Veteran FOX Sports broadcaster Mike Joy is set to serve as the honorary starter for the upcoming NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, a role that will see him wave the green flag before the first competitive lap.
The ceremony marks a milestone in Joy’s 57‑year career, which has seen him cover almost every major American racing series, from the Daytona 500 to the Indianapolis 500, and it will be the first time he has taken on the starter’s duties in a NASCAR Cup Series event.
A Career Defined by Milestones
Joy’s broadcasting journey began in 1970 as a public‑address announcer at Riverside Park Speedway in Massachusetts. Over the ensuing decades he has become a staple of American motorsport telecasts, having called 47 Daytona 500s and contributed to countless other marquee events across the sport.
Today, in his 26th consecutive season as the lead race announcer for FOX Sports’ NASCAR coverage, Joy will continue to provide play‑by‑play commentary during the All‑Star Race broadcast, blending his historic perspective with the excitement of the moment.
Mike Tatoian, president and general manager of Dover Motor Speedway, praised Joy’s enduring connection to the sport, noting that his presence underscores the speedway’s deep roots in the NASCAR community.
Joy’s contributions have earned him industry honors, including the Myers Brothers Award and the Jim Hunter Memorial Media Award, and he was inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame in 2019, cementing his status as a pioneer of racing journalism.
A New Chapter at Dover
The All‑Star Race at Dover promises high‑octane competition, and Joy’s involvement adds a layer of historic significance, linking the sport’s past with its present. As the green flag drops, listeners will recognize the voice that has guided them through decades of racing action.