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The second day of X Games 2021 competition moved to Axell Hodges’ Slayground for all Moto X competitions. This year, Slayground will play host to Moto X Best Whip, Best Trick, Freestyle, QuarterPipe High Air and the new 110s discipline. The event is closed to the public with no spectators in attendance throughout the week.
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Saturday’s Genesys 300 Race Coverage Begins at 7 p.m. ET; XPEL 375 Race Gets Underway at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday
Sunday’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Marked NBC Sports’ Most-Watched Non-Indy 500 Afternoon INDYCAR Race EVER
2021 Monster Energy Supercross Championship – Saturday Live from Salt Lake City at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock
Alex Bowman’s Crew Chief Greg Ives Joins the Dale Jr. Download Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – April 28, 2021 – NBC Sports presents an NTT INDYCAR SERIES doubleheader from Texas Motor Speedway this weekend on NBCSN. Saturday’s Genesys 300 race coverage in primetime begins at 7 p.m. ET, and XPEL 375 race coverage gets underway Sunday at 5 p.m. ET. Live coverage of qualifying from Texas begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock Premium. Peacock will exclusively present coverage of practice earlier in the day at 12:30 p.m. ET. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.
Highlighting the field at the oval track in Texas will be reigning and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden, 2019 Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud, 2004 INDYCAR champion Tony Kanaan, and last week’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg winner Colton Herta, among others.
In last Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Herta won after leading a race-record 97 laps, while Newgarden finished in second and Pagenaud rounded out the podium. Following the series’ opening two races of the season, Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama winner Alex Palou leads the points standings (67 pts), trailed narrowly by Will Power and Dixon (65 pts).
With a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 1.225 million viewers on NBC, Sunday’s Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is now NBC Sports’ most-watched non-Indy 500 afternoon INDYCAR race ever, the second-most watched overall race behind only last year’s primetime coverage of the Genesys 300 in Texas (1.256 million viewers), and the best Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in five years (ABC, 2016, 1.391 million TV-only viewers).
Sunday’s race was up 81% compared to last year’s running of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on NBC (10/25/20; 676,000 viewers), which was the finale of the 2020 season due to the pandemic, and up 37% vs. NBC’s 2020 INDYCAR race average (891,000 viewers), excluding the Indy 500.
Following are the top 5 markets for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg:
| Rank | Market | Household Rating |
| 1 | Indianapolis | 3.82 |
| 2 | Fort Myers | 3.00 |
| 3 | Columbus, Ohio | 2.10 |
| 4 | Tampa | 2.04 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 1.67 |
BROADCAST TEAM
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., May 1 | INDYCAR Texas Motor Speedway – Practice | Peacock | 12:30 p.m. |
| INDYCAR Texas Motor Speedway – Qualifying | NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 4 p.m. | |
| Genesys 300 – Pre-Race | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. | |
| Genesys 300 | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Genesys 300 – Post-Race | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sun., May 2 | XPEL 375 | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 5 p.m. |
| XPEL 375 – Post-Race | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. |
MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP: SALT LAKE CITY
BROADCAST TEAM
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., May 1 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock | 4 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 10 p.m. | |
| Sun., May 2 | Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Encore) | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 1:30 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.MOTOGP SPANISH GRAND PRIX
The 2021 MotoGP season continues Sunday with the Spanish Grand Prix from Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo, aiming for his third consecutive win, currently leads the points standings.
DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
Greg Ives, who is currently the crew chief for Alex Bowman and was the former crew chief of Dale Earnhardt Jr., joins this week’s Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
INDYCAR, Monster Energy Supercross, and MotoGP are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, IMSA, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Mecum Auctions, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
Pre-Race Coverage from Streets of St. Petersburg Begins Sunday at Noon ET on NBC
Peacock to Present Exclusive Live Coverage of Practice, Qualifying and Warmup Sessions Friday-Sunday
Monster Energy Supercross from Salt Lake City – Saturday Live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock
Former NFL Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall Joins the Dale Jr. Download Tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – April 21, 2021 – The 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season continues with NBC Sports’ comprehensive live coverage of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Pre-race coverage gets underway from the streets of St. Petersburg at Noon ET.
