Krista Voda
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Krista Voda | |
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Born | Clinton, Iowa, U.S. | May 31, 1974
Nationality | American |
Other names | Krista Kelley |
Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
Occupation(s) | TV announcer, sports reporter |
Years active | 2003–present |
Known for | NASCAR on NBC host |
Spouse |
Phillip Kelley (m. 2010) |
Website | www |
Krista Voda Kelley (born May 31, 1974) is an American
Career
Voda was born and raised in
Voda began as a NASCAR broadcaster in 2003 as co-anchor of
In addition to NASCAR, she has covered
On October 29, 2014, Voda was announced to be the pre- and post-race host for NBC Sports' NASCAR coverage, which includes hosting NASCAR America on NBCSN.[3]
On November 7, 2020. Voda announced on her Facebook page that she would not be returning to NBC to host pre and post-race programs for NASCAR races once the 2020 season ends in mid-November 2020. NBC eliminated her position due to COVID-19 financial problems and the network could not find another role for her.[4]
In 2021, Voda joined MAVTV as the host of their Lucas Oil On the Edge show. In 2022, she returned to calling races as the play-by-play for MAVTV's ARCA Menards Series races, replacing Bob Dillner, who was promoted to a managerial/supervisory-type role with the network.[5] She became the second woman to be a play-by-play in motorsports after Jamie Little, who became the play-by-play for the ARCA races on Fox in 2021.
Personal life
Voda lives in
When it was announced that she would be the play-by-play for the ARCA Menards Series on MAVTV, the press release referred to her as Krista Kelley (her married name). Her social media accounts are still "Krista Voda". Neither Krista herself nor MAVTV have yet to further specify which last name she will be using on-air during the season.
References
- ^ Bradeen, Amanda (June 8, 2009). "Krista Voda and Wendy Venturini: A NASCAR Girl's Inspiration". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ Livingstone, Seth (February 28, 2012). "Pit reporter Krista Voda forecasts 12 Chase drivers in 2012". USA Today. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "NBC SPORTS ADDS KRISTA VODA TO 2015 LINEUP". NASCAR. October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ^ "Krista Voda will not return to NBC". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 7, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Krista Kelley, Mike Massaro join MAVTV's ARCA Menards Series broadcast crew for 2022". ARCARacing.com. March 1, 2022.