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COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF IMSA TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING PRESENTED THIS SATURDAY ACROSS PEACOCK AND USA NETWORK

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Peacock to Stream Flag-to-Flag Coverage of Entire 12-Hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race Beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. ET

USA Network to Present Final Six Hours of Endurance Race Live Starting at 4:30 p.m. ET

Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Romain Grosjean, Scott McLaughlin, and Sebastien Bourdais Scheduled to Compete

Monster Energy Supercross Season Continues in Detroit Saturday at 7 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock, Race Day Live Begins at 1:30 p.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 16, 2023 – NBC Sports continues its coverage of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with comprehensive live coverage of the Twelve Hours of Sebring endurance race from Sebring International Raceway in Florida this Saturday on Peacock and USA Network beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Peacock will live stream the entire race (10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. ET) with USA Network providing live coverage of the final six hours (4:30-10:30 p.m. ET).

The 71st edition of the race features many of the world’s most well-known drivers competing across five separate classes of competition: Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO), and GT Daytona (GTD). Highlighting the field is Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Romain Grosjean, Scott McLaughlin, and Sebastien Bourdais. Coverage will feature an essay narrated by motorsports icon Sam Posey.

NBC Sports will utilize nine of its IMSA and INDYCAR commentators, analysts and reporters on-site at Sebring International Raceway, including its lead IMSA commentating team of play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey alongside 1990 Rolex 24 winner and former IMSA GT driver and analyst Calvin Fish and 2014 Rolex 24 winner and analyst Townsend Bell.

Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, and Matt Yocum will serve as pit reporters. Brian Till (analyst) and Dave Burns (play-by-play) will also serve as commentators during the endurance race.

Peacock serves as the streaming home of the WeatherTech Championship with flag-to-flag live coverage of all IMSA races as well as exclusive coverage for portions of select endurance races in 2023, including this weekend at Sebring. Click here for complete details on the coverage schedule.

In addition to comprehensive Twelve Hours of Sebring coverage, Peacock will provide exclusive streaming coverage of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Sebring featuring Robert Wickens today at 1:15 p.m. ET as well as the Porsche Carrera Cup race at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Twelve Hours of Sebring qualifying will stream exclusively on Peacock tomorrow, March 17, at 9:10 a.m. ET.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey, Dave Burns
  • Analysts: Calvin Fish, Townsend Bell, Brian Till
  • Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, Matt Yocum

HOW TO WATCH

  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
  • TV – USA Network
Date Time (ET) Platform(s)
Sat., March 18 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Peacock
  4:30-10:30 p.m. Peacock, USA Network

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: DETROIT

Monster Energy Supercross rolls into the second half of the 2023 17-round season this weekend from Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., live on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Ken Roczen took home his first victory since January 2022 last week in Indianapolis, qualifying him for the SuperMotocross World Championship 450 playoffs. Cooper Webb finished third and moved into the 450SX Class points lead, one point ahead of reigning champion Eli Tomac. In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class, Hunter Lawrence won his fourth race of the season and remains atop the points standings.

Race Day Live qualifying coverage on Saturday from Detroit gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All Supercross live coverage, including races, heats, and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock. Click here for more details.

Roczen joined the latest episode of the Title 24 podcast to discuss the win with 15-time AMA champion Ricky Carmichael and nine-time AMA champion Ryan Villopoto. The Title 24 podcast is available to watch on the NBC Sports Motorsports YouTube channel and for download on all major podcast platforms, including NBCSports.com/podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and iHeart.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Daniel Blair
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporters: Will Christien, Jason Thomas

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – CNBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Coverage Platform(s) Time (ET)
Sat., March 18 Monster Energy Supercross – Race Day Live Peacock 1:30 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race Peacock 7 p.m.
Mon., March 20 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC, NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com 1 a.m.

*Encore presentation

A record 31 race SuperMotocross World Championship schedule, inclusive of Supercross and Pro Motocross will be presented across Peacock, NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms in 2023, culminating with two SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. The complete schedule can be found here.

NITRO RALLYCROSS

The 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross championship will take place this weekend with a tripleheader at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif. Peacock’s exclusive live coverage will begin on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ET as well as on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.

The series features inaugural season reigning champion and action sports icon Travis Pastrana as well as motorsports stars Robin Larsson, who sits atop the points standings, and Oliver Eriksson.

MOTOGP

Yesterday, NBC Sports announced its 2023 MotoGP schedule, which features all 21 races on NBC or CNBC. Click here for more details.

THE DALE JR. DOWNLOAD

The Dale Jr. Download will be presented each Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock and the most recent episode features three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Tyler Reddick. Weekly and on-demand episodes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast will stream exclusively on the platform, taking viewers table-side for unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight from Dale Jr.

NASCAR 75TH ANNIVERSARY MOMENTS

As part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, NBC Sports is celebrating 75 moments from the series’ momentous history across its digital channels each week throughout the 2023 season. The most recent moment featured Kevin Harvick’s first Cup Series win in 2001 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. A complete list of moments compiled thus far can be found here.

–NBC SPORTS–

COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF 61ST IMSA ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA PRESENTED THIS WEEKEND ACROSS PEACOCK, NBC, AND USA NETWORK

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Peacock to Stream Flag to Flag Coverage of Entire 24-Hour Race Beginning Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET; NBC to Air Start and Conclusion of Race

14 NBC Sports Motorsports Commentators to Call Historic Endurance Race From Daytona International Speedway

Monster Energy Supercross Season Continues in Anaheim Saturday at 10 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock, Race Day Live Begins at 4:30 p.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 25, 2023 – NBC Sports begins its coverage of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with comprehensive live coverage of the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race from Daytona International Speedway this weekend on Peacock, NBC, and USA Network.

The Rolex 24 At Daytona features icons of the racing world competing on teams across five separate classes of competition: Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO), and GT Daytona (GTD).

