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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CBS | Ken Squier | Ned Jarrett Buddy Baker | Mike Joy Dick Berggren Ralph Sheheen | Ken Squier | 8.6/23 | 12.8 million |
| 1998 | CBS | Mike Joy | Ned Jarrett Buddy Baker | Dick Berggren Ralph Sheheen Bill Stephens | Ken Squier | 8.6/23 | 13.0 million |
| 1999 | CBS | Mike Joy | Ned Jarrett Buddy Baker | Dick Berggren Ralph Sheheen Bill Stephens | Greg Gumbel Ken Squier | 9.6/25 | 12.9 million |
| 2000 | CBS | Mike Joy | Ned Jarrett Buddy Baker | Dick Berggren Ralph Sheheen Bill Stephens | Ken Squier | 8.4/22 | 12.9 million |