 He announced on 2012 Indianapolis 500 Carb Day airing on May 25, 2012, that he would retire from broadcasting after the IZOD INDYCAR World Championships in Fontana, California, in September.Jenkins announced the retirement as a result of his wife Pam, who had terminal brain cancer and died shortly after the season ended.For 2013, he worked in public address system at both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the United States Auto Club's Silver Crown Series, Jenkins also returned to NBC in a reserve role at the Indianapolis 500 during Carburetion Day coverage and race day coverage, including final practice, the pit stop contest, and the Firestone Freedom 100.