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Gordon Reflects On First Season As NASCAR Broadcaster, Is Open To Role With Kelly Ripa

Former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon wrapped up his "first stint as a television commentator at Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350" when Fox Sports' 16-race portion of broadcasting this NASCAR season ended, according to David Scott of the CHARLOTTE OBSERVER. Gordon said, "I haven’t learned anything new about racing, but I’ve learned how the broadcast works and what kind of effort goes into it. Why things happen, why we focus on something, how to gather that information, the radio information, the camera shots." He said his biggest surprise about working as a commentator is "how much I've enjoyed it." Gordon: "It’s fun, and I have not missed being out there on track. I love racing and love to see what teams are doing from this perspective." He added, "I’m an analyst and I’m there to entertain the viewer. Sometimes that’s journalism, but not all the time. ... No doubt there are conflicts that we have to manage and deal with. But I’ve worked really hard not to go into meetings at Hendrick Motorsports and get inside information. I want to be as nonbiased as possible. But I still have relationships and friendships with drivers and teammates" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 6/25). Meanwhile, the AP's Jenna Fryer noted Gordon is "open to succeeding Michael Strahan as Kelly Ripa's new 'Live' co-host." But he said his "priority is Fox and Fox Sports, and NASCAR." Gordon: "I am flattered that my name has been associated with that. ... I will definitely be back in the booth next year; if there was something that could fit into and around that, great" (AP,  6/25).

GOLD GONE: CATCHFENCE.com's Chris Knight reported NASCAR broadcaster Eli Gold has "resigned from the Motor Racing Network." Gold’s "nearly 40-year tenure at MRN Radio dated back" to '76. Gold’s bio was "recently taken down from the MRN website, confirming the Alabamian and famed radio network had parted ways" (CATCHFENCE.com, 6/25).

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