Network: CBS
Date and time: February 8, 1981, 4:00 PM (Scheduled for 3:00 PM)
Format: Live
Length: 30 minutes
The Busch Clash was televised live, as part of the Sunday edition of the CBS Sports Spectacular. The start of the race, scheduled for 3:00 PM, was delayed nearly an hour by ARCA overrun until 4:00 PM. CBS filled the gap with coverage of other sports. Dale Earnhardt wasn't in the race, so he was in the commentary booth. The coverage signed off at 4:30 PM, as opposed to the planned 3:30 PM.
Personnel:
Announcers: Ken Squier, Dale Earnhardt
Pit reporters: David Hobbs, Ned Jarrett