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The upcoming Dollar Tree 301 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be televised live on USA Network, featuring a pre‑race show, a veteran commentary team and a post‑race documentary that together highlight NASCAR’s growing cultural footprint.
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.
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.
NASCAR’s second‑tier national series has switched to O’Reilly Auto Parts as its entitlement sponsor, unveiling a distinctive green‑and‑black look that avoids confusion with Craftsman. The transition, managed through a detailed list of over a thousand updates, has been largely smooth, with television ratings climbing above one million viewers for 19 straight weeks.
During the FireKeepers 400 at Michigan International Speedway, Chase Elliott lost control of his car and collided with Christopher Bell, damaging the SAFER barrier. Both drivers walked away, with Elliott apologizing and attributing the crash to an aggressive move on fresh tires.
Prime Video is set to deepen its NASCAR coverage with cutting‑edge technology, including the AI‑powered Burn Bar, a massive camera fleet and new interactive features that will bring fans closer to the action.
Amazon’s Prime Video will air five NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, offering current subscribers live access and new users a complimentary 30‑day trial. The deal features a veteran broadcast team and highlights Amazon’s push into premium sports streaming.
A new cast of drivers, including Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon, will provide expert analysis and feature contributions across Prime Video’s 2026 NASCAR schedule.
Prime Video’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series coverage will feature a rotating cast of former champions and active racers, with Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, Jeff Gordon, and others providing weekly analysis.
NASCAR returns to Prime Video for a limited run, pairing veteran drivers with regular hosts and pit reporters, before moving coverage to TNT Sports later in the season.
NASCAR’s summer schedule gets a boost as the series announces a five‑week Prime Video run featuring a rotating cast of legends, new pit reporters and a transition to TNT Sports later in the season.
The second season of NASCAR on Prime Video launches May 24 with the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and runs through June 21 at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a star‑studded broadcast team, cutting‑edge production and immersive AI tools.
Amazon Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage has overcome early doubts, delivering a richer viewing experience with new technology, a host of legendary voices, and a rotating roster of current drivers.