Broadcaster Bob Varsha Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Highly respected commentator and broadcaster Bob Varsha has tested positive for COVID-19.

This comes after he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of prostate cancer in January and has undergone chemotherapy which weakens the immune system and naturally increases the chances of receiving the coronavirus.

Varsha wrote on his GoFundMe page: “Well, that ended poorly. After completing my final, and toughest, round of chemo weeks ago, the side effects never seemed to go away. Then one day my temperature spiked, so my oncologist leapt into action and got me a Coronavirus test.

“On Friday the result was ‘positive’. So here we are, enjoying another 14-day quarantine. I can’t say enough good things about my docs, Dr. Vasily Assikis here in Atlanta and Dr. Daniel George at Duke, and their staffs. They have been totally supportive. As soon as I can get the all-clear, we’ll do blood and MRI work, see where we are.

“Thanks to all! I still hope to speak to you from a track later this year.”

The 68-year-old is much loved around the world for his cool, calm approach to broadcasting. Over his career, he has commentated on everything from Formula One, to Le Mans and Sportscars, Indycar and more recently the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

Everyone at Motorsport Radio and Motorsport Media wishes Bob and his family all the best during this difficult time.