Bob Pockrass Profile
Bob Pockrass is an American Award-winning motorsports journalist working for FOX Sports serving as a FOX NASCAR insider. He previously worked at ESPN where he served as a staff writer from February 2015 to February 2019.
Bob Pockrass Career
Pockrass earned a journalism degree and a major in business from Indiana University and now lives in New York City. He serves as a FOX NASCAR insider, as well as the writer and contributor to videos for FOX Sports digital NASCAR coverage. Pockrass, the NASCAR industry’s beloved encyclopedia of racing knowledge, now contributes breaking news, analysis, and inside information across FOX Sports’ linear and digital platforms, a role he began with the 2019 Daytona Speedweeks.
Prior to joining FOX Sports, the media and fan favorite covered NASCAR for ESPN.com’s NASCAR and motorsports sections from 2015 to 2018. Pockrass also wrote NASCAR stories for “The Sporting News” from 2012 to 2014, after serving as an associate editor for “NASCAR Scene” and SceneDaily.com from 2003 to 2012. In 2019, he contributed a weekly column to “USA Today.”
Pockrass has been named National Motorsports Press Association Writer of the Year twice (in 2009 and 2013) and has won numerous writing awards. Pockrass was named the Henry T. McLemore Motorsports Journalism Award winner in February 2020. Pockrass was named one of JohnWallStreet’s “Sportico Top 100 Sports Business Twitter Followers for 2020” in 2020.
In 2019, he was named to SI.com’s “100 Sports Business Twitter” list, and in 2011 and 2012, he was named to SI.com’s “Twitter 100” list of “must-follow” sports on Twitter. Pockrass is frequently sought out for television and radio interviews as a NASCAR expert. From 1991 to 2003, he worked for the “Daytona Beach News-Journal” in Florida, where he covered college football, high school sports, and racing.
Quick Facts About Bob Pockrass
| Age | 56 years old as of 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Bob Pockrass Age
Pockrass is 56 years old as of 2023. He was born Robert “Bob” Pockrass in 1967 in Indianapolis, the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. It is therefore not known how old Pockrass is or when he celebrates his birthday.
Bob Pockrass Height
Pockrass stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Bob Pockrass Family
Pockrass grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He was brought up alongside his older brother whose name is yet not disclosed. His brother works for the Indianapolis News as a writer. Information regarding Pockrass ‘s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Bob Pockrass Wife|Wedding
Pockrass is married to Lori Perkovich. The two tied the knot in 2019. Information about Pockrass ‘s dating life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if he has any children. His wife is an advocate for children’s rights and a writer.
Bob Pockrass Salary
Being one of the top sports analysts for FOX Sports, Pockrass earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Bob Pockrass Net Worth
Pockrass has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a motorsports journalist.
Bob Pockrass Pedregon Racing
In his first season as a team owner, he finished eighth in the final Championship standings, marking his ninth consecutive season in the top ten. Pedregon’s career-best ET is the seventh-fastest Funny Car pass in NHRA history. He is one of only five NHRA Professional drag racers to be nominated for the ESPY Best Driver Award.
There has never been a drag racer who has won the ESPY Best Driver Award. Pedregon set a career-best time in 2005 when he and his brother (Cruz) both ran 4.680s at Chicago 2. Pedregon won his second NHRA Funny Car championship in 2007, winning four events along the way.
Bob Pockrass FOX Sports
At FOX Sports Pockrass works alongside;
- Jon Paul Morosi
- Curt Menefee
- Urban Meyer
- Matt Millen
- Chris Myers
- Howie Long
- Donny Marshall
- Brandon Marshall
- Jason McIntyre
- Jamie McMurray
- Mark Schlereth
- Ken Rosenthal
- Tony Pedregon
- Phil Parsons
- Michael Vick