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Steve Letarte

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NASCAR’s broadcasting overhaul reshapes the 2026 schedule

The 2026 season marks a pivotal shift in NASCAR's media rights, with USA Sports taking over most races and Amazon Prime Video securing five events annually. New announcers join veteran crews as the series expands its digital footprint.

Aug 8, 2026

NASCAR Announces Major Broadcast Shake‑Up for 2026 Season

A seven‑year, $7.7 billion agreement reshapes NASCAR’s television landscape, ending TNT’s live coverage and reallocating races to Fox, NBC, USA Sports and Amazon Prime Video, while new announcers prepare for the upcoming season.

Aug 8, 2026

NASCAR Returns to the Chase Format in a New Broadcast Era

A sold‑out weekend at Iowa Speedway marks the launch of USA Sports' multi‑year deal to broadcast NASCAR's final 14 Cup Series events, reviving the iconic Chase format and debuting a documentary that examines the sport's cultural significance.

Aug 7, 2026

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

North Wilkesboro Speedway Revives After 30 Years

The North Wilkesboro Speedway, dormant since 1996, is set to host its first Cup Series race in three decades after a revival led by Dale Earnhardt Jr., backed by American Rescue Plan Act funds and extensive renovations.

Jul 28, 2026

NASCAR’s Million‑Dollar Showdown Revives a Legendary Short Track

The In‑Season Challenge semifinals will be staged at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a $1 million winner‑take‑all finale awaits the victor. The race, broadcast by TNT Sports, marks the track’s first points‑paying event in three decades and pits Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland against each other in a high‑stakes showdown.

Jul 26, 2026