Wendy Venturini
Wendy Venturini | |
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Chicago, Illinois , U.S. | |
| Occupation(s) | NASCAR reporter and analyst |
Wendy Venturini (born January 30, 1979) is an American reporter for the
In 2007, Venturini was one of the commentators for DirecTV's NASCAR Hot Pass coverage, making her the first female play-by-play announcer in auto racing history.[1]
On August 29, 2014, Venturini was announced as the anchor for the
She is the daughter of two-time
Personal life
She was previously married to Jarrad Egert who serves as engine track support for Toyota Racing Development.[3] They had their first child, Caleb James, on December 22, 2010.[4]
On June 23, 2018, Venturini was struck by a vehicle while exercising near Sonoma Raceway in Northern California.[5] She was transported to Marin General Hospital in Marin, California, where she was admitted to the intensive care unit. Doctors later diagnosed her with a skull fracture. Venturini returned to broadcasting in August of that same year.[6]
References
- ^ "The stories Venturini could tell". New York Daily News. June 27, 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- Foxsports.com. August 29, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ "Wendy Venturini and husband expecting". Skirts and Scuffs. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- ^ "Wendy Venturini Welcomes First Child". Infield Parking. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- ^ "Wendy Venturini injured in accident". 24 June 2018.
- ^ "Weeks after suffering head injury, Wendy Venturini returning to broadcast NASCAR races". 15 August 2018.