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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:Worked in motorsports race car preparation through the International Race of Champions in 1984

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
  • Children: Madison
  • Popular As: Matthew Yocum
  • Specialization: Sports Journalist, Reporter, and Commentator / Analyst
  • Notable Work: FOX NASCAR
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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 Political Science and Communications.

  • Florida State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Political Science and Communications
    • Period: Graduated 1991

Career & Work

Matt Yocum's career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN and CBS Sports.

Organization: ESPN
Role: SRX Pit Reporter and Feature Producer
Period: 2023
Details: United States · Worked on Superstar Racing Experience coverage.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: SRX Pit Reporter and Feature Producer
Period: 2021–2022
Details: United States · Covered the Superstar Racing Experience.
Organization: SiriusXM
Role: Radio Co-Host
Period: 2017–2020
Details: United States · Co-hosted Happy Hours with NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick.
Organization: FOX Sports
Role: NASCAR Pit Reporter and Feature Reporter
Period: 2001–2020
Details: United States · Original member of the FOX NASCAR broadcast team; also appeared on NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Race Hub.
Organization: TNT
Role: NASCAR Pit Reporter
Period: Through 2014
Details: United States
Organization: SiriusXM
Role: Motorsports Radio Co-Host
Period: 2007 onward
Details: United States · Co-hosted Tony Stewart Live and The Stewie Awards with Tony Stewart.

Rise to Fame

Matt Yocum rose to prominence for his role on the television show FOX NASCAR.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes FOX NASCAR, Superstar Racing Experience, and Tony Stewart Live.

Television

  • TV Show: FOX NASCAR (Pit Reporter, 2001-2020) — NASCAR Cup Series network television coverage
  • TV Show: Superstar Racing Experience (Pit Reporter and Feature Producer, 2021-2023) — CBS and ESPN coverage of the SRX racing series
  • TV Show: NASCAR RaceDay (Reporter) — NASCAR prerace television programming
  • TV Show: NASCAR Race Hub (Reporter and Contributor) — FOX Sports motorsports studio programming

Radio

  • Radio Program: Tony Stewart Live (Co-Host, From 2007) — SiriusXM NASCAR radio show with Tony Stewart
  • Radio Program: Happy Hours (Co-Host, 2017-2020) — SiriusXM NASCAR talk show with Kevin Harvick

Sports Events

  • Sports Event: The Prelude to the Dream (Television Host, 2007-2012) — Celebrity charity racing event at Eldora Speedway
  • Sports Event: 2008 Chili Bowl Nationals (Television Reporter, 2008) — HBO Pay-Per-View motorsports broadcast

Notable Coverage

  • Daytona 500 - FOX Sports - 2020 - Reached his 20th consecutive Daytona 500 as a network television pit reporter
  • Rolex 24 at Daytona - FOX Sports - Covered the endurance sports car race as a pit reporter
  • IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - NBC Sports - Worked as a pit reporter for sports car racing coverage
  • Chili Bowl Nationals - HBO Pay-Per-View - 2008 - Contributed to the televised midget car racing event

Awards & Achievements

  • Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction — Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame — 2019 — Career contributions to motorsports broadcasting.
  • Associated Press Sports Feature Awards — Associated Press — Two awards recognizing NASCAR feature reporting.
  • National Motorsports Press Association Awards — National Motorsports Press Association — 2009 — Features on Fred Lorenzen and Ken and David Ragan.
  • National Motorsports Press Association Awards — National Motorsports Press Association — 2017 — Erik Jones Father's Day feature, including producer recognition.
  • Telly Award — Telly Awards — Pit reporting for the NASCAR All-Star Race.

Matt Yocum Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Mary Yocum
  • Children:
    • Madison

Lesser Known Facts

  • Yocum grew up around NASCAR because his mother, Mary, worked in motorsports business.
  • He sold racing programs at Michigan International Speedway when he was six years old.
  • He worked on International Race of Champions race cars before becoming a television broadcaster.
  • He reported on 334 consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races between 1998 and 2007.
  • He worked on 20 consecutive Daytona 500 television broadcasts as a pit reporter.
  • He became an original member of the FOX NASCAR broadcast team in 2001.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Matt Yocum
  • Popular As: Matthew Yocum
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Reporter and sportscaster
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Mary Yocum
  • Children: Madison

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Mary Yocum (Parent • Mother who worked in motorsports business and sponsorship services.)
  • Tony Stewart (Colleague • Co-hosted Tony Stewart Live and The Stewie Awards on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.)
  • Kevin Harvick (Colleague • Co-hosted Happy Hours on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.)

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