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From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the series will showcase a blend of veteran voices and fresh talent, while the In‑Season Challenge adds a $1 million prize for drivers and fans alike.
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From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the series will showcase a blend of veteran voices and fresh talent, while the In‑Season Challenge adds a $1 million prize for drivers and fans alike.

From Sonoma to Indianapolis, a new broadcast lineup features veteran voices and a $1 million bracket challenge for fans.

TNT Sports announces it will drop full‑screen green‑flag commercials for its 2026 NASCAR schedule, offering new viewing tools and a limited race slate in a bid to boost audience numbers.

TNT Sports is rolling out a multi‑platform rollout for the 2026 NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, adding Dolby Vision, Atmos, Driver Cam and a suite of new features across TNT, truTV, HBO Max and Bleacher Report.

TNT Sports is set to transform NASCAR coverage this season with cutting‑edge production tools, expanded digital distribution and a renewed in‑season competition for the sport’s top drivers.

TNT Sports announces the second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge, airing from June 28 across TNT, truTV and HBO Max with expanded viewing features and a multi‑platform schedule

The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado brings the sport to a new venue, with the broadcast team calling the action from the bridge of the USS Carl Vinson.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule adds two new tracks, including the Coronado Street Course in San Diego, and secures a media‑rights agreement that moves select races to Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports.

The 2026 Anduril 250 will debut on a street‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado, with the race available only via Prime Video and Denny Hamlin atop the championship standings.

The Anduril 250 will be televised from the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, where NASCAR analysts Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte describe an unprecedented blend of sport, naval history and media innovation.

NASCAR will conclude its five‑week Prime partnership with a race aboard the USS Carl Vinson, a historic aircraft carrier anchored at Naval Base Coronado.

A look at how a Nimitz‑class supercarrier anchored at Naval Base Coronado became the stage for a landmark NASCAR race broadcast.

NASCAR shifted the Pocono race start two hours earlier, a change made possible by Prime Video’s scheduling flexibility. The earlier slot allowed the event to finish before a rain front arrived, ensuring a full‑distance competition without interruptions. During the latest episode of Inside the Race, veteran analysts Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty lauded the adjustment. Letarte explained that without the time change the cars would have been stuck in wet conditions, while Petty emphasized the fan‑friendly benefit of avoiding long waits for a truncated show. The maneuver was praised not only for protecting the schedule but also for reinforcing the NASCAR‑Amazon partnership. Even though television ratings dipped 11 percent from the previous year, both Letarte and Petty highlighted the positive impact on competitors, broadcasters and the overall viewer experience. The next Inside the Race will be broadcast live from San Diego this Sunday, featuring senior NASCAR editor Matt Weaver. Fans can tune in through Motorsport.com after Prime’s final 2026 season broadcast.

NASCAR adjusted the Pocono race start time to avoid rain, earning praise from Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty, though TV ratings fell 11%.

Jimmie Johnson, a seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co‑owner of Legacy Motor Club, is expanding his role in the sport by joining TNT Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge. His addition comes as the network builds a stronger NASCAR coverage team, featuring veteran voices such as Marty Smith and Jeff Burton.

Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage wraps up with a historic race on the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego, featuring a live pre‑race show from the flight deck and a broadcast crew on the ship’s bridge. Senior producer Alex Strand reflects on fan enthusiasm, the technical hurdles of a military venue, and the viral moments that have defined the season.

TNT Sports expands its NASCAR coverage with Jimmie Johnson’s debut on June 28, adding veteran analysis and a new broadcast team.

TNT Sports announced Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for the In‑Season Challenge, debuting on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway. The move brings a championship pedigree to a broadcast lineup that also features Marty Smith, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Burton.

The legendary driver turns his expertise to commentary, while also expanding his racing operations with Legacy Motor Club.

TNT Sports announced a lineup reshuffle for its second annual In‑Season Challenge, enlisting Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for three events and elevating Marty Smith to the host desk, as the network seeks to deepen fan engagement amid a 52 percent viewership surge.

TNT Sports announces a new analyst roster and hosting lineup for its In‑Season Challenge, highlighting Jimmie Johnson’s upcoming race coverage and Marty Smith’s expanded role.

TNT Sports will debut Jimmie Johnson as a NASCAR analyst on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, while Marty Smith and Jeff Burton join the broadcast team for the upcoming races.

TNT Sports announces the addition of Jimmie Johnson to its NASCAR analyst roster, marking a key move in its coverage of the In‑Season Challenge, with races at Sonoma, North Wilkesboro and Indianapolis slated for live coverage.

Denny Hamlin enters the Pocono race fresh off a string of strong performances, while Ryan Blaney and Chase Briscoe look to repeat their 2025 triumph. The event will be televised exclusively on Prime Video, with Adam Alexander leading the commentary alongside Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte.