Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport’s shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races.

That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors.

“We’re talking about other things and he said, ‘Hey, you’re doing some sort of TV thing.’ And I was thinking, you know, this guy’s 85 years old, and I’m gonna have to explain this to him,” Edwards said. “And I started and he’s like, ‘Oh, yeah. I’ve got Prime. I’ll be watching.’”

Prime Video’s first race on Sunday is the Coca-Cola 600. Not only is it NASCAR’s longest race, it comes on motorsports’ biggest day with Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 taking place before the green flag drops at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Prime Video has a seven-year deal with NASCAR.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be starting with a crown jewel (race). It’s a huge responsibility and we’re excited to bring it to fans,” said Alex Strand, Prime Video’s senior coordinating producer for live sports. “What we saw when we brought ‘Thursday Night Football’ to Prime is we spent a lot of time making sure that we’re delivering on expectations. There’s trust the viewers are putting in you to bring them the sport that they love.”

Prime Video is hoping to do that by getting some production help from NBC Sports, which has had NASCAR since 2015. Prime’s relationship with NBC goes back to 2022 when it launched “Sunday Night Football.”

In the booth, Adam Alexander is the play-by-play announcer for the Xfinity Series on The CW along with doing Cup Series races on TNT.

Analysts Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are reunited. Earnhardt Jr. was with NBC for six seasons (2018 through ’23) while Letarte has been with NBC since 2015.

Alexander said his approach to calling the races has been the same, no matter the network.

“Just be a setup guy for two analysts that obviously know it inside and out, and be able to relay the message to the fans of what’s happening on track,” he said. “I think it would be easy for someone when you look at new partners coming into the sport, that everything is going to be changed. It jumped off the board with me right away that Prime has the balance of new, but also the respect to traditions that we’re used to in the TV world and how that matches up with NASCAR.”

The only new faces are Edwards and Corey LaJoie, who will be on pre- and post-race coverage.

Many thought Edwards would become an analyst after retiring in 2017, but he resisted overtures from various networks until Prime Video approached him earlier this year.

“The timing just feels right. I’m shocked at the way the sport has welcomed me back personally,” said Edwards, a 28-time winner in the Cup series. “I wasn’t sure about this, but Prime came to visit me in Missouri and we sat around at my kitchen table talking with my family. I’m glad they came out. It’s going to be an adventure.”

Prime Video will be bringing its own touches to the races. Green flag racing will include a double-box commercial format, ensuring viewers won’t miss any action. There will also be highlights of key moments allowing viewers to catch up to action.

As far as in-race strategy innovations, Prime is still testing some things as they try to continue what they have done during NFL coverage, which is explain complex matters in a simple way.

“I believe people are going to find it. They’re going to enjoy it. And, you know, hopefully it just becomes, something that that all the fans feel good about and don’t have any hiccups,” Edwards said.

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Even signing with Prime Video to be one of their analysts, Carl Edwards admitted he was wondering if NASCAR fans would know about the sport’s shift to streaming for five races on Prime Video or if they would know how to access the races.

That was, until he talked to one of his neighbors.

“We’re talking about other things and he said, ‘Hey, you’re doing some sort of TV thing.’ And I was thinking, you know, this guy’s 85 years old, and I’m gonna have to explain this to him,” Edwards said. “And I started and he’s like, ‘Oh, yeah. I’ve got Prime. I’ll be watching.’”

Prime Video’s first race on Sunday is the Coca-Cola 600. Not only is it NASCAR’s longest race, it comes on motorsports’ biggest day with Formula One’s Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 taking place before the green flag drops at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Prime Video has a seven-year deal with NASCAR.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be starting with a crown jewel (race). It’s a huge responsibility and we’re excited to bring it to fans,” said Alex Strand, Prime Video’s senior coordinating producer for live sports. “What we saw when we brought ‘Thursday Night Football’ to Prime is we spent a lot of time making sure that we’re delivering on expectations. There’s trust the viewers are putting in you to bring them the sport that they love.”

