2023 Variety Media, LLC. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. Past crew chief, easy to listen to and respectful., When he explains something you get the sense he knows what he's talking about and, most importantly, how to explain it to you., Always seems to be prepared and knows what is happening during the race., Self-absorbed and adds nothing to the broadcasts., All he cares about is making it known he was DW's crew chief., Seems fake. Boyer is the MAN! He was 56. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. Calling the DAYTONA 500 for FOX NASCAR on Sunday, Feb. 20 (2:30 PM ET on FOX) are play-by-play announcer Mike Joy, covering his 43rd DAYTONA 500 for live TV or radio, and analyst Clint Bowyer, in his second year with FOX Sports, alongside NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Tony Stewart, previously announced to also call the Busch Light Clash at the . Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Worst score: 647 Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Editor's Picks If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. While details of the hotel incident are few and far between, there are extant hints of Webers short temper and poor chemistry with his partners. Best score: 4,290 TMZSports.com. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. And not only did . After an initially successful round of treatment, the cancer returnedlate last year, causing him to take an indefinite leave of absence from his job at Fox. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. Weber's reaction to this scene? NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. 'Tower': Short for race control tower, it's the term used by racing officials and teams in radio communications to address the NASCAR race director for a given event. https://t.co/q9eAYkfUWZ pic.twitter.com/gINFqL2q9U, NASCAR announces start times for 2016 Sprint Cup season. If he has a favorite, you don't know it., He is a past champion and knows what he is talking about without trying to take over the broadcast with stupid stories., Very knowledgeable and fair, doesn't talk incessantly about his own career., Knowledge of the sport, but the professionalism to know he doesn't have to prove it by talking about himself all the time, aka the Waltrip method., He's one of the very few NASCAR broadcasters that can combine the ability to both drive a racecar and use proper grammar when he talks., Have no problem with DJ as a driver or person, I actually was a fan of his when he drove. He is too damn funny., He is a fan and a racer, not afraid to state his opinion, even when it isn't the popular opinion., Annoying laugh, always raising his voice over others. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) Will tell the truth, even if you don't want to hear it., Rusty was my favorite driver so it is obvious he is my favorite broadcaster. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. Ray is as close to perfect as an announcer as there is., He brings so much knowledge from being involved in the sport in many different ways. Im still getting an occasional email from someone suggesting Joey Logano was in front of Ricky Stenhouse when the last yellow flag ended the Daytona 500 on the final lap. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. The NASCAR on NBC crew of Weber, Dallenbach, and Parsons all made a cameo in the 2006 film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. All rights reserved. I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Gives great play by play of the race. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. No self-promotion. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. Well, not church by todays church standards. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Jeff Burton, an NBC Sports announcer and former driver, said Busch "was still as good as he's ever been" when the 2017 Daytona 500 champion took his No. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Thank you. He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. Worst score: 2,374 Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? Best score: 1,620 Some want all the information they can get. Ranking: 3rd. Best score: 446 This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Fans, teams and spotters. He was 73.. A race fan flipping through the radio dial while driving out of town didnt need to know the frequency numbers while searching for a NASCAR broadcast. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! McClelland was the voice of the National . FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. This was his second bout . How long has it been since they changed that procedure? He was 56. He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. Few things spark debate among NASCAR fans more than the TV networks that cover the sport and the announcers that call the action and offer analysis each week. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . Smart. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. They served as the announcers for the films climactic race at Talladega, which featured the scene where the titular character races on foot with Frenchman Jean Girard. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. After an initial diagnosis of head and neck cancer in August 2013, Byrnes responded well to treatment and returned to his job for the 2014 season. Ranking: 6th. He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. I assume they would point to some type of research suggesting business clothes give an air of authority, therefore making the viewer pay better attention when the discussion turns to Goodyears latest tire compound, sway bars and track temps. A high school quarterback who led his team to a Maryland state championship, Byrnes played one season of football at James Madison before transferring to the University of Maryland. I think he is hilarious and love his insight, though he drools over Danica and (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) too much sometimes., He's funny, knows what he's talking about. | HEY, WILLIE! No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. "I also want to offer my condolences to everybody in the NASCAR community on the passing of a legendary reporter and broadcaster, Steve Byrnes," Obama said. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. Seems to dumb down too much. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. You may have watched the video linked above and gone, wait, that voice sounds familiar! Well, believe it or not, just before his career came crashing to an end, Bill Weber did get one Hollywood credit to his name. 06-12 Boyer is nothing but a role model, hard worker, hilarious guy who has not only been good for Nascar but his sponsorships of 2 lucas oil late model teams over the past several years. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Larry McReynolds, an analyst on the Fox team who had joined the broadcast booth alongside lead announcer Mike Joy and Bowyer for the race at Dover Motor Speedway in early May, filled in for Bowyer alongside Joy and Tony Stewart. He contributes little to the broadcast. Overall knowledge. #NASCAR is better for having known you. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. Best score: 1,382 In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. Best score: 1,113 MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." The NASCAR Truck Series will see a new lap-by-lap announcer after Vince Welch announced his departure from FOX Sports before the 2023 season. A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. Reconsider! Share Copy Link. He . Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. He was 85 years old. The No. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) Also Read: Barney Hall, Veteran NASCAR announcer, Dies at 83 Among the claims: NASCAR has refused to help Cox and Diversity Motorsports secure corporate sponsors. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. A winner of eight Cup races in 829 starts from 1979-2008, the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has grown up in racing. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) #1Fans! I like Larry Mac. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. Ranking: 5th. Hall picked up a few jobs as a speedway public address announcer, and that work led to a job announcing for the still-infant radio network covering the Daytona 500. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. And even though he doesn't so much use the English language as wield it, he manages to communicate a fair portion of what he knows. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Simmons was believed to be under the influence of drugs, and a crystalline substance, believed to be methamphetamine, was discovered where her belongings were located after the accident. Since then, however, no caution-flag procedure has been without its detractors. Ranking: 9th. His status as a owner is already a conflict of interest, but Waltrip still provides little insight and constantly gives tired clichs about racing., Tries way too hard to be funny and he's just not. He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) Worst score: 1,592 It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) Dick Berggren. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. I understand what he's saying and am interested in what he's talking about, and I love all his quirks, like 'Boogity, boogity., Most colorful. He was also a play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports 1's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races and hosted several auto racing shows on the company's channels. Old-school racing master that is still as hip as they come., He's funny, easy to relate to, knows what he's talking about, and I love his humor. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Best score: 955 We then added those together, took the number of best points and divided it into the number of total points to give us a best-to-worst ratio. Steve Byrnes, a popular Fox broadcaster who reported on NASCAR for the last 30 years and whose cancer battle inspired the racing community, died Tuesday. NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? You can feel his passion for the sport., All he talks about is Danica, Danica, Danica, Junior, Junior, Junior and makes excuses for Danica when she crashes out. He would be proud. No games. Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. This guy makes the most clich remarks out there., As much as I liked him when he played for Carolina, why is a basketball player, who obviously knows nothing about the sport, even one of the commentators? Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. He joined ESPN in 2007. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . It later came to light that Weber had supposedly been in a loud confrontation at the hotel in which he was staying. ESPN guys tend to have more to say that is directly related to the on-track event., ESPN announcers and reporters give more objective information about the racing and drivers versus the hype-driven, personality centered coverage of Fox., Intelligent conversation, good overall race coverage. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Exclusive. And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. And he's got obvious passion for the sport, and is a generally likable on-air., So knowledgeable, nice and doesn't seem to show much, if any, bias., Technical expertise, entertaining, keeps viewers excited about watching the race., Larry seems like the nicest guy, but the way he slays the English language gives the entire sport a black eye. We did the same under the worst category. