBCSN’s Bruins-Golden Knights broadcast

Busch will appear on NBCSN's pre-game show and then will be between the benches with McGuire for part of the second period.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 20, 2019 0

A.J. Allmendinger’s versatile racing career leads him to perfect role as NBC motorsports analyst

Allmendinger will be a booth analyst for IMSA races as well as be in the studio for NASCAR America.

By Phillip Bupp OnDec 19, 2018 1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the NHL on NBC.

Keith Olbermann criticizes Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NHL on NBC appearances, Earnhardt and his fans fire back

"There is some kind of retired stock car or cab driver or something in the middle of NBC’s Stanley Cup Final pregame show."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 5, 2018 11

Danica Patrick will reportedly join NBC in 2018, retire from racing after Indy 500

Patrick is being coy about moving to TV, but maybe wants to focus on racing first.

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 19, 2017 6

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