Shannon Spake – Bio, Husband, Net Worth [2022 Update]- 7 Amazing Facts

Shannon Spake is an American sportscaster that has gone the rounds of reporting speed racing on NASCAR, ESPN among many others. She rose to fame and popularity through her hard work in reporting whether on the sidelines or right on the pit where events unfold. Distance-wise, she can outrun many of those she interviews. Yet, she can never fill their shoes, her run is balanced with a media career.

In her over a decade career as a sports analyst, Shannon maintains a quiet life away from media scandal with her husband and twin sons.  Outside of her career, she has braved sickness to do the impossible.

Despite surviving scoliosis in her early years, Shannon is an Ironman participant with only a focus to live healthily and full. Keep reading to discover who she is.

Who Is Shannon Spake?

She was born on July 23, 1976, in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Her mother worked three jobs as a single mother to bring her up. Her father is reportedly a ww2 veteran and a silver star recipient.  Shannon is currently 49 years old.

She overcame scoliosis and lived an active athletic life. Right from her days at Piper High School, Shannon was active in sports. Shannon attended Broward College on a swimming grant.

She transferred to Florida Atlantic University(FAU) for further studies.  She graduated with a degree in communications. Shannon interned in 1999 on the Neil Rogers WQAM after which her career in the media took off.

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Her Marriage

She married Jerry McSorley on April 14 2008 in Ireland.  The wedding reception was held at Adare Manor Shannon and her husband have been able to balance life outside of media cameras.

The two first met on Valentine’s day after Spakes’s sister set them up on a date. Jerry is a supportive partner especially when Shannon travels for work. Shannon does not cook but her husband does.

Shannon’s husband is reportedly a businessman and a mechanical engineer who has worked as the CEO of Eye Tax Inc. for more than a decade. He has also worked at Sagebrook Homes and Red Clay Development.

7 Other Fascinating Facts About Her

1. Shannon Spake Was Diagnosed With Scoliosis At Age 9

She is the poster person for bravery above fear. Shannon was diagnosed with scoliosis in her preadolescence years. At the age of 13, she underwent a surgical procedure. As part of the procedure for her treatment, she carried two poles in her back.

The diagnosis prevented her from participating in many sporting activities. This made her choose swimming, a nonimpact sport.

Not to be stopped by health challenges relating to her diagnosis, Shannon swam competitively throughout her high school. To date, she still carries the two rods on her back.

2. She Participated In Many Ironmans

Shannon participated in many long-distance races and finished in three. In 2014, the direction of life changed to include endurance sports. She ran her first triathlon. The following year, she competed in an Olympic triathlon.

Aside from that, she competed in five half-Ironman events leading to placement as the foundation’s ambassador in 2018. The first half-Ironman or 70.3 she competed in was in 2016.

She is not slowing down with the different triathlons she participates in. Shannon does 19-mile or more jogs to keep up with her endurance routines.

3. Shannon Spake Is The Female NASCAR Reporter

Many followers of the speed channel must be familiar with Shannon’s voice or even her face. She is the female voice always reeling the reports as the drivers face adrenaline surge.

Shannon co-hosted NASCAR nation between June and November of 2005. Her report on racing and speed cars is covered in Back Seat Drivers alongside columnist, Marty Smith.

4. Shannon Spake Twin Boys

She is a blessed mom juggling her career and raising her two adorable boys, Liam and Brady. While on the road with teams, she focuses on the work so that she can have lots of time with the boys.

Liam and Brady were born on January 1, 2010. They were each other’s best friends right from childhood. Shannon says they have never dressed them alike to enable them to have a sense of individual identity.

When they started school, they were put in different classes but one thing the twins share in common is their great resemblance.

5. Why did she leave ESPN?

Shannon started working with ESPN in 2006. During that time, she became a highly regarded face working the sidelines. She gave pre-game and post-game reports and interviews. Some of her Thursday interviews were of NBA new draftees.

Her leaving the network was filled with mixed feelings. She had traveled with the Kentucky team in the 2014-15 seasons. But leaving ESPN was a joy for Shannon who was about to return to Fox Sports. She started her career covering NASCAR for Fox Sports meaning she was just going home to where it all began.

6. How Did She Make Her Net Worth Of $1 Million?

Shannon is currently employed by Fox Sports as a news reporter. She has spent close to two decades covering sports news for different company’s. Her net worth of $1 million comes from her career as a sportscaster and reporter. She receives a salary of close to $100,000 which is not so bad.

7. Where Is Shannon Spake Now?

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Shannon is alive and pursuing her career on the sidelines and living healthy. She is raising her boys and actively participating in the endurance racing community. Her love of active life has never been an excuse for her to give up then. Now she is an active part of the IRONMAN Foundation, she raises funds in her spare time.

She lives in Charlotte with her husband and children while working for Fox Sports. In May of 2021, she made it clear that she will be participating in her first full Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

The first one she was supposed to take was in 2017 but it got canceled due to Hurricane Michael.

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