The NASCAR Hall of Famer is no longer a TV broadcaster. Gordon began the role of Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman on Jan. 1, formalizing duties that he had already been juggling for several years.
Is Jeff Gordon announcing for Nascar this year?
CONCORD, N.C. – A familiar face will join the FOX Sports broadcast booth this weekend. The network announced that four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon will make a one-race return to television Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. FOX revealed the news yesterday during its broadcast from Phoenix Raceway.
Why did Jeff Gordon stop announcing?
Gordon explains career decision
Speaking to reporters at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, Gordon said he simply missed the buzz of competing with a racing team, and it's finally time to get back to the track. “I realized this is where my true passion lies,” Gordon said. “I love the sport, I love racing.
Who is announcing Nascar on Fox?
So instead of having one person replace Gordon, Nascar on Fox is now featuring a rotation of former drivers to join play-by-play analyst Mike Joy and commentator Clint Bowyer in the booth.
Who is replacing Jeff Gordon on Fox?
Clint Bowyer joined them in 2021 after retiring from Cup Series competition, so Gordon's post-2021 departure meant that the 2022 season would see a fourth straight year with a different booth.
36 related questions foundIs Jeff Gordon done with FOX?
Gordon's contract with FOX ends after the 2021 season, and he will appear on FOX programming through the end of the year. "Just like he did on the track, Jeff distinguished himself as an all-time winner on our FOX Sports team," said FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks.
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr Still announcing?
Since retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the 2017 season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has returned to NASCAR for one Xfinity Series race each year, and he made his 2022 start on Friday night at Martinsville Speedway.
Is Tony Stewart replacing Jeff Gordon on FOX?
Stewart replaces Jeff Gordon, who left his position in the booth to become the Vice Chairman at Hendrick Motorsports. “Tony brings Hall-of-Fame credentials and one of the most informative and entertaining voices in motor sports,” said Brad Zager, FOX Sports President of Production & Operations and Executive Producer.
Where is Jeff Hammond now?
Currently, he is a commentator for NASCAR's coverage on Fox Sports. He is also referred to as Hollywood Hammond by his Fox colleague Darrell Waltrip.
Is Jeff Gordon still calling NASCAR?
Jeff Gordon left the Fox broadcast booth after the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season to serve as full-time vice chairman at Hendrick Motorsports.
Who does Jeff Hammond crew chief for?
CGM Names New Crew Chief For 2020
We are excited to announce Jeff "Hollywood" Hammond will be the crew chief for the #68 Rackley Roofing-Clay Greenfield Motorsports team for the 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series season.
Is Jeff Gordon announcing 2022?
NASCAR Hall of Famer and four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon will step away from the FOX Sports booth and into a new role as vice chairman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2022.
Is NASCAR leaving FOX?
In October 2012, NASCAR extended its contract with Fox Sports through 2022, which allowed Fox the online streaming rights for its event telecasts; the Fox Sports contract also retains coverage of the first 13 races of the NASCAR Cup Series and exclusive coverage of the Daytona 500.
Is Darrell Waltrip Still announcing for NASCAR?
Waltrip announced his retirement from broadcasting on April 4, 2019 at Bristol Motor Speedway citing his desire to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren. His final race in the broadcast booth was the 2019 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
Who will be in the Fox booth for NASCAR 2022?
CONCORD, N.C. – Hendrick Motorsports' vice president of competition Chad Knaus will be in the FOX Sports booth for the next two NASCAR Cup Series races.
Whats Dale Jr doing now?
Earnhardt, who retired from full-time driving after the 2017 season, is a race analyst for NBC Sports. He worked out a deal with the Hendrick team, his former employer, to run laps during the Daytona tests primarily so he could become more familiar with the new NextGen car.
Does Jeff Hammond have children?
Congratulations are in order for NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip and former crew chief and Fox Sports teammate Jeff Hammond, who will walk their daughters — Sarah Waltrip and Heather Hammond — down the aisle for their respective weddings Saturday afternoon.
What does Jeff Gordon do now?
(AP) — Jeff Gordon has fit in just fine in his new job at Hendrick Motorsports. He is the new vice-chairman and the second-ranking team official to 72-year-old owner Rick Hendrick. The move positioned Gordon to one day succeed Hendrick and run the operation. Gordon now has hands in all aspects at Hendrick.
What is Danica Patrick doing now?
Since retiring nearly four years ago, the 39-year-old Patrick has added to her racing résumé from behind the microphone. In the past year, she has served as an analyst for the Indianapolis 500 (NBC) and Formula 1 race in Austin (Sky Sports) and in the booth for a couple of SRX Series (CBS) and Cup events (FOX).
How much do NASCAR commentators make?
Salaries vary for NASCAR commentators. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2008 the lowest-level broadcast correspondents were paid less than $20,178 and the highest were paid more than $77,000. NASCAR commentator salaries are not publicly disclosed.
How much does a NASCAR pit crew member make a year?
These guys get to do their work in the comfort of a shop in between the actual races. They may not be required to move as fast as the pit crew, but they make up for it with extreme accuracy. A job as a rookie mechanic can bring in an average salary between $45,000-$65,000 per year.
