Biography

Jack Arute was born on September 28, 1950. He is an actor, known for Home Improvement (1991), Checkered Flag (1990) and ABC Sports (1961). He has been married to Wendy Michelle Peterson since June 14, 1996.

Worked for NASCAR's MRN Radio network beginning in 1974.

Worked for ESPN in 1985-6.

Worked for ABC racecasts and college football telecasts from 1988 onward.

Co-owned with his father Jack Jr. and brother Mark the Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut.

Has a late-night sports show on ESPN Radio and does ABC college football telecasts