Red Bull Global Rallycross Returns to NBC Sports With Expanded 2017 TV Schedule
Red Bull Global Rallycross Returns to NBC Sports With Expanded 2017 TV Schedule
NBC and NBCSN to Televise All Red Bull Global Rallycross Races in Supercar and Lites Series in 2017
Story By: Chris Leone/GRC Media
Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com
LOS ANGELES – February 08, 2017 – For the fourth consecutive year, NBC Sports will provide comprehensive Red Bull Global Rallycross coverage on NBC, NBCSN, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app.
NBC and NBCSN will combine to produce more than 20 telecasts of the Red Bull GRC Supercar and GRC Lites series, and all events will be live streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.
“This year’s Red Bull GRC telecast schedule on NBC and NBCSN will feature more racing action and original content than ever before, with over 24 hours of coverage between Supercar and GRC Lites action,” said Red Bull GRC CEO, Colin Dyne. “NBC Sports remains one of our most valued partners, and we look forward to working together again to deliver another great year of racing in 2017.”
“Red Bull Global Rallycross offers a unique brand of racing that viewers connect with,” said Jon Miller, President, Programming, NBC Sports and NBCSN. “The pace of GRC races combined with the skill of these drivers makes for riveting competition every time the cars hit the track.”
Expanded heat coverage will enable fans to follow their favorite drivers from the preliminary rounds all the way to the final through in-depth storylines and additional content on NBCSN companion shows and re-airs of each event.
The 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross television schedule is as follows:
SUPERCAR TELECAST SCHEDULE
| Round | Location | Event | Air Date | Time (ET) | Network |
| 1 | Memphis, Tenn. | Qualifying | April 29 | 12 a.m. | NBCSN |
| Finals | April 30 | 1 p.m. | NBC | ||
| 2 | Louisville, Ky. | Finals | May 21 | 1 p.m. | NBC |
| 3 | Thompson, Conn. | Finals | June 3 | 5 p.m. | NBC |
| 4 | Finals | June 4 | 5 p.m. | NBC | |
| 5 | Canada | Finals | June 17 | 10 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 6 | Finals | June 18 | 4 p.m. | NBC | |
| 7 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Qualifying | July 8 | 1:30 p.m. | NBCSN |
| Finals | July 9 | 8 p.m. | NBCSN | ||
| 8 | Atlantic City, N.J. | Finals | August 12 | 5 p.m. | NBC |
| 9 | Finals | August 13 | 4:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| 10 | Seattle, Wash. | Finals | September 9 | 4:30 p.m. | NBC |
| 11 | Finals | September 10 | 4:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| 12 | Los Angeles, Calif. | Qualifying | October 13 | 3 p.m. | NBCSN |
| Finals | October 14 | 4:30 p.m. | NBC |
GRC LITES TELECAST SCHEDULE
| Round | Location | Event | Air Date | Time (ET) | Network |
| 1 | Memphis, Tenn. | Finals | May 2 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 2 | Louisville, Ky. | Finals | May 24 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 3/4 | Thompson, Conn. | Finals | June 7 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 5/6 | Canada | Finals | June 21 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 7 | Indianapolis, Ind. | Finals | July 12 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 8/9 | Atlantic City, N.J. | Finals | August 23 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 10/11 | Seattle, Wash. | Finals | September 13 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
| 12 | Los Angeles, Calif. | Finals | October 18 | 5 p.m. | NBCSN |
Further announcements about the 2017 Red Bull GRC season will be shared at the official series website, redbullglobalrallycross.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @GRCseries.
About Red Bull Global Rallycross
Created to produce the most exciting action in all of motorsport, Red Bull Global Rallycross combines the best elements of stage rally, off-road and circuit racing in a fan-friendly environment. International superstars battle wheel-to-wheel over dirt, gravel, and the series’ signature 70-foot jump behind the wheel of 600 horsepower Supercars. Events also include the developmental GRC Lites class and a new electric division due to begin competition in 2018. For more information visit redbullglobalrallycross.com.
About NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.
