Best score: 501 Thanks for your love. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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. Write an Obituary; . Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Too stuck in the past on things. Petree is a former crew chief and car owner. Doesn't talk over others. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' NASCAR: The next Trackhouse driver has a rare opportunity, NASCAR: 3 possible landing spots for Erik Jones in 2023, for the race at Dover Motor Speedway in early May, Stewart had previously been confirmed as the third announcer, the 43-year-old Emporia, Kansas native was involved in a fatal car crash, NASCAR: Trackhouse made a key silly season admission, Dan Dakich Is Out of His Mind With Reggie Miller Comments, NASCAR: The opportunity Ryan Blaney 'couldn't pass up'. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) On to Vegas! 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. 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. Class act. Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Members of each pit crew held Stand Up 2 Cancersigns adorned with the phrase, "I stand up for Steve." He . Worst score: 656 This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! 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.. He has been the. All rights reserved. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. Worst score: 2,374 Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) Ranking: 11th. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. Worst score: 856 Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . A . #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. Getty Images. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. [3] He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. 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. Their broadcasts featured an identical graphics and music package and the same announcers. He was 83. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Ranking: 5th. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. Overall knowledge. Best score: 6,011 During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Well spoken. 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. 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. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. "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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. 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. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. Worst score: 2,942 Prayers for him and his family. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. 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. 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. He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) 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. His attitude and charisma about the race. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Over the past 15 or so years, as Hall continued to work as the lead announcer for most Sprint Cup races, he left the garage reporting to younger announcers, often telling friends he didnt relate as well to the newer drivers. We have a whole generation of race fans who missed out on the chaos occasionally introduced by racing back to the yellow. It was always a recipe for potential disaster, and tip-toed up to it more than once. He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. He contributes little to the broadcast. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. 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. Fans, teams and spotters. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. 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. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. He was 56. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. 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. 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. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Seems to dumb down too much. I have plenty of good stories on Brad Sunday mornings at Metz 2, drinking champagne. 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. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! He would be proud. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. Boyer is the MAN! He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. He often . Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. Chris Economaki, whose gravelly broadcast voice and prolific pen specifically, his manual Royal typewriter narrated the rise of auto racing from county-fair dirt tracks to . He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. 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. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! Always professional. 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,. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. 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.. He was 85 years old. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. 291. 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. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. He was 56. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. 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Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. | HEY, WILLIE! Ranking: 12th. 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 joined Fox in 2001. He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. Thank you Barney. Sense of humor. 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. 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. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! Something about adamant complaint about his room.. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. I like that he is so knowledgeable. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. He also works for Fox Sports in a variety of racing and sports capacities. Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. 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. Besides, he retweeted me once. To racing fans, many of whom followed the sport mainly through radio broadcasts in the early days, Hall became the conduit of both vital information and tall tales, stories he would pick up in the garage area during race weekends. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Listen to this article. #NASCAR is better for having known you. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. Worst score: 4,737 A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. 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 NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Some want all the information they can get. 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. He was 56. No manufacturer or driver bias. Reconsider! Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Share this: . Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. Cause he's the best at everything. He was 56. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. "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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. 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Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Stewart had previously been confirmed as the third announcer. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Smart. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. He was 73.. Hall's career made him recognizable simply by his voice, allowing race fans to fall into the familiar radio waves while listening to him tell the tales of the . Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Fox has ruined him., Over the top corny, unprofessional, gets excited for no reason., So tired of hearing boogity, boogity, boogity. I loved him as a driver, cant stand him as an announcer., Best votes: 1,556 (1st-393) He was 56. They know far more than the broadcasters. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. Allen's specialty is play-by-play announcing, and he has used his skills in various sports such as College Basketball, Track and field, and most popularly, NASCAR. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. If he disagrees, he says so, even if his opinion isn't a popular one., Just the facts and does not care about the NASCAR party line., Too opinionated, comes off as a jerk and doesnt take the time to get the facts straight before running his mouth. Thank you. 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. , Besides being honest, he would n't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he 's driver... @ SteveByrnes12 over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently Racing and capacities! 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