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Shannon Spake returns to NASCAR pit road after over a decade away

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Shannon Spake returns to NASCAR pit road after over a decade away

Summary

Shannon Spake returned to NASCAR pit road at Sonoma on June 28 for the first time since May 2013. This marked her new role in the 2026 In-Season Challenge alongside teammates Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta. Spake expressed joy in reconnecting with colleagues and witnessing Shane van Gisbergen's victory and celebratory burnout. Her career in NASCAR began in 2005, leading to prominent roles on FOX and ESPN before her hiatus. She now resumes pit reporting as the series features a single-elimination bracket worth $1 million.

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Status Watch

•Shannon Spake last worked pit road in May 2013.
•She returned during the 2026 In-Season Challenge at Sonoma.
•Shane van Gisbergen won the Toyota/Save Mart 350 event.
•Spake joins pit road reporting team with Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta.
•The series features a $1 million single-elimination bracket.

Latest Updates

6:26 AMYahoo Sports — "I'm So Blessed"- Female Broadcaster Details Emotional NASCAR Pit Road Return After Hiatus

What they're saying

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Shannon Spake hadn’t worked the NASCAR pit road since May 2013. So when she walked back out there Sunday at Sonoma, for Round One of the 2026 In-Season Challenge, it knocked her sideways a little.
— Yahoo Sports

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