1981 Talladega 500

Network: CBS

Date and time: August 2, 1981, 2:00 PM

Format: Live

Length: 2 hours

Parts of the race were shown live on CBS Sports Sunday, intermixed with coverage of the Canadian Open. Before the race, CBS gave a report at 1:00 PM featuring several interviews.

Technical difficulties marred the broadcast, and as a result only audio of the finish was shown with a technical difficulties screen. Video of the last lap was broadcast the next week on CBS Sports Spectacular.

Personnel:

Announcers: Ken Squier, Donnie Allison

Pit reporters: Brock Yates, Ned Jarrett