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) Robert Francis Jenkins (September 4, 1947 - August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer, [1] [2] primarily calling Indy car and NASCAR telecasts for ESPN / ABC and later Versus/ NBCSN. The Sprint Cup race Saturday at Bristol, Tennessee, was named the Food City 500 In Support of Steve Byrnes and Stand Up To Cancer, a way for the industry to honor Byrnes and give support to those fighting the disease. Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) NBC NASCAR announcer Rick Allen took heat on social media for a controversial statement he made during Monday's Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. "In addition to being a wonderful, loving and Godly husband, father, son and brother, Steve was an excellent friend, colleague and mentor to all who knew and loved him," the statement read in part. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. Steve Byrnes, a popular Fox broadcaster who reported on NASCAR for the last 30 years and whose cancer battle inspired the racing community, died Tuesday. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. He was 83. Dave McClelland, famed announcer and early voice of the NHRA, passes away Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, '80s, and '90s both on television and at. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. Members of each pit crew held Stand Up 2 Cancersigns adorned with the phrase, "I stand up for Steve." Barney Hall, the Motor Racing Network anchor whose smooth voice brought NASCAR to life over radio waves for decades, died Tuesday from complications following a recent medical procedure. His death was announced by. Ranking: 1st. Something about adamant complaint about his room.. Hall was the longtime play-by-play voice of MRN and had been a part of the network's NASCAR race coverage since its founding in 1970. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. So sad to here the news of Barney Hall he was the voice of Nascar when I was growing up I listened to him every Sunday #RipBarney, Heavy hearts tonight as we mourn the passing of Barney Hall. I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. In 2014, he was appointed the play-by-play announcer for the Camping World Truck Series races on FS1, and in January of this year,Byrnes was addedto the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. He jokes with everyone. Byrnes NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNNs Inside Winston Cup Racing. He was also a pit reporter for CBS and TNN before moving to Fox Sports Net in 2001 as host of Totally NASCAR.. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. ESPN 1,586 30% NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast earned her own checkered flag for misinterpreting an anti-Joe Biden chant at a NASCAR race as congratulations for race winner Brandon Brown. Rest in peace Barney Hall. Ranking: 4th. Knows his car techno., He is not arrogant and announces the race rather than talk just to be heard., Brings humor to the broadcast without sounding like he is trying too hard., Overreacts to non-incidents on the track. Best score: 3,612 Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. He is a trained professional and smooth. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . Just plain pleasant to listen too. They served as the announcers for the film's climactic race at Talladega, which featured the scene where the titular character races on foot with Frenchman Jean Girard. It was announced shortly before this past Sunday afternoons NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, the final race of Foxs 2022 broadcast schedule, that Clint Bowyer would not be in the booth for this race. Like my grandpa used to say about me when I was a teenager, You can dress him up but you can't take him to town.. Bob Jenkins, a longtime motorsports broadcaster known for his legendary work on the Indy 500 and NASCAR, is dead after a battle with brain cancer. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. He often could be seen dining with drivers and other team members on the road, and evening outings with other members of the MRN crew in recent years sometimes produced stories that stretched the imagination. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. | HEY, WILLIE! No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . He was 56. Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. Worst score: 566 NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Ranking: 4th, Worst votes: 2,219 (1st-1,239) The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. 291. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . NASCAR on NBC NBCSN NASCAR on TNT NASCAR ratings Daytona 500 Ratings: Danica Lifts Overnights to Seven-Year High Daytona 500 Ratings: Danica Lifts Overnights to Seven-Year High NASCAR 'Daytona 500' TV Ratings History + Your Guess For This Year (Poll) NASCAR All-Star Race - NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com Just before the 2009 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, TNT announced that it had suspended Weber for the next two races on its schedule. God Bless you and your family. Worst score: 856 Growing up listening to the race cheering for my dad as a kid Barney hall was one of the best on the radio. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. He was 83. They also do not delay coverage due to any other sporting events the way that ESPN does., The refreshing and upbeat chemistry and great camera coverage and announcers are on top of the happenings during the race and in the garage., More consistent, fewer errors, less likely to dump/pre-empt race coverage., They do a great job of making the race fun and making the race prestigious and getting the viewer engaged in the outcome., The No. Fox broadcaster Byrnes, 56, dies from cancer, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. 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