Bob Jenkins battling brain cancer

[superchuck500]

Prayers to Bob and his family. One of the all-time great racing announcers.

Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins reveals brain cancer battle, will step back from IMS role

Bob Jenkins, a longtime voice of the Indy 500 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, revealed he is battling brain cancer and will step back from his role.

motorsports.nbcsports.com

 

[Conover]

So sorry to hear this. Jenkins has a classic voice, very knowledgeable and was a top notch announcer in his day. Prayers for help, healing and comfort for his family.

 

[Old Kid]

That sucks, cancer sucks. Prayers for him and his loved ones.

 

[superchuck500]

Bob has passed.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Horrendous news, the motor racing voice of my childhood

 

[Old Kid]

So good at what he did. May he rest in eternal peace.

 

[Spotter22]

One of the greats

 

[Tony_K]

Horrible. Still remember when I first got ESPN way back when and he was the announcer I enjoyed so much and ever since then. Excellent person that I always liked listening to.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Man, the voices of my youth are being silenced. Bob Jenkins, Ned Jarrett, and Benny Parsons were racing for me. Now only Ned remains. Godspeed, Mr. Jenkins.

 

[aunty dive]