Live coverage of qualifying, practice sessions and race-day warmups from St. Petersburg Friday-Sunday will be on Peacock Premium. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.
The series’ biggest stars will be in action, including reigning and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, two-time INDYCAR champion and two-time defending Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg winner Josef Newgarden, 2019 Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, former Formula One racer Romain Grosjean, and last week’s Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama winner Alex Palou, among others. Rookie Scott McLaughlin joined Monday’s edition of NASCAR America Motormouths to discuss his debut at Barber and previews this weekend’s race at St. Petersburg. You can watch the entire interview here.
In last weekend’s season opener at Barber Motorsports Park, Palou earned his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES win, while 2014 INDYCAR champion Will Power finished in second and Dixon rounded out the podium. The SERIES rookies finished as follows: Grosjean (10th), McLaughlin (14th) and Johnson (19th).
NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season opener at Barber Motorsports Park this past Sunday averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 921,000 viewers, up 3% from NBC’s 2020 INDYCAR race average (891,000; excluding the Indy 500) and was a 185% increase from the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in 2019 on NBCSN (301,000). The race marked the most-watched non-Indy 500 race since Road America in 2020 on NBC (1.050 million, 7/12/20).
BROADCAST TEAM
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Fri., April 23 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Practice | Peacock | 4:15 p.m. |
| Sat., April 24 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Practice 2 | Peacock | 9:45 a.m. |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Qualifying | Peacock | 1:45 p.m. | |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Qualifying (Encore) | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 10 p.m. | |
| Sun., April 25 | Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Warmup | Peacock | 9:05 a.m. |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Pre-Race | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | Noon | |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 12:30 p.m. | |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – Post-Race | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 2:30 p.m. |
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MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: SALT LAKE CITY
BROADCAST TEAM
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 24 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
Former NFL wide receiver and six-time Pro Bowl selection Brandon Marshall joins this week’s Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tomorrow night at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
INDYCAR and Monster Energy Supercross are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, IMSA, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Mecum Auctions, MotoGP, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
Pre-Race Coverage from Barber Motorsports Park Begins at 3 p.m. ET on NBC
Peacock to Present Exclusive Live Coverage of Practice, Qualifying and Warmup Sessions Saturday and Sunday
“This is going to be a landmark season for INDYCAR.” – Leigh Diffey
Monster Energy Supercross from Atlanta – Saturday Live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – April 14, 2021 – NBC Sports begins coverage of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with comprehensive live coverage of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama this Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Pre-race coverage gets underway from Barber Motorsports Park at 3 p.m. ET.
The series’ biggest stars will be on the grid, including reigning and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden, 2019 Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud, and 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi. Also set to compete are series newcomers Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and former Formula One racer Romain Grosjean, among others.
Live coverage of qualifying, practice sessions and race-day warmups from Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday and Sunday will be on Peacock Premium. For more information about INDYCAR on Peacock and how to sign up, click here.
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 17 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Practice | Peacock | 11 a.m. |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Practice 2 | Peacock | 2:40 p.m. | |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Qualifying | Peacock | 5:55 p.m. | |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Qualifying (Encore) | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 10 p.m. | |
| Sun., April 18 | Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Warmup | Peacock | 11:30 a.m. |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Pre-Race | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 3 p.m. | |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 3:30 p.m. | |
| Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama – Post-Race | NBC, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 5:30 p.m. |
Ahead of the season opener, Leigh Diffey, Townsend Bell and Paul Tracy previewed 2021 season storylines. Below are highlights:
Diffey on the 2021 season: “INDYCAR is in a great place right now. It’s as competitive as ever and is flourishing under the stewardship of Roger Penske. This is going to be a landmark season for INDYCAR.”
Tracy: “These are exciting times for INDYCAR. Coming out of the pandemic and with spectators returning, this is a great opportunity for the sport to show what it is all about and reach new eyeballs. You’ve got NASCAR fans who want to watch Jimmie Johnson and Formula One fans who want to watch Romain Grosjean. No one will have a massive advantage this season. It’s going to be a dog fight. For the first half of the season, the top 10 drivers will be in the race for the championship.”
