NBC Sports won’t be airing NASCAR until 2015, but it’s not stopping the network from hiring on-air talent for its upcoming coverage.
Two reporters have been hired to contribute to NBC’s NASCAR studio programming as well its IndyCar coverage.
Marty Snider is a familiar face to NBC Sports as he has been a pit reporter for its previous NASCAR coverage as well as Football Night in America, Olympics and IndyCar.
Kelli Stavast has been on SPEED covering numerous motorsports events.
We have NBC’s announcement on this.
NBC SPORTS GROUP ADDS REPORTERS MARTY SNIDER & KELLI STAVAST TO NASCAR BROADCAST TEAM
Experienced, Charlotte-based Reporters Join Jeff Burton, Rick Allen and Steve Letarte on NBC Sports’ New NASCAR On-Air Crew
STAMFORD, Conn— January 22, 2014— NBC Sports Group has reached agreements with motorsports reporters Marty Snider and Kelli Stavast, who will contribute to NBC Sports’ upcoming NASCAR studio and live race coverage on NBC and NBCSN. Snider and Stavast, each of whom have years of motorsports experience, will operate out of Charlotte, N.C., home to many of the sport’s race teams and drivers. The announcement was made today by Sam Flood, Executive Producer of NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network.
“Marty is a talented motorsports reporter with longstanding relationships throughout the sport,” said Flood. “He was a part of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning NASCAR broadcast team during our last partnership, and we are happy to have him back with us on the NASCAR beat.”
“Kelli’s motorsports work has been impressive, so much so that she will also contribute to NBC Sports’ upcoming IndyCar coverage,” said Flood. “Her immersion into the racing community in Charlotte will pay dividends as she strengthens her relationships with those in and around the sport.”
The appointments of Snider and Stavast follow previous NBC Sports NASCAR on-air announcements pertaining to new lead race announcer Rick Allen and analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte. There are no further broadcaster-related announcements expected in the near term.
In addition to his NASCAR duties, Snider will continue as lead pit reporter on NBC’s IndyCar coverage. Snider’s relationship with NBC Sports extends several years and covers multiple sports, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Football Night in America, the Beijing Olympic Games and Professional Bull Riding. Snider has been a pit reporter for TNT’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series coverage since 1998. In addition to his NASCAR duties, he also contributes to Turner’s NCAA Men’s Division 1 Championship and NBA Playoff coverage. Snider co-produced HBO’s 24/7 series featuring Jimmie Johnson and co-hosted The Morning Drive on SiriusXM’s NASCAR channel. Snider was raised in High Point, N.C. and currently lives in Charlotte.
Stavast started her broadcasting career as a sports anchor at an NBC affiliate in Colorado before shifting to the field as a TV reporter. Her first motorsports assignment surrounded Championship Off Road Racing for NBC and SPEED. Over the last several years, Kelli has covered NASCAR’s GRAND-AM and Whelen Modified Tour, the Baja 1000, Red Bull Air Race and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Previously, she served as a reporter for ABC/ESPN and FOX, covering American Le Mans Series and Stadium Super Trucks. Stavast is also a reporter for NBC’s auto show coverage from Los Angeles, New York and Detroit. Originally from Colorado, Stavast now resides in Charlotte, N.C.
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