This year’s race features a star-studded cast of the world’s most well-known drivers competing, including Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Austin Cindric, Josef Newgarden, Colton Herta, Simon Pagenaud, Scott McLaughlin, and Romain Grosjean. Castroneves is aiming for his third straight Rolex 24 victory in the GTP class with Meyer Shank Racing.

In order to handle the 24 hours of coverage, NBC Sports will utilize 14 of its IMSA, NASCAR and INDYCAR commentators, analysts and reporters on-site at Daytona International Speedway, including its lead IMSA commentating team of play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey alongside 1990 Rolex 24 winner and former IMSA GT driver and analyst Calvin Fish and 2014 Rolex 24 winner and analyst Townsend Bell. Brian Till will also serve as an analyst during the endurance race.

Steve Letarte and fellow NBC Sports NASCAR analyst Jeff Burton will join INDYCAR analyst James Hinchcliffe and Marty Snider to provide analysis and anchor coverage from the Peacock Pit Box on pit road.

Kevin Lee, Parker Kligerman, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, and Georgia Henneberry will serve as pit reporters throughout the race. Dave Burns and Lee will also serve as play-by-play commentators.

Peacock serves as the streaming home of the WeatherTech Championship with flag-to-flag live coverage of all races as well as exclusive coverage for portions of select endurance races, including this weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. Click here for complete details on the 2023 IMSA coverage schedule.

In addition to comprehensive Rolex 24 At Daytona coverage, Peacock will provide exclusive streaming coverage of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona this Friday at 1:35 p.m. ET featuring Robert Wickens and NASCAR drivers Harrison Burton, Hailie Deegan, and Zane Smith.

Coverage from Daytona International Speedway gets underway with a pair of IMSA Mazda MX-5 Cup races tomorrow at 5:25 p.m. ET and Friday at 10:10 a.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ coverage will also include a number of features surrounding the Rolex 24 this weekend, including:

  • Motorsports icon Sam Posey-narrated essay on the significance of the event within the auto industry and beyond;
  • An inside look at seven-time INDYCAR winner Colton Herta, who will be driving for two teams in the GTP class during the race;
  • A piece on the rivalry between Team Penske and Chip Ganassi Racing with the return of Team Penske in IMSA in 2023 with Porsche Motorsport.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play/Host: Leigh Diffey, Dave Burns, Marty Snider
  • Analysts: Calvin Fish, James Hinchcliffe, Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton, Townsend Bell, Brian Till
  • Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Parker Kligerman, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, Georgia Henneberry

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, USA Network
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Time (ET) Platforms
Sat., Jan. 28 1:30-2:30 p.m. Peacock, NBC
  2:30-8 p.m. Peacock, USA Network
  8-10 p.m. Peacock
  10 p.m.-12 a.m. Peacock, USA Network
Sun., Jan. 29 12-6 a.m. Peacock
  6 a.m.–Noon Peacock, USA Network
  Noon–2 p.m. Peacock, NBC

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: ANAHEIM 2

The 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season concludes its California swing this weekend from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in California live on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. The race will be the first Triple Crown event of the year where three races will determine the champions in the 450SX and 250SX classes.

Reigning Supercross champion Eli Tomac earned his second consecutive victory in the 450SX Class last week in San Diego while Jett Lawrence also won his second straight race in the Western Regional 250SX Class. Saturday’s race will mark the second visit to Anaheim for the series following the season opener on January 7.

Race Day Live qualifying coverage on Saturday from Anaheim gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All Supercross live coverage, including races, heats, and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock. Click here for more details.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Daniel Blair
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporters: Will Christien, Jason Thomas

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – CNBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., Jan. 28 Monster Energy Supercross – Race Day Live Peacock 4:30 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race Peacock 10 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 30 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC, NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com 1 a.m.

*Encore presentation

A record 31 race SuperMotocross World Championship schedule, inclusive of Supercross and Pro Motocross will be presented across Peacock, NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms in 2023, culminating with two SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. The complete schedule can be found here.

–NBC SPORTS–

PEACOCK PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS IN SAN DIEGO AND NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY THIS WEEKEND

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First Exclusive Peacock Supercross Race of the Season Streams Saturday at 10 p.m. ET; Live Coverage Begins with Race Day Live at 4:30 p.m. ET

2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented Friday at 8 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 19, 2023 – The 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season races on this Saturday from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Calif., live at 10 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. The series continues its California swing to kick off the season, which returns to Anaheim next Saturday.

Reigning Supercross champion Eli Tomac claimed his first Anaheim opener victory in the 450SX Class, followed by two-time Supercross champion Cooper Webb in second. Chase Sexton, Dylan Ferrandis, and Ken Roczen rounded out the top five. In the Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event, defending Eastern Regional 250SX Class champion Jett Lawrence took the victory, with 2022 Eastern Regional 250SX Class runner-up RJ Hampshire finishing behind him.

Race Day Live qualifying coverage on Saturday from San Diego gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All Supercross live coverage, including races, heats, and qualifying, plus on-demand replays, will be available on Peacock. Click here for more details.

An encore presentation of the race will air Monday on CNBC at 1 a.m. ET.

A record 31 race SuperMotocross World Championship schedule, inclusive of Supercross and Pro Motocross will be presented across Peacock, NBC, CNBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms in 2023, culminating with two SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. The complete schedule can be found here.

BROADCAST TEAM

    • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
    • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
    • Reporters: Daniel Blair, Jason Thomas

HOW TO WATCH

    • TV – CNBC
    • Streaming – Peacock, NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., Jan. 21 Monster Energy Supercross – Race Day Live Peacock 4:30 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race Peacock 10 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 23 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC, NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com 1 a.m.

*Encore presentation

 

NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony is presented this Friday live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. 2003 Cup Champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, 1986 NASCAR West Series champion Hershel McGriff, and Kirk Shelmerdine, a four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion serving as a crew chief for fellow Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, make up the 13th annual NASCAR Hall of Fame class.