Bell: “The overarching theme for this season is the incredible depth. The competition this year is tougher for sure than last year, and last year was already incredibly high, so we’re blessed with an insane amount of depth in the series.”
MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: ATLANTA
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 17 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | NBCSN, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.MOTOGP PORTUGUESE GRAND PRIX
The 2021 MotoGP season continues Sunday with the Portuguese Grand Prix from Algarve International Circuit at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Ducati rider Johann Zarco currently leads the points standings.
DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
After earning his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win this past weekend, JR Motorsports driver Josh Berry, joins this week’s Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tomorrow night at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
INDYCAR, Monster Energy Supercross, and MotoGP are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, IMSA, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Mecum Auctions, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
Monster Energy Supercross Debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway Kicks Off Tripleheader at Storied Motorsports Track
Exclusive INDYCAR Coverage on Peacock Begins with 13 Hours of Indianapolis 500 Testing Coverage from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tomorrow and Friday
Mecum Auctions Coverage in Houston Begins Tomorrow at Noon ET on NBCSN
NASCAR Hall of Fame Member Dick Berggren Featured on New Dale Jr. Download Episode Tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – April 7, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday from Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., live at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms. The race marks Monster Energy Supercross’ debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and kicks off a tripleheader at the storied motorsports track over the next week.
Earlier this week, NBC Sports’ Supercross play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey joined NASCAR America Motormouths to preview Saturday’s race and discuss the close battle atop the 450SX Class standings. Below are highlights:
Diffey on Monster Energy Supercross’ debut stop at Atlanta Motor Speedway: “From the initial images of the track, it’s going to be a very big (track)…for the riders, it’s a bit of a shakeup as far as them not doing as many indoor stadiums as they used to because…there have been a lot of outdoor venues this year.”
Diffey on current 450SX standings leader Cooper Webb: “If you take the run of form that Cooper Webb has shown, he is not going to stop doing what he is doing…his low rate of unforced errors is incredible…he is very methodical and measured.”
NBC Sports’ Supercross analyst Ricky Carmichael will join tonight’s edition of NASCAR America Motormouths at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock to preview the race and remainder of the 2021 season.
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 10 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock Premium | 9 a.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | NBC, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 3 p.m. | |
| Tues., April 13 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock Premium | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | Peacock Premium | 7 p.m. | |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Encore) | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 10 p.m. | |
| Sat., April 17 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying (Live) | Peacock Premium | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event (Live) | NBCSN, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. |
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INDYCAR TEST AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ON PEACOCK – APRIL 8-9
Exclusive coverage of NTT INDYCAR SERIES on Peacock begins with a two-day Indianapolis 500 Open Test session from Indianapolis Motor Speedway tomorrow and Friday. Test coverage from the oval track at IMS begins at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, continuing until 6 p.m. ET, while Friday’s test coverage will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET, totaling 13 hours over the two days. NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey will call Thursday’s session alongside analyst Townsend Bell with Marty Snider and Kevin Lee reporting from the pits. Lee will handle play-by-play duties on Friday.
The series’ biggest stars are expected to participate, including reigning and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, two-time INDYCAR champion Josef Newgarden, 2019 Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud, and 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi, among others. In total, 32 car-and-driver combinations will participate in the two-day test at IMS.
For more information on INDYCAR on Peacock, click here.
