1986 Busch 500
Network: ESPN
Date and time: August 23, 1986, 7:30 PM
Format: Live
Length: 3 hours and 15 minutes (Scheduled for 3 hours)
The race was televised live and in full on ESPN, under their "Auto Racing '86" banner. The race ran slightly longer than anticipated, due to 6 cautions, causing it to run over it's timeslot, signing off at 10:45 PM instead of the planned 10:30 PM. This pre-empted the start of Baseball's Greatest Hits.
Personnel:
Announcers: Bob Jenkins, Larry Nuber, Benny Parsons
Pit reporters: Jack Arute