Friday’s two-hour ceremony will also recognize executive Mike Helton with the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. NBC Sports’ Rick Allen and Kim Coon will co-host the ceremony from the Crown Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center, in Charlotte, N.C. As part of the evening, special fireside chats will take place prior to the ceremony featuring NBC Sports’ NASCAR analyst Kyle Petty with friends and family members of the three inductees that will be available on NBC Sports and NASCAR’s social platforms. To sign up for Peacock and learn more, click here.

IMSA: WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP ROAR BEFORE THE ROLEX 24

BROADCAST TEAM

    • Play by Play: Dave Burns
    • Analyst: Calvin Fish
    • Pit Reporter: Kevin Lee

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway airs this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on Peacock. The qualifying session to determine the starting grid for next weekend’s Rolex 24 features racing stars from across the world including Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon, Austin Cindric, Josef Newgarden, and Colton Herta in five car classes in competition: Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO), and GT Daytona (GTD). Details for NBC Sports’ comprehensive coverage of the 61st Running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona will be announced in the near future.

Live coverage of the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge will also take place at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, airing Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET and Sunday at 12:20 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

HOW TO WATCH

    • Streaming – Peacock
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., Jan. 21 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Peacock 2:20 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 22 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Peacock 12:20 p.m.
  Roar Before the Rolex 24 Peacock 1:20 p.m.

 

NITRO RALLYCROSS

The 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross season continues this weekend at GP3R in Trois-Rivières, Québec, live Friday at 6 p.m. ET and Saturday at 2 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

The series features inaugural season reigning champion and action sports icon Travis Pastrana, who announced this week that he plans on racing the Daytona 500 next month, as well as motorsports stars Robin Larsson and Oliver Eriksson. This weekend’s programming will also include a tribute to action sports legend Ken Block, who passed away earlier this month.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS TO PRESENT 80+ HOURS OF 2023 IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP COVERAGE ACROSS NBC, PEACOCK AND USA NETWORK

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2023 NBC Network Schedule Features 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29, Race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on May 14, and Return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Battle on the Bricks on Sept. 17

Peacock to Stream All IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Coverage, Including Exclusive Coverage of Select Endurance Races

USA Network to Present 35+ Hours of Live IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Coverage in 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 19, 2022 – NBC Sports will present more than 80 hours of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, including live comprehensive coverage of the historic 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on January 28-29.

NBC Sports’ 2023 IMSA schedule is highlighted by 12 hours of NBC broadcast network coverage, matching last year’s total which was the most since NBC Sports acquired the rights in 2018. Races airing on NBC include the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the two-hour, 40-minute race at picturesque WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sun., May 14, the SportsCar Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sun., July 9, and the return of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in nine years with the Battle on the Bricks on Sun., Sept. 17.

Peacock will serve as the streaming home of the WeatherTech Championship with flag-to-flag live coverage of all races as well as exclusive coverage for portions of select endurance races, including the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Twelve Hours of Sebring, Six Hours of The Glen and Petit Le Mans. Peacock will also again exclusively present live coverage of all IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge and Lamborghini Super Trofeo races in 2023.

USA Network will present more than 35 hours of live WeatherTech Championship coverage throughout the year. CNBC will air encore presentations of all Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing SportsCar Challenge and Lamborghini Super Trofeo races.

“We’re looking forward to showcasing the exciting, competitive racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023 and starting the engines in just a few short weeks with the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona,” said Matthew Grassie, director, programming and rights management, NBC Sports. “IMSA fans won’t miss a minute of the action throughout the season with the return of comprehensive live race coverage on Peacock and extensive coverage on NBC and USA Network.”

“IMSA is embarking on a new era in 2023 with the introduction of our flagship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class, featuring the highest-technology and most sustainable race cars competing in North America,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “With NBC network coverage for the launch of this new platform combined with flag-to-flag availability on Peacock and many hours of programming on USA Network and CNBC, IMSA is poised to experience a substantial boost in interest and popularity beginning next season.”

Below is NBC Sports’ 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule:

Date Race Circuit Platform Time (ET)
Sun., Jan. 22 Roar Before the Rolex 24 Daytona International Speedway Peacock 1:25 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 28- Sun., Jan. 29 Rolex 24 At Daytona Daytona International Speedway NBC, Peacock, USA Network 1:30 p.m.
Sat., March 18 Twelve Hours of Sebring Sebring International Raceway Peacock, USA Network 10 a.m.
Sat., April 15 Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach Street Circuit Peacock, USA Network 5 p.m.
Sun., May 14 Laguna Seca WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca NBC, Peacock 3 p.m.
Sun., June 25 Six Hours of The Glen Watkins Glen International Peacock, USA Network 10:30 a.m.
Sun., July 9 SportsCar Grand Prix Canadian Tire Motorsport Park NBC, Peacock Noon
Sat., July 22 Northeast Grand Prix Lime Rock Park Peacock, USA Network Noon
Sun., Aug. 6 SportsCar Weekend Road America Peacock, USA Network 11 a.m.
Sun., Aug. 27 GT Challenge at VIR VIRginia International Raceway Peacock, USA Network 2 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 17 Battle on the Bricks Indianapolis Motor Speedway NBC, Peacock 1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 14 Petit Le Mans Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Peacock, USA Network Noon

Note: platforms and race start times are subject to change

–NBC SPORTS–

TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY HOSTS SECOND RACE IN NASCAR CUP SERIES PLAYOFFS ROUND OF 12 THIS SUNDAY AT 2 P.M. ET ON NBC

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Talladega Marks First of Six Consecutive NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Races on NBC to Conclude 2022 Season – Race Coverage Gets Underway Sunday at 2 p.m. ET

Jimmie Johnson, Helio Castroneves and Juan Pablo Montoya Race in IMSA Petit Le Mans Season Finale – Ten-Hour Endurance Race Across NBC, Peacock and USA Network Begins Saturday at Noon ET

New Episode of Race for the Championship Docuseries Premieres Tonight at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 29, 2022 – The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12 drives on this Sunday from Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, marking the first of six consecutive Cup Series Playoff races to conclude the season on the broadcast network. A victory by a playoff driver at Talladega will automatically clinch them a spot in the Round of 8.