Prime Video is hoping to do that by getting some production help from NBC Sports, which has had NASCAR since 2015. Prime’s relationship with NBC goes back to 2022 when it launched “Sunday Night Football.”

In the booth, Adam Alexander is the play-by-play announcer for the Xfinity Series on The CW along with doing Cup Series races on TNT.

Analysts Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are reunited. Earnhardt Jr. was with NBC for six seasons (2018 through ’23) while Letarte has been with NBC since 2015.

Alexander said his approach to calling the races has been the same, no matter the network.

“Just be a setup guy for two analysts that obviously know it inside and out, and be able to relay the message to the fans of what’s happening on track,” he said. “I think it would be easy for someone when you look at new partners coming into the sport, that everything is going to be changed. It jumped off the board with me right away that Prime has the balance of new, but also the respect to traditions that we’re used to in the TV world and how that matches up with NASCAR.”

The only new faces are Edwards and Corey LaJoie, who will be on pre- and post-race coverage.

Many thought Edwards would become an analyst after retiring in 2017, but he resisted overtures from various networks until Prime Video approached him earlier this year.

“The timing just feels right. I’m shocked at the way the sport has welcomed me back personally,” said Edwards, a 28-time winner in the Cup series. “I wasn’t sure about this, but Prime came to visit me in Missouri and we sat around at my kitchen table talking with my family. I’m glad they came out. It’s going to be an adventure.”

Prime Video will be bringing its own touches to the races. Green flag racing will include a double-box commercial format, ensuring viewers won’t miss any action. There will also be highlights of key moments allowing viewers to catch up to action.

As far as in-race strategy innovations, Prime is still testing some things as they try to continue what they have done during NFL coverage, which is explain complex matters in a simple way.

“I believe people are going to find it. They’re going to enjoy it. And, you know, hopefully it just becomes, something that that all the fans feel good about and don’t have any hiccups,” Edwards said.

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Cornerstone Building Brands to Feature Hypersteel™ Cold-Form Buildings and Support Anthony Alfredo and Young’s Motorsports at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway

Young’s Motorsports proudly announced today that Cornerstone Building Brands will support the team’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program and driver Anthony Alfredo in the May 24 BetMGM 300 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, featuring Hypersteel™ cold-formed buildings.

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The 13th race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season presents an opportunity for the Hypersteel™ brand to join the team’s mission of securing a fourth consecutive top-15 finish — a stretch highlighted by a season-best sixth-place run at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last month.

Hypersteel™ cold-formed buildings are engineered for speed, offering the hyper-fast design and production turnaround that sets them apart from traditional pre-engineered metal buildings. They deliver all the benefits of steel while minimizing time, complexity and installation effort.

With a streamlined design and build process, Hypersteel™ structures are easier to install than rigid frame buildings of similar design, often without the need for large crews, heavy equipment, or specialized labor.

“Showcasing Hypersteel cold-formed buildings on the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet helps us share an exciting story about how contractors and consumers alike can get customized metal buildings faster and easier,” says Heather Hollis, vice president of marketing at Cornerstone Building Brands.

“Our partnership with Anthony Alfredo and the team symbolizes the speed and efficiency of Hypersteel buildings and the hyper-fast process of designing and erecting a metal building.”

Alfredo, 26, is equally excited to welcome the Hypersteel™ brand as the fifth different partner to support the team’s 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series campaign.

“I’m really excited to welcome Cornerstone Building Brands and the Hypersteel™ brand to our team this weekend,” said Alfredo. “Just like their buildings, our team is all about speed and efficiency — and that mindset has helped us build some strong momentum lately.

“We’re looking to keep that going at Charlotte and give the Hypersteel™ brand a great first race with us.”

Saturday’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will mark Alfredo’s fourth career NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the iconic 1.5-mile oval. He returns to “America’s Home for Racing” on the strength of a track-best 16th-place finish, earned last May after starting 17th.

As one of the Xfinity Series’ most reinvigorated teams in recent weeks, Alfredo believes the group can continue its fast-way-forward approach, especially while proudly carrying the Hypersteel™ brand colors this weekend.

