Justin Allgaier made a name for himself in stock-car racing. The CW made its name as a broadcast network with a lineup of scripted dramas and comedies.<\/p>\n
Now, three years after The CW dipped its toe into the waters of live sports programming, it\u2019s tapping Allgaier to appear in one of its serial crime dramas.<\/p>\n
MORE: Former NASCAR champion Greg Biffle dies in plane crash<\/a><\/p>\n According to Sports Business Journal<\/a>, Allgaier will appear on an episode of \u201cWild Cards\u201d that will air on March 30 at 8 p.m. ET. The episode that Allgaier will appear in is titled \u201cThe Hostage Always Rings Twice,\u201d about a hostage negotiation that involves a NASCAR race. <\/p>\n Allgaier drives the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports in the O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR\u2019s second-tier circuit. The 39-year-old has made 508 starts on the series over the past 17 years. He\u2019ll play himself in the episode.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was great getting the opportunity to be a part of \u2018Wild Cards.\u2019 To get the chance to work with that incredible group is just a testament to what this partnership truly is between The CW and the NASCAR O\u2019Reilly Auto Parts Series,\u201d Allgaier said in a statement published by SBJ.<\/a><\/p>\n NASCAR in 2023 announced that CW Sports<\/a> would gain the television broadcast rights to the Xfinity Series starting with their next television contract in 2025. <\/p>\n Besides NASCAR, the network has aired events from LIV Golf, Pac-12 Football, beach volleyball, women\u2019s college basketball, Savannah Bananas baseball, tennis, and the Professional Bull Riders tour, among others.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: 3 players whose fantasy stock went down after 2026\u2019s NFL free agency cycle<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n WBC: World Baseball Classic title odds, where Team USA stands<\/a><\/p>\n SOCCER: Historic soccer country reps Jordan Brand for 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Social media uncovers \u2018Survivor\u2019 connection with NBA legend\u2019s brother<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: NBC makes major decision on Tony Dungy\u2019s \u2018Sunday Night Football\u2019future<\/a><\/p>\n