Racing icon and NBC Sports NASCAR analyst Kyle Petty previewed the weekend by saying, “Talladega has been NASCAR’s original wild card race since 1969. This year may be its biggest ever and I can’t wait to see what happens. This weekend is a must watch!”

In addition, seven consecutive hours of motorsports coverage Saturday on USA Network features the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway and the conclusion of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Motul Petit Le Mans season finale with coverage getting underway at 3:30 p.m. ET.

2022 NASCAR CUP SERIES PLAYOFF STANDINGS ROUND OF 12

Driver Points
Joey Logano 3071
Ross Chastain 3059
Kyle Larson 3057
Ryan Blaney 3056
Denny Hamlin 3049
Daniel Suárez 3045
Chase Elliott 3045
Chase Briscoe 3041
Austin Cindric 3034
William Byron 3033
Christopher Bell 3016
Alex Bowman 3015

NASCAR: CUP SERIES YELLAWOOD 500 & XFINITY SERIES SPARKS 300

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12 continues this Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway with a berth in the Round of 8 available with a win by a playoff driver. Joey Logano leads the playoff standings after a second-place finish in the Round of 12 opener at Texas Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick won last week’s race in Texas.

Beginning a stretch of six consecutive Cup Series Playoff races on NBC to conclude the season, coverage of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega will be presented Sunday at 2 p.m. ET with an hour-long edition of Countdown to Green beginning pre-race coverage at 1 p.m. ET. NASCAR America post-race coverage will immediately follow the checkered flag at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock.

The Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 12 continues Saturday with the Sparks 300 at Talladega Superspeedway at 4 p.m. ET on USA Network, with Countdown to Green getting underway at 3:30 p.m. ET. Noah Gragson has won four straight races and has secured a spot in the Round of 8.

Two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte will serve as analysts for the Cup and Xfinity Series races from Talladega Superspeedway with lead NASCAR race announcer Rick Allen.

Marty Snider, Parker Kligerman, Dave Burns and Kim Coon will serve as pit reporters this weekend.

Snider will anchor pre- and post-race studio coverage with racing icon Kyle Petty and JTG Daugherty Racing team owner Brad Daugherty this weekend from the Peacock Pit Box.

Earnhardt Jr. is a six-time Cup Series winner at Talladega.

The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2022 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5-6. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 NASCAR coverage.

NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race throughout the season. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Analysts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte
  • Play by Play: Rick Allen
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Parker Kligerman, Dave Burns, Kim Coon

STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM

  • Host: Marty Snider
  • Analysts: Kyle Petty, Brad Daugherty

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, USA Network
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app, Peacock
Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., Sept. 30 NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying USA Network 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 1 NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 10:30 a.m.
  Countdown to Green – NASCAR Xfinity Series USA Network 3:30 p.m.
  NASCAR Xfinity Series Sparks 300 USA Network 4 p.m.
  NASCAR America Post-Race – NASCAR Xfinity Series USA Network 6:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 2 Countdown to Green – NASCAR Cup Series NBC 1 p.m.
  NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 NBC 2 p.m.
  NASCAR America Post-Race – NASCAR Cup Series Peacock 6 p.m.

IMSA: PETIT LE MANS

The star-studded field at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Motul Petit Le Mans season finale is headlined by Jimmie Johnson, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and 2000 Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya. Championships will be decided in all five IMSA classes at the ten-hour endurance race taking place this Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey, Dave Burns
  • Analysts: Calvin Fish, Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe, Brian Till
  • Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch, Hannah Newhouse, Matt Yocum

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, USA Network
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Platform Time (ET)
Sat., Oct. 1 NBC, Peacock Noon
  Peacock 3 p.m.
  USA Network, Peacock 7 p.m.

MOTOGP: THAILAND GRAND PRIX

Only four races remain in the 2022 MotoGP season as the series returns to Southeast Asia for the Thailand Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on CNBC. 25 points separate Fabio Quartararo (219 pts), Francesco Bagnaia (201 pts), and Aleix Espargaro (194 pts) in the chase for the championship, while eight-time world champion Marc Marquez returns to the circuit where he won his last title in 2019 and is coming off his first pole position in over three years.

NITRO RALLYCROSS

The 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross season continues this weekend in Minneapolis, Minn., live Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

The series features inaugural season reigning champion and action sports icon Travis Pastrana as well as motorsports stars Ken Block, Tanner Foust and Jenson Button.

THE DALE JR. DOWNLOAD

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Chris Buescher joins this week’s The Dale Jr. Download episode streaming tonight at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock. Weekly and on-demand episodes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast will stream exclusively on the platform, taking viewers table-side for unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight from Dale Jr.

NASCAR AMERICA MOTORMOUTHS

NBC Sports’ fan-favorite NASCAR call-in show, NASCAR America Motormouths, discusses the latest motorsports news and interviews with NBC Sports’ NASCAR analysts and reporters each Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

RACE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Episode five of Race for the Championship premieres tonight at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network. The one-hour unscripted docuseries will take viewers inside the lives of NASCAR’s top drivers and teams on and off the track. Click here for more details on the series and here for the episode five trailer.

Across ten thrilling episodes, the all-access series will chronicle the sport’s best as they balance their personal lives with the passion, pressure and perils of racing, all for a chance to make history.

–NBC SPORTS–

NASCAR VISITS MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY ON USA NETWORK & INDYCAR RACES ON STREETS OF NASHVILLE ON NBC & PEACOCK THIS WEEKEND

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Countdown to Green NASCAR Cup Series Pre-Race Coverage Gets Underway Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network Leading into Green Flag at 3 p.m. ET

NBC Sports’ “Racing Team” of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte in Broadcast Booth Sunday During Cup Series Race

INDYCAR Races on Streets of Nashville Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock

NASCAR-INDYCAR Crossover Weekend at IMS on NBC Delivers Significant Viewership Gains for All Series

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 4, 2022 – NBC Sports’ motorsports coverage this weekend is headlined by the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on USA Network, and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing on the streets of Nashville with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Weekend coverage also includes IMSA, MotoGP and Monster Jam.

