Chris Economaki
Sportscaster and automotive journalist
Born
October 15th, 1920
104 years ago
Died
September 28th, 2012
12 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A prominent sportscaster, contributed significantly to auto racing coverage in the United States. Served as a pit reporter for ABC's Wide World of Sports. Created and hosted various motorsports programs, including the popular NASCAR-related shows. Was the first to report live from a NASCAR pit during a race.
Pioneered live NASCAR coverage on television
Served as a commentator for ABC's Wide World of Sports
Hosted motorsports programs focusing on racing events
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