🏁📺 Big News: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shifting Gears to Amazon Prime & Warner Bros. Discovery 🚗💨
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Eh, you guys heard da latest or wat? Da biggest name in NASCAR, no joke, is making one major move.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., da kine racing legend, is saying aloha to NBC and cruising ova to da new kids on da block: Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, got da inside scoop from sources talking to The Athletic.
Earnhardt planning fo’ take one break dis season, den he goin’ jump back into da broadcasting scene in 2025 when WBD Sports and Amazon start showing off their coverage. 🎙️🚀
Dis switch gonna give WBD Sports and Amazon some serious street cred right when dey kick off their series. Each of dem goin’ have five races a season fo’ show. WBD Sports goin’ air their races on TNT, stream um on Max, and even get Bleacher Report in on da action. NASCAR goin’ add some spice to WBD Sports’ already jam-packed schedule with NBA, NCAA Tournament, MLB, and NHL stuffs. Amazon Prime Video, wit’ their exclusive NFL games on Thursday nights, stay looking like da top dog fo’ possibly snaggin’ NBA action when da league start talking deals again. 📡🏀
Earnhardt wen let NBC know ’bout his plans last week, da sources mentioned. Even though he goin’ chill dis year, he still get chance fo’ make moves wit’ either of da two broadcast big shots, which stay Fox and NBC right now. But, no serious talks happening wit’ dem as of yet.
NBC Sports wen give big mahalos to Earnhardt, saying, “Dale Earnhardt Jr. is beloved in da NASCAR world and has made numerous contributions to NBC Sports, from his work as an analyst on our NASCAR coverage to his experiences as a correspondent at major events like the Indianapolis 500, the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics.” Dey all good vibes and wishes fo’ him going forward. 🏆👏
On his podcast early February, Earnhardt wen talk story ’bout how he like stay wit’ NBC, even dough he no mo’ contract for 2024. “I definitely love being in the broadcast booth and want to continue doing that,” he mentioned on his “Dale Jr. Download.” “We’ve had some great conversations with all of NASCAR’s TV partners. My home and my love is at NBC, and I’d love to be back with them. So we’ll see where it goes.”
Earnhardt, now 49, joined da NBC ‘ohana in 2018 right aftah he pau racing.
NASCAR going have four TV partners wit’ da new contracts, sticking wit’ da old school guys NBC and Fox, who goin’ keep airing 14 races in 2025, plus now got WBD Sports and Amazon throwing in their 10 races into da mix. Da whole NASCAR TV deal is massive, like seven years and around $7.7 billion bucks total. Dis current season still all in wit’ Fox and NBC.
Come 2025, Amazon and WBD Sports goin’ jump in da driver’s seat, and dey planning to revolve their coverage around Earnhardt. 🌟🏁
Stay tuned, cuz looks like da race world goin’ get even more interesting wit’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. in da mix wit’ Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery. Gonna be one wild ride! 🚗💥
NOW IN ENGLISH
🏁📺 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Switches Lanes to Amazon Prime & Warner Bros. Discovery 🚗💨
Have you caught wind of the latest buzz? The most renowned name in NASCAR is making a groundbreaking shift.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., the racing icon, is bidding farewell to NBC to join the ranks of Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, according to insiders speaking to The Athletic.
Earnhardt plans to take a breather this season and then hit the ground running in 2025 when WBD Sports and Amazon kick off their racing coverage. 🎙️🚀
This transition is set to grant WBD Sports and Amazon a hefty dose of legitimacy as they launch their series. They’re each slated to host five races per season. WBD Sports’ coverage will air on TNT, be available for streaming on Max, and feature a Bleacher Report segment. NASCAR is poised to enhance WBD Sports’ already rich lineup, which includes the NBA, NCAA Tournament, MLB, and NHL broadcasts. With Amazon Prime Video already showcasing exclusive NFL games on Thursday nights, it’s positioned as a frontrunner to secure NBA rights as the league enters upcoming negotiations. 📡🏀
Last week, Earnhardt informed NBC of his departure, say sources familiar with the discussions. While he’s set to take this year off, he retains the option to forge agreements with either of the two broadcasting giants, Fox and NBC. Yet, there are currently no serious negotiations underway with either entity.
NBC Sports has expressed their gratitude towards Earnhardt, stating, “Dale Earnhardt Jr. is cherished in the NASCAR community and has significantly contributed to NBC Sports, from his analysis on our NASCAR broadcasts to his roles at major events like the Indianapolis 500, the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics.” They extend their best wishes for his future endeavors. 🏆👏
In early February on his podcast, “Dale Jr. Download,” Earnhardt shared his aspirations to stay with NBC, despite lacking a contract for 2024. “I absolutely love being in the broadcast booth and want to continue doing that,” he said. “We’ve had meaningful dialogues with all of NASCAR’s TV partners. My heart is with NBC, and I’d love to return to them. Let’s see how it unfolds.”
Earnhardt, who is now 49, made his move to NBC in 2018, immediately after retiring from racing.
With the new TV contracts, NASCAR will expand to four partners, keeping NBC and Fox, who will broadcast 14 races in 2025, alongside the 10 from WBD Sports and Amazon. The entire NASCAR TV deal spans seven years, valued at an estimated $7.7 billion. The current season remains exclusively with Fox and NBC.
By 2025, with Amazon and WBD Sports entering the fray, they plan to center their coverage around Earnhardt. 🌟🏁
Stay tuned as the racing world gears up for an exhilarating chapter with Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the helm with Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. Discovery. It promises to be a thrilling journey! 🚗💥
