Paul Page | |
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Born | Evansville, Indiana, U.S. | November 25, 1945
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Tulsa |
Occupation | Announcer |
Spouse | Sally Larvick |
Children | 2 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | U.S. Army |
Paul Page (born November 25, 1945) is an American motorsports broadcaster who is best known for serving as the play-by-play commentator for the Indianapolis 500 for a total of 50 years across radio and television. Page was the radio Voice of the 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network from 1977 to 1987, and again from 2014 to 2015. He served the same role on television in 1988–1998 & 2002–2004.
Page's broadcasting career started at WIBC in the late 1960s. He was the lead announcer for CART on NBC from 1979 to 1987, and then moved to ABC/ESPN's coverage of the Indianapolis 500, CART and the IRL from 1988 to 2004. From 2006 to 2012, he was the lead announcer for the NHRA on ESPN2.Paul’s autobiography “Hello I’m Paul Page. “It’s Race Day in Indianapolis “ is a popular read with updated history if the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and his personal connections over 50 years covering Indy.