Legendary NASCAR Broadcaster Ken Squier Dies at 88

Squier, Known for Coining 'The Great American Race', was Instrumental in Bringing NASCAR to National Television

Ken Squier, the legendary NASCAR broadcaster who coined the term 'The Great American Race' for the Daytona 500, has passed away at the age of 88.
Squier started his broadcasting career in 1970 and was instrumental in bringing NASCAR races to national television, including the 1979 Daytona 500, NASCAR's first 500-mile race to be shown in its entirety on network television.
Beyond his broadcasting career, Squier was also a co-founder of the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018.
Squier's distinctive voice and storytelling ability brought fans closer to the sport, and his contributions to NASCAR's growth have been recognized by industry leaders and fellow broadcasters.
Squier was also known for his support of grassroots racing in New England and his work in radio, owning and operating WDEV, part of the Radio Vermont Group