The NASCAR Cup Series enters its final month of the regular season following Tyler Reddick’s second win of the year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Just four races remain before the Playoffs begin, with drivers like Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick still looking to lock up playoff spots. Harvick has five career wins and 15 top-five finishes at Michigan.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES race for the championship is in full swing with just four races remaining in the season. Will Power has taken over the championship lead from 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, while Josef Newgarden, Scott Dixon and Pato O’Ward are all within striking distance.

TOP FIVE DRIVERS IN 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES STANDINGS

Driver Points
Will Power 431
Marcus Ericsson 422
Josef Newgarden 399
Scott Dixon 393
Pato O’Ward 385

 

Last weekend’s NASCAR-INDYCAR crossover event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on NBC and Peacock delivered significant viewership gains for all series vs. 2021. Click here for more details.

“When you combine NASCAR, INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the result is a must-see event on NBC for motorsports fans across the country,” said Sam Flood, executive producer and president, production, NBC Sports. “We’re thrilled the INDYCAR-NASCAR crossover weekend has brought these series together and delivered strong viewership once again.”

NASCAR: CUP SERIES FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400 & XFINITY SERIES NEW HOLLAND 250

The NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 will be presented this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network. Countdown to Green begins pre-race coverage at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network with NASCAR America post-race immediately following the checkered flag at 6 p.m. ET.

This weekend at Michigan International Speedway marks the first of three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race that will be on USA Network, with seven of the next eight Cup Series races, including pre- and post-race coverage, also on the network. Click here for more details.

Countdown to Green ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series New Holland 250 gets underway Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, leading into race coverage at 3:30 p.m. ET. Full programming details below.

NBC Sports will feature a “Racing Team” broadcast booth for the Cup Series race, led by NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. – a two-time winner at Michigan – along with, 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte. Full Cup and Xfinity Series announcer assignments below.

The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2022 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5-6. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 NASCAR coverage.

NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race throughout the season. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane airs each Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. The half-hour unscripted series will follow the over-the-top NASCAR lifestyle of Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon, along with wife Whitney, adorable son Ace, and best friends Paul and Mariel Swan. Featuring high-stakes races, hilarious adventures and heartwarming moments at home, Austin leans on his loved ones both on and off the track as he trains and competes in the NASCAR season.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Analysts: Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton (Sunday), Brad Daugherty (Saturday)
  • Play by Play: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Sunday), Rick Allen (Saturday)
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Parker Kligerman

STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM

  • Host: Marty Snider
  • Analysts: Brad Daugherty (Sunday), Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton (Saturday)

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – USA Network
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Sat., Aug. 6 NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice & Qualifying NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 9 a.m.
  NASCAR Cup Series Practice & Qualifying NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 12:30 p.m.
  Countdown to Green – NASCAR Xfinity Series USA Network 3 p.m.
  NASCAR Xfinity Series New Holland 250 USA Network 3:30 p.m.
  NASCAR America Post-Race – NASCAR Xfinity Series USA Network 6 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 7 Countdown to Green – NASCAR Cup Series USA Network 2:30 p.m.
  NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 USA Network 3 p.m.
  NASCAR America Post-Race – NASCAR Cup Series USA Network 6 p.m.


INDYCAR: BIG MACHINE MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX

With only four races remaining in the season, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to the streets of Nashville for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson won the inaugural running of the Music City Grand Prix last year. Alexander Rossi took the checkered flag last weekend at the Gallagher Grand Prix snapping a 49-race winless streak. NBC Sports INDYCAR analyst James Hinchcliffe took third in last year’s inaugural Music City Grand Prix.

NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, INDYCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each race throughout the season with a $25,000 jackpot. INDYCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

 

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • Pit Reporters: Dave Burns, Dillon Welch, Kevin Lee


HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., Aug. 5 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – Practice Peacock 4:15 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 6 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – Practice 2 Peacock 12:15 p.m.
  Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – Qualifying Peacock 4:30 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 7 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – Warmup Peacock 10:15 a.m.
  Indy Lights Peacock 1 p.m.
  Big Machine Music City Grand Prix NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 3 p.m.

 

IMSA FASTLINE SPORTSCAR WEEKEND

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Brian Till
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish
  • Pit Reporters: Hannah Newhouse, Matt Yocum

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Fastline SportsCar Weekend from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., is presented this Sunday at noon ET on USA Network and Peacock. The two hour and forty-minute race features all five car classes in competition: Daytona Prototype international (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LPM3), GT Daytona (GTD) and GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO).

Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Sun., Aug. 7 Porsche Carrera Cup Peacock 9:15 a.m.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship USA Network, Peacock Noon
  Lamborghini Super Trofeo Peacock 2:50 p.m.


MOTOGP: BRITISH GRAND PRIX

MotoGP is back from summer break this weekend with the British Grand Prix from Silverstone Circuit on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on CNBC, the first of the final nine races of the 2022 season. Fabio Quartararo enters with the points lead in the premier class, but will have to serve a long-lap penalty in the race following an incident between him and championship contender Aleix Espargaro at Assen over a month ago.

Live and on-demand coverage of all races will be available to stream on MotoGP VideoPass, in addition to every session of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. For more details, click here or visit MotoGP.TV.

MONSTER JAM

NBC Sports continues its presentation of the 2022 Monster Jam season this Saturday from Syracuse, N.Y., at noon ET on CNBC. The complete schedule can be found here.

THE DALE JR. DOWNLOAD

Former professional IMSA and IndyCar driver Randy Lanier joins this week’s The Dale Jr. Download episode streaming tonight at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock. Weekly and on-demand episodes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast will stream exclusively on the platform, taking viewers table-side for unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight from Dale Jr.

