Bob Jenkins

Bob Jenkins (September 4, 1947 – August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer.^[1] 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.^[2] He died on August 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana from the disease, aged 73.^[3]

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.

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