NASCAR News: Ken Squire enters hospice care (Update)

With saddened hearts we report that Ken Squire has died. Ken earned his wings last night at 8:20 PM ET, surrounded by his incredible, loving family.

“Though he never sat behind the wheel of a stock car, Ken Squier contributed to the growth of NASCAR as much as any competitor. Ken was a superb storyteller and his unmistakable voice is the soundtrack to many of NASCAR’s greatest moments. His calls on TV and radio brought fans closer to the sport, and for that he was a fan favorite. Ken knew no strangers, and he will be missed by all. On behalf of the France family and all of NASCAR, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Ken Squier.” – Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO

A Tribute

Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Ken Squier, 88, has entered hospice care.

“Ken is now in hospice care, with plans to move him from hospital to home tomorrow, where he will spend whatever time remains,” the family said. “Thanks so much for the many prayers being offered up.”

Squier was a lap-by-lap commentator for TBS from 1983-199. He was actually the first sportscaster to ever provide lap-by-lap commentary for the Daytona 500.

It wasn’t until 2014 when Squier said goodbye to “NASCAR on TNT.”

Over the course of his career, Squier was inducted into the Vermont Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame, New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.