NASCAR in Primetime is a documentary television program on ABC News. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation, logistics, drama and competition of NASCAR and marks the first-time that NASCAR had surrendered editorial control in a production that it cooperated in.^[1][2] It aired five episodes, totaling about 4 to 6 hours, from summer to early fall of 2007.^[3][4]

Each episode of the show follows teams and drivers during the '07 NASCAR season, such as Mark Martin and Juan Pablo Montoya.^[3]

The show premiered 15 August 2007, at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific Time and 9 p.m. Central/Mountain Time.^[5]

Two years prior to release, Michael Bicks, the executive producer of the series, approached Sarah Nettinga, managing director of film, television, and entertainment for NASCAR, about the idea of a NASCAR documentary series. Later, NASCAR and ABC News entered into a production consulting deal, said to help license race footage and reduce production costs.^[3]

Filming began in March 2007 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and also filmed in various other locations, such as the Atlanta Motor Speedway.^[1][5]

The series was produced by ABC News. Rudy Bednar was the senior executive producer, and Michael Bicks was the executive producer.^[1] George Kachadorian was the supervising editor and producer. Samantha Chapman and Bryan Taylor were producers.^[5]

• NASCAR on ESPN