MECUM AUCTIONS: HOUSTON
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Network | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., April 8 | NBCSN | Noon* |
| Fri., April 9 | NBCSN | Noon* |
| Sat., April 10 | NBCSN | 12:30 p.m.* |
*Same day-delay
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DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
NASCAR Hall of Fame Member Dick Berggren, a former NASCAR reporter and motorsports journalist, is this week’s guest on the Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tomorrow night at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Last week, NBC Sports announced that the remainder of Season Four of the Dale Jr. Download will premiere on Thursday nights on NBCSN. Click here for more details and a schedule.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
Monster Energy Supercross, INDYCAR, and Mecum Auctions are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, IMSA, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
12 Hours of Continuous Coverage from Sebring International Raceway Presented Across NBCSN, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Serve as Analyst for IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring with Leigh Diffey and Calvin Fish
2021 Supercross Season Continues this Saturday in Arlington, Texas, on NBCSN and Peacock Premium
Mecum Auctions in Glendale – Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET
STAMFORD, Conn. – March 17, 2021 – This Saturday, NBC Sports will present the 12 Hours of Sebring from Sebring International Raceway, beginning at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN. The IMSA endurance race features a collection of racing superstars from across the world including Jimmie Johnson, Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Simon Pagenaud, Sebastien Bourdais and Kevin Magnussen, among others.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join the booth as an analyst for the 12 Hours of Sebring with Leigh Diffey (play-by-play) and Calvin Fish (analyst) as part of NBC Sports’ motorsports commentary team spanning IMSA, NASCAR and INDYCAR that will call the endurance race.
IMSA: 12 HOURS OF SEBRING
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., March 20 | 12 Hours of Sebring | NBCSN | 10 a.m. |
| 12 Hours of Sebring | NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | Noon | |
| 12 Hours of Sebring | NBCSN | 7 p.m. |
Note: All 12 hours of the race will be available to stream live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold
BROADCAST NOTES
MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS: ARLINGTON
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Peacock Premium | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app |
| Sat., March 20 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | 2 p.m. (LIVE) | |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | 8 p.m. (LIVE) | 10:30 p.m. (ENCORE) |
Note: all times ET
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MECUM AUCTIONS: GLENDALE
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Network | Time (ET) |
| Thurs., March 18 | NBCSN* | 3 p.m. |
| Fri., March 19 | NBCSN | 2 p.m. |
| NBCSN* | 6:30 p.m. | |
| Sat., March 20 | NBCSN | 2 p.m. |
| Sun., March 21 | NBC^ | 12:30 p.m. |
| NBCSN^ | 1:30 p.m. | |
| NBCSN^ | 9:30 p.m. |
*Same day-delay
^Taped coverage
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ON MOTORSPORTS ON NBC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The latest episode of Coffee with Kyle features Janet Guthrie, the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, joining auto racing icon Kyle Petty to share anecdotes from her upbringing in Iowa, her early love of aviation, her time studying at the University of Michigan, and discussing how she broke barriers in motorsports.
Also now available on the Motorsports on NBC YouTube Channel is a conversation between ARCA Menards Series driver Gracie Trotter and “The Mayor” of NASCAR, Jeff Burton, where she explains her comfort racing in a male-dominated sport and flips the script on Burton, including how his family impacted his career and the best advice he’s received. Click here to watch the entire conversation.
DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion and current FOX Sports NASCAR analyst Bobby Labonte is this week’s guest on the Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
IMSA, Monster Energy Supercross and Mecum Auctions are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, Monster Jam, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
AT&T Stadium Hosts Texas Tripleheader, as 450SX Standings Battle Continues Between Ken Roczen and Cooper Webb
Live Race Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock Premium; Live Qualifying Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium to Present Exclusive Live Race Coverage on Tuesday, March 16, and Saturday, March 20
Latest Episode of NASCAR America Splash ‘N Go Available Now
STAMFORD, Conn. – March 12, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for a tripleheader across eight days beginning tomorrow live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN, Peacock Premium and NBC Sports digital platforms. The battle atop the 450SX Class standings is heating up with eight races remaining in the season, as only two points separate Ken Roczen (199 pts) and 2019 champion Cooper Webb (197 pts).
Peacock Premium, the new streaming home of Supercross, will have exclusive live race coverage on Tuesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. ET and Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m. ET. NBCSN will televise both races at 10:30 p.m. ET. Peacock Premium will also have exclusive live qualifying coverage for all three races, including tomorrow beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Peacock Premium provides live and commercial-free coverage of qualifiers and races as well as on-demand replays.
