Blake McCandless
American sportscaster (born 1996)
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Blake Russell McCandless (born May 18, 1996)[1] is an American sportscaster and esports driver. He last raced for JR Motorsports in the 2025 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.
May 18, 1996
Blake McCandless | |
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| Born | Blake Russell McCandless May 18, 1996 Raleigh, North Carolina, US |
| Alma mater | Gardner-Webb University |
| Occupations | Play-by-play and color announcing, pit reporter, sim racer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Career
McCandless' first foray into sportscasting came in 2016 with play-by-play broadcasting iRacing private events.[2] In 2020, McCandless was named a color analyst for broadcasts of the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.[1][3] After receiving praise from Dale Earnhardt, Jr., McCandless secured roles as track announcer for Ace Speedway and pit spotting for NBC Sports.[1][4] In 2023, McCandless was named co-commentator for the CARS Tour on FloRacing.[3] McCandless made his national television debut in 2025 pit reporting for FOX Sports for the CARS Tour race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.[5]
McCandless attempted to qualify for the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series as early as 2020.[6] McCandless qualified for the series in 2025 and signed with JR Motorsports.[1] During the season, he received a one-race suspension for intentionally crashing during a race,[7] but was later appealed and overturned.[8] McCandless finished 32nd in points with one top-10 finish.[9]
McCandless made two starts racing limited late model cars at Hickory Motor Speedway with a best finish of sixth.[4][10]
Personal life
McCandless was born on May 18, 1996 in Raleigh, North Carolina.[2] McCandless graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Master of Business Administration in 2020.[4][6]
McCandless is the grandson of drag racer Herb McCandless. He has an identical twin brother named Phillip.[6]
Racing record
Complete eNASCAR iRacing Coca-Cola Series results
(key) (Bold – Pole position. * – Most laps led.)