Tom Lathen’s first experience as an announcer came in 1976 at The Speed Bowl in Red Cloud. Soon thereafter he moved into radio and print media. In addition to Red Cloud, Doniphan and Lexington, his announcing credits include tracks in Alta, Denison, Spencer, Webster City and West Union in Iowa. He was the full-time voice of the NASCAR All-Star Series and WDRL, and also announced, from time to time, for a number of other series including the UDTRA, UMP, MLRA and others.