BROADCAST TEAM
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Peacock Premium | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app |
| Sat., March 13 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | 1 p.m. (LIVE) | – |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | 7 p.m. (LIVE) | 7 p.m. (LIVE) | |
| Tues., March 16 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | 2 p.m. (LIVE) | – |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | 8 p.m. (LIVE) | 10:30 p.m. (ENCORE) | |
| Sat., March 20 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | 2 p.m. (LIVE) | – |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | 8 p.m. (LIVE) | 10:30 p.m. (ENCORE) |
Note: all times ET
BROADCAST NOTES
NASCAR AMERICA SPLASH ‘N GO
The latest episode of NASCAR America Splash ‘N Go featuring auto racing icon Kyle Petty, “The Mayor” of NASCAR, Jeff Burton, and NBC Sports motorsports reporter Nate Ryan, details Team Penske’s performances last weekend at Las Vegas, as well as Kevin Harvick’s early season struggles.
In honor of this week’s THE PLAYERS Championship, a special episode of NASCAR America Splash ‘N Go featuring NASCAR on NBC’s Rick Allen, NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and 1999 NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte, premiered earlier this week where the crew discuss their opinions on the best golfers in NASCAR and their personal dream foursomes. Click here to view the entire episode.
Monster Energy Supercross is part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Mecum Auctions, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
–NBC SPORTS–
Historic Daytona International Speedway Site for Round 9 Battle as Eli Tomac Aims for Historic Fifth Victory at Daytona
Dr. Jerry Punch Featured on New Dale Jr. Download Episode Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN
Latest Episode of NASCAR America Splash ‘N Go Available Now
STAMFORD, Conn. – March 4, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday in primetime from Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Sports digital platforms and Peacock Premium. NBC Sports’ Supercross analyst Ricky Carmichael, a five-time Daytona Supercross race winner, designed the course at Daytona International Speedway for the 14th consecutive year.
During Saturday’s telecast, as part of “Motorsports Junction,” defending champion Eli Tomac sits down with three-time Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Dale Jarrett to discuss the motorsports history surrounding Daytona International Speedway, what tying Carmichael’s track record would mean to Tomac, and how this weekend’s race can make or break the remainder of his season.
Earlier today, Carmichael and NBC Sports’ Supercross play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey previewed Saturday’s race here. Below are highlights:
Carmichael on the Monster Energy Supercross stop at Daytona International Speedway: “You ask any of these riders the one race that they want to win and that’s Daytona Supercross because it is physically the hardest Supercross race of the year…a lot of prestige (and) heritage on the line.”
Carmichael on Eli Tomac aiming to become a five-time winner of the Daytona Supercross race, tying Carmichael’s record: “If he wins, it’s almost validation for his season…we all know this track favors him, his results speak for themselves…it’d be a great story to see him get that fifth win (at Daytona).”
Peacock Premium, the new streaming home of Supercross, provides live and commercial-free coverage of qualifiers and races as well as on-demand replays.
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., March 6 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | Peacock Premium | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | NBCSN, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. | |
| Monster Jam – Houston | NBCSN, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 10 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
Dr. Jerry Punch, a motorsports and college football reporter for ESPN who also has found himself using his medical background in several instances at racetracks, is this week’s guest on the Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
NASCAR AMERICA SPLASH ‘N GO
The latest episode of NASCAR America Splash ‘N Go features NASCAR on NBC’s Kelli Stavast, NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and 1999 NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett, and NBC Sports motorsports reporter Nate Ryan, previewing this Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented By Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the recent NASCAR driver testing session at Circuit of the Americas. Click here to view the entire episode.
Monster Energy Supercross and Monster Jam are part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Mecum Auctions, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
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Florida Swing Continues Saturday and Concludes with Race from Daytona International Speedway on Sat., March 6
New Dale Jr. Download Episode with Corey & Randy LaJoie – Today at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN
Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett Highlight NASCAR Talk Series on Dale Earnhardt’s Legacy, Penned by NBC Sports’ Nate Ryan and Dustin Long
Supercross Viewership Up 14% vs. 2020 For Weekend Premieres on NBC and NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday in primetime from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Sports digital platforms and Peacock Premium.
