NBC Sports will celebrate the 2016 season and their second year back covering NASCAR with 30-minute special editions of NASCAR America.
NBCSN will air seven episodes beginning Friday, December 16 with a look at the memorable wins, interviews, and storylines from this past season.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the upcoming episodes:
Champions of 2016 – Features segments on record-tying seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, first time Xfinity Series champion Daniel Suarez and Camping World Truck series champion Johnny Sauter. Highlights also include a look at K&N Pro Series and Whelen All American Series winners and a Tony Stewart goodbye in true “Tony” fashion.
Behind the Wheel - Looks back at some of the most riveting interviews conducted by NASCAR on NBC’s production team throughout the season, including Steve Letarte’s conversation with Dale Earnhardt Jr. about his future in NASCAR.
Legend Tony Stewart - Celebrates Stewart’s career and tremendous impact on the sport of NASCAR. From Stewart’s final championship in 2011 to qualifying for this year’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR on NBC’s on-air team shares their favorite memories and moments from the three-time Champion’s storied career.
Memorable Wins of 2016 - Examines the most impressive victories of 2016. From Martin Truex Jr.’s dominating win in Charlotte to Kyle Larson’s first Sprint Cup victory in Michigan and Jimmie Johnson’s championship run in Miami. NBCSN relives the 2016 victories that took our breath away.
NASCAR Top Moments of 2016 – Counts down the most impressive moments of 2016, from Denny Hamlin’s incredible Daytona 500 win to Jimmie Johnson’s come-from-behind championship victory in Miami.
NASCAR Scan All Special Championship Edition - Examines the radio scanner audio from the November 20th NASCAR Sprint Cup championship race in Miami.
NASCAR Best of Scan All – Highlights the best radio scanner moments of the 2016 season, including the wildest wrecks, the worst tempers, and the wackiest moments.
The TV schedule is as follows:
Fri., December 16 | Stories of NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart | 5:00 PM |
Stories of NASCAR Memorable Wins of 2016 | 5:30 PM | |
Sat., December 17 | Stories of NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart | 2:00 AM |
Stories of NASCAR Memorable Wins of 2016 | 2:30 AM | |
Tue., December 20 | NASCAR Scan All Special Championship Edition | 5:00 PM |
NASCAR Best of Scan All | 5:30 PM | |
Stories of NASCAR Champions of 2016 | 6:00 PM | |
NASCAR Top Moments of 2016 | 6:30 PM | |
Wed., December 21 | Stories of NASCAR Behind the Wheel | 2:30 PM |
Thur., January 5 | NASCAR Scan All Special Championship Edition | 5:00 PM |
NASCAR Best of Scan All | 5:30 PM | |
Stories of NASCAR Champions of 2016 | 6:00 PM | |
Fri., January 6 | Stories of NASCAR Behind the Wheel | 5:00 PM |
Stories of NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart | 5:30 PM | |
Mon., January 9 | Stories of NASCAR Memorable Wins of 2016 | 5:00 PM |
NASCAR Top Moments of 2016 | 5:30 PM | |
Tue., January 10 | Stories of NASCAR Champions of 2016 | 5:00 PM |
Stories of NASCAR Behind the Wheel | 5:30 PM | |
Wed., January 11 | NASCAR Scan All Special Championship Edition | 5:00 PM |
NASCAR Best of Scan All | 5:30 PM |