TNT Preps for its Coverage of NASCAR

http://sportsmediajournal.com/ Beginning this weekend, and for the next six weeks, TNT becomes the television home of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The network’s coverage will be anchored pre-race and during the race by Adam Alexander. Kyle Petty and Wally Dallenbach will offer race analysis. Larry McReynolds will join Alexander during pre and post race segments. TNT’s reporters will include: Ralph Sheheen, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum and Chris Neville. Countdown to Green pre-race program will feature “MASCAR Generations”, a panel discussion hosted by Alexander with five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, legendary NASCAR champions Ned Jarrett and Bill Elliott, as well as TNT NASCAR analysts McReynolds andPetty. “We’re fortunate to have the longest history of any broadcast partner covering Sprint Cup races and we strive for innovation and advancements which continue to make NASCAR the best viewing experience possible for fans,” said Jeff Behnke, Turner Sports senior vice president and executive producer in a press release. “Our announce team of Adam, Kyle and Wally provides consistency, our pit reporters continue to give the most unique perspectives in all of racing and we’re excited for our coverage to begin.” Here is the six race NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule on TNT: SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Noon – 1 p.m. ET Countdown to Green 1 – 4:30 p.m. Pocono 400 (Pocono Raceway) SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Noon – 1 p.m. Countdown to Green 1 – 4:30 p.m. Michigan 400 (Michigan International Speedway) SUNDAY, JUNE 24 2 – 3 p.m. Countdown to Green 3 – 6:30 p.m. Toyota SaveMart 350 (Sonoma) SATURDAY, JUNE 30 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Countdown to Green 7:30 – 11 p.m. Sprint Cup Racing presented by KFC (KentuckySpeedway) SATURDAY, JULY 7 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Countdown to Green 7:30 – 11 p.m. Coke Zero 400 at Daytona powered by Coca-Cola (Daytona International Speedway) SUNDAY, JULY 15 Noon – 1 p.m. Countdown to Green 1 – 4:30 p.m. New Hampshire 301 (New Hampshire MotorSpeedway)