1991 NASCAR Winston Cup Series

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2/10 Busch Clash, CBS (Daytona) Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, Mike Joy, Dave Despain (Chris Economaki host)

2/14 Gatorade Twin 125s, CBS (Daytona) Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, David Hobbs, Mike Joy, Dave Despain, Chris Economaki

2/17 Daytona 500, CBS Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, David Hobbs, Mike Joy, Dave Despain (Chris Economaki host)

2/24 Pontiac Excitement 400, TBS (Richmond) Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Ken Stabler, Phil Parsons, Dick Berggren (Mike Joy in the STP Pit Communication Center)

3/3 Goodwrench 500, TNN (Rockingham) Mike Joy, Phil Parsons, Steve Evans, Brock Yates

3/17-18 Motorcraft Quality Parts 500, ABC (Atlanta) Paul Page, Benny Parsons, Bobby Unser, Jerry Punch, Gary Gerould

4/7 TranSouth 500, ESPN (Darlington) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

4/14 Valleydale Meats 500, ESPN (Bristol) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

4/21 First Union 400, ESPN (North Wilkesboro) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

4/28 Hanes 500, ESPN (Martinsville) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

5/6 Winston 500, ESPN (Talladega) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

5/19 The Winston, CBS (Charlotte) Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, Chris Economaki, Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett

5/26 Coca-Cola 600, TBS (Charlotte) Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Dick Berggren, Phil Parsons (Mike Joy in the STP Pit Communication Center)

6/2 Budweiser 500, TNN (Dover) Mike Joy, Phil Parsons, Buddy Baker, Steve Evans, Glenn Jarrett, Brock Yates

6/9 Banquet Frozen Foods, ESPN (Sonoma) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons (Turn 1), Ned Jarrett (Turn 7), Jerry Punch, John Kernan

6/16 Champion Spark Plug 500, ESPN (Pocono) Bob Jenkins, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

6/23 Miller Genuine Draft 400, CBS (Michigan) Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, Chris Economaki, Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett

7/6 Pepsi 400, ESPN (Daytona) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

7/21 Miller Genuine Draft 500, ESPN (Pocono) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

7/28 DieHard 500, CBS (Talladega) Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett (Chris Economaki host)

8/11 Budweiser at the Glen, ESPN (Watkins Glen) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons (Turn 1), Ned Jarrett (Turn 5), Jerry Punch, John Kernan

8/18 Champion Spark Plug 400, ESPN (Michigan) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

8/24 Bud 500, ESPN (Bristol) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

9/1 Heinz Southern 500, ESPN (Darlington) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

9/7 Miller Genuine Draft 400, TBS (Richmond) Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Ken Stabler, Chris Economaki, Dick Berggren (Mike Joy in the STP Pit Communication Center)

9/15 Peak Antifreeze 500, TNN (Dover) Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett, Buddy Baker, Steve Evans, Brock Yates, Glenn Jarrett

9/22 Goody's 500, ESPN (Martinsville) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

9/29 Tyson Holly Farms 400, ESPN (North Wilkesboro) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

10/6 Mello Yello 500, TBS (Charlotte) Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Dick Berggren, Randy Pemberton (Mike Joy in the STP Pit Communication Center)

10/20 AC Delco 500, TNN (Rockingham) Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett, Buddy Baker, Steve Evans, Brock Yates, Glenn Jarrett

11/3 Pyroil 500, TNN (Phoenix) Mike Joy, Neil Bonnett, Buddy Baker, Brock Yates, Glenn Jarrett

11/17 Hardee's 500, ESPN (Atlanta) Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Ned Jarrett, Jerry Punch, John Kernan

Notes

The Twin 125s aired on 2/16.

TNN debuted its NASCAR coverage under its own banner. The American Sports Cavalcade was no more. Although the two principals of said show worked these races.

The bulk of the Atlanta spring race was run on Monday, 3/18 after rain limited Sunday's on-track activities. It went untelevised.

Yes, the Snake appeared on the first three TBS races. He owned a late model stock car team at the time, plus he was already gainfully employed by Turner Sports. I can't exactly define what his role was. He opened up the first Richmond race in the booth, and closed the second Richmond race in the booth, for instance. During the Coke 600, he only appeared during a pre-taped segment. He didn't appear at all during the fall Charlotte race.

