 At the end of the 2003 season, Jenkins was released from ABC/ESPN.After being released from ABC/ESPN in 2003, Jenkins joined the Indianapolis Motor Speedway staff in various roles including public address announcer and designated emcee of various events and press gatherings (such as the Victory Banquet, Last Row Party, and press conferences).The 2003 Brickyard 400 was his first foray as part of the P.A.