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Is FOX Sports Sabotaging NASCAR? Truck Series Commentary Shake-Up Sparks Outrage

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 31, 2025
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Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99) leads the field for the restart of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Is FOX Sports setting NASCAR up for failure after cozying up to IndyCar? That’s the question on every fan’s mind after weeks of controversy over the network’s lukewarm NASCAR promotions and high-energy IndyCar advertising featuring Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou. Now, with the Daytona Truck Series opener looming, FOX has made yet another divisive move—one that has left fans furious.

The NASCAR Truck Series broadcast team has been officially announced, featuring Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, and Jamie Little. While Harvick and Logano’s additions have been widely celebrated, the inclusion of Jamie Little in the booth has ignited a firestorm of criticism.

Fans Erupt Over Jamie Little’s Role in the Booth

FOX’s NASCAR broadcast team announcement sent social media into a frenzy. NASCAR reporter Joseph Srigley took to X (formerly Twitter) to break the news:

“NEWS: @JamieLittleTV, @KevinHarvick, and @JoeyLogano will call the action for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at @DAYTONA.@JoshRSims, @ReganSmith, and @AmandaBusick will be reporting from pit road.”

For many fans, Jamie Little’s role as play-by-play announcer is a major misstep. While she is a respected pit reporter and made history as NASCAR’s first female play-by-play announcer in 2022, many believe she lacks the energy and expertise to call races from the booth.

One fan summed it up bluntly:

“No disrespect to Jamie Little, but I just don’t think she’s cut out for PxP announcing. I especially hope she’s not the one who’s set to take Mike Joy’s spot on FOX whenever he retires.”

Another was even more direct:

“Why are they sticking with Jamie? She is horrible. Harvick and Logano are great at least.”

Some fans are pinning their hopes on Kevin Harvick to carry the commentary:

“Here’s to hoping Kevin just sort of takes over the booth and steers the commentary.”

Is FOX Cheapening NASCAR’s Coverage?

This controversy comes amid growing frustration over FOX’s NASCAR coverage, particularly regarding remote broadcasting.

NASCAR recently built a state-of-the-art broadcast facility in Charlotte, which is expected to be used for remote coverage of Truck Series races—a move fans strongly oppose. There are also reports that NASCAR’s new media partner, CW, is considering remote coverage for Xfinity Series races as well.

One fan vented their frustration over FOX’s lack of investment in NASCAR broadcasts:

“Are they going to be locked in a broom closet in Charlotte again? Or is Fox going to actually spend a few bucks to send them to the track?”

Meanwhile, many fans suggested alternatives for the play-by-play role—with strong nostalgia for the old Speed booth.

“Omg No!!! Best case scenario would’ve been getting Rick Allen back and reuniting the old Speed booth of Rick Allen, Phil Parsons, and Michael Waltrip. Jamie Little is a good pit reporter, but she is terrible in the booth!”

The Verdict: NASCAR Fans Feel Betrayed by FOX

With IndyCar receiving top-tier promotional treatment while NASCAR is stuck with uninspiring commercials and questionable broadcast decisions, many are wondering: Is FOX Sports really committed to NASCAR?

Between controversial personnel decisions, cost-cutting remote broadcasts, and a lack of promotional effort, FOX is playing a dangerous game with one of America’s most loyal sports fanbases.

The Daytona Truck Series opener will be the first real test—can Harvick and Logano salvage the booth? Or will FOX’s missteps overshadow the on-track action?

One thing is for sure: NASCAR fans are watching closely, and they’re not afraid to make their voices heard.

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