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Rick Allen | |
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| Born | Rick Allen Schwieger June 17, 1969 Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Years active | 2002–2024 |
| Sports commentary career | |
| Genre | Play-by-play |
| Sport(s) | NASCAR, College basketball, Track and field |
| Employer | FOX (2003–2014) NBC (2014–2024) CW (2024) |
Rick Allen Schwieger[1] (born June 17, 1969) is a former American television personality, play-by-play announcer, and voice-over artist.[2][3] He most recently served as the lead play-by-play commentator for NASCAR's Xfinity Series on NBC Sports,[4] serves on an interim basis for the International Motor Sports Association, and covers track & field for NBC Sports. He previously did play-by-play broadcasting for Fox Sports coverage of NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series.[5]
- ^ "NBC's Rick Allen Doesn't Use His Real Last Name Because of Advice from a Legend". Barrett Sports Media. July 8, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "NBC Sports adds Rick Allen to NASCAR booth". 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Auto Racing Hot Topics: NBC hires Rick Allen for NASCAR play-by-play; Can Formula 1 and NASCAR coexist on same day in Texas?". 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Leigh Diffey named NBC Sports' NASCAR Cup Series lead play-by-play commentator". NBC Sports. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "Rick Allen • Television Personality & Voice Over Talent". 2013-12-13. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2015-07-10.