Of 89th Indianapolis 500
source:
irl.racing-live.com
ABC's Brent Musburger, one of the most talented
broadcasters in the industry, will serve as host of the network's coverage of
the world's greatest auto race, the prestigious Indianapolis 500, on Sunday, May
29.
ABC's telecast of the 89th Indianapolis 500 starts at noon Eastern time.
"Brent Musburger is one of the most well-known and highly respected announcers
in sports television," said Joie Chitwood, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president
and chief operating officer. "He is a fitting host for the 'Greatest Spectacle
in Racing,' and his knowledge and enthusiasm will help bring the tradition and
thrills of the event to millions of viewers."
One of the industry's most recognized voices, Musburger handles play- by-play
for ABC's college football and NBA telecasts, as well as for ABC and ESPN's
coverage of college basketball.
Musburger served as the pre-game and halftime host on ABC's coverage of Super
Bowl XXV, the 16th time he has participated in the coverage of the nation's most
popular sports spectacular. He covered the World Track and Field Championships
and U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 1995, hosted the 1992 Pan
American Games from Cuba and also has served as host of ABC's golf telecasts.
"We are delighted to have Brent as our host for this marquee event," said
Mike Pearl, senior vice president, executive producer of ABC Sports. "He is one
of the hardest-working and most versatile announcers in the business. Brent
helps to accelerate the excitement of the event and will be a great addition to
the broadcast team."
Prior to joining ABC Sports, Musburger was a member of CBS Sports' broadcast
team. He anchored "The NFL Today" pre-game, halftime and post-game National
Football League broadcasts. Additionally, he was the lead play-by-play announcer
for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and Final Four, hosted "CBS Sports
Saturday/Sunday," the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, the NBA Finals, the
Masters Tournament and the Pan American Games.