“We’re looking forward to having The CW get a head start”

The shock transfer comes a yr sooner than anticipated, with The CW introduced as the brand new dwelling for the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence in 2025. The community will broadcast all 33 races of the secondary NASCAR division subsequent yr.

The settlement lasts by the 2031 season. NBC, who was initially imagined to air the 2024 NXS playoffs, however they’ll nonetheless produce the races and make the most of NBC commentators. Rick Allen will once more function lead race announcer alongside analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte.

The CW will choose up protection on September 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway, which serves as the ultimate race of the common season. They are going to then air all playoff races.

“As The CW prepares to be the brand new broadcast dwelling of the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence in 2025, we wish to thank our companions on the league and at NBC Sports activities for welcoming the community into the NASCAR broadcast household and for the early alternative to showcase these thrilling ultimate eight Xfinity Sequence races of the season,” mentioned Dennis Miller, President, The CW Community. “We are able to’t wait to offer racing followers an early preview of all of the thrilling motion the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence has to supply on The CW and we stay up for establishing the community as a brand new vacation spot for stay motorsports.”

Added NASCAR NASCAR Senior Vice President, Media and Productions, Brian Herbst: “We now have unimaginable media companions who collaborate at an distinctive stage to showcase the thrill of stay NASCAR racing. We’re wanting ahead to having The CW get a head begin as the house of the NASCAR Xfinity Sequence with the assistance of NBC Sports activities and persevering with to ship our followers thrilling on-track motion.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Sequence is a spot the place rising stars make a reputation of themselves, with all however three of its champions since 2000 changing into winners within the NASCAR Cup Sequence.