
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 Moves to TNT in 2025‑2026 Media Deal
The Brickyard 400 will shift from NBC to TNT for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a new broadcast team and a revamped schedule that also includes the In‑Season Challenge tournament.
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The Brickyard 400 will shift from NBC to TNT for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with a new broadcast team and a revamped schedule that also includes the In‑Season Challenge tournament.

Ryan Blaney led 171 of 263 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway, capturing both stage victories before sealing the win. His performance draws immediate comparison to historic feats by Ned Jarrett, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt.

After Amazon Prime Video’s successful 2025 NASCAR streaming experiment, TNT Sports is stepping back onto the track, promising richer talent interactions, redesigned pre‑ and post‑race shows, and a suite of digital extensions that aim to deepen fan engagement.
At 24, Layne Riggs is dominating the Craftsman Truck Series with four wins and a 59‑point lead, while balancing championship ambitions with a looming Cup Series opportunity.

TNT Sports is set to re‑enter NASCAR after more than a decade away, aiming to differentiate its broadcast through authentic storytelling and a roster of familiar racing personalities.

The recent NASCAR weekend combined on‑track drama with a faith‑centric atmosphere, reviving classic elements while drawing commentary on race length and future direction.

Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith and NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. have teamed up to strengthen grassroots racing, offering new pathways for aspiring drivers while NASCAR explores rotating venues for its signature All‑Star Race.

NASCAR will stage a special event at Bowman Gray Stadium in mid‑August to fulfill Kyle Busch’s wish, featuring his son Brexton Busch in a Legends race that will benefit the Bundle of Joy Foundation. The tribute will culminate with a 'Celebration of Life' at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October and a first‑ballot Hall of Fame induction for Busch, confirmed by COO Ben Kennedy.

After a strong season in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and a Cup victory at Daytona, Harrison Burton is set to make his long‑awaited Truck Series comeback at Indianapolis Raceway Park, joining a lineup that includes rising talents.

Harrison Burton is set to race the No. 5 truck for TRICON Garage at Indianapolis Raceway Park, bringing his full‑time O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program and a 2024 Cup win back to the series where his career began.

NASCAR’s partnership with USA Sports brings a fresh broadcast presentation, unified branding across NBC and new coverage of the final 14 Cup Series races, plus a documentary debut on Aug. 9

From coast‑to‑coast coverage of the final 14 events to a three‑part documentary, USA Sports is positioning itself as the flagship broadcaster for NASCAR’s climax, enlisting veteran voices and fresh perspectives.

A sudden thunderstorm forced NASCAR to pause the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta, prompting crews to race against time to dry the track before a possible timed finish

The NASCAR Cup Series is back at EchoPark Speedway for the Quaker State 400, the third round of the In‑Season Challenge, featuring eight drivers competing for a $1 million prize and broadcast on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max.
Chase Elliott will drive the No. 7 truck that Kyle Busch last won in at North Wilkesboro, honoring the late driver’s legacy in the FaithFest 250 on July 18.

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.

Several NASCAR drivers have attempted to retaliate against rivals, only to wreck their own cars and compromise their races.

After leading a Joe Gibbs Racing trio to the checkered flag, Chase Briscoe celebrated with a knee for Tim Tebow and an imaginary cast for Johnny Morris, expressing his affection for Chicagoland Speedway and a desire to return in 2027.
Chase Elliott is set to race for JR Motorsports at North Wilkesboro on July 17, marking his first appearance with the team since 2015 and highlighting his deep ties to short‑track competition.

After a decade away from the track, Shannon Spake is back on pit road, joining Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge, while veteran driver Shane van Gisbergen’s recent road‑course streak adds extra intrigue.

Former NASCAR driver and Hall of Famer Jeff Burton will debut as a studio analyst for TNT Sports' 2026 race weekend broadcasts, teaming with Jimmie Johnson and expanding the network's motorsport coverage.

Amazon Prime Video's brief NASCAR Cup Series stint ends, making way for TNT Sports to take over the next five races with a new roster of announcers and a fresh tournament format.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will air on TNT for the next five weeks, with Marty Smith hosting the pre‑ and post‑race studio program alongside Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray. The existing commentary trio of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte remains unchanged, and the upcoming Sonoma event marks the season’s last road‑course race.
Steve Letarte, Adam Alexander, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will continue to call NASCAR Cup Series races for TNT, bringing their signature blend of strategy talk and fan‑friendly banter to the network’s new schedule, starting with the Sonoma road race.