Beginning in 2025, Dale Earnhardt Jr will move from the NBC booth to TNT and Amazon Prime
Dale Earnhardt Jr is a 15-time winner of NASCAR’s most popular driver award. He retired from the sport following the 2017 season and quickly stepped into the broadcast roll with NBC Sports.
For 2024, Dale Earnhardt Jr’s broadcast contract has expired. Today, a new deal was announced with a new network.
Beginning in 2025, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime join the NASCAR broadcast schedule, each will broadcast 5 races. Dale Earnhardt Jr will serve as a commentator for both networks.
Earnhardt Jr’s NASCAR broadcasting contract has expired
Dale Earnhardt Jr comments
“It is such an exciting time to welcome TNT Sports back to NASCAR,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr n a media release.
“I remember watching the 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. I’m looking forward to joining their team and also getting the chance to work with Bleacher Report creating content that our fans will enjoy.”
“I’m honored to be a part of Prime Video’s entrance into NASCAR,” said Earnhardt Jr. “It is an exciting opportunity to have the chance to give our NASCAR fan base yet another way to watch the sport. It will be exciting to see the innovation that Prime Video is going to bring to our sport and the fans.”
New NASCAR TV Deal: Fox, NBC, Amazon Prime, TNT through 2031
Craig Barry comments
“We’re very thrilled to welcome Dale to the TNT Sports family as we partner closely in setting the cornerstone for our NASCAR coverage,” said Craig Barry, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, TNT Sports.
“We could not be more excited for the return of NASCAR to TNT Sports next Summer, with Dale being a critical part of the overall vision and execution of our coverage.”
Jared Stacy comments
“We are thrilled to welcome Dale as an official member of the Amazon family, and build our NASCAR coverage around him,” said Jared Stacy, Director of Global Live Sports Production, Prime Video. “One of the most beloved figures in racing history, Dale has an unrivaled passion for the sport. We are so excited for him to connect with NASCAR fans next season on Prime Video.”
