Rick Allen worked as a play-by-play announcer for NBC between 2015 and 2024, leading coverage for countless NASCAR races and some IndyCar events as well. Before that, he worked with FOX for over a decade in various roles where he was best known for being the voice of the Truck Series.
But the highly experienced broadcaster saw his tenure at NBC end quietly last year. Allen was replaced by Leigh Diffey in the booth for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. HE was transitioned to the NASCAR Xfinity Series as its lead announcer until the end of the year. The CW now holds the broadcast rights to NASCAR's second-tier series, bringing in their own team.
