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Jamie Little Bio: Early Life, Fox Sports, Net Worth & Husband

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Jamie Little Bio: Early Life, Fox Sports, Net Worth & Husband

January 23, 2026

This article was last updated by Sujan on May 4, 2026

Jamie Little is an American pit reporter for NASCAR coverage on FOX and began serving as the lead play-by-play announcer for Fox Sport’s coverage of the ARCA Menards Series. Little also worked for ESPN/ABC coverage of the Indy Racing League.

A typical quote, “Be the kind of a woman that makes other women want to up their game,” is a wonderful reminder of the achievements of the lovely Jamie Little.

Generally seen at NASCAR events, Little’s work as a sideline reporter and broadcaster has given women the courage to step into journalism.

She started her career doing interviews and vlog about her local short track in Virginia. Becoming the first woman to cover the Indianapolis 500, Jaimie’s work is most prominent for extreme sports and motocross.

Jamie Little, A Play-by-play Announcer For FOX SportsJamie Little, A Play-By-Play Announcer For FOX Sports (Source: Twitter)

It must be a tradition for NASCAR fans to listen to Jaimie and then embroil in the racing madness. Technically, she is the heart and soul of this franchise, despite not having any share of the sport. 

In June 2026, Jamie became the first female to call play-by-play for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Knoxville Raceway, and she will cover her ninth DAYTONA 500 in February 2026.

This article delves into Jamie’s early life, career, achievement, net worth, and personal life. Below is a list of some quick facts;

Quick Facts

Full Name Jamie Little Birth Date April 9, 1978 Birth Place South Lake Tahoe, California, U.S. Nick Name Jamie Religion Christianity Nationality American Ethnicity Caucasian Education Green Valley High School; San Diego State University Horoscope Capricorn Father’s Name Unknown Mother’s Name Laura Thomas Siblings Yes (3: Names Unknown) Age 48 Years Old Height5’5”/1.67 m/167 cmWeight54 kg/119 lb.Shoe Size Updating soon Hair Color Brunette Eye Color Hazel Married Yes Husband Cody Selman Children Yes (2: Carter Wayne Selman, Sierra Lynn Selman) Profession Sportscaster, NASCAR Reporter, Television Personality Net Worth$2 millionSalary$88k per yearAffiliations ESPN, ABC, FOX Sports Active Since 1996 Social Media , Businesses Jimmy John’s Franchise; Nothing Bundt Cakes Store Last Update May, 2026

Early Life, Parents, & Education

Jamie Little was born on April 9, 1978, in South Lake Tahoe, California, USA, to Debby Little, an interior decorator, and Laura Thomas, a cruise chef. Her parents divorced when she was just 5 years old. 

Being American by nationality, the sportscaster is also a practicing Christian. 

The pit reporter was an attendee of Green Valley High School who played lacrosse as a junior.

For Little, fame came served on a plate. Due to her accomplishment as a proficient wrestler and a basketball player, she was one of the most popular girls in high school.

Eventually, Jamie graduated high school, joined San Diego State University on a sports scholarship, and graduated with a degree in journalism. During college, the Californian landed an opportunity to broadcast Supercross Racing.

Age, Height, & Body Measurements 

Currently, the sportscaster is 48 years old. Additionally, her age hasn’t slowed her down in any way and she is just as vibrant as in her earlier career days.

Even at 48, Little is every bit as important to her employers as she was in her youthful years. Having a family, especially being a mother of two, has not managed to dent the Californian’s career.

It is shocking and interesting that a working-class woman has the time to juggle between her professional and personal duties.

Jamie Reporting For Fox SportsJamie Reporting For Fox Sports (Source: Instagram)

We must commend a woman like Jaimie because breaking into the male-dominated profession and shining amongst her male peers, who were all well-known figures, was not easy.

Besides, being a woman, in general, was such a hassle, let alone helming the role of a pit reporter for a big networking company.

Just having questions and a smile at the ready is never enough; one must always prepare for the racers’ intense pressure and wrath.

Besides, standing at the height of 5’10” (1.80 m), nothing managed to faze the resilient reporter, who paved the way for many women who desire to enter the sporting field.

She is really soft-spoken, kind, and with a welcoming personality; it’s really hard to miss a woman with a mic, headphones, and a long ponytail.

Furthermore, Jaimie’s incredibly striking feature is her contagious smile, button nose, and blonde-brunette hairdo tied into a long ponytail.