“The progress we’ve made as a team lately has been really encouraging,” said Alfredo. “Everyone’s been working hard, and we’re starting to see the results on the track.

“Having Cornerstone Building Brands feature Hypersteel™ cold-form buildings this weekend gives us even more motivation to keep pushing forward. I’m confident we can put together another strong run at Charlotte.”

For more on Anthony Alfredo, please visit AnthonyAlfredo.com, like him on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow him on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo).

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The BetMGM 300 (200 laps | 300 miles) is the 13th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. A pair of 25-minute practices will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 11:05 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Qualifying will immediately follow at 12:10 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 4:30 p.m., with live coverage on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

About Hypersteel™ Cold-Formed Buildings:

Hypersteel™ cold-formed buildings offer the quickest design and production turnaround in the Cornerstone Building Brands building solutions lineup. Enjoy the benefits of metal buildings while minimizing time and effort. Engineered for speed, our Hypersteel™ structures are easier to install than heavier steel buildings of similar design, typically without the need for large teams, heavy equipment and specialized labor.

For more information, visit hypersteel.com.

About Cornerstone Building Brands:

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

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NASCAR on Prime is officially set to make its long-awaited debut this Sunday, May 25 at the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Ahead of the green flag, host Danielle Trotta, alongside NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Carl Edwards and current Cup Series Driver Corey LaJoie, get fans ready for the longest race on the NASCAR circuit with comprehensive pre-race coverage, beginning at 5:00 PM ET. Joined by NASCAR on Prime analysts Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte for select segments, and broadcasting live from a set overlooking the thousands of fans taking in the pre-race festivities, the team will offer viewers an immersive look at the electric atmosphere from Charlotte Motor Speedway, and present the following action-packed show:

• “The King,” NASCAR legend Richard Petty, welcomes viewers to the Coca-Cola 600 and inaugural NASCAR on Prime broadcast from his childhood home in North Carolina.
• As part of NASCAR’s “Salute to Service,” NASCAR on Prime will recognize members of the military throughout the broadcast, including a behind-the-scenes look at the team executing the pre-race flyover, one of the most iconic traditions in American sports culture.
• The crew will document Kyle Larson’s journey from Indianapolis to Charlotte as he attempts the historic “Double,” featuring pre-race interviews with Larson and his Crew Chief Cliff Daniels.
• NASCAR Cup Series star Denny Hamlin joins the desk for an interview before the race.
• The official premiere of NASCAR on Prime’s signature anthem “Up Around The Bend (Amazon Music Original),” featuring Eric Church alongside rock legend John Fogerty in a reimagined version of Fogerty’s original classic.
• Letartewill draw on his years as a Crew Chief to creatively deliver key insights and racing strategies to help prep viewers ahead of the race.

Starting on May 25 with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Prime Video will exclusively stream five consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races to conclude the first half of the season. Adam Alexander serves as race announcer alongside analysts Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte in the booth, with Trevor Bayne, Kim Coon, and Marty Snider patrolling pit road. Danielle Trotta hosts Prime Video’s on-site studio coverage, joined by analysts Carl Edwards and Corey LaJoie.

Fans in the U.S. will be able to watch NASCAR live at home or on the go, and across hundreds of compatible devices, streaming from the web, or using the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and connected TVs. For a complete list of compatible devices, visit amazon.com/howtostream. If you’re not a Prime member yet, join today or start a free 30-day trial.

NASCAR on Prime’s Full Cup Series Schedule (All times ET).

• Sunday, May 25: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway — 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 1: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville Superspeedway — 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 8: Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway — 1:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 15: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City — 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 22: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania — 1:00 p.m.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Give the Borg-Wiener Trophy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the Wienermobile affectionately known as Slaw Dog.

In a down-to-the-wire race among the six iconic Wienermobiles that serve as goodwill ambassadors for Oscar Mayer, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500.

It made a dramatic pass of the Wienermobile repping Chicago at the finish line to win the inaugural Wienie 500 on Friday.

The margin was about a half a bun.

“You are standing in a moment in hot dog history right now,” Sarah Oney, who was co-piloting the Wienermobile representing New York with Connor Wolff, told The Associated Press. “This is the first-ever time we have honestly had all six Wienermobiles together and especially at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.”

It was the definition of a wiener-take-all race, too: The driver and co-pilot of the No. 3 dog, who managed to roast the rest of the Wienermobiles on a cool, sunny afternoon, got to stick around for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

The Wienermobiles have been around since 1936 as a promotional vehicle for Oscar Mayer — not to be confused with Louis Meyer, the first three-time winner of the Indy 500. They travel around the country, logging about 20,000 miles annually, though none were probably as important to the hotdoggers on board as the 5 miles they drove on Friday.

Oney and Wolff jumped into the lead when the green flag flew at the historic yard of bricks, and the six Wienermobiles slowly picked up speed until they reached about 65 mph. They were right in each other’s grills down the backstretch, and swapped the lead among themselves several times until the second of two laps, when the No. 4 dog led the field out of Turn 2.

That’s when smoke began pouring from its rear, and that dog was cooked.

The Wienermobile wearing No. 1 assumed the lead as the field headed onto the front stretch, and a crowd of nearly 80,000 fans who had just watched the final practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 was standing and cheering.

That’s when the Wienermobile from the Southeast, which had doggedly hung around the lead for most of the race, made its big move. It passed the Wienermobile repping Chicago just in time to relish in the sweet taste of victory.

It might have been the fastest Wieners have gone since Joey Chestnut’s heyday on Coney Island.

“The Indy 500 marks the unofficial kickoff of summer and the start of hot dog season,” said Kelsey Rice, brand communications director at Chicago-based Oscar Mayer. “It’s only fitting that we bring a race of epic proportions to the Speedway and celebrate a timeless tradition: delicious meats and a little friendly competition to kick off a summer of wieners.”

Originally Published: May 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM CDT

William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports have agreed to a contract extension to keep the two-time Daytona 500 winner with the NASCAR Cup Series organization through the 2029 season.

Byron’s previous contract with Hendrick was up at the end of this season, but leaving the only organization he’s known was never considered a realistic possibility. On Friday, both sides made it official.

“We’ve built something special with the No. 24 team,” Byron said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue working with amazing people at Hendrick Motorsports who believe in me, especially Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick.

“We’ve accomplished some great things that we’re proud of, but we have even bigger goals ahead. I’m excited to go after them with this team and this organization.”

When Byron, 27, first joined Hendrick’s Cup Series program in 2018, he was considered a rising star even though his path to NASCAR superstardom was less traditional than many of his contemporaries.

Born and raised in Charlotte, N.C., NASCAR’s hub, Byron fell in love with the sport as a kid and, unbeknownst to his parents, he started racing virtually. He then talked his parents into allowing him to pursue racing in real life, successfully transferring the skills he learned online to actual cars and moving up NASCAR’s developmental ladder.

Recognizing Byron’s potential, team owner Rick Hendrick signed him to a contract in 2016 and placed him in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series the next year. That season saw Byron win the championship as a rookie, just the second rookie to accomplish the feat.

After Byron won the Xfinity title, he earned a promotion to Cup, where he’s progressed into a championship-contending driver. He won Rookie of the Year in his first Cup season, earned his first playoff berth the next year, secured his first-career win in 2020 and has earned at least one victory in every season since.

His 14 total wins since 2020 trail only Kyle Larson (26 wins) and Denny Hamlin (19) during that span, and he’s won the last two editions of NASCAR’s signature race, the Daytona 500. He’s also qualified for the Championship 4 title race in the past two seasons.

“William is the real deal,” Rick Hendrick said. “What makes him so special is that he combines natural ability with an unrivaled work ethic. You see it in the great ones — the drivers who could get by on talent alone but choose to outwork everyone anyway. That’s William. On top of it all, he’s a person of high character and embraces his role as a leader.

“We’re proud to have him in our lineup and look forward to many more wins together.”

(Photo of William Byron: James Gilbert / Getty Images)