–NBC SPORTS–

4TH OF JULY WEEKEND MOTORSPORTS BONANZA FEATURES NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, MOTOCROSS AND MONSTER JAM

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First NASCAR Cup Series Race on USA Network Presented this Sunday From Road America at 3 p.m. ET; Countdown to Green Pre-Race Coverage Begins at 2 p.m. ET

INDYCAR Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America Pre-Race Coverage Gets Underway Saturday at 2 p.m. ET Leading into Green Flag Waving at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network

J.J. Watt Narrates Feature on Road America’s Racing Tradition During Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Coverage

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Grand Prix Live Coverage Immediately Follows INDYCAR Race Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Motocross Redbud National – Live Coverage Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 29, 2022 – NBC Sports presents a 4th of July weekend motorsports bonanza with more than 25 hours of NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Motocross and Monster Jam live coverage across NBC, USA Network, Peacock, CNBC, and NBC Sports digital platforms.

USA Network begins its run as NBC Sports’ new cable home of the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series this weekend with live race coverage from Road America Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2 p.m. ET each day. USA Network will present nearly 200 hours of NASCAR coverage in 2022. Click here for more details.

NASCAR: CUP SERIES KWIK TRIP 250 PRESENTED BY JOCKEY MADE IN AMERICA & XFINITY SERIES HENRY 180

NBC Sports’ first Cup Series race on USA Network is presented this Sunday with the Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America at 3 p.m. ET. Countdown to Green pre-race coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network and post-race coverage will be presented on the network immediately following the checkered flag at 7 p.m. ET.

Countdown to Green ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 gets underway Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network, leading into race coverage at 3 p.m. ET. Post-race coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network.

Live NASCAR coverage from Road America begins on Friday with Xfinity Series practice and qualifying sessions at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Cup Series practice and qualifying coverage gets underway Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBC Sports digital platforms and shifts to USA Network at noon ET.

Two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte will serve as analysts for both the Cup and Xfinity Series races this weekend from Road America with lead NASCAR race announcer Rick Allen. Marty Snider, Kim Coon, and Parker Kligerman will serve as pit reporters.

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Jarrett and JTG Daugherty Racing team owner Brad Daugherty will anchor studio coverage with Snider from the Peacock Pit Box during pre- and post-race coverage on Saturday and Sunday.

NBC Sports’ Rutledge Wood will serve as a “CityView” reporter and share stories from the city of Elkhart Lake, Wis., and the expansive Road America track to highlight the holiday weekend atmosphere around the race.

Sunday’s race coverage will feature a special Fourth of July essay narrated by Arizona Cardinals defensive end and Wisconsin native J.J. Watt capturing the history of racing at Road America and NASCAR’s ties with football.

The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2022 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 5-6. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 NASCAR coverage.

NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race throughout the season. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane airs each Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. The half-hour unscripted series will follow the over-the-top NASCAR lifestyle of Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon, along with wife Whitney, adorable son Ace, and best friends Paul and Mariel Swan. Featuring high-stakes races, hilarious adventures and heartwarming moments at home, Austin leans on his loved ones both on and off the track as he trains and competes in the NASCAR season.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Analysts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte
  • Play by Play: Rick Allen
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Parker Kligerman
  • “CityView” Reporter: Rutledge Wood

STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM

  • Host: Marty Snider
  • Analysts: Dale Jarrett, Brad Daugherty

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – USA Network
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., July 1 NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice & Qualifying USA Network 5:30 p.m.
Sat., July 2 NASCAR Cup Series Practice NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 11:30 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Practice & Qualifying USA Network Noon
Countdown to Green – NASCAR Xfinity Series USA Network 2 p.m.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 USA Network 3 p.m.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Post-Race USA Network 5:30 p.m.
Sun., July 3 Countdown to Green – NASCAR Cup Series USA Network 2 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America USA Network 3 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race USA Network 6:30 p.m.

INDYCAR: HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO

The 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues with live coverage of the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden looks to defend his 2021 victory at the road course and aims to win his second consecutive race of the season following his win at Road America on June 12.

The lead INDYCAR commentary team of Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Townsend Bell (analyst) and James Hinchcliffe (analyst) will call the race. Kevin Lee and Dillon Welch will provide reports from pit road.

Live coverage of qualifying and practice sessions from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Friday-Sunday will exclusively stream on Peacock as well as the Indy Lights race Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.

NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, INDYCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each race throughout the season with a $25,000 jackpot. INDYCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • Pit Reporters: Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., July 1 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Practice Peacock 3:30 p.m.
Sat., July 2 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Practice 2 Peacock 9:30 a.m.
Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Qualifying Peacock 2:45 p.m.
Sun., July 3 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio – Warmup Peacock 9:45 a.m.
Indy Lights Peacock 10:30 a.m.
Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 12:30 p.m.

IMSA: CHEVROLET GRAND PRIX

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Dave Burns
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish
  • Pit Reporters: Hannah Newhouse, Brian Till

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Ontario gets underway this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock immediately following INDYCAR’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. The two-hour and forty-minute race features four car classes in competition: Daytona Prototype international (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona (GTD), and Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO).

MOTOCROSS: REDBUD NATIONAL

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Jason Weigandt
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporter: Will Christien

Live coverage of the Motocross Redbud National from Buchanan, Mich., is presented this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The hour-long coverage features the 450 Moto 1 race, including points standings leader Chase Sexton, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen.

MONSTER JAM

NBC Sports continues its presentation of the 2022 Monster Jam season this Saturday from Miami, Fla., at noon ET on CNBC. The complete schedule can be found here.

–NBC SPORTS–

2022 INDYCAR SEASON CONTINUES WITH CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX FROM RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK PRESENTED THIS SUNDAY AT 3 P.M. ET ON USA NETWORK & PEACOCK

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First of Two INDYCAR Races Televised this Season on USA Network

IMSA Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network & Peacock

MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalunya in Spain– Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on CNBC

Three Hours of Monster Jam Coverage Saturday Begins at Noon ET on CNBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 2, 2022 – The 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES continues this weekend with live coverage of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix from the Raceway at Belle Isle Park Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, marking the first of two races to be televised on USA Network this season.

