The GOOD and BAD of NASCAR on TNT’s Return

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TNT’s return to NASCAR broadcasting was met with huge expectations — especially after Prime Video’s surprisingly polished debut. So how did it go? Well… not terrible, not amazing. Just average. With solid names in the booth and a few production missteps, TNT’s five-race stretch gave fans plenty to praise and plenty to question.

What went right with TNT’s broadcast booth — and why did Dale Jr. feel like a breath of fresh air?
Why was the Chicago Street Race called a “total mess” despite being a marquee event?
Did TNT really overdo the in-season challenge hype, or was it just a victim of poor execution?
How did TNT’s coverage stack up against Prime, NBC, and even Fox?

In the end, TNT did enough to not embarrass itself, but not nearly enough to stand out. The Brickyard broadcast was solid. Side-by-side ads were a real win. But that street course disaster in Chicago and the awkward in-season challenge obsession dragged the grade down. When you’re sandwiched between Amazon Prime and NBC, you need to bring your A-game. TNT brought… a C.