The Announcers Thread

[MRM]

These "FAST" channels are going to be the next hot thing.

I don't know. Many of those offering that don't have much in the way of appeal to cause people to hurry up and subscribe to it.

 

[sdj]

What are fast channels?

 

[HoneyBadger]

I don't know. Many of those offering that don't have much in the way of appeal to cause people to hurry up and subscribe to it.

They’re not subscription things though. They’re the internet equivalent of broadcast networks.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[HoneyBadger]

Adam Alexander, Jamie McMurray and Parker Kligerman will call the Xfinity Series races on CW Sports.

Dillon Welch and Kim Coon pit reporters. Carla Gebhart, whoever that is, will be hosting CW's pre-race show.

Races produced by NASCAR Productions in collaboration with The CW.

CW Press | THE CW NETWORK SETS BROADCAST TEAM FOR 2025 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON

THE CW NETWORK SETS BROADCAST TEAM FOR 2025 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON Renowned Motorsports Announcer Adam Alexander to Lead Play-by-Play Commentary DA

www.cwtvpr.com

 

[HoneyBadger]

Fox, meanwhile, has announced its IndyCar booth, with Will Buxton leading PxP. It was heavily rumored Allen Bestwick would lead Fox IndyCar.

So, we have:

FOX - Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick
Prime/TNT - Adam Alexander, Steve Letarte, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
CW - Adam Alexander, Jamie McMurray, Parker Kligerman
NBC - Leigh Diffey, Steve Letarte confirmed. Haven't seen confirmation that Burton's back.

 

[MRM]

A+ for Fox and their choices for IndyCar. They chose quality over silliness.
A for CW.

 

[StandOnIt]

I thought last year when McMurry said he was retiring, he had scored an announcer gig.

 

[Reagan]

Hinch is a must-have for FOX next year. He has good chemistry with T-Bell as well so I wouldn’t mind if they brought him over as well.

Yes, it has been confirmed that Will Buxton, James Hinchcliffe, and Townsend Bell will serve as the broadcast talent for FOX’s inaugural season. I am a big fan of Hinchcliffe. I think he is an outstanding commentator and it is exciting to see him returning to IndyCar full-time as an announcer for 2025.

In his recent interview, he shared his journey from discovering his love for motorsport to becoming a professional driver and transitioning to broadcasting. He discussed the challenges of commentary, his passion for the sport, and his future plans. With his expertise and charisma, he has become a standout voice in motorsport. This interview is a must-read for his fans!

 

[sdj]

Haven't seen confirmation that Burton's back.

God I hope not!!!!!

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Haven't seen confirmation that Burton's back.

Do we have any indication he's not?

 

[StandOnIt]

Here is a confirmation. Hell no Allen needs to announce track meets

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Found this interesting

 

[Charlie Spencer]

What are fast channels?

Found this interesting

https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/16/nascar-launches-first-fast-channel/

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Stupid question: if Fox owns Tubi, why hasn't it been streaming its NASCAR coverage on it? I recall several people complaining Fox didn't have a streaming service.

As usual with streaming, I may have misunderstood.

 

[MRM]

Stupid question: if Fox owns Tubi, why hasn't it been streaming its NASCAR coverage on it? I recall several people complaining Fox didn't have a streaming service.

As usual with streaming, I may have misunderstood.

Must be part of the new TV deal.

 

[sdj]

What the hell is "TUBI"?

https://www.jayski.com/2025/01/16/nascar-launches-first-fast-channel/

 

[Charlie Spencer]

What the hell is "TUBI"?

Yet another streaming service.

Watch Free TV & Movies Online | Stream Full Length Videos | Tubi

Watch free on Tubi. From deep cuts to hit movies, shows, series, live TV and awarded originals. No subscription. Free forever.

tubitv.com

 

[StandOnIt]

Stupid question: if Fox owns Tubi, why hasn't it been streaming its NASCAR coverage on it? I recall several people complaining Fox didn't have a streaming service.

As usual with streaming, I may have misunderstood.

Oh, I think it was a party of one. Some of us have a pretty good idea of future clusterpucks.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Racer and TV analyst Townsend Bell lost 3 homes in California wildfires

Townsend Bell waited the entire offseason to learn if Fox Sports wanted him as an analyst for its inaugural season of IndyCar coverage.

apnews.com