NASCAR, ARCA and NBC Sports Announce 2021 Grassroots Racing Coverage
All Races from the ARCA Menards Series East/West and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Air Live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and Tape-Delayed on NBCSN
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2021) – NASCAR, ARCA and NBC Sports announced today broadcast coverage for the 2021 slate of grassroots races across TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and NBCSN, including events in the ARCA Menards Series East and West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.
All races from the ARCA Menards Series East and West, and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will air live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN will air tape-delayed coverage of every race from the three series –except those that are combined ARCA Menards Series events – for a total of 27 race broadcasts.
ARCA Menards Series EastThe season fires up with the Jeep Beach 175 at New Smyrna Speedway on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:40 p.m. ET, airing live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN will provide tape-delayed coverage of the event on Monday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET.
ARCA Menards Series WestThe General Tire 125 at Sonoma Raceway marks the first NBCSN ARCA Menards Series West race of the season. It will air live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold on Saturday, June 5 at 5 p.m. ET before NBCSN provides tape-delayed coverage on Wednesday, June 9 at 4 p.m. ET.
The 2021 campaign begins at Martinsville Speedway on Thursday, April 8 at 8 p.m. ET live on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. NBCSN coverage of the event will air on Wednesday, April 14 at 5 p.m. ET.
World Series of Asphalt Stock Car RacingThe 55th annual World Series of Asphalt at New Smyrna Speedway features nine consecutive nights of racing from Feb. 5-13. TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold will provide coverage of the entire World Series of Asphalt, which includes NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events, highlighted by super late models, pro late model and tour-type Modifieds.
“NBC Sports is a tremendous partner that provides incredible support for the growth of racing at all levels,” said Brandon Igdalsky, NASCAR managing director, touring series. “Showcasing NASCAR and ARCA grassroots racing on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and NBCSN spotlights fiery competition, provides a platform for upcoming stars, and best of all, provides our passionate fanbase with the entertainment they crave.”
The TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold NASCAR Roots package that includes the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Pinty’s Series and select NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events is available for $2.99/month. The full TrackPass package, which includes NASCAR Roots, IMSA and American Flat Track events is available for $4.99/month. Complete event/air dates and times for all three series on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and NBCSN are below. All times eastern and schedule subject to change.
2021 ARCA Menards Series East ScheduleDate
Location
TrackPass
Coverage
NBCSN Coverage
Time
Mon. Feb.8
New Smyrna SpeedwayLive - 7:40 PM
Mon. Feb 15
10:30 PM
Sat. Feb. 27
Five Flags SpeedwayLive - 6:00 PM
Thurs. March 4
4:00 PM
Sat. May 8
Nashville Fairgrounds SpeedwayLive - 9:00 PM
Thurs. May 13
1:00 PM
Fri. May 14
Dover International SpeedwayLive - 5:00 PM
Thurs. May 20
5:00 PM
Sat. June 12
Southern National SpeedwayLive - 8:00 PM
Thurs. Jun 17
4:00 PM
2021 ARCA Menards Series West ScheduleDate
Location
TrackPass
Coverage
NBCSN Coverage
Time
Sat. June 5
Sonoma RacewayLive - 5:00 PM
Wed. June 9
4:00 PM
Sat. July 3
Irwindale SpeedwayLive - 10:00 PM
Thurs. July 8
5:00 PM
Sat. July 31
Colorado National SpeedwayLive - 10:30 PM
Wed. Aug. 11
3:00 PM
Sat. Aug. 21
Irwindale SpeedwayLive - 10:00 PM
Sat. Aug 28
4:00 PM
Sept. 10-12
Portland International RacewayTBA
Sat. Sept. 18
3:30 PM
Thu. Sept. 23
The Bullring at LVMSLive - 10:00 PM
Wed. Sept. 29
6:00 PM
Sat. Oct. 9
All American SpeedwayLive - 10:00 PM
Thurs. Oct. 14
6:00 PM
Sat. Nov. 6
Phoenix Raceway
Live - 3:00 PM
Wed. Nov. 10
4:00 PM
Date
Location
TrackPass
Coverage
NBCSN Coverage
Time
Thu. April 8
Martinsville SpeedwayLive - 8:00 PM
Wed. April 14
5:00 PM
Sun. April 25
Stafford Motor SpeedwayLive - 6:00 PM
Thurs. April 29
6:00 PM
Sat. May 15
Riverhead RacewayLive - 8:00 PM
Fri. May 21
5:00 PM
Sat. May 29
Jennerstown SpeedwayLive - 7:30 PM
Wed. June 2
4:00 PM
Sat. June 12
Oswego SpeedwayLive - 7:30 PM
Sun. June 20
10:00 AM
Sat. June 19
Riverhead RacewayLive - 8:00 PM
Wed. June 23
4:00 PM
Sat. July 17
New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayLive - 12:45 PM
Wed. Aug. 11
1:00 PM
Sat. July 31
New York International RacewayLive - 8:00 PM
Wed. Aug. 11
2:00 PM
Fri. Aug. 6
Stafford Motor SpeedwayLive - 9:15 PM
Sun. Aug. 15
9:30 PM
Sat. Aug 21
Beech Ridge Motor SpeedwayLive - 7:30 PM
Sat. Aug. 28
5:00 PM
Sat. Sept. 4
Oswego SpeedwayLive - 7:30 PM
Thurs. Sept. 9
6:00 PM
Fri. Sept. 10
Richmond RacewayLive - 7:00 PM
Sat. Sept. 18
2:30 PM
Sat, Sep 18
Riverhead RacewayLive - 8:00 PM
Wed, Sep 22
4:00 PM
Sun, Sep 26
Stafford Motor Speedway
Live - 6:00 PM
Fri, Oct 01
6:00 PM
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