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Vincent Welch
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Occupation(s)TV sports announcer and pit reporter
Years active1987–present
Known forCommentator on Fox Sports for NASCAR events and occasional pit reporter
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Vincent Welch (born August 4, 1964) is an American radio and television personality most recently for

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and occasionally, a pit reporter for FOX's coverage for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. He also does commentary for games for Fox College Hoops.[1]

Career

After graduating from Ball State University in 1987, Welch would get an entry-level job in a small radio station in Richmond, Indiana, WKBV.[2] With WKBV, he would do play-by-play commentary for the local high school teams in the area.[3] After three and a half years with the company, he would leave for a part-time job with WISH-TV, and worked his way up into television.[3][1]

In 1992, Welch would earn a regional Emmy Award for sports programming.[4]

In 1995, he would move to WNDY-TV, and was named the sports chief of the station.[5]

In 1998, Welch would move to WIBC, after he felt that he would be let go from WNDY-TV, as another company, Paramount Stations Group, had purchased the station and were letting go staff members. Welch was named sports director for WIBC, taking over for Bob Lamey.[6]

Working for

NASCAR Nationwide Series coverage.[8]

On January 2, 2023, Welch announced he will not return to Fox Sports for the 2023 season.[9]

Personal life

Vince graduated from Ball State University in 1987 with a degree in telecommunications.[10] His son, Dillon Welch, was a radio personality for the Motor Racing Network.[11] Dillon is currently a pit reporter for NBC. In 2020, it was announced that Welch had signed an endorsement deal with health and wellness multilevel marketing company Zurvita.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Vince Welch Bio & Career Accomplishments". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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  3. ^ a b "The Harbingers: Vince Welch". Ball State Sports Link. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  4. ^ a b "Zurvita Welcomes Vince Welch as Zurvita Endorser". AP NEWS. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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  7. ^ "ESPN'S NASCAR Coverage Set to Take Green Flag at Daytona". ESPN Press Room U.S. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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  9. ^ "Vince Welch will not return to FOX Sports for 2023 season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Taylor, Chris (2018-09-16). "FOX Sports & Ball State Alum Vince Welch Visits Monday". Ball State Sports Link. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  11. ^ Kartman, Alex (2015-08-26). "Vince Welch's Son Following in His Broadcasting Footsteps". Ball State Sports Link. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
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