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"On a race team, the driver gets all the glory, but he knows it's really about the people behind him who are helping him and pushing him," said Waltrip. "I am blessed to be with the greatest team in racing covering our sport."

"I've been fortunate to be side-by-side with Darrell Waltrip when we have won races and championships together," said Hammond. "Receiving our first nomination together is one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me!"

NASCAR on FOX, already the recipient of nine Emmy Awards for its coverage from 2001 to 2005, also received 2006 nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for "Outstanding Live Event/Audio," and "Outstanding Technical Team Remote," an award the series has taken home for three consecutive years.

FOX Sports' Joe Buck was recognized for his work last fall in two different categories, receiving nominations for "Outstanding Play-by-Play" for FOX's MLB and NFL coverage and as "Outstanding Studio Host" for his first year quarterbacking FOX NFL SUNDAY's studio show. Also, 18-year veteran broadcaster Tim McCarver received his 15th nomination in the "Outstanding Sports Event Analyst" category. Buck has won six Sports Emmy Awards for his play-by-play work including the last five consecutive awards while McCarver has taken home three awards for his analysis during FOX's MLB coverage (2000-2002).

FOX Sports was recognized in a total of 10 different categories for a total of 13 nominations including "Outstanding Live Sports Special" for the Major League Baseball Postseason, and "Outstanding Live Event Audio/Sound" considerations for each of FOX Sports' eligible properties: NASCAR, MLB and NFL.

The 28th Annual Sports Emmy Awards will be presented on Monday, April 30, in New York.