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NBC to Utilize IndyCar, NASCAR Talent for Rolex 24 Coverage

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Paul Tracy, Townsend Bell among NBC Sports’ on-air talent for Rolex 24…

Over the course of 24 hours, NBC Sports will utilize 17 of its IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar commentators, analysts and reporters on-site for its inaugural presentation of the 57th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona  starting Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Beginning this season, NBC Sports is the exclusive home of IMSA.

Continuous 24-hour coverage from Daytona International Speedway will feature a rotating cast of commentators, analysts and reporters, headlined by NBC Sports’ lead IMSA commentating team of play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey, former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger, and former IMSA GT driver and analyst Calvin Fish.

“There is no better spectacle in U.S. racing over a 24-hour period than this event with these drivers, who have incredible storylines,” said Sam Flood, Executive Producer and President of Production, NBC Sports.

“From the all-female IMSA team to Alex Zanardi racing on U.S. soil again to our very commentators driving in the race, we couldn’t ask for a better way to launch our partnership with IMSA.”

NASCAR legend-turned analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins analyst Steve Letarte and host Krista Voda inside the “Peacock Pit Box,” a state-of-the-art remote studio set designed to bring viewers closer to the action.

Built within a traditional pit box frame, the “Peacock Pit Box” will be set up along pit road.

An additional broadcast booth comprised of NASCAR on NBC lead announcer Rick Allen, INDYCAR on NBC analysts Paul Tracy and Townsend Bell, and Brian Till will be featured throughout the weekend.

Bell will compete in all rounds of the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while Allmendinger will participate in IMSA’s endurance races. Both will race in the Rolex 24.

NASCAR on NBC reporters Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Kelli Stavast and Parker Kligerman will join INDYCAR on NBC reporters Kevin Lee and Jon Beekhuis to share in pit road duties.

In addition, Rutledge Wood will showcase stories around the track.

Coverage from Daytona begins Thurs., Jan. 24, with a special IMSA preview show, which features a sit-down interview with driver and Paralympian Alex Zanardi, who is scheduled to race in the Rolex 24.

The following is a snapshot of NBC Sports’ on-site commentating coverage from Daytona:

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