NASCAR is getting ready for a new era in its media coverage as it enters into a new TV deal next season. One of the sport’s most beloved figures, Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be making a move to Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports as a commentator for both networks starting in 2025.
Earnhardt Jr. has been an analyst for NBC’s NASCAR coverage since 2018, but his contract with the network was set to expire at the end of 2024. With Amazon and TNT joining forces to cover the sport, Earnhardt Jr. will be serving as an on-air commentator for NASCAR Cup Series races on TNT Sports, while also contributing to a Bleacher Report content series where he will conduct interviews with special guests while driving them around each of TNT’s five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tracks.
Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Earnhardt Jr. stated, “It is such an exciting time to welcome TNT Sports back to NASCAR. I remember watching races on TNT back in the day, and it’s so nostalgic to see them return to the sport and to be a part of their team.”
Amazon Prime Video is looking forward to entering the world of NASCAR coverage next year by enlisting Earnhardt Jr. as one of its live sports coverage team members. With previous successful signings like Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit for NFL’s “Thursday Night Football,” Amazon is excited about what they can bring to NASCAR broadcasts by having Earnhardt Jr. on board as a commentator and in other yet-to-be-announced roles.
Thrilled about the opportunity, Earnhardt Jr. remarked, “I’m honored to be a part of Prime Video’s entrance into NASCAR. It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport.”
The new media rights deal for NASCAR will be in effect from 2025 to 2031, with NBC, Fox Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon sharing broadcasting responsibilities. NBC and Fox Sports will each air 14 NASCAR Cup Series races, while TNT Sports and Amazon will split coverage of 10 midseason races. Amazon will also have the rights to broadcast practice rounds, while TNT Sports will air the final practice and qualifying rounds of the season on Max and truTV.
Overall, this new TV deal marks a significant change in NASCAR media coverage that fans can look forward to next season with Earnhardt Jr.’s addition as well as other exciting changes that are yet to come!
