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