 He retired from broadcasting after the 2012 IndyCar season finale to care for his wife Pam who was battling brain cancer.After his wife's death that offseason, it was announced by Indycar and NBC officials that he would come out of retirement for Indianapolis 500 final practice coverage in 2013, and would be available in a reserve role.Bob Jenkins was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up in the nearby town of Liberty.