Matt Yocum is an American journalist and motorsports pit reporter for FOX Sports.
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Best Known For:The television program NASCAR on FOX
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a motorsports pit reporter on NASCAR on FOX
10 Quick Facts About Matt Yocum
- Full Name: Matt Yocum
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program NASCAR on FOX
- Current Role: Motorsports pit reporter
- Current Employer: FOX Sports
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Reporter
- Media Level: National
Matt Yocum Age
Matt Yocum's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.
- Florida State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
Career & Work
Matt Yocum's career includes news and reporting roles with FOX Sports / Speed Channel, a television network and TNT Sports.
Organization: FOX Sports / Speed Channel
Role: NASCAR Pit Reporter
Period: 2001–2020
Details: Charlotte, NC · Spent two decades as a signature pit reporter, covering the Cup Series and providing elite technological trackside journalism.
Organization: TNT Sports
Role: Motorsports Analyst / Reporter
Period: 2001–2014
Details: United States · Co-anchored summer broadcast stints for NASCAR coverage blocks across cable network systems.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Pit Reporter / Sports Journalist
Period: 1995–2000
Details: United States · Began national motorsports broadcasting career tracking open-wheel racing and stock car dynamics for SportsCenter and RPM 2Night.
Rise to Fame
Matt Yocum rose to prominence for his role on the television show NASCAR on FOX.
Notable Works
- TV Show: NASCAR on FOX (Pit Reporter, 2001-2020) — Emmy-winning multi-station sports broadcast layout covering national stock car racing circuits
Notable Coverage
- Daytona 500 Live Pit Reporting - FOX Sports / SRX Racing - 2021 - Delivered real-time mechanical updates, tire strategy analytics, and live crew-chief interviews directly from the pit boxes
Personal Information
- Full Name: Matt Yocum
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
