Country of origin USA Location(s) Worldwide First episode date 5 April 2009 Audio format Stereophonic sound | Original language(s) English Running time 30 minutes Language English Networks CNBC, NBC | |
Starring Rick Allen
Brian Till
Kevin Lee
Leigh Diffey
Paul Tracy
Townsend Bell Original network Versus (2009-2011)
NBC Sports Network (2012-Present)
CNBC (2015-Present) Genre Broadcasting of sports events | ||
IndyCar Countdown (Formerly IndyCar Central), is an American television programme dedicated to the coverage of Indy Car racing and is broadcast by the American broadcaster NBC from 2012 onwards. It is a live on-site pre-race show for all Indycar races televised on NBC Sports Network and CNBC. It was initially broadcast on Versus from 2009-2011 before it was renamed as NBC Sports network and it resulted in NBC getting broadcast rights to IndyCar races in 2012.
The program is also available in high-definition on either, NBC Sports Network or CNBC. At IndyCar events, the program is always hosted by Leigh Diffey, Diffey also does Formula One coverage on NBC so Brian Till (Former Racing Driver), Kevin Lee (NBC IndyCar pit reporter) and Rick Allen (NASCAR on NBC lead announcer) are on reserve when needed. Joining them for the IndyCar races former racing driver Paul Tracy and current WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver Townsend Bell.