Robert August Varsha[1][2] (born April 21, 1951) is an American broadcast journalist who specializes in covering motorsports.
Varsha was born in Northport, New York, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign language.
In 1986, Varsha joined ESPN, where he hosted the network's Formula One coverage as well the CART, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and many other sports including gymnastics, figure skating and track & field.
In 2004, Varsha was also a part-time host/narrator for Speed's coverage of the World Rally Championship, even reporting on-site from the WRC's inaugural event in Mexico.
Varsha also commentated on the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on Speed Channel in Scottsdale, Arizona, Palm Beach, Florida, Orange County, California and Las Vegas, Nevada annually.
[5] The radio program is delivered in a magazine-style format and features interviews with top drivers from all forms of motorsports.
Varsha's son, Matt, drove in the Star Mazda Series for most of 2006, but had to withdraw near season's end due to lack of financial backing.