Bob Jenkins

Bob Jenkins (September 4, 1947 – August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer. He was known for announcing IndyCar and NASCAR races for ESPN/ABC and later NBC Sports. He was born in Richmond, Indiana. Jenkins retired in 2013.

Jenkins was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2021. He died on August 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana from the disease, aged 73.

References

↑ "Jenkins: Parsons loved eats, song with colleague". NASCAR.com. January 17, 2007. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
↑ "Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins to scale back work amid brain cancer treatment". ESPN. February 16, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
↑ Hunsinger Benbow, Dana (August 9, 2021). "Bob Jenkins, legendary voice of Indy 500, dies: 'He was one of us in every way'". IndyStar.com. Gannet. Retrieved August 9, 2021.

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[Parsons-1] "Jenkins: Parsons loved eats, song with colleague". NASCAR.com. January 17, 2007. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2009.

[2] "Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins to scale back work amid brain cancer treatment". ESPN. February 16, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.

[3] Hunsinger Benbow, Dana (August 9, 2021). "Bob Jenkins, legendary voice of Indy 500, dies: 'He was one of us in every way'". IndyStar.com. Gannet. Retrieved August 9, 2021.