Not only do Champ Car World Series fans rely on 18 of the world's best drivers to provide breathtaking racing action on each stop of the 2006 schedule, but they also count on four of the sport's top broadcasters to describe every moment along the way source: racingone.com This year's lineup carries a wealth of both racing and television experience featuring a pair of men that once made their behind the wheel of turbocharged Champ Cars. Former Champ Car pilots Derek Daly and Jon Beekhuis will bring the knowledge learned from thousands of Champ Car laps to the broadcasts while veteran broadcaster Rick Benjamin returns for his third season as host. The final member of the quartet that will chronicle all of the action of the 2006 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season is a new one, as off-road racer and action sports commentator Cameron Steele joins the Champ Car crew as a pit reporter. "With their vast experience both behind the wheel and behind the mike, this year's broadcast team will give our viewers a real sense of what goes on under the helmet and in the Champ Cars," said Champ Car President and CEO Steve Johnson. "Our broadcast will be further enhanced by having men that know what it takes to drive in the heat of battle, as well as by having a play-by-play man that has seen as much racing as anyone. We look forward to welcoming Cameron to the Champ Car family as well." Daly is no stranger to anyone connected with the Champ Car World Series as the former Formula 1 driver and veteran of 63 Champ Car starts takes the microphone for his 21st season of television work. His extensive knowledge of the Champ Car paddock allows him to take viewers behind the scenes of a race weekend, providing valuable insights at each and every race.
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