FOX NASCAR reporter Jamie Little announced on Tuesday she’s shifting her focus away from play-by-play commentary starting next year. This is a big move for one of the most recognizable voices in racing, and it’s all about what truly matters most: family.
Stepping Back for What Matters Most
Little intends to prioritize her role as a NASCAR on FOX pit reporter in the Cup Series, plus hit up some select IndyCar Series races. For the last six years, she’s been pulling double duty, expanding her role at FOX as the lead play-by-play announcer for both the Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. FS1, the FOX sports channel, is the exclusive home for both those series, so she’s been a busy woman. She’s been a pit reporter in NASCAR since way back in 2007, working with ABC, ESPN, and FOX over the years, so she knows her stuff from all angles.
On social media, Little made her intentions known for 2027, saying she’s “changing things up a bit” next year. She’s a wife and mother of two, and she just wants to devote more time to her family. Her commitments to being a pit reporter in the Cup Series *and* a play-by-play announcer for the lower-level series just became too time-consuming. She’s super appreciative of all the opportunities FOX has given her and grateful for her time in the booth. She put it plainly in her social media post: “Starting next season, my focus will be on the NASCAR Cup Series pit road and select IndyCar races. My kids are still young and deserve more of my time.” How can you argue with that? She also added, “Thank you to everyone who has watched and supported my journey as a play-by-play voice for ARCA and the Truck Series the last six years. It’s been quite a ride and one I’ll always be thankful to have experienced. A special thank you to FOX for always giving me opportunities.” That’s real class right there.
What’s Next for FOX NASCAR?
Even with Little’s shift, FOX Sports is still locked in for the first slate of Cup Series races in 2027. They’ve been the exclusive home for those races since 2001. The season kicks off with the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest race, which FOX has broadcast every year since 2007. So, that’s not changing. The booth will still feature familiar voices, with longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, soon-to-be NASCAR Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick, and retired NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer all expected to return. FOX Sports plans to air the first 12 Cup Series points-paying races in 2027 and wrap up their part of the season with the All-Star exhibition at North Wilkesboro in May.
It’s clear Little is making a move that prioritizes her family above all else, and you gotta respect that. She’ll still be on pit road, keeping us in the loop, so we’ll definitely still see her out there!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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