NBC to cover Rolex 24 like the Kentucky Derby
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Burning Brakes
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NBC to cover Rolex 24 like the Kentucky Derby
NBC to use NASCAR and IndyCar announcers to fill out 24-hour lineup. A.J. Allmendinger will debut as IMSA analyst. Allmendinger and IndyCar reporter Townsend Bell will also drive in the race. Leigh Diffey and Calvin Fish will anchor from the booth. NASCAR's lead announcer Rick Allen, and IndyCar's Paul Tracy and Brian Till will be featured throughout the weekend. NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr., analyst Steve Letarte, and host Krista Voda will work from the “Peacock Pit Box,” a traditional pit box frame set along pit road. NASCAR reporters Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Kelli Stavast and Parker Kligerman will join IndyCar reporters Kevin Lee and Jon Beekhuis on pit road. It appears NBC is throwing everything at the broadcast in typical overwrought "Kentucky Derby" coverage mode. Don't be surprised if Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir show up to report on fashion and lifestyle, and Top Chef Tom Colicchio reports on infield grilling tips. Expect celebrity interviews galore.
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...x-24-coverage/
Thursday, Jan 24
3-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 Qualifying - NBCSN
Friday, Jan. 25
12:05-4:15 p.m. - BMW Endurance Challenge At Daytona - IMSA.TV (streaming)
(Race will be broadcast on Tape Delay - Wed., Feb 6 - 1-3 p.m. on NBCSN)
Saturday, Jan 26
2-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
5-9 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
9 p.m.-3 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Sunday, Jan 27
3-6 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
6 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Full race coverage will also be streamed live on IMSA.TV (In the past, this has been an unreliable feed)
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...x-24-coverage/
Thursday, Jan 24
3-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 Qualifying - NBCSN
Friday, Jan. 25
12:05-4:15 p.m. - BMW Endurance Challenge At Daytona - IMSA.TV (streaming)
(Race will be broadcast on Tape Delay - Wed., Feb 6 - 1-3 p.m. on NBCSN)
Saturday, Jan 26
2-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
5-9 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
9 p.m.-3 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Sunday, Jan 27
3-6 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
6 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Full race coverage will also be streamed live on IMSA.TV (In the past, this has been an unreliable feed)
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Like they couldn't find qualified people? Bring back Dorsey Schrader for f*cks sake!
#5
Sounds like a lotta yappin' but not much racin' to be seen
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Personally...I see this as good. Bring in anyone and everyone to get eyeballs watching, boost ratings, and convince NBC that IMSA is a GOOD thing to show. Like it or not guys, we, the avid fan, are a minority here in the US. We don't bring enough viewership to move the needle. Make it a spectacle...its the biggest race we have in the US and one of the 'big ones' worldwide. Get people watching, boost ratings, sponsors notice, more sponsors for teams, more manufactures want in, more teams, better racing...
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
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#8
Burning Brakes
Personally...I see this as good. Bring in anyone and everyone to get eyeballs watching, boost ratings, and convince NBC that IMSA is a GOOD thing to show. Like it or not guys, we, the avid fan, are a minority here in the US. We don't bring enough viewership to move the needle. Make it a spectacle...its the biggest race we have in the US and one of the 'big ones' worldwide. Get people watching, boost ratings, sponsors notice, more sponsors for teams, more manufactures want in, more teams, better racing...
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
Opps, almost forgot about NASCAR at the Glen.
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Yes, overall Indy 500 is probably the biggest.
#10
Kudos to NBC!
Now I get to watch all the coverage instead of the "cliff note" version offered by Fox. Last year it was the first two hours on FS1 before switching to FS2 (which isn't available where I live), followed by the last two hours back on FS1.
Already have the whole race set up to record so I don't have to stay up all night to watch Fox go on my Ipad. I'm one fan that's happy IMSA switched networks. I just wish NBC had kept F1.
Now I get to watch all the coverage instead of the "cliff note" version offered by Fox. Last year it was the first two hours on FS1 before switching to FS2 (which isn't available where I live), followed by the last two hours back on FS1.
Already have the whole race set up to record so I don't have to stay up all night to watch Fox go on my Ipad. I'm one fan that's happy IMSA switched networks. I just wish NBC had kept F1.
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Personally...I see this as good. Bring in anyone and everyone to get eyeballs watching, boost ratings, and convince NBC that IMSA is a GOOD thing to show. Like it or not guys, we, the avid fan, are a minority here in the US. We don't bring enough viewership to move the needle. Make it a spectacle...its the biggest race we have in the US and one of the 'big ones' worldwide. Get people watching, boost ratings, sponsors notice, more sponsors for teams, more manufactures want in, more teams, better racing...
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
We'll be watching from Pit Lane, infield grandstands, etc.
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NBC to use NASCAR and IndyCar announcers to fill out 24-hour lineup. A.J. Allmendinger will debut as IMSA analyst. Allmendinger and IndyCar reporter Townsend Bell will also drive in the race. Leigh Diffey and Calvin Fish will anchor from the booth. NASCAR's lead announcer Rick Allen, and IndyCar's Paul Tracy and Brian Till will be featured throughout the weekend. NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr., analyst Steve Letarte, and host Krista Voda will work from the “Peacock Pit Box,” a traditional pit box frame set along pit road. NASCAR reporters Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Kelli Stavast and Parker Kligerman will join IndyCar reporters Kevin Lee and Jon Beekhuis on pit road. It appears NBC is throwing everything at the broadcast in typical overwrought "Kentucky Derby" coverage mode. Don't be surprised if Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir show up to report on fashion and lifestyle, and Top Chef Tom Colicchio reports on infield grilling tips. Expect celebrity interviews galore.
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...x-24-coverage/
Thursday, Jan 24
3-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 Qualifying - NBCSN
Friday, Jan. 25
12:05-4:15 p.m. - BMW Endurance Challenge At Daytona - IMSA.TV (streaming)
(Race will be broadcast on Tape Delay - Wed., Feb 6 - 1-3 p.m. on NBCSN)
Saturday, Jan 26
2-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
5-9 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
9 p.m.-3 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Sunday, Jan 27
3-6 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
6 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Full race coverage will also be streamed live on IMSA.TV (In the past, this has been an unreliable feed)
https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/n...x-24-coverage/
Thursday, Jan 24
3-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 Qualifying - NBCSN
Friday, Jan. 25
12:05-4:15 p.m. - BMW Endurance Challenge At Daytona - IMSA.TV (streaming)
(Race will be broadcast on Tape Delay - Wed., Feb 6 - 1-3 p.m. on NBCSN)
Saturday, Jan 26
2-5 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
5-9 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
9 p.m.-3 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Sunday, Jan 27
3-6 a.m. - Rolex 24 - NBC Sports Live (streaming - must have cable provider)
6 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rolex 24 - NBCSN
Full race coverage will also be streamed live on IMSA.TV (In the past, this has been an unreliable feed)
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I wish they would work the RadioLeMans crew in there more. Much more.
I'm full of anxiety about the TV package this year. It's been bad for a long time. I truly hope NBC does it better.
I'm full of anxiety about the TV package this year. It's been bad for a long time. I truly hope NBC does it better.
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