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Marty Smith reflects on 20 years with ESPN and NASCAR coverage

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Marty Smith reflects on 20 years with ESPN and NASCAR coverage

Summary

Marty Smith celebrates his 20th anniversary with ESPN this year. Initially a NASCAR reporter, he transitioned to covering college football and other sports after NASCAR’s shift away from the network in 2014. Smith credits high-level executives for the opportunities he has been given, leading to roles covering events like The Masters and the NFL Draft. Earlier this year, he signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN and is set to host NASCAR races for TNT Sports.

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•Smith has a diverse background, covering NASCAR and college football.
•He signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN earlier this year.
•Smith began his media career at The Roanoke Times.
•He returned to NASCAR coverage on TNT Sports with five races this year.
•Smith expressed humility regarding his unexpected career trajectory.

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4:10 AMYahoo Sports — How Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other

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"My bosses have given me these opportunities. And whatever that is, I want to try to dominate that box. Whatever that box is, I want to maximize it. I want to make it grow and bloom and flourish with resonance that far surpasses what I had maybe hoped for." The post How Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other appeared first on Barrett Media.
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