1984 Talladega 500

Network: CBS

Date and time: July 29, 1984, 12:00 PM

Format: Live

Length: 3 and a half hours

The Talladega 500 was shown live in full on CBS, billed as a "CBS Sports Special".

Benny Parsons was supposed to drive in the race, but he withdrew after injuries in a practice crash. Instead, he helped do commentary for the race, leading to a rare for the time 3 commentators. The race ran long, with 7 cautions, and thus there was no post-race coverage so CBS could go to the Sammy Davis Jr. Greater Hartford Open golf tournament.

Personnel:

Announcers: Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons

Pit reporters: Mike Joy, Chris Economaki

Production assistance: Bill Elliott, Geoff Bodine, Richard Petty, All-Star Racing, Harry S. Melling, Melling Racing, Curb Motorsports

A presentation of CBS Sports.