|
|
 |
 |
  |
EVENTS Fantasy Central Inside Game Video Plus Statitudes Your Turn Message Boards Email Newsletters Golf Guide Cities 
CNNSI.com GROUP
COMMERCE
|  |
Dallenbach joins broadcast team
Updated: Thursday June 14, 2001 11:23 PM
ATLANTA (CNNSI.com) -- Wally Dallenbach will join the NASCAR on TNT and NBC broadcast booth when the networks begin coverage of NASCAR at the Pepsi 400 from Daytona International Speedway, the networks jointly announced Thursday. Dallenbach will debut with analyst Benny Parsons and play-by-play announcer Allen Bestwick, beginning with Bud Pole Qualifying, July 5 at 8 p.m. on TNT, and the Pepsi 400, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. "This is always something I've wanted to try," Dallenbach said. "I enjoy the camera, but I've always been too busy racing to try it. During the auditions and rehearsals, I got a really good taste for what this is going to be and there is a real chemistry between Allen, Benny and me. Benny is a walking encyclopedia of NASCAR knowledge and has all the great stories that make this sport so special. "We have a really talented, knowledgeable team and a fun group of people," he added. Before his broadcast career begins, Dallenbach will drive the No. 33 car for the injured Joe Nemecheck this weekend at Pocono. "Wally has always been a very well spoken and opinionated driver," said Bestwick. "His opinions and explanations of issues and items cut right to the heart of the matter. He can add that third perspective in the booth and handle issues with excitement, while having some fun with Benny and me." Parsons said Dallenbach adds something few people can. "During rehearsals, Allen and I both walked away saying, 'Wow,' Parsons said. "We both walked away learning something new and different about the cars and drivers from Wally." Dallenbach moves behind the microphone with more than 200 starts in his 10-year Winston Cup career. His best year came in 1999, when he accumulated six top-10 finishes behind the wheel of Hendrick MotorSports' No. 25 car. NASCAR on NBC and TNT coverage extends through the season finale at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Nov.18. Dallenbach joins Bestwick, Parsons, Weber and pit reporters Marty Snider, Dave Burns and Matt Yocum. In November 1999, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and NBC Sports reached a landmark agreement with NASCAR on a six-year contract giving each network the exclusive television rights to 20 races per year. In this first-of-its-kind deal, TNT and NBC work in equal partnership on production, promotion and sales efforts. Turner Sports, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, presents some of the best and most popular sporting events worldwide, and is a leader in televised sports programming. With events airing on four networks -- TBS Superstation, TNT, Turner South and CNN/Sports Illustrated -- Turner Sports' line-up includes the NBA, NASCAR and NASCAR.com, Wimbledon, Atlanta Braves baseball, Atlanta Thrashers hockey, Atlanta Hawks basketball, professional golf, figure skating, WUSA Soccer and the Goodwill Games.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
