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.