A Homecoming for a Familiar Face
Marty Smith is set to anchor TNT’s studio show for the NASCAR Cup Series, bringing his distinctive storytelling back to the sport’s core audience and debuting the program on June 28 at the Sonoma Raceway in California.
The inaugural broadcast will kick off a slate that also includes events in Chicago, Atlanta, North Wilkesboro and Indianapolis later in the season, weaving together traditional venues with emerging markets.
The Expanding TNT‑ESPN Deal
Smith’s return follows a recent contract extension with ESPN, where he first emerged as the network’s lead NASCAR reporter in 2007 after stints at NASCAR.com and Speed Channel.
The arrangement is part of a larger content exchange that will see the popular “Inside the NBA” program migrate to ESPN, underscoring a strategic shift in how the two networks share sports rights.
Representation and Future Races
Industry insiders note that Smith is represented by CAA’s Matt Kramer, a move that reflects the growing commercial interest surrounding his broadcast presence and the broader partnership.
Fans can expect a seamless transition as the new schedule reinforces TNT’s commitment to comprehensive NASCAR coverage while leveraging ESPN’s extensive platform to reach a wider audience.