Ralph Sheheen
He also is the co-owner of the Speed Sport franchise through his stake in Turn 3 Media, LLC, which publishes the aforementioned magazine, the Web site, and both radio and television shows.Sheheen's work at Speed Channel included anchoring SpeedNews, and being the lap-by-lap announcer for the World of Outlaws' Knoxville Nationals.His broadcasting career began in 1988, when he did an IMSA sports car race for ESPN.He eventually moved up to the lead lap-by-lap announcer for TNN's ASA coverage around 1995.Speed's on-site WRC reporter, former co-champion Nicky Grist, has seen an increase in his role.