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ESPN has a long history of broadcasting NASCAR events, featuring a variety of commentators and analysts over the years. Here's an overview of some notable NASCAR on ESPN broadcasters:

Lap-by-Lap Announcers:

  • Bob Jenkins: Served as the primary announcer from 1981 to 2000, covering both the Winston Cup and Busch Series.[1]
  • Jerry Punch: Held multiple roles, including lap-by-lap announcer and pit reporter, during his tenure from 1986 to 2000 and again from 2007 to 2014.[2]
  • Allen Bestwick: Provided play-by-play commentary from 2007 to 2014.[3]

Color Commentators:

  • Ned Jarrett: A two-time NASCAR champion, he offered expert analysis from 1988 to 2000 and returned briefly in 2007.[4]
  • Benny Parsons: Another former champion, Parsons contributed as a color commentator between 1989 and 2000.[5]
  • Dale Jarrett: The 1999 NASCAR champion, he served as an analyst during ESPN's later coverage years.[6]

Pit Reporters:

  • Jack Arute: Covered pit reporting duties from 1984 to 2000 and returned from 2007 to 2009.[7]
  • Dave Burns: Served as a pit reporter from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2007 to 2014.[8]
  • Jamie Little: Provided pit reporting from 2007 to 2014 before moving to Fox Sports.[9]
  • Vince Welch: Worked as a pit reporter from 2009 to 2014.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Release, Official NASCAR (2021-11-10). "Bob Jenkins named 2021 Squier-Hall Award recipient". Official Site Of NASCAR. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  2. ^ Report, Staff (2014-12-22). "Dr. Jerry Punch signs deal to stay with ESPN". Official Site Of NASCAR. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  3. ^ "ESPN taps Bestwick as lap-by-lap voice in booth". ESPN.com. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  4. ^ "Dale Jarrett | Class of 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee". Nascar Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  5. ^ Report, Staff (2017-01-19). "Parsons beloved for many hats as a racer, broadcaster, brother". Official Site Of NASCAR. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  6. ^ "Dale Jarrett". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ^ "We Will Miss Jack Arute". Oilpressure. 2011-03-23. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ^ "Dave Burns". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ^ "Jamie Little Bio & Career Accomplishments". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  10. ^ "Vince Welch Bio & Career Accomplishments". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
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