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NASCAR’s Broadcast Shake‑Up: Cup Series Moves to USA Sports, O’Reilly Series Gets New Streaming Deal

NASCAR announced a major shift in how its premier Cup Series will be televised, moving the bulk of the season’s final races to the newly formed USA Sports network. Ten of the last fourteen races will be shown on USA Network, while the remaining four — including the storied events at Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead‑Miami — will stay on NBC, preserving a traditional broadcast anchor for the sport’s biggest spectacles. The change does not mean a complete overhaul of production; practice and qualifying sessions will still be aired on truTV and HBO Max, with the Aug. 8 session at Iowa Speedway remaining on truTV and HBO Max as before. The booth will be led by veteran voices Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, who will bring their familiar blend of play‑by‑play and analysis to the new platform. Fans can also look forward to a revamped O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which has struck a partnership with The CW and ESPN for streaming access to practice and qualifying rounds. Starting Aug. 8, all O'Reilly Auto Parts Series sessions will be available on the CW and ESPN apps under an Unlimited subscription that costs $29.99 per month or $35.99 when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. From next year, the series’ races will be exclusive to the ESPN app, though the events will still be free over‑the‑air on CW television and remain accessible via the ESPN app for streaming. The Unlimited tier is priced at $29.99 monthly, or $35.99 when packaged with Disney+ and Hulu, giving viewers a one‑stop sports bundle. The remaining Cup Series schedule stretches through Nov. 8, featuring races at iconic tracks such as Iowa, Richmond, New Hampshire, Daytona, Darlington, and the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois. Even as USA Sports takes over Cup coverage, Fox Sports will continue to broadcast all on‑track sessions across NASCAR’s various series, ensuring that teams and sponsors retain a broad media presence.

Aug 3, 2026

JGR Drops Central Allegation in Spire Lawsuit as 2027 Trial Looms

Joe Gibbs Racing has abandoned a key allegation that former competition director Chris Gabehart plotted with Spire Motorsports, but the team continues to pursue other allegations of confidential‑information misuse and non‑compete violations, with a jury trial scheduled for February 2027.

Jul 30, 2026

Rising Star Carson Brown Eyes Stock Car Future

At just 18, Carson Brown is already a championship contender in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, a presumed ASA STARS National Super Late Model Series champion, and a regular on the ARCA and Trans‑Am circuits. His poise, work ethic and team‑first attitude have earned praise from crew chiefs and owners alike as he prepares for a potential move to the premier stock‑car division.

Jul 29, 2026

Brandon Nania Returns to Lead Patrick & Henry Baseball

After a stint at Radford, Brandon Nania is back at Patrick & Henry Community College, where he hopes to leverage his deep ties to the program and his Division I experience to elevate the team’s profile.

Jul 25, 2026

When Payback Turns Painful

Several high‑profile NASCAR incidents illustrate how attempts at retaliation often backfire, leaving the aggressor with damaged vehicles, lost positions, or even race‑ending DNFs.

Jul 8, 2026

NASCAR’s Chase Format Still Feels Like a Wild Ride

Kyle Larson and William Byron argue that the re‑introduced Chase hasn’t altered the sport’s chaotic racing style. Chase Elliott’s inconsistency persists despite multiple wins, Bill Elliott is set for an IROC exhibition race, and Louis Foster is gearing up for his first NASCAR start. Meanwhile, Connor Mosack captured an ARCA victory at Chicagoland Speedway.

Jul 4, 2026