[autotag]Dale Earnhardt Jr.[/autotag]’s contract with NBC Sports expired at the conclusion of the 2023 NASCAR season, and it’s not expected to be renewed. According to a recent report, Earnhardt will join Amazon and Warner Bros. Discovery when the 2025 season begins. The NASCAR Hall-of-Fame member is not expected to broadcast with NBC in 2024.
Rumors were circulating that two reasons behind Earnhardt’s departure were the possibility of remote broadcasting and that NBC scolded him for not watching the TV monitors. On Monday evening, Earnhardt responded to those rumors by saying NBC is not considering a remote booth in Charlotte, North Carolina, and that he was never scolded for his actions.
This is all untrue. NBC is not considering a remote booth and I was never scolded for anything. NBC was amazing and everyone there taught me a ton. I promise that’s the truth. Nothing but respect and love for everyone there that I came in contact with.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) March 4, 2024
It is disappointing that Earnhardt will not be in a broadcast booth this season; however, it is promising that he and NBC don’t have any complex differences right now. Earnhardt will do great with Amazon and Warner Bros. Discovery, as fans will hear more from him throughout the year. That is the best possible scenario, and NASCAR wins with Earnhardt’s increased involvement.
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