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 not announcing?
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 is replacing Jeff Gordon 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 are the Nascar announcers for 2021?
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon stepped away from the Fox NASCAR booth following the 2021 season, his sixth season in the booth alongside lead announcer Mike Joy.
Where is Jeff Gordon going?
Gordon left the booth full-time after Fox's portion of the 2021 schedule to become the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. He is now the second-ranking member of the team to chairman and majority owner Rick Hendrick.
26 related questions foundIs Jeff Gordon still a car owner?
Gordon, along with Rick Hendrick, co-owns the No. 48 Chevrolet previously driven by Jimmie Johnson, who won seven Cup championships from 2006 to 2010, 2013, and in 2016. Gordon also has an equity stake in the No. 24 team.
What is Jeff Gordon's job 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.
Is Jeff Gordon still with Fox?
Gordon spent those half-dozen years in the television booth for Fox Sports, peering down at the NASCAR Cup Series cars from the towering suites structure at the 2.5-mile track. But this year, he's come back to earth. The NASCAR Hall of Famer is no longer a TV broadcaster.
Is Danica Patrick announcing NASCAR?
Danica Patrick made her NASCAR Cup Series broadcasting debut on Sunday, calling the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas for FOX Sports. Reviews of her performance have been pretty positive, and former driver Kenny Wallace was especially impressed with her.
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.
Who are the 2022 Nascar announcers?
NASCAR RACE HUB, FS1's longest-running daily studio show, returns in 2022 for its 13th season. Alexander, Spake and Vincie co-host with analysis from McReynolds, Bowyer, McMurray, Waltrip, Smith, Bayne, Bobby Labonte, David Ragan and Bodine.
Is Clint Bowyer still announcing NASCAR?
Veteran driver Clint Bowyer serves as an analyst for FOX Sports' coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series alongside play-by-play announcer Mike Joy and a rotation of prominent guest analysts for the 2022 season. Bowyer joined FOX NASCAR fulltime in 2021 as an analyst alongside Joy and Jeff Gordon.
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.
Did Tony Stewart take over for Jeff Gordon?
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.
Who does Jeff Gordon broadcast for?
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.
Is Jeff Gordon announcing the Daytona 500?
And this year is Gordon's first season as lead broadcaster. Ahead of this Sunday's 2020 Daytona 500, we spoke with Gordon about racing, up-and-coming drivers, his take on NASCAR and a philanthropic endeavor that proves life isn't relegated to just the track.
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.
What do NASCAR announcers 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.
Is Jeff Gordon still doing commentary?
The four time Cup series champion, who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame next month, has agreed to a new multi-year deal as a race analyst with Fox Sports. Gordon's first TV contract went through the 2018 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 Jeff Gordon still married?
Jeff Gordon is currently married to Ingrid Vandebosch, and have a daughter Ella and are expecting an additional child later this year.
Where is Brooke Gordon now?
Brooke Saley currently lives with her husband in Charleston, South Carolina.
Is Jeff Gordon still with Hendrick Motorsports?
As vice chairman and co-owner, Gordon will maintain a daily presence at Hendrick Motorsports with a focus on the organization's competition and marketing groups. The Vallejo, California, native will report to Hendrick and work alongside president Marshall Carlson and general manager Jeff Andrews.
