The following is a list of the American television and radio and announcers that have broadcast the NASCAR All-Star Race over the years.
Television 2020s
YearTrackNetworkLap-by-lapColor commentator(s)Pit reporter(s)2026DoverFS1Mike JoyClint Bowyer and Kevin HarvickJamie Little and Regan Smith2025North Wilkesboro20242023Clint Bowyer, Darrell Waltrip and Larry McReynoldsJamie Little, Regan Smith, and Josh Sims2022Texas Clint Bowyer and Larry McReynoldsJamie Little and Vince Welch2021Jeff Gordon and Clint BowyerJamie Little, Regan Smith, and Vince Welch2020BristolJeff Gordon Regan Smith and Matt Yocum
2010s
YearTrackNetworkLap-by-lapColor commentator(s)Pit reporter(s)2019Charlotte FS1Mike JoyDarrell Waltrip and Jeff GordonMatt Yocum, Jamie Little, and Vince Welch2018FS12017FS12016FS12015FS1Darrell Waltrip and Larry McReynolds2014FS1Matt Yocum, Steve Byrnes, Krista Voda, and Jeff Hammond2013Speed2012SpeedDarrell Waltrip and Michael WaltripMatt Yocum, Dick Berggren, and Steve Byrnes2011Speed2010SpeedDarrell Waltrip and Larry McReynolds
2000s
YearTrackNetworkLap-by-lapColor commentator(s)Pit reporter(s)2009CharlotteSpeedMike JoyDarrell Waltrip and Larry McReynoldsMatt Yocum, Dick Berggren, Steve Byrnes, and Carl Edwards2008Speed2007SpeedDick Berggren and Steve Byrnes2006FXMatt Yocum, Dick Berggren, and Steve Byrnes2005FXMatt Yocum and Dick Berggren2004FXMatt Yocum, Dick Berggren, and Steve Byrnes2003FX2002FX2001FXMatt Yocum and Dick Berggren2000TNNEli GoldBuddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett and Ralph Sheheen
Notes In 2001, television coverage moved to FX as part of the new NASCAR television contract, and qualifying was changed so the pit stop took place at the start of the qualifying, and the stop was a four-tire change instead of two. Also starting in 2001, crew members were introduced together with drivers during the driver introduction ceremonies, with Fox broadcasters Chris Myers and Jeff Hammond interviewing selected persons during the ceremony.
1990s
YearTrackNetworkLap-by-lapColor commentator(s)Pit reporter(s)1999CharlotteTNNEli GoldBuddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett and Ralph Sheheen1998TNNEli GoldBuddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett and Matt Yocum1997TNNEli GoldBuddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett and Matt Yocum1996TNNEli GoldBuddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett and Randy Pemberton1995TNNMike Joy Buddy Baker and Dick BerggrenGlenn Jarrett, Randy Pemberton, and Rick Benjamin1994TNNMike Joy Buddy BakerGlenn Jarrett and Randy Pemberton1993TNNMike Joy Neil Bonnett and Buddy BakerRandy Pemberton and Pat Patterson1992TNNMike Joy Neil Bonnett and Buddy BakerGlenn Jarrett, Randy Pemberton, and Katie Haas1991CBSKen SquierNed JarrettNeil Bonnett and Chris Economaki1990ABCPaul PageBenny Parsons and Bobby UnserJack Arute
Notes Speedvision carried a special live in-car simulcast of the 1997 race. ABC carried the race in 1990, with the Winston Open finish, and CBS carried both the Open and The Winston in 1991. The race was moved up one day to Saturday night, and it moved to live coverage on The Nashville Network (now Paramount Network) in 1992.
1980s
YearTrackNetworkLap-by-lapColor commentator(s)Pit reporter(s)1989CharlotteABCPaul PageBenny Parsons and Bobby UnserJack Arute1988ABCKeith JacksonJerry PunchJerry Gappens1987ABCKeith Jackson Donnie AllisonJerry Punch1986AtlantaESPNBob JenkinsLarry Nuber and Benny ParsonsJack Arute1985CharlotteJefferson-PilotMike JoyKyle Petty Neil BonnetJohnny Hayes Larry Nuber
Notes The 1986 event featured the Atlanta Invitational, a 100-lap race for drivers who did not meet the eligibility of The Winston. The Atlanta Invitational was held before The Winston, but due to a tape delay, ESPN aired the race after The Winston. Keith Jackson, much better known for his work on college football and ABC's Wide World of Sports, called the 1987 event, known for the "Pass in the Grass". He was the network's NASCAR play-by-play announcer until the 1987 season. From 1987 to 1990, ABC Sports covered reports on time trials on the Indianapolis 500, which ABC Sports also covered. From its first year, the unique moniker "The Winston" was adopted by sponsor R. J. Reynolds. Rather than referring to the event as a traditional "All star" race, no generic reference was included in the title. Due to limitations on television tobacco advertising, other races which involved tobacco title sponsorship utilized generic names on network television. For example, on ABC, the Winston 500 was called the "Talladega 500" and the Marlboro 500 was called the "Michigan 500." Without a generic alternative, television and other media were forced to acknowledge Winston as the title sponsor, effectively skirting, and pushing the limits of tobacco advertising regulation.
Radio
Motor Racing Network is one of the two main radio broadcasters of the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series, covering events held at tracks owned by ISC, along with Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. It also broadcasts the NASCAR All-Star Race, and the entire Truck Series season (although clearance of Xfinity and Truck Series events may vary by station). Almost all of the remaining races are broadcast by the Speedway Motorsports-owned Performance Racing Network (PRN), besides the Brickyard 400 (which is broadcast by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network in association with PRN); many stations have affiliations with both MRN and PRN in order to air a full NASCAR schedule. All races are also carried on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
The lead announcers for the 2017 race's broadcast on MRN were Joe Moore, Jeff Striegle and Rusty Wallace. The network also implemented two announcers on each side of the track: Dave Moody in turns 1 and 2 and Kyle Rickey in turns 3 and 4. Alex Hayden, Winston Kelly, Kim Coon, and Steve Post were the network's pit lane reporters. The lead announcers for MRN in the following year were Mike Bagley, Jeff Striegle and Rusty Wallace. The network continued to implement two announcers on each side of the track: Dave Moody in turns 1 and 2 and Kyle Rickey in turns 3 and 4. Alex Hayden, Winston Kelly, Kim Coon, and Steve Post were the network's pit lane reporters. Alex Hayden became one of the lead announcers come 2019.
References
External links NASCAR All-Star Race - NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com