NASCAR revs up with new studio shows for 2024 Playoffs
Fresh content to fuel fan excitement
NASCAR is set to launch three new studio programs designed to keep fans engaged and excited throughout the 2024 Playoffs. These shows promise to deliver a mix of entertainment, insight, and analysis, ensuring that fans stay connected to the action both on and off the track.
Inside the Playoffs: A deep dive into the postseason
NASCAR Inside the Playoffs will make its debut on Thursday on TruTV and its streaming companion Max. This show, hosted by veteran broadcasters Shannon Spake and Steve Letarte, aims to provide an unfiltered look at the postseason developments. The show will feature a rotating cast of NASCAR drivers, both current and former, with two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch appearing in the first two episodes. NASCAR reporter Jordan Bianchi will also join to cover breaking news.
Spake, who has a rich history with Speed, ESPN, and Fox Sports, expressed her excitement: “This is going to be so much fun. I get to talk about the sport I have been a part of for 20 years in two totally different settings, alongside some of my greatest friends and most respected peers in the industry. The fans have been so good to me over the years, and I’m excited to take them further inside the action of the postseason while staying up to speed on some of the fun and entertaining things unfolding away from the track.”
Watch the trailer for NASCAR Inside the Playoffs
Daily updates: Keeping fans in the loop
NASCAR Daily will premiere on YouTube and podcast platforms on Monday, September 9. Hosted by Shannon Spake, this show will air at 10 a.m. Eastern each weekday, balancing breaking news with engaging conversations. Episodes will run approximately 10 minutes and will feature drivers, industry personalities, and other contributors. The show will also introduce recurring segments that highlight different aspects of NASCAR, including social media chatter and a weekly sports betting segment featuring analyst Erica Renee Davis.
Watch the trailer for NASCAR Daily
Behind the scenes: Life at the track
Drop the Jack will stream on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Eastern, focusing on life at the track. Hosted by Dylan ‘Mamba’ Smith, the show will feature conversations with pit crew athletes and other industry veterans. Regular guests will include Derrell Edwards, Michael Hicks, Jorden Paige, and Paul Swan, among others.
Watch the trailer for Drop the Jack
A new era of NASCAR content
John Dahl, NASCAR’s senior vice president of content, emphasized the importance of these new shows: “NASCAR fans are the most passionate in the world and we want to deliver them quality options for additional entertainment, insight, and analysis. These new shows are a great complement to our existing options for NASCAR fans today, with popular media talent, industry insiders, and rising voices eager to entertain and educate race fans however they prefer to consume content.”
The 10-race, 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will kick off this Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and these new programs will provide fans with a comprehensive and engaging way to stay connected to the action.
A state-of-the-art production facility
All three shows will be produced out of a new 58,000 square foot NASCAR Productions studio in Concord, N.C. This state-of-the-art facility will ensure that the content is of the highest quality, providing fans with an immersive and engaging viewing experience.
Final thoughts
For fans of NASCAR, these new shows represent an exciting opportunity to dive deeper into the sport they love. Whether it’s the in-depth analysis of NASCAR Inside the Playoffs, the daily updates from NASCAR Daily, or the behind-the-scenes look at life at the track with Drop the Jack, there’s something for everyone. So buckle up and get ready for an exhilarating ride through the 2024 Playoffs.
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