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AVONDALE, AZ – JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on January 31, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, AZ – JANUARY 31: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on January 31, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
Nashville Superspeedway saw a fan-favorite driver return to the broadcasting booth. Of course, we’re talking about Dale Earnhardt Jr. The driver who took charge of broadcasting for Saturday’s Xfinity race. Naturally, Dale Jr. was a hit among the fans and got a lot of positive reactions.
The fans took to Twitter to share their contentment with the driver.
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FWIW, I think @NASCARonNBC did a phenomal job today start to finish @NashvilleSuperS.
Kudos to @DaleJr, @RickAllenracing, @SteveLetarte, @JeffBurton, @pkligerman, @heymartysnider, @DaleJarrett, @BradDaugherty43 and the entire NBC staff.
Makes me excited for rest of 2022.
— Chris Knight (@Knighter01) June 26, 2022
Absolute great post race coverage
— Brett Huston (@tterb0331) June 26, 2022
I really liked the Post-Race Coverage. I hate tomorrow will be on Peacock 😑
— Penny (@423gray) June 26, 2022
Great job @DaleJr as always!!!
— Monica (@monmk1) June 25, 2022
I’m excited! It was serious, informative, had great camera work, and did a fantastic post race show!
— Josh 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@NASCARJGfan24) June 26, 2022
In fact, some fans took a shot at FOX seeing Dale Jr. with NBC.
Agree. The production was head and shoulders above Fox this season. They’ve got some work to do.
— Greg Davis (@GregMDavis) June 26, 2022
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I'm just waiting for the day @NASCARONFOX takes some notes
— Brian Macklin (@BvMacAttack) June 26, 2022
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Will Lead The NASCAR Coverage For NBC In The Second Half Of The Season
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is no stranger to the mic. It is not only the all-popular Dale Jr. Download podcast but there are many more shows run by Dirty Mo Media. But every time the driver has taken the role in the broadcasting booth, it has been an exciting prospect for the fans. And now, there is great news for Dale Jr. fans.
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MOORESVILLE, NC – DECEMBER 06: Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches on during the Nationwide 2019 Paint Scheme Reveal at GoPro Motorplex on December 6, 2018 in Mooresville, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
The former driver and NASCAR Hall of Famer will take the mic for the second half of the 2022 season for NBC. Moreover, he will be joined by “The Mayor” of NASCAR, Jeff Burton.
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NBC announced the news in a statement that said, “NBC Sports’ NASCAR commentary team features two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte serving as analysts alongside race announcer Rick Allen. This will be the fifth consecutive year for the team.”
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On top of that, Kyle Petty, Dale Jarrett, and Brad Daugherty will handle the studio coverage from the pit road!
To conclude, Dale Jr. always gives his best performance on the mic. And we can’t wait to see him in the booth once again in the second half.
