NASCAR has never been only about the drivers and the cars. It’s also about the fans and every other individual involved with the sport. Take Leigh Diffey, for example. The man has been an auto racing and track and field commentator over the years, and the Coke Zero Sugar 400 was the first race for which he was the play-by-play announcer for the Cup Series.

This promotion came to Diffey as Rick Allen was moved into the lead race announcer role for NBC Sports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series coverage. Diffey, known for his iconic voice in motorsports, has previously lent his vocal talents to many racing series, including Formula One, IMSA, Supercross, MotoGP, and, of course, NASCAR. This makes it highly likely that fans recognize his voice and charisma on the mic. After his promotion to play-by-play announcer, Diffey is not one to shy away from talking to his fans directly, as he shared what his role means to him.

Leigh Diffey’s ode to his fans

As Leigh Diffey accepted the honor of being the Cup Series play-by-play announcer, the Daytona broadcast was a great hit. Many fans recognized his voice over the weekend, and when he made a cameo on Dale Jr. Download after that, he wanted to say a few kind words to his fans.

Diffey addressed his fans on the podcast, stating, “I’d like them to know that, just how seriously I’m taking it, there’s not a single broadcast from the planet who’s going to please everybody. But my message would be that the NASCAR fan base is a sacred group of people.”

This not only makes it clear that Diffey is not just a commentator; he is one who takes his job very seriously. While it cannot be confirmed if that was the reason he got promoted, he continued to explain, “I have the utmost respect for it and for the sport, and I feel privileged to be here and to be in the position of commentating on the races for you.”

Diffey has a point to prove, as he hopes his fans notice the effort he puts in when it comes to his research for the Daytona race. The NBC announcer then revealed the reason he likes to be so thorough with his research, saying it’s “not for myself or for my employers, but for my fans, for the viewers.”

With this, he has instilled confidence in not only NBC but in the hearts of his fans as he proves that he is as passionate about the sport as the audience. With such an attitude, it’s clear that Diffey is ready to achieve great things in the world of NASCAR journalism. Before signing off, he reveals why he aims to do the best job, and we are getting right into it.

Leigh Diffey has his priorities set

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Diffey’s style of journalism is very fan-centric, as it should be. Being an important part of the NASCAR scene, he made his debut back on August 15, 2015. Although he did not directly get into the Cup Series announcements, he was responsible for the coverage of the Xfinity Series at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Ever since then, he has worked on becoming a better spokesperson for the sport by working on multiple different projects to learn his craft.

Today, he stands as one of the most well-known names in NASCAR journalism, a field that thrives on creating a buzz around the sport. But why does he do it with so much passion? On the Dale Jr. Download podcast, he revealed, “We know that we race because we love the sport; we race because we love the entertainment. It’s a business as well, but the fans are the ones who need to be satisfied, and I’m doing my best for you.”

Keeping fans first is a great way to ensure that the sport is giving them the entertainment they need. This is something that he holds true when he says that he is doing his best, and millions of NASCAR fans will agree. That being said, have you actively experienced Leigh Diffey’s work during races? Share your thoughts on it in the comments section below.