Larry Nuber

Larry Nuber(November 29, 1948 – June 8, 2000) was an Americanauto racingannouncer,best known for his work onESPNbroadcasts ofNASCAR,CARTandFormula Oneraces in the 1980s.

Before ESPN

Nuber graduated fromOhio State Universityand was a lieutenant in theU.S. Armyfrom 1971 to 1974. In the late 1970s, he was an advertising account executive for WTHR Channel 13 inIndianapolis, IN.During his tenure at WTHR, Nuber met sportscasterPaul Page,which led to a career in broadcasting.

Announcing career

Nuber joined the new ESPN network in 1979 for their first motor sports telecast. Nuber andBob Jenkinscalled the race, aUSACevent inSalem, IN.

In 1984, Nuber helped startSpeedWeekon ESPN, a weekly auto racing news program. He co-hosted the show until 1989. During his years with the network, he also announcedFormula OneandThursday night "Thunder"USAC events.

At the 1985Southern 500atDarlington Raceway,Nuber made one of his most memorable calls whenBill Elliottwon the race and became the first winner of theWinston Million.

In addition to his work with ESPN, Nuber also worked onTNNandCBSrace broadcasts.

During a 1989 "Thunder" broadcast on ESPN, an on-air dispute between Nuber and fellow announcer/former racerSteve Chasseyled to their dismissal from the network.

Wynn's

Nuber was instrumental in bringingWynn'ssponsorship into theASA AC Delco Seriesduring the early 1990s while working with TNN. Before his death, he managed every aspect of the Wynn's Racing Program.

Death

On June 8, 2000, Nuber was found dead at the age of 51 in his Indianapolis home by local police who received a call from family members that had not heard from him in several days. He died of acerebral hemorrhageorstrokewhile working on his computer.

Instead of flowers at his funeral, it was asked that donations be made to the Rich Vogler Scholarship Fund.