Zach Catanzareti

About

2025 is my 12th year of NASCAR reporting and have covered more than 100 NASCAR Cup Series races along with the Indianapolis 500 six times. Along with my writing background of more than 1,800 articles (published on websites like Frontstretch.com and KickinTheTires.net) I have also been a credentialed photographer in NASCAR since 2016 (link below). Additionally, I increased my videography experience in 2017, interning with FOX Sports before joining FOX as Production Assistant in 2019 at the Charlotte studios. In 2021, I joined CNN as Production Assistant for the launch of their streaming service, handling research and video/graphics. In 2022, I joined the NBC Sports family as a part of their digital video team, cutting/editing NASCAR, NFL, PGA Tour and Premier League competitions while also producing various features. I won a Sports Emmy Award for "Outstanding Interactive Experience" at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Outside the media realm, I also have driving experience. In 2016, I graduated from the U.S. Legend Car International Driving School, testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 1/5-mile course. I made my NASCAR test debut for Patriot Motorsports Group at Meridian Speedway in 2017 in the now ARCA Menards West Series. In 2019, I began my career in background acting in films and TV shows. I have played in works such as The Suicide Squad (2021), Halloween Kills (2021), Netflix’s Red Notice (2021) and the HBO series Lovecraft Country (2020). I have worked alongside talent such as Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Moving forward, I plan to improve my skills on set while picking up more roles to further my experience. It is my endless goal to improve my current skills in writing, acting, photography and videography to become a stronger storyteller.