Jimmie Johnson secures new gig for $1 million – Sports News
Jimmie Johnson is slated to play a pivotal function on the TNT Sports studio panel during NASCAR’s second annual In-Season Challenge.
Johnson is scheduled to work the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28 earlier than touring to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Window World 450 on July 19 and wrapping up with the championship spherical Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.
Since retiring from full-time racing following the 2020 marketing campaign, Johnson has made a handful of appearances within the broadcast sales space — most notably that includes in NBC’s protection of the Indy 500 in 2021 and 2024. In the latter yr, the seven-time Cup Series champion known as parts of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ earlier than speeding to Charlotte to compete within the Coca-Cola 600 for Legacy Motor Club.
“Joining TNT Sports is an opportunity that truly energizes me,” Johnson stated in an official assertion. “NASCAR has given me so much throughout my career, and getting the chance to share that passion from a new perspective alongside a fantastic team of NASCAR legends is something I’m really looking forward to.
“TNT Sports has a long history of bringing fans closer to the action, and I’m excited to help deliver that same level of insight, intensity, and fun as part of their NASCAR coverage.”
Elsewhere, Marty Smith will take over as TNT Sports’ pre- and post-race host alongside Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, and Jamie McMurray. The 50-year-old has worked at ESPN for the better part of the last 20 years after being hired as a NASCAR reporter by the network in 2006.
Earnhardt, Letarte, and Adam Alexander will retain their positions in the booth, with the trio set to call each of the five races at Sonoma Raceway (June 28), Chicagoland Speedway (July 5), Atlanta Motor Speedway (July 12), North Wilkesboro Speedway (July 19) and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 26).
“Last year was an exciting return to NASCAR for TNT Sports, and we’re just getting started,” TNT Sports EVP and Chief Content Officer Craig Barry stated. “This yr, we’re increasing our studio show and including some of racing’s most recognizable and revered voices to our proficient NASCAR broadcasting crew.
“We’re at all times trying for new methods to create entry and convey followers nearer to the game they love. These additions will help us proceed to raise the expertise and seize the power, pleasure and tradition that make NASCAR so distinctive.”
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