Following his dramatic first-career Indianapolis 500 victory last Sunday, Marcus Ericsson of Chip Ganassi Racing leads the season points standings (226 pts) followed by Indy 500 runner-up Pato O’Ward (213) and reigning INDYCAR series champion Alex Palou (212). The top finishers in Sunday’s Indy 500 won both Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix races last year — Ericsson (Race 1) and O’Ward (Race 2).

TOP FIVE DRIVERS IN 2022 INDYCAR SERIES STANDINGS

Driver Points
Marcus Ericsson 226
Pato O’Ward 213
Alex Palou 212
Will Power 202
Josef Newgarden 174

The lead INDYCAR commentary team of Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Townsend Bell (analyst) and James Hinchcliffe (analyst) will call the race. Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, and Dave Burns will provide reports from pit road.

Race coverage on Sunday will feature a piece highlighting the series’ history at the Belle Isle Park street circuit.

Live coverage of qualifying and practice sessions as well as a pair of Indy Lights races from Belle Isle Park on Friday-Sunday will exclusively stream on Peacock. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, Dave Burns

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – USA Network
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., June 3 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Practice Peacock 3:30 p.m.
Sat., June 4 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Practice 2 Peacock 8:30 a.m.
  Indy Lights Race 1 Peacock 11:25 a.m.
  Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Qualifying Peacock 12:35 p.m.
Sun., June 5 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Warmup Peacock 10:15 a.m.
  Indy Lights Race 2 Peacock 12:05 p.m.
  Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix USA Network, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 3 p.m.
  Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix – Post-Race USA Network, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 5:30 p.m.


IMSA CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Dave Burns

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix from the Raceway at Belle Isle Park is presented this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. The one hour and forty-minute race features two car classes in competition: Daytona Prototype international (DPi), and GT Daytona (GTD).

Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Fri., June 3 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Qualifying – Detroit Peacock 5:25 p.m.
Sat., June 4 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Detroit USA Network, Peacock 3 p.m.

MOTOGP: GRAND PRIX OF CATALUNYA

The 2022 MotoGP season continues this weekend with the Grand Prix of Catalunya from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on CNBC. Fabio Quartararo currently leads the premier class points standings ahead of Aleix Espargaro.

Live and on-demand coverage of all races will be available to stream on MotoGP VideoPass, in addition to every session of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. For more details, click here or visit MotoGP.TV.

MONSTER JAM

NBC Sports continues its presentation of the 2022 Monster Jam season with three hours of coverage this Saturday on CNBC, beginning at noon ET. The complete schedule can be found here.

INDYCAR, IMSA, MotoGP, and Monster Jam are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2022, spanning NASCAR, Monster Energy Supercross, Dakar Rally, and more.

–NBC SPORTS–

INDYCAR GMR GRAND PRIX AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY SATURDAY AT 3 P.M. ET ON NBC HEADLINES MOTORSPORTS COVERAGE THIS WEEK ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES Coverage From Indianapolis Begins Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock

INDYCAR Practice and Qualifying to Stream Exclusively Friday on Peacock

Pennzoil Presents The Club – Documentary Featuring Only Conversation With Four-Time Indy 500 Winners Foyt, Unser, Mears and Castroneves – Debuts Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC

IMSA Lexus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio – Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network

MotoGP French Grand Prix – Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on CNBC

Monster Jam Minneapolis – Saturday at Noon ET on CNBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 12, 2022 – The 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES begins the “Month of May” in full force with live coverage of the GMR Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Prior to race coverage, Penske Entertainment and NBC Sports will debut Pennzoil presents The Club, a documentary featuring the only conversation with the exclusive club of four-time Indy 500 champions – Helio Castroneves, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears – Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

The championship standings are incredibly tight heading into the GMR Grand Prix, led by reigning INDYCAR champion Alex Palou, who finished second at the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama on May 1. Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin, two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden, and 2018 Indy 500-winner Will Power are all within 10 points of Palou.

This week’s field also includes six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, four-time and defending Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves, and former Formula One racer Romain Grosjean, among others who are competing in the final race prior to the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 29. Rinus Veekay won last year’s GMR Grand Prix – his first career INDYCAR win – while Grosjean finished second, his best-ever finish in INDYCAR.

TOP FIVE DRIVERS IN 2022 INDYCAR SERIES STANDINGS

Driver Points
Alex Palou 144
Scott McLaughlin 141
Josef Newgarden 135
Will Power 134
Pato O’Ward 114

The lead INDYCAR commentary team of Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Townsend Bell (analyst) and James Hinchcliffe (analyst) will call the race. Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, and Dillon Welch will provide reports from pit road.

Live coverage of qualifying and practice sessions from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday will exclusively stream on Peacock. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.

NBC Sports’ viewership for the 2022 INDYCAR season is averaging a TAD of 1.093 million viewers, up 50% vs. the first four races of 2021 (727,000 viewers) that featured two races on NBC and two on NBCSN.

Prior to race coverage, Penske Entertainment and NBC Sports will debut Pennzoil presents The Club at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, featuring an exclusive conversation with the four drivers who have won the Indianapolis 500 four times.

Castroneves became the fourth member of the most exclusive club in motorsports last May 30, and shortly after Castroneves’ emotional victory for Meyer Shank Racing in the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, IMS President J. Douglas Boles called for a secret meeting of Castroneves and his fellow four-time winners. Click here for more details.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch

 

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Fri., May 13 GMR Grand Prix – Practice Peacock 9:30 a.m.
  GMR Grand Prix – Practice 2 Peacock 12:45 p.m.
  GMR Grand Prix – Qualifying Peacock 4 p.m.
  Indy Lights – Race 1 Peacock 5:35 p.m.
Sat., May 14 GMR Grand Prix – Final Warmup Peacock 10:30 a.m.
  Indy Lights – Race 2 Peacock 1:15 p.m.
  Pennzoil presents The Club NBC 2 p.m.
  GMR Grand Prix NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 3 p.m.
  GMR Grand Prix – Post-Race NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 5:30 p.m.