Generally I like to list the pit reporters in italics, but it should be mentioned that Economaki didn't exactly work the pits during the CBS races. But he conducted interviews during the races from an elevated location alongside pit road, and when he wasn't opening up the broadcast as the host, I figured it would make some sense to just list him as if he was an on-the-ground pit reporter.

NASCAR Busch Grand National Series

2/16 Goody's 300 (Daytona), ??? (May not have been broadcast, highlights shown on Inside NASCAR and Raceday)

2/23 Pontiac 200 (Richmond), World Sports - Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Ken Stabler, Phil Parsons (Mike Joy in the Fram Pit Center. Stabler reported from pit road at the start of the race, then joined the booth for the finish.)

3/2 GM Goodwrench 200 (Rockingham), TNN - Mike Joy, Phil Parsons, Steve Evans, Brock Yates

3/10 Miller Classic (Martinsville), TNN - Steve Evans, Brock Yates (American Sports Cavalcade)

3/24 Spring 200 (Volusia), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Bill Hennecy

3/31 Mountain Dew 500 (Hickory), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Bill Hennecy

4/6 Pontiac Pacesetters 200 (Darlington), ESPN - Dr. Jerry Punch, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons, John Kernan

4/13 Budweiser 250 (Bristol), ESPN - Dr. Jerry Punch, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons

4/27 Nestle 200 Lanier, ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

5/4 Carquest Auto Parts Stores 300 (South Boston), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Glenn Jarrett, Bill Hennecy

5/11 Pontiac Pacesetters 200 (Nazareth), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

5/25 Champion Spark Plug 300 (Charlotte), TBS - Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Dr. Dick Berggren, Barney Hall, Ken Stabler (Mike Joy in the STP Pit Communication Center. Stabler reported from the grandstands before the race)

6/1 Budweiser 200 (Dover), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

6/8 Roses Stores 300 (Orange County), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Glenn Jarrett, Bill Hennecy? (Pit reporter(s) unknown)

6/15 Granger Select 400 (Hickory), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

6/22 Carolina Pride/Budweiser 250 (Myrtle Beach), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Glenn Jarrett, Bill Hennecy

6/29 Fay's Drug Stores 150 (Watkins Glen), Prime Network - Ken Squier, Debbie Bown, Dr. Dick Berggren

7/7 True Value 250 (Oxford Plains), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

7/14 Budweiser 300 (New Hampshire), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

7/20 Coors Light 300 (South Boston), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

7/27 Granger Select 200 (New River Valley), ??? (May not have been broadcast. Inside Winston Cup Racing filmed the race and showed highlights and interviews with Ned Jarrett and Dan Kenyon)

8/3 Kroger 200 (IRP), ESPN - Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons, Dave Despain

8/10 Texas Pete Sauces 300 (Orange County), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Glenn Jarrett, Bill Hennecy

8/23 Jay Johnson 250 (Bristol), ESPN - Dr. Jerry Punch, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons

8/31 Gatorade 200 (Darlington), Dr. Jerry Punch, Ned Jarrett, Benny Parsons

9/6 Autolite Platinum 200 (Richmond), Prime Network - Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Debbie Bown, Dr. Dick Berggren, Chris Economaki (Mike Joy in the Pontiac Pit Communication Center)

9/14 SplitFire Spark Plug 200 (Dover), ??? (No footage online, may not have been broadcast)

10/5 All Pro 300 (Charlotte), Prime Network - Ken Squier, Neil Bonnett, Debbie Bown, Dr. Dick Berggren, Randy Pemberton (Mike Joy in the Stanley Pit Communication Center)

10/13 New England Chevy Dealers 250 (New Hampshire), TNN - Mark Allen, Mark Garrow, Glenn Jarrett, Bill Hennecy

10/19 AC-Delco 200 (Rockingham), TNN - Mike Joy, Buddy Baker, Neil Bonnett, Steve Evans, Brock Yates

10/27 Winston Classic (Martinsville), ???