And just like that, NBC Sports Network is back from the dead, set to relaunch later this fall in a move that’s got NASCAR fans buzzing. For years, NBCSN was the sport’s cable home, delivering Cup Series night races, Xfinity battles, and the daily NASCAR America studio show. When NBCUniversal pulled the plug in 2021, coverage shifted to USA Network, a channel better known for Law & Order: SVU reruns than live sports.

Fans never quite vibed with the switch. Post-race coverage often felt like an afterthought, with driver interviews cut short for scripted shows. The move left a void, stripping NASCAR of a dedicated sports platform and frustrating fans who craved the old NBCSN’s focus.

The 2021 shutdown was pitched as a streamlining effort. With the NHL jumping to ESPN and Turner, NBCUniversa

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