How did Bob Jenkins die? IMS announcer, 73, was hoping to get back to broadcasting at Indy 500
If you loved motorsport, the name Bob Jenkins is perhaps one you remember fondly. The iconic broadcaster was the voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network for over five decades, and one of the only four people to serve as television play-by-play announcer in the 54 years of broadcasting the race. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) on August 9 confirmed Jenkins died at 73, bringing down the curtains on one of the most successful broadcasting careers in the US.
The news comes as a serious blow to Indy 500 fans, who have been mourning the death of iconic racer Bobby Unser. However, he isn't the only iconic racer to die this year. In March, we lost Sabine Schmitz, who is well known for her appearances on 'Top Gear' and being the only female winner of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. In 2020, NASCAR legend Mike Stefanik died after a plane crash along the Rhode Island-Connecticut border.
