Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brad Paisley To Host Pre-Race Show On NBC Sports

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Paisley. Photo: by Mark Kalbfeld

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Country star Brad Paisley will host a pre-race show on NBC Sports promoting NASCAR’s return to Nashville.

The show is set to air during NBC Sports’ coverage of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 30. Paisley and Earnhardt Jr. will launch NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2021 NASCAR season as hosts of pre-race coverage live from the Peacock Pit Box on pit road at Nashville Superspeedway.

“I’m thrilled to work with my friend Brad Paisley to welcome NASCAR back to one of my favorite cities,” says Earnhardt Jr. “I can’t wait to get on the Peacock Pit Box with Brad, celebrate the passionate racing fans in and around Nashville, and kick off NBC Sports’ portion of the NASCAR season in style.”

After a 37-year hiatus, NASCAR’s Cup Series will make its return to Nashville the weekend of June 19-20–also marking the opening weekend of NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2021 NASCAR season–when the Xfinity and Cup Series compete at Nashville Superspeedway on NBCSN.

“I’m so excited that NASCAR is returning to Nashville – after 37 long years!” says Paisley. “I get to kick off the 2021 NASCAR season by hosting the NBC Sports’ pre-race coverage with my buddy Dale Jr.–how cool is that going to be?”

NBC Sports’ national promotional campaign will feature Paisley and Earnhardt Jr. at one of Nashville’s most iconic landmarks The Grand Ole Opry House, as the duo welcomes NASCAR back to The Music City.

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