Jeff Gordon is set to retire from full-time racing in NASCAR after the 2015 season and Fox is already planning for his replacement in the broadcast booth.
According to a report from Frontstretch.com Gordon’s replacement in the Fox booth will be none other than current Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick.
Harvick who has been with Fox since his rookie season in 2000 has been one of the mainstays of the Fox NASCAR broadcast team. He has been a full-time analyst on both Fox and FS1 since 2013 and has been a welcomed addition to the booth.
Harvick isn’t the only driver who has been linked to the vacant spot in the Fox booth as rumored replacements have also included Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer.
However it seems that Fox is ready to move on from Gordon and is ready to give Harvick the chance to be the face of the network’s NASCAR coverage.
Fox Sports president Eric Shanks said in a statement:
“Since we started working with Kevin almost 15 years ago he’s become one of the most respected drivers in the sport and a huge part of our NASCAR coverage” said Shanks. “He has a great opportunity ahead of him and we look forward to seeing him in the FOX booth for many years to come.”
Harvick will join current Fox analysts Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip in the booth for the 2016 season and it will be interesting to see how he fares in his new role.
Who is replacing Jeff Gordon on Fox?
Regan Smith will be replacing Jeff Gordon on Fox.
When will Regan Smith be replacing Jeff Gordon on Fox?
Regan Smith will be replacing Jeff Gordon on Fox starting January 1st 2021.
Who is Regan Smith?
Regan Smith is a former NASCAR driver who will be joining Fox as a full-time analyst.
How many years of experience does Regan Smith have in NASCAR?
Regan Smith has 13 years of experience in NASCAR.
Why is Jeff Gordon leaving Fox?
Jeff Gordon is leaving Fox to become a full-time team member for Hendrick Motorsports.
How many years was Jeff Gordon with Fox?
Jeff Gordon was with Fox for 23 years.
What position did Jeff Gordon have at Fox?
Jeff Gordon was a lead analyst for Fox.
How many Daytona 500’s has Regan Smith won?
Regan Smith has won 2 Daytona 500’s.
What other race has Regan Smith won?
Regan Smith has also won the Coke Zero 400.
How many races in total has Regan Smith won?
Regan Smith has won a total of 3 races.
What year did Regan Smith retire from NASCAR?
Regan Smith retired from NASCAR in 2020.
How many races did Regan Smith compete in during his NASCAR career?
Regan Smith competed in a total of 449 races during his NASCAR career.
What was Regan Smith’s best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series?
Regan Smith’s best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series was 2nd place.
How many times did Regan Smith finish in the top 10 in the NASCAR Cup Series?
Regan Smith finished in the top 10 in the NASCAR Cup Series a total of 98 times.
What is Regan Smith’s NASCAR Cup Series career earnings?
Regan Smith has earned a total of $33339103 in his NASCAR Cup Series career.
