Overview

• 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