Sportscaster & TV Personality

Talking about her career, Jaimie ventured into sports journalism in early 1996, working as a sideline reporter for when she was a senior in college.

On numerous occasions, the Californian reporter stated that she wanted to use her voice to cover racing sports.

One day, she acted upon her motives and ran to a guy holding an ESPN mic and asked for an opportunity. As a result, what followed was two-and-a-half years of getting up at 4 am and running around with that guy onto the race tracks.

Although Jaimie didn’t receive a dollar, she gained valuable insights into appropriate questions and building up work ethics.

Jamie During Her Time At ESPNJamie During Her Time At ESPN (Source: Instagram)

Little was the sole woman in a world surrounded by men, breaking down the barriers and opening up newer opportunities.

The Californian started her as a mainstream reporter by covering the Winter and Summer X Games in 1998.

While still in the nascent stage of her career, the sportscaster operated as a pit reporter for the Indy Racing League. After that, Little worked as a reporter for ESPN’s Motorworld program.

Subsequently, her popularity soared through the roof, and she was called to cover the Winter X Games, wherein the majority of the time, one could spot her at the Snowmobile Motocross Games.

For ESPN’s New Year’s No Limits Special segment, Jaimie served as a host.

FOX Sports

After a successful run with ESPN Network, FOX Sports acquired her services, thereby assigning her as a pit reporter in early 2015.

Jamie, on November 16, 2026, announced that she would serve as the lead play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports’ coverage of the ARCA Menards Series and began serving in 2026.

Little was named a 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the year finalist, designating Animal Help Alliance in Las Vegas as the beneficiary of the $35,000 award.

Apart from delving as a reporter, Little took time out of her hectic schedule to write a book titled “Essential Car Care For Women.” She was also helped by Danielle McCormick, Discovery Channel’s Turbo Expert, to write the book.

What Is Jamie Littles’ Net Worth? | Salary & Incomes 

In particular, the sportscaster accumulated a mind-boggling sum from her 30-long-year on the sidelines and has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of 2026.

Also, a sideline reporter pockets an average of $25k to $85k as a yearly salary. Nonetheless, we are talking about a woman who cemented her position as an endowed reporter and worked for one of the top TV networks.

As per the claims by different online sources, the Californian reporter takes home around $89k every year.

Jaimie enjoys her pay which is apparent as she owns Pontiac Firebird, a prized possession bought in 2002, Toyota Sequoia TRD PRO, and a Yukon SUV.

The prices of the cars total around a whopping $2 million.

Jamie With Her CarsJamie With Her Cars (Source: MotorTrend)

On the other hand, Little is a co-owner of one of Jimmy John’s franchises in Las Vegas and subsequently opened a joint venture with Nothing Bundt Cakes Store, along with her husband.

In other words, we can reaffirm that Little leads a happy and fulfilled life.

Who Is Jamie Littles’ Husband?

Jaimie is a married woman. The sportscaster tied the knot with Cody Selman in La Jolla, California, in late December 2010. Before their marriage, they dated for some time.

Jamie Little With Her FamilyJamie Little With Her Family (Source: Instagram)

Cody is a medical implant marketer and pockets a significant sum, which is evident as the man is providing for his amazing wife and their children.

The couple welcomed their firstborn, Carter Selman, on August 9, 2012. They shared this news with a post on social media. On October 26, 2016, the couple’s joy surpassed the limits when they were blessed with another daughter, Sierra Lynn Selman.

Before Cody, Jamie dated Adam Hunch, actor Matt Damon, and Hugh Gunman.

Social Media Presence

Jamie is very much active on her socials. She frequently posts pictures of her during a workout, at the studio, and family pictures during their vacations.

You can find her on Instagram using the handle @jamielittletv and Twitter @JamieLittleTV.

Instagram: 46.3k followers

Twitter: 234.9k followers

Popularity

Working in the reporting field since 1996, she has gained a lot of popularity.

Jamie Little's Popularity GraphJamie Little’s Popularity Graph (Source: Google Trends)

The above graph shows the popularity of Jamie Little based on Google searches in the United States over a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jamie's net worth?

Jamie has a whooping net worth of $2 Million.

Who is Little Married to?

She married Cody Selman in 2010.

Where does Jamie reside now?

She, along with her husband and kids, resides in Las Vegas.

How many kids does Jamie have?

Jamie has 2 kids; a son and a daughter.

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  1. Vern Hibbard

    I’ve always been impressed with Jamie and I’ve always hope for the best in life for her!! She seems like an awesome person.

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