 

IMSA LEXUS GRAND PRIX AT MID-OHIO

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Dave Burns
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish
  • Pit Reporters: Parker Kligerman, Brian Till

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Lexus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course airs this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. The two-hour and forty-minute race features four car classes in competition: Daytona Prototype international (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LPM3), and GT Daytona (GTD).

Date Coverage Platform Time (ET)
Sat., May 14 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Qualifying: Mid-Ohio Peacock 1:15 p.m.
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge: Mid-Ohio 120 Peacock 4:05 p.m.
Sun., May 15 IMSA Prototype Challenge: Mid-Ohio Peacock 9:25 a.m.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: Mid-Ohio USA Network, Peacock 2 p.m.

 

MOTOGP: FRENCH GRAND PRIX

The seventh race of the 2022 MotoGP season is presented live this weekend with the French Grand Prix from Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on CNBC. Fabio Quartararo currently leads the premier class points standings ahead of Aleix Espargaro.

Live and on-demand coverage of all races will be available to stream on MotoGP VideoPass, in addition to every session of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. For more details, click here or visit MotoGP.TV.

INDYCAR, IMSA, and MotoGP are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2022, spanning NASCAR, Monster Energy Supercross, Monster Jam, Dakar Rally, and more.

–NBC SPORTS–

 

NTT INDYCAR SERIES DRIVES INTO MAY WITH THE HONDA GRAND PRIX OF ALABAMA THIS SUNDAY AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBC & PEACOCK

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INDYCAR Race Coverage From Barber Motorsports Park Begins Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock; Post-Race Show Presented at 3 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

Practice and Qualifying to Stream Exclusively on Peacock Friday and Saturday

INDYCAR Pick ‘Em Free-to-Play Game Returns After Inaugural $25,000 Jackpot Winner at Grand Prix of Long Beach

IMSA Monterey Sports Car Championship Live Coverage Immediately Follows INDYCAR Race Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Monster Energy Supercross Regular Season Finale in Denver Presented Saturday Live at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 28, 2022 – The 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season drives into the month of May with live coverage of the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. A post-race show featuring driver interviews, analysis and the podium ceremony will be presented exclusively on Peacock beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The Honda Grand Prix of Alabama marks the fourth of six races airing on NBC to begin the season.

Reigning INDYCAR champion Alex Palou is part of a star-studded group of drivers that includes two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden, six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, four-time and defending Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves, and former Formula One racer Romain Grosjean, among others. Newgarden won the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in the series’ last race on April 10, with Grosjean and Palou rounding out the podium. Newgarden currently leads the standings (118 pts). Palou won last year’s season-opening edition of the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama.

TOP FIVE DRIVERS IN 2022 INDYCAR SERIES STANDINGS

Driver Points
Josef Newgarden 118
Scott McLaughlin 113
Alex Palou 103
Will Power 102
Scott Dixon 83

The lead INDYCAR commentary team of Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Townsend Bell (analyst) and James Hinchcliffe (analyst) will call the race. Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, and Dillon Welch will provide reports from pit road.

Live coverage of qualifying and practice sessions from Barber Motorsports Park on Friday and Saturday will exclusively stream on Peacock. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.

NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, INDYCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each race throughout the season with a $25,000 jackpot. The inaugural jackpot winner took home the prize following a perfect selection for the Grand Prix of Long Beach and was personally congratulated by Newgarden.

INDYCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store).

NBC Sports’ viewership for the 2022 INDYCAR season is averaging a TAD of 1.148 million viewers, marking the series’ best start through a season’s opening three races since 2003 and up 34% vs. 2021 (858,000 viewers) that featured two races on NBC and one on NBCSN. Click here for more details.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Leigh Diffey
  • Analysts: Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe
  • Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Fri., April 29 Honda Grand Prix of Alabama – Practice Peacock 4 p.m.
Sat., April 30 Honda Grand Prix of Alabama – Practice 2 Peacock 10 a.m.
  Honda Grand Prix of Alabama – Qualifying Peacock 1 p.m.
  Honda Grand Prix of Alabama – Practice 3 Peacock 5:20 p.m.
Sun., May 1 Indy Lights Peacock 10:55 a.m.
  Honda Grand Prix of Alabama NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 1 p.m.
  Honda Grand Prix of Alabama – Post-Race Peacock 3 p.m.

IMSA: MONTEREY SPORTS CAR CHAMPIONSHIP

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Dave Burns
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish
  • Pit Reporters: Parker Kligerman, Matt Yocum

Live coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Monterey Sports Car Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in California gets underway this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock immediately following INDYCAR’s Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. The two-hour and forty-minute race features four car classes in competition: Daytona Prototype international (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), GT Daytona (GTD), and Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO).

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: DENVER

Two championship titles can be won this weekend in the final race in the 2022 Monster Energy Supercross regular season from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., live this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Two champions can be crowned this weekend in the 450SX and 250SX West classes. Eli Tomac can win the 450SX championship if he finishes in 14th place or better and Christian Craig can clinch the 250SX West Class by finishing ahead of Hunter Lawrence or earning at least three points more than Lawrence.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Todd Harris
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • Reporters: Will Christien, Daniel Blair

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, CNBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., April 30 Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying Peacock 9 a.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 3 p.m.
Sun., May 1 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 9 a.m.

*Encore presentation

MOTOGP: SPANISH GRAND PRIX

The sixth race of the 2022 MotoGP season is presented live this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix from Circuito de Jerez Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on CNBC. Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins are currently tied atop the premier class points standings.

Live and on-demand coverage of all races will be available to stream on MotoGP VideoPass, in addition to every session of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. For more details, click here or visit MotoGP.TV.

INDYCAR, IMSA, Monster Energy Supercross, and MotoGP are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2022, spanning NASCAR, Monster Jam, Dakar Rally, and more.

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