#RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday, April 21, after losing his long battle to cancer. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Why hes the best (comments from the survey): Anyone who can herd the likes of DW and Mac is a consummate professional and is worthy of number one status., Best lap-by-lap guy. On to Vegas! Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Weber never returned to the TNT booth. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. 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. Cause he's the best at everything. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. He was 73.. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! A couple hours after the inaugural Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday, June 5, the 43-year-old Emporia, Kansas native was involved in a fatal car crash near Osage Beach, Missouri, one which killed a47-year-old woman. But it wasnt until Dale Jarrett was sitting in his disabled car, near the start/finish line and in the middle of the track at New Hampshire, with the leaders barreling toward him, that someone in charge finally said, Maybe we should look at this rule . Gives great play by play of the race. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. Randy Pemberton died Friday. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. 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. 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. | HEY, WILLIE! 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. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". After an initially successful round of treatment, the, In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. Worst score: 4,737 NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. 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. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Sense of humor. Just plain pleasant to listen too. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. 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. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. The fan simply stopped on the familiar voice of Hall, whose words came to represent stock car racing with the same force as high-horsepower engines and daredevil drivers. He was 56. Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. A . A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. 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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Busch apologizes for gun violations in Mexico, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run, Truex Jr. wins in NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. Steve Byrnes, longtime NASCAR broadcaster, died Tuesday at age 56 following a two-year battle with cancer. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. 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.. I wasnt doing this just as a job.. A decade earlier, as a sixth-grader, he walked five miles with some friends to watch a dirt-track race in Jonesville, N.C., his first motor sports event and a moment that set the stage for what would evolve into his career. Share Copy Link. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. 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. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Hall was a giant among the media; along with Ken Squier, his name is one of two on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's highest honor for media -- the Squier-Hall Award. It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. He was 56. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). Ranking: 8th. He contributes little to the broadcast. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Alexander began working for MRN in 2000 in a variety of roles and worked as a pit reporter for Speed before becoming the play-by-play announcer for TNT in 2010. I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. Bowyer released the following statement to Fox 4. 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. Until someone explained it to me later, I thought it was a bizarre accident. A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. Best score: 3,612 He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Some want all the information they can get. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! NASCAR announcer Barney Hall. In ranking the commentators, we awarded three points for those who were voted the best, two points for second-best and one for third-best. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Kyle calls it how he sees it, and although I do not always agree, I respect that a lot., He doesn't jump on the media bandwagon just because it's the prevailing spin on this weeks big topic. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. Not sure where that fits in with industry protocol and the Dress-vs-Authority polling data, but Fox and NBC are likely workshopping it as we speak. 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. He joined Fox in 2001. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! TNT 664 13%, They have the most sincere and authentic reporters and announcers., They are not afraid to stop someone and let them know there is a wreck on the track. He has been the. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Ranking: 5th. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) He takes it seriously while not treating the viewers like fools that need to be spoon-fed info about who they should root for and how great the racing is.. Good article on the late Benny Kahn. Worst score: 2,374 Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) [3] He joined Fox in 2001. Rest in peace Barney Hall. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies Jeff Gluck and Mike Hembree USA TODAY Sports View Comments 0:04 0:27 Barney Hall, the Motor Racing Network anchor whose smooth voice brought. Gasping and yelling whoa to nothing seems like fabricated drama and keeps me on edge as a viewer, in a negative way., I've never been impressed with his credentials compared to other ex-driver commentators. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. 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. Best score: 1,260 He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. The announcers are also professional and do not try to take the attention away from the race and put it onto themselves., Straightforward, intelligent analysis; not over-produced. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. Seems to dumb down too much. 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. Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. Bob Jenkins. His favorite quote. Thank you Barney. As Ed Hinton wrote in an ESPN.com chatroom, Word around the media center is that there was some sort of issue in Bills hotel lobby last night. He tells it from a viewers point of view., Professional, not goofy, reports the facts without trying to oversell the sport., Knowledgeable, entertaining, not annoying., He talks as if he knows everything and is talking down to someone., He is a great pit reporter but he is not good as the lead play-by-play guy., Best votes: 232 (1st-26) But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. 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. ESPN 1,586 30% Ranking: 12th. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer was involved in a deadly car crash near the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on June 5, FOX4 reported Thursday. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, known as the fearless 'Intimidator', died at the age of 49 after his famed #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo crashed at Turn 4 on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Share this: . NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. That was apparent when Sporting News asked fans to rank the best and worst NASCAR announcers. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . Family and friends gathered for a memorial on Sunday evening. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . He was 56. Voted by the media in 2006 as the greatest crew chief of all time, Evernham led Jeff Gordon to 47 wins and three Cup titles from 1993-2000. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. 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. 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. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21, List_of_Wide_World_of_Sports_(American_TV_series)_announcers, List of NASCAR All-Star Race broadcasters, "Behind the Microphone with Mike Joy, NASCAR on Fox", "List of Daytona 500 announcers since 1979", 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), All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_NASCAR_broadcasters&oldid=1111216577, This page was last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21. A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Steve Richards, who worked for the Performance Racing Network to help provide radio coverage of NASCAR events for more than 30 years, died early Wednesday morning from complications related to COVID-19. 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. 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. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Best score: 2,912 He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Worst score: 5,302 Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . I was a late-teen and Brad was within a pitching wedge of retirement when I got to sit with him in the old Indigo Lakes clubhouse bar area. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' Kyle Busch made a bit of NASCAR history Sunday, winning the Pala Casino 400 at Fontana to become the record-holder for most consecutive seasons with at least one victory, with 19. He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. 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. Worst score: 2,942 He has never changed from the time I started watching the occasional race 15 years ago to now., When you watch Cup races Mike Joy's voice makes it sound like it could be a race from Petty and Earnhardt's heydays.. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) Thank you. He was 83. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. He was 83. Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. 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. He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. Ranking: 14th. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. He was 62. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) He was 85 years old. Bowyer, 43, was involved in a crash at about 9 p.m. CDT on June 5 near Osage Beach, Missouri, that killed Mary Jane Simmons, 47, of Camdenton, Missouri, WDAF-TV reported. He was 56. Weber's reaction to this scene? Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) 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. 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. Ranking: 9th. And not only did . Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. The Hall of Fame announcer began radio broadcasting during his time in the. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) "His easy, conversational delivery made you feel like you were listening to one of your closest friends or relatives tell you a story the story of the very NASCAR race he was describing. 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. Best score: 1,113 Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. 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. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". "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.
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