Journalist on board for network's NASCAR coverage
NBC Sports Group has added another veteran journalist to its ever-growing contingent of NASCAR experts in preparation for the 2015 season.
The company announced Wednesday that Krista Voda has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as a host for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series pre-race and post-race coverage. She will regularly appear on "NASCAR America" on NBC Sports Network and have assignments across NBC Sports, Executive Producer of NBC Sports and NBCSN Sam Flood said.
"Krista is a talented host that has established a strong connection with NASCAR viewers over the course of an already impressive career," Flood said. "Her passion for the sport and comprehensive grasp of its stars, personalities and history will provide for an engaging and informative race day experience for the fans."
Next year will be Voda's 14th consecutive season covering the sport on network television. She currently hosts NASCAR Camping World Truck Series pre-race coverage for FOX Sports and is a pit reporter for the Sprint Cup Series.
"This role is a dream opportunity for me and I'm honored to be a part of NBC’s return to NASCAR," Voda said. "We say it often, but it's true: NASCAR is more than a sport, it's a community. I've been blessed, for many years, to stand alongside colleagues who I also consider dear friends. I'm looking forward to this new chapter and the chance to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for storytelling."
NBC has exclusive rights to broadcast the final 20 Sprint Cup Series races, final 19 NASCAR XFINITY Series events and select NASCAR Regional & Touring Series events and other live content, beginning next year.
Voda is the latest face to an NBC lineup that already includes, among others, lead race announcer Rick Allen and analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte. Letarte is currently the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr., and the two have won four races this year.
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