The 2025 NASCAR season will look quite different to many fans than any other. Two brand new TV partners join including one streaming service. Commentators are also beginning to make their plans for the new media landscape. Here is all you need to know about NASCAR on TV in 2025.
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For an in-depth analysis of the new and returning media rights holders in NASCAR, read the article below. We will hit the notable highlights.
Amazon Prime
The most controversial addition to the lineup is Amazon Prime. They will exclusively stream 5 races in the summer stretch between Fox’s portion and TNT’s portion along with practice and qualifying for the first half of the season, except for the Clash, Daytona 500 and the All-Star Race. This will be the first time NASCAR Cup Series races will be exclusively broadcast on a streaming platform, which not every fan loves.
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (TNT/Turner) returns to NASCAR in 2025 for the first time since 2014. TNT will broadcast 5 races between the Amazon and NBC portions of the schedule along with TruTV broadcasting practice and qualifying for the final 19 races of the season. TNT is reportedly a part of a soon-to-launch streaming service that combines Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery, which could change how NASCAR fans consume races in 2025.
The CW
The NASCAR Xfinity Series will have a new TV partner in 2024 in The CW. The last time the Xfinity Series had an exclusive TV partner was between 2007 and 2014 when ESPN broadcasted the races. One interesting twist is that NASCAR will be producing the broadcasts themselves instead of The CW.
Fox
Fox returns in 2025 to broadcast the first 14 races of the Cup Series season and the entire Craftsman Truck Series season. Five Cup Series races will be on Fox with the rest of their NASCAR slate on FS1. This move ensures that Fox will be the longest-standing media partner in NASCAR history as 2031 will be their 31st year of coverage. While fans tend to harp on Fox for their recent broadcasts, they’ve partnered with NASCAR for years and fans have taken a liking to Kevin Harvick’s move to the booth.
NBC
NBC also returns to broadcast the final 14 Cup Series races of the 2025 season. This includes 4 races broadcasted on NBC with the remainder of the races on USA, and Peacock will hold the streaming rights for these races. NBC will look a bit different in 2024 with Dale Jr. leaving, and the uncertain future for their lead commentator
For the full rundown of commentator changes, check out the article below. We will hit the important points.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shocked the NASCAR world by leaving NBC for Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery. He was previously with NBC from 2018 until 2023. It will be interesting to see whether or not Dirty Mo Media will start producing exclusive content for Amazon as well.
Rick Allen and Leigh Diffey will split the lead commentator spot at NBC in 2024. It is unclear who will take the permanent role for the 2025 season, but with IndyCar potentially leaving NBC, Diffey may be available. Allen’s future is an interesting one as well given his rapport with Dale Jr., Could Allen follow Jr. to Amazon?
This article will be updated as news comes out.
Chris Gabehart has responded to Joe Gibbs Racing’s lawsuit, strongly denying the allegations and calling the claims “false,” “frivolous,” and “retaliatory” in a public statement released this Friday.
After the lawsuit became public, on Thursday, Gabehart spoke out for the first time, stating that he did not share any confidential JGR information with Spire Motorsports or any third parties and that he intends to prove that in court. He also said a third-party forensic review of his personal devices found no evidence supporting the accusations, adding that JGR declined an offer to examine Spire’s systems before filing suit.
“Yesterday afternoon, Joe Gibbs Racing filed a lawsuit claiming — falsely — that I shared JGR confidential information with Spire Motorsports and/or other unnamed third parties… I feel compelled to speak out today and forcefully and emphatically deny these frivolous and retaliatory claims.”
Gabehart said he will address the matter further in a formal legal response in the coming days.
You can learn more about the lawsuit, why it started and all the context surrounding it in the article linked below
Weather could play a major role in the NASCAR weekend at EchoPark Speedway, with current forecasts calling for a 40% chance of rain Saturday afternoon and increasing to 55% in the evening. While conditions are expected to improve, contingency plans are already in place in case races cannot be completed as scheduled
NASCAR has not announced any official schedule changes yet, as decisions will be based on how conditions develop in real time. With rain chances increasing through Saturday afternoon and evening, teams are preparing for multiple outcomes, and Sunday is expected to serve as the primary backup window if events can’t be completed as planned.
Conditions are constantly being monitored, but fans should be prepared for possible schedule adjustments throughout the weekend. We’ll keep you updated throughout the race weekend here on The Daily Downforce
Just when things finally seemed to calm down in the NASCAR garage, a bombshell dropped. Joe Gibbs Racing is officially suing former competition director Chris Gabehart, and the allegations are serious. Power struggles, confidential data, secret photos, and a potential move to Spire Motorsports.
From competition department tension to an $8 million damages figure, this lawsuit could have major implications beyond just one team. Gabehart helped elevate Denny Hamlin back into championship form and played a key role in JGR’s recent success, which makes this split even more shocking. This preview only scratches the surface. The full breakdown dives into the timeline, the alleged evidence, and what this could mean for the Cup Series balance of power moving forward. Watch the full video to learn much more
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