The CW plans to make changes to the NASCAR broadcast booth in 2025 Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a strong opinion about it. On X (formerly known as Twitter), Earnhardt reposted this Sports Business JournalThe story of The CW considering calling some races remotely next year and reacting to the news.

“I hope they don’t,” Earnhardt wrote.

It's clear Earnhardt doesn't want the broadcast team calling Xfinity Series races from NASCAR's studios in North Carolina. Nothing has been finalized yet as both sides are still talking and possibly finalizing a deal.

In 2023, NASCAR announced that The CW would be the new home of the Xfinity Series in 2025. The network will broadcast the playoff races due to the agreement with NBC.

“NASCAR landing the most-watched television content and with The CW's national reach will be NASCAR's shift

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“The CW has quickly become a destination for sports since NASCAR Starting in 2025, The CW will offer live sports programming 48 weekends per year. With ubiquitous distribution on one of the five largest broadcast networks in the country, NASCAR Xfinity Series races on The CW will provide greater access to fans and far greater revenue opportunities for The CW and its partners.”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been in broadcasting since returning from full-time racing in 2017. Starting next year, the NASCAR Hall of Famer will work as an analyst for TNT and Prime Video.

“It’s an exciting time to welcome TNT Sports back to NASCAR,” Earnhardt Jr. said in a network statement. “I remember watching the races on TNT back in the day and it's so nostalgic to see them return to the sport and become part of their team. I’m excited to join their team and also get the chance to work with Bleacher Report and create content that our fans will enjoy.”