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Monday, March 11th, 2019

“NASCAR AMERICA” EXCLUSIVELY ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR NASCAR HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2020 THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 AT 5 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

Wednesday’s Episode of NASCAR America Motormouths to be Hosted by Hall of Fame Drivers Dale Jarrett and Ray Evernham Alongside Marty Snider

One-Hour NASCAR America Motormouths to Feature Live Call-In Opportunities for Fans

This Week’s NASCAR America Coverage Kicks Off Tonight at 5 p.m. ET with NASCAR America Monday, Hosted by NASCAR on NBC’s Race Team

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 11, 2019 – NASCAR America, NBCSN’s daily motorsports show, exclusively announces the nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2020, this Wednesday, March 13 at 5 p.m. ET. Wednesday’s one-hour episode of NASCAR America Motormouths will feature in-depth discussions and highlight reels dedicated to the 20 nominees who have made significant advancements to NASCAR. Coverage will also include the announcement of the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR, honoring key individuals who have helped the growth and esteem of the sport.

Marty Snider (@HeyMartysnider) will host Wednesday’s edition of NASCAR America, from NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR studio in Charlotte, NC., alongside Hall of Fame drivers Dale Jarrett (@DaleJarrett) and Ray Evernham (@RayEvernham). NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel member and NBCSports.com’s lead motorsports writer Nate Ryan (@nateryan) also joins Wednesday’s show to share insights and discussions had by the committee during the nomination process.

In addition, Wednesday’s episode of NASCAR America Motormouths will feature opportunities for fans to call in live and speak with Snider, Jarrett, Evernham and Ryan about the 2020 Hall of Fame nominees.

NASCAR AMERICA DEBRIEF – WEDNESDAY AT 6 P.M. ET ON NBC SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

As a compliment to Wednesday’s telecast of NASCAR America on NBCSN, NBC Sports Digital will present NASCAR America Debrief, a digital exclusive show available on the NBC Sports YouTube Channel, beginning at 6 p.m. ET. Nate Ryan will host Wednesday’s edition of NASCAR America Debrief, and will be joined by Marty Snider, Dale Jarrett and Ray Evernham. NASCAR America Debrief will continue the conversation about Wednesday’s Hall of Fame nominee announcement, with an emphasis on additional viewer and fan engagement.

NASCAR AMERICA MONDAY – TONIGHT AT 5 P.M. ET ON NBCSN

This week’s NASCAR America coverage kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. ET, with NASCAR America Monday, featuring a complete recap of this past weekend’s Monster Energy Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. NASCAR on NBC’s race team of Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte), the “Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton), and auto racing icon Kyle Petty (@KylePetty) host tonight’s show, and will examine Kyle Busch’s busy weekend in Phoenix, in which he took the checkered flag in both races.

THIS WEEK’S NASCAR AMERICA SCHEDULE ON NBCSN

EPISODE DATE TIME (ET)
NASCAR America Monday Monday, March 11 5 p.m.
NASCAR America Dale Jr. Download Tuesday, March 12 5 p.m.
NASCAR America Motormouths Wednesday, March 13 5 p.m.
NASCAR America Motorsports Hour Thursday, March 14 5 p.m.

 

NASCAR ON NBC

NBC Sports Group returns for its fifth season of NASCAR on NBC coverage beginning Sunday, June 30 from Chicagoland Speedway.

The official home of the NASCAR Playoffs, NBC Sports Group will present the final 20 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, final 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, and select NASCAR Regional & Touring Series events in 2019. NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR programming also includes NBCSN’s daily motorsports show NASCAR America, coverage of NASCAR’s Awards Ceremonies, the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as well as original programming specials.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–