USA Sports Takes the Helm
The weekend at Iowa Speedway has already sold out for the third consecutive year, underscoring the track’s lasting draw for fans and drivers alike.
Under a new agreement, USA Sports will air the final 14 NASCAR Cup Series races from 2025 through 2031, including the championship chase, after a decade of playoff experimentation.
The broadcast schedule will feature the first 11 events on USA Network and conclude with the last three on NBC, while the on‑air team remains anchored by Leigh Diffey on play‑by‑play, Jeff Burton offering driver analysis, and Steve Letarte serving as crew‑chief analyst.
Adding a fresh element, former driver Trevor Bayne will act as the pace‑car analyst for the race, and USA Sports will debut a customized pit‑box that will be used for live commentary both during and after the event.
Following the race, the documentary ‘NASCAR Americana’, executive‑produced by Peyton Manning, will premiere, exploring the sport’s cultural impact in the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary.