FS1 is canceling its long-running daily show NASCAR Race Hub, surprising industry insiders and fans who’ve come to love the program.
Racer.com reported Fox Sports informed employees Wednesday that the final episode will air June 11.
The show covered all the bases for NASCAR fans, from highlights of the most recent race, analysis from drivers and crew chiefs, previews of upcoming action, interviews with stars past and present, and special features such as this 2023 special on some of NASCAR’s greatest rivalries.
NASCAR Race Hub debuted on Speed Channel in 2009, but moved to its present home on FS1 in 2013. It was the only show from FS1’s 2013 launch remaining on the channel.
Longtime NASCAR reporter, announcer and executive Doug Rice of PRN noted, “So NASCAR Race Hub is shutting down, that is awful. I try not to criticize other media but I despise this decision. Great show with an awesome cast. Well there goes 6pm on weekdays.”
So NASCAR Race Hub is shutting down, that is awful. I try not to criticize other media but I despise this decision. Great show with an awesome cast. Well there goes 6pm on weekdays.
— Doug Rice (@Riceman61) May 8, 2024
Others were just as surprised and/or puzzled by FS1’s sudden move.
I hate to hear about #NASCAR Race Hub’s demise as it will impact a lot of hard working people in this industry. I’m sad for them, and at the same time puzzled by the move by FOX.
— Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) May 8, 2024
Absolutely stunned that they are shutting down NASCAR Race Hub.
I know a lot of people who were part of this show. Completely heartbroken for them tonight.
This show will be missed. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/lscTuNlgw8
— 𝙈𝙄𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙀𝙇 𝙋𝘼𝙇𝙈𝙀𝙍 (@Mikey2082) May 8, 2024
This is truly unfortunate and saddening news…
Having a consistent, daily live-show helps us keep the legitimacy we need for our sport, in a world full of networks who rarely mention us anymore.
I’m hopeful that one of the new networks will step in to fill this gap. #NASCAR https://t.co/IoqHNttzRW
— Noah Lewis (@Noah_Lewis1) May 8, 2024
[Racer.com; Photo Credit: NASCAR Race Hub]
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