Vince Welch
Vincent Welch | |
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Welch at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2015 | |
Born | (1964-08-04) August 4, 1964 (age 59) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
Occupation(s) | TV sports announcer and pit reporter |
Years active | 1987–present |
Known for | Commentator on Fox Sports for NASCAR events and occasional pit reporter |
Children | 3 |
Vincent Welch (born August 4, 1964) is an American radio and television personality most recently for Fox Sports. Until 2022, Welch was the play-by-play commentator for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and occasionally, a pit reporter for FOX's coverage for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. He also does commentary for games for Fox College Hoops.[1]
Career
After graduating from Ball State University in 1987, Welch would get an entry-level job in a small radio station in Richmond, Indiana, WKBV.[2] With WKBV, he would do play-by-play commentary for the local high school teams in the area.[3] After three and a half years with the company, he would leave for a part-time job with WISH-TV, and worked his way up into television.[3][1]
In 1992, Welch would earn a regional Emmy Award for sports programming.[4]
In 1995, he would move to WNDY-TV, and was named the sports chief of the station.[5]
In 1998, Welch would move to WIBC, after he felt that he would be let go from WNDY-TV, as another company, Paramount Stations Group, had purchased the station and were letting go staff members. Welch was named sports director for WIBC, taking over for Bob Lamey.[6]
Working for ESPN for various motor sports leagues, he would work as a pit reporter.[7] In 2010, Welch was announced as the lead commentator for ESPN2's NASCAR Nationwide Series coverage.[8]
On January 2, 2023, Welch announced he will not return to Fox Sports for the 2023 season.[9]
Personal life
Vince graduated from Ball State University in 1987 with a degree in telecommunications.[10] His son, Dillon Welch, was a radio personality for the Motor Racing Network.[11] Dillon is currently a pit reporter for NBC. In 2020, it was announced that Welch had signed an endorsement deal with health and wellness multilevel marketing company Zurvita.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Vince Welch Bio & Career Accomplishments". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Higley, Jeff (1990-04-08). "WKBV's Welch taking post in Indianapolis". Palladium-Item. p. 19. Retrieved 2022-03-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "The Harbingers: Vince Welch". Ball State Sports Link. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ a b "Zurvita Welcomes Vince Welch as Zurvita Endorser". AP NEWS. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Tingher, Don (1995-06-13). "Vince Welch to tackle new challenges as WNDY-TV sports chief". Palladium-Item. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-03-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Harvey, Jay (1998-03-21). "WIBC appoints Vince Welch to follow Lamey". The Indianapolis News. p. 56. Retrieved 2022-03-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "ESPN'S NASCAR Coverage Set to Take Green Flag at Daytona". ESPN Press Room U.S. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Chapin, Josh (2010-06-04). "Former Richmond broadcaster starts new job Saturday". Palladium-Item. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-03-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Vince Welch will not return to FOX Sports for 2023 season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Chris (2018-09-16). "FOX Sports & Ball State Alum Vince Welch Visits Monday". Ball State Sports Link. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ Kartman, Alex (2015-08-26). "Vince Welch's Son Following in His Broadcasting Footsteps". Ball State Sports Link. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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- Fox Business Network (2016 Eldora Dirt Derby only)
- FXX (2017)
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- Dick Berggren (2001–2012)
- Steve Byrnes (2001–2015)
- Mark Garrow (2001–2006)
- Darrell Waltrip (2001–2019)
- Matt Yocum (2001–2020)
- Jeanne Zelasko (2001–2006)
- Chad Little (2002–2006)
- Rick Allen (2003–2014)
- Ray Dunlap (2003–2016)
- Hank Parker Jr. (2003–2006)
- Krista Voda (2007–2014)
- Kenny Wallace (2007–2018)
- Danielle Trotta (2010–2016)
- Hermie Sadler (2011–2019)
- John Roberts (2014–2018)
- Alan Cavanna (2015–2020)
- Andrew Doud (2015–2016)
- Chris Neville (2015–2017)
- Ralph Sheheen (2015)
- Brian Till (2015)
- Vince Welch (2015–2022)
- Jeff Gordon (2016–2021)
- Kevin Lee (2017–2018)
- Kim Coon (2019)
- Ricky Craven (2019–2020)
- Lindsay Czarniak (2019–2020)
- Dave Rieff (2019–2020)
- Sara Walsh (2019)
- Dillon Welch (2019)
- Katie Osborne (2020–2022)
- Glenn Jarrett
- Randy LaJoie
- Rick Mast
- Jim Tretow