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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 ...
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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.
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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 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 · Jenkins was a legendary motorsports announcer who worked for ESPN, IMS and other networks for over five decades. He passed away after a brain cancer diagnosis, leaving behind a lasting legacy and many iconic calls.
Aug 10, 2021 · Bob’s call of Jeff Gordon’s win in the inaugural Brickyard 400 will always ring in the sport’s history. Bob partnered with several ESPN broadcasters, including Larry Nuber in his early days ...
