Network: Jefferson-Pilot
Date and time: May 24, 1987, 3:30 PM
Format: Live
Length: 2 hours
The last half of the race was televised live, syndicated to various TV stations through the Jefferson-Pilot network. The satellite coverage came on slightly earlier, at 3:24 PM, showing the race, but with no commentary until the network feed entered at 3:30 PM. It was the last race broadcast on Jefferson-Pilot.
Personnel:
Announcers: Mike Hogewood, Jerry Punch
Pit reporters: Mike Joy, Steve Martin