1985 Nationwise 500

Network: WTBS

Date and time: October 20, 1985, 12:30 PM

Format: Live

Length: 4 and a half hours

The race was broadcast live and in full on WTBS. It was billed as the "Rockingham 500". A new feature introduced with this broadcast was the MotorWeek News segment. Hosted by Bob Varsha it would provide reports on other motorsports series, interpersed throughout the broadcast. It would be a regular on WTBS broadcasts for several years.

The broadcast would be marred by technical difficulties at times, with two spots where there was only audio due to video issues.

Personnel:

Host: Dave Despain

Announcers: Ken Squier, Benny Parsons

Pit reporters: Jerry Garrett, Charlie Harville

MotorWeek News: Bob Varsha