Crew chief Frank Stoddard has decided not to be part of the ABC/ESPN team that will cover NASCAR next season.
George McNeilly, a spokesman for the network, said Monday that Stoddard decided he could not fulfill his commitment to help run a NASCAR team in 2007 and be an analyst for the prerace and “NASCAR Now” shows on television. Stoddard has served as crew chief for driver Boris Said’s part-time team this season.
“He was concerned he would be spreading himself too thin, and he felt he needed to let us know of his change of heart right away,” McNeilly said. “We wish him well.”
McNeilly said ESPN is auditioning talent for its NASCAR lineup, and there will be additions for the prerace and studio shows. Brad Daugherty and Shannon Spake will be part of that team, as will veteran broadcaster Brent Musburger for selected events.
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