I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. We did the same under the worst category. Too stuck in the past on things. 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. He was 83. Dick Berggren. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Rest in peace Barney Hall. McClelland was the voice of the National . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. 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. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Share this: . All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. On to Vegas! Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. 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 was 56. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Ranking: 14th. Some fans like a television announcer who is bubbling with enthusiasm and having fun in the TV booth, even if that means cracking a bad joke here and there. WhileBowyers vehicle was reported to have sustained damage to the front driver side and to the windshield in front of the drivers seat, he was not reported to have suffered any injuries. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) Bob Jenkins anchored NASCAR on ESPN from 1979-2000 and called countless NASCAR, IndyCar, F1 and other races for them through 2003, then spent time as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA. Steve Byrnes, longtime NASCAR broadcaster, died Tuesday at age 56 following a two-year battle with cancer. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I like that he is so knowledgeable. "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. He knows his stuff., Rusty adds nothing to a broadcast, except if you are a viewer who has never seen a race or driven a car before. Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . Has nine career Nationwide wins and still races primarily at short tracks across the country when hes not working as a studio analyst for Fox Sports 1. Ranking: 8th. Not a team player with other broadcasters. 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. He was 56. Id like to think, if Benny had lived beyond 1975 and age 57, and therefore remained highly visible, it wouldnt have taken so long for him to be honored with the American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence. 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. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. Worst score: 1,111 NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Worst score: 430 This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. A crash report from the Lake Ozark Police Department revealed that Bowyer was driving westbound on U.S. 54 and struck a woman walking on a ramp as he approached Missouri 242. Worst score: 5,302 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. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. Fox 2,996 57% Sticks to the action on the track and gets the strategy., Just seems like he is out of place at times, yet he was there as a crew chief., Always states the obvious. Share Copy Link. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. "Barney Hall was the true voice of NASCAR and although his own voice has gone silent, his presence will live on in the many current motor sports broadcasters who learned at the knee of such a great storyteller," Hyatt said. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. 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. Webers reaction to this scene? Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. 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. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. 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. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was 56. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. He was airlifted to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where he tragically died shortly after 9 p.m. After losing his NASCAR ride, Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year,. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. Staff Report May 22, 2022. 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. Dallenbach has worked as an analyst for TNT since 2001 following a diverse racing career that saw him compete in 226 Cup races, with a best finish of second twice. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. Best score: 1,294 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. 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. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Boyer is the MAN! He was 56. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. In a Wednesday morning news release, NASCAR chairman Brian France said: "The entire NASCAR family extends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Barney Hall, a NASCAR broadcasting giant for more than 50 years. He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. Just plain pleasant to listen too. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. God Bless you and your family. He was 56. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins, a former radio voice of the Indianapolis 500 whose career spanned more than five decades on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, died Monday. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. He also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. Smart. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. Bob Jenkins, an esteemed motorsports broadcaster at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who also anchored NASCAR coverage for ABC Sports and ESPN for nearly two decades, died Monday. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. Editor's Picks Analytical views are great to listen to. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Earnhardt's death . Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. Worst score: 566 A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. 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 content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. No manufacturer or driver bias. I want to know about the action on the track. "Due to circumstances unrelated to her on-air remarks Tuesday night, Susannah Collins and Comcast SportsNet Chicago have parted ways," Phil Bedella, vice president and general manager of CSN. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. 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. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. Ranking: 6th. All rights reserved. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) They give the impression of not being shills for NASCAR and they pay homage to the history of the sport during prerace coverage., There are no frills and they don't try to turn race coverage into a sideshow, focusing on predetermined storylines or over-hyping certain drivers. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. 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. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. #NASCAR is better for having known you. Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . Ranking: 3rd. Best score: 987 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. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. 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. 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. Best score: 4,057 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. . 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. He was 85 years old. NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Joy, who was an accomplished sports-car racer, spent 14 years (1977-1990) at Motor Racing Network and has spent 30 years as part of the NASCAR broadcasts at CBS, TNT and Fox. Worst score: 647 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. McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. No games. In 2010, he resurfaced as, of all things, a magician. He was 56. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He jokes with everyone. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. He has been Foxs lead analyst in the broadcast booth since the network began doing races in 2001. Doesn't talk over others. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. 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. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) 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. 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