Leigh Diffey

Leigh Diffey to Take Over as Lead Play-by-Play Announcer for NBC's NASCAR Cup Series

Veteran Commentator Switches from IndyCar to NASCAR

Leigh Diffey, a seasoned play-by-play commentator, will assume the lead role for NASCAR on NBC starting with the upcoming season.

Diffey, who recently covered the Olympics in Paris, has a wealth of experience in motorsports. He has served as NBC Sports' lead play-by-play commentator for its NASCAR Cup Series and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

Key Points:

* Leigh Diffey will become the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC's NASCAR Cup Series. * Diffey has extensive experience in motorsports broadcasting, including covering the Olympics and the NASCAR Cup Series. * Diffey will take over the role from Rick Allen, who will move to the booth for NBC's IndyCar broadcasts. * The move comes as IndyCar's contract with NBC expires after this season and the series will begin a new broadcasting relationship with ESPN in 2025.