Following Saturday’s race, the Florida swing comes to a conclusion with Round 9 from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. ET.
Peacock Premium, the new streaming home of Supercross, provides live and commercial-free coverage of qualifiers and races as well as on-demand replays.
Viewership for NBC Sports’ weekend Supercross premieres on NBC and NBCSN is up 14% vs. 2020 (303,000 average viewers) including last weekend’s coverage from Orlando, which saw a 10% increase in viewership on NBCSN vs. 2020 average viewership.
Broadcast Team
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Feb. 20 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | Peacock Premium | 1 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | NBCSN, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
DALE JR. DOWNLOAD
NASCAR Cup Series driver Corey LaJoie, coming off a ninth-place finish in Sunday’s Daytona 500, and his father, two-time Xfinity Series champion Randy LaJoie, are this week’s guests on the Dale Jr. Download episode that airs tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Produced on-site at Dirty Mo Media Studios in Mooresville, N.C., the Dale Jr. Download on NBCSN takes viewers couch-side for the taping of the motorsports icon’s weekly podcast, featuring unparalleled perspective, candid commentary, and insight that fans have come to expect from Dale Jr.
NASCAR TALK SERIES ON DALE EARNHARDT
Throughout this week, NBC Sports’ motorsports reporters Dustin Long and Nate Ryan look back at the life, legacy, and long-lasting impact of Dale Earnhardt, who died at the Daytona 500 20 years ago, in an oral history series. The feature stories include the thoughts and insights of those who knew Earnhardt on and off the track, including Kyle Petty, Jeff Burton, and Dale Jarrett among many others. The series can be read on NASCAR Talk on NBCSports.com.
Monster Energy Supercross is part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Mecum Auctions, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, Monster Jam, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
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Florida Swing Begins Saturday Followed by Back-to-Back Races in Orlando on Sat., Feb. 20, and from Daytona International Speedway on Sat., March 6
Ken Roczen Aims for Fourth Straight Victory in 450SX Class on Saturday
NBC’s Supercross Coverage on Jan. 31 from Indianapolis Ranked as NBC Sports’ Most-Watched Supercross Telecast on Record
Peacock Premium is New Streaming Home of Supercross
STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 11, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., in the first open stadium racing of the season live at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC Sports digital platforms and Peacock Premium. Saturday begins a Florida swing tripleheader with Round 8 also taking place in Orlando on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. ET and Round 9 from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. ET.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better start to a new Supercross season. Four different winners in the first six races including a hat trick of wins by Ken Roczen – it’s been incredibly entertaining and exciting!” said Supercross and INDYCAR play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey. “The Florida swing sees a switch to outdoor venues and maybe a switch of fortune for some riders who need it.”
Peacock Premium, the new streaming home of Supercross, provides live and commercial-free coverage of qualifiers and races as well as on-demand replays.
Broadcast Team
NASCAR on NBC features reporter Rutledge Wood makes his Supercross on-air debut this Saturday, where he will contribute on-site at the track, including stories on the unsung roles of in-race flaggers and a new electric motorcycle on the junior level that is making inroads in dirt racing.
HOW TO WATCH
| Date | Coverage | Network/Streaming | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Feb. 13 | Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying | Peacock Premium | 1:30 p.m. |
| Monster Energy Supercross – Event | NBCSN, Peacock Premium, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app | 7:30 p.m. |
BROADCAST NOTES
Monster Energy Supercross coverage on Sunday, Jan. 31, from Indianapolis on NBC (5-6 p.m. ET) averaged 877,000 viewers to rank as NBC Sports’ most-watched Supercross telecast on record, up 71% vs. last year’s Supercross on NBC average viewership. To date, live Supercross coverage on NBCSN in 2021 is averaging 267,000 viewers per race, which is up 7% from the first four live races of 2020 (250,000 viewers).
Monster Energy Supercross is part of NBC Sports’ “Home of Motorsports” programming throughout 2021, spanning NASCAR, INDYCAR, IMSA, Mecum Auctions, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, MotoGP, Monster Jam, American Flat Track, Dakar Rally, and more.
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