Larry McReynolds, former crew chief for drivers Dale Earnhardt, Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan, recently signed a three-year extension with FOX that will keep him in the broadcast booth through 2007. McReynolds, who is attending the weekend’s events at Kansas Speedway, serves as a commentator during Fox-televised races. He also is co-host of the Speed Channel show “Trackside,” which airs on Fridays. In addition, McReynolds, 44, works on Winston Cup and Busch Series qualifying shows. He’s been with Fox since 2001, although his mind remains in the pits. “I certainly miss being a crew chief,” McReynolds said. “You don’t do something for as long as I did it and not miss it. But I certainly enjoy doing what I’m doing. There are days I’m up there in that booth and I feel like I’m crew chief of 43 different teams.”( Kansas City Star – need to register to view) AND hearing that Jeff Hammond has also finalized a 3-year extension with FOX Sports too. Darrell Waltrip’s extension with FOX was finalized some time ago.(10-5-2003)
