Reid will join analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree in the broadcast booth for all 17 of ESPN's Cup broadcasts. He will also do several of the network's Nationwide Series broadcasts.

Punch will return to ESPN's team of pit reporters for 2010, working both Cup and Nationwide races.

"This group gives us the most versatile and comprehensive team in motorsports, and strengthens us in the booth,” said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president for studio and event production.

"We play to the strengths of our announcers, and Marty’s strength is calling the tactical aspects of the race while deferring to the analysts."

In addition to his expanded role with NASCAR, Reid will continue as the lap-by-lap announcer for ESPN’s five-race IndyCar Series schedule, including the Indianapolis 500.

The first Cup race on ESPN’s schedule is July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.