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Amazon, Warner Bros. Compete for New Package of Nascar TV Rights

  • Racing league looks to boost revenue with multiple partners
  • Fox and NBC are still in position to renew their deals

Fans cheer during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 in Talladega, Alabama.

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Amazon.com Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. are competing to broadcast a new package of Nascar races, with the league trying to boost its overall revenue by bringing in more media partners.

The companies are vying with a third broadcaster for a package of between six and eight races during the summer months, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private negotiations.