1986 Budweiser at the Glen
Network: ESPN
Date and time: August 10, 1986, 12:30 PM
Format: Live
Length: 3 hours
Viewership: 4.9 million viewers
The race was broadcast live and flag-to-flag on ESPN, under their "Auto Racing '86" banner. At the time, it was the highest watched auto racing event in ESPN history, according to The Greenville News.
Personnel:
Announcers: Bob Jenkins, Rick Mears
Pit reporter: Jack Arute