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Robert Francis Jenkins (September 4, 1947 – August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer, [1] [2] primarily calling Indy car and NASCAR telecasts for ESPN / ABC and later Versus/ NBCSN. Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same role on ABC ...
Aug 9, 2021 · Bob Jenkins, a longtime motorsports broadcaster who worked for ABC Sports, ESPN and IMS, passed away on Monday after battling brain cancer. He was known for his distinctive voice and passion for racing, covering memorable NASCAR and Indy 500 moments.
Aug 10, 2021 · Bob Jenkins was a TV and radio sports announcer who covered the Indianapolis 500 for over 40 years. He also worked for ESPN, NASCAR, and appeared in racing movies. He died of brain cancer in August 2021.
Aug 9, 2021 · Bob Jenkins was a race fan who got lucky and became the iconic auto racing broadcaster who called the Indy 500's closest finish. He also worked in IndyCar and NASCAR for ESPN and NBC Sports, and was a music aficionado with a vast record collection.
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Aug 9, 2021 · Bob Jenkins, a legendary motorsports broadcaster who called the Indy 500 and NASCAR, passed away at 73 after a brain cancer fight. He was the voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for decades and received the Robin Miller Award in May.
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Aug 10, 2021 · Bob Jenkins, who called races for NASCAR and IndyCar for decades, passed away on Monday at 73. He was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Hall of Fame in 2019 and considered his race fans his family.
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Aug 9, 2021 · Aug 9, 2021. 10. Bob Jenkins, whose voice brought racing action to life on radio, on television and at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for more than five decades, has died at the age of 73,...
