List of Daytona 500 broadcasters CBS era (1979-2000) CBS era (1979-2000)

| Year_ | Network | Lap_by_lap | Color_commentators | Pit_reporters | Host_ | Ratings | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | CBS | Ken Squier | David Hobbs Ned Jarrett | Chris Economaki Mike Joy | Chris Economaki | 8.3/23 | 9.8 million |
| 1986 | CBS | Ken Squier | David Hobbs Ned Jarrett | Chris Economaki Mike Joy | Chris Economaki | 8.4/22 | 10.3 million |
| 1987 | CBS | Ken Squier | David Hobbs Ned Jarrett | Chris Economaki Mike Joy Dave Despain | Chris Economaki | 9.4/26 | 12.4 million |
| 1988 | CBS | Ken Squier | Ned Jarrett Chris Economaki | Mike Joy Dave Despain David Hobbs | Chris Economaki | 7.4/18 | 10.0 million |
| 1989 | CBS | Ken Squier | Ned Jarrett Chris Economaki | Mike Joy Dave Despain David Hobbs | Chris Economaki | 8.1/21 | 12.0 million |
| 1990 | CBS | Ken Squier | Ned Jarrett Chris Economaki | Mike Joy Dave Despain David Hobbs | Chris Economaki | 7.3/20 | 10.5 million |