FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Show Most NASCAR Cup Series Races on NBC Broadcast Network Since 2006 as Part of 39 Combined Cup and Xfinity Series Races in 2023 Across NBC, USA Network and Peacock 10 Cup Series Races on NBC Features Inaugural Running of Chicago Street Race Plus Nashville, Indy Road Course, Regular-Season Finale at Daytona and Final Six Playoff Races, Including Championship at Phoenix USA Network to Present 25 NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series Races in 2023 Peacock to Simulstream Three Cup Series and Four Xfinity Series Races Throughout Season STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 9, 2022 – NBC Sports, in conjunction with NASCAR, today announced race start times and networks for its NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series coverage for the 2023 season. Highlighted by 10 Cup Series races on the NBC broadcast network — NBC Sports’ most on the network since its previous NASCAR agreement in 2006 — a total of 39 races (20 Cup, 19 Xfinity) will be presented live across NBC, USA Network and Peacock in 2023. The much-anticipated inaugural running of the Chicago Street Race on Sunday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m. ET will be presented the week after the 2023 Cup Series schedule begins from Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 25, in primetime at 7 p.m. ET on NBC. “Highlighted by the most Cup Series races on NBC in 17 years, USA Network’s second season as NBC Sports’ cable home of NASCAR, and Peacock continuing to simulstream select Cup and Xfinity Series races, we anticipate another strong NASCAR season in 2023 across our diverse array of platforms,” said Justin Byczek, SVP Programming and Rights Management, NBC Sports. “The inaugural running of the Chicago Street Race will be a special event and boost excitement before we build momentum for the final six Playoff races airing on NBC culminating in a Champion being crowned in Phoenix.” Following are additional highlights from NBC Sports’ 2023 NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series schedule:
“Over the last few years, we’ve worked closely with our broadcast partners, tracks, teams, drivers, and industry stakeholders to deliver some of the most bold and innovative schedules in NASCAR’s history – 2023 is no exception,” said Brian Herbst, NASCAR senior vice president of media and productions. “We will always look for opportunities to expand the distribution of our world-class racing product to NASCAR’s loyal fanbase – by adding more broadcast and primetime races in 2023, our media partners are continuing their commitment to reach as many viewers as possible through their network platforms. This commitment was on full display in 2022, with a 4% year-over-year viewership increase for the NASCAR Cup Series and we look forward to continuing the momentum in 2023.” This past Sunday’s 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., delivered the most-watched title race since 2019 and the most-streamed Cup Series race in NBC Sports history, averaging a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 3.355 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. Click here for more details. Below are NBC Sports’ 2023 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series schedules featuring networks and race start times*:
*subject to change –NBC SPORTS– Is NASCAR coming back to Road America in 2023?Our repaving project is expected to begin shortly after '23 tickets go on sale and will be complete by October 26, weather permitting. We look forward to seeing everyone here in 2023.”
Who will be broadcasting NASCAR in 2023?Twenty-one NASCAR Cup Series races will air on FOX or NBC broadcast networks in 2023, the highest number of broadcast races since 2009. The 2023 schedule marks the second consecutive year of growth on network television with one more race airing on broadcast than in 2022.
Who is Kurt Busch driving for in 2023?He's in his second season with 23XI Racing and team co-owner Denny Hamlin said the organization and Toyota want Busch to remain part of the team. He's under contract through next season to 23XI.
Who will drive the 18 car in 2023?Backseat Drivers, Logano discuss Hall of Fame criteria
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Tuesday that Gibbs would replace Kyle Busch in the team's four-driver Cup Series lineup. Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car as JGR won't field a No. 18 car in 2023. Busch drove the No. 18 from 2008-22 at JGR.
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