1981 Atlanta Journal 500

Network: ESPN

Date and time: November 8, 1981, 12:30 PM

Format: Live

Length: 3 and a half hours

The Atlanta Journal 500 was televised by ESPN live, flag-to-flag. It was the first time ESPN had televised a race live, all others were on tape.

Personnel:

Announcers: Mike Joy, Larry Nuber

Pit reporter: Ned Jarrett