Weber never returned to the TNT booth. "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. 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. 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 Means well but I can't listen to him., Best votes: 309 (1st-42) He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. 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FILE - Kurt Busch (45) spins as he takes part in qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. Busch's career was prematurely curtailed from the . Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) 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. Thank you. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. 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. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. Worst score: 4,737 That was apparent when Sporting News asked fans to rank the best and worst NASCAR announcers. By Susan Wade May 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. And not only did . 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. Ranking: 12th, Worst votes: 776 (1st-168) 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. Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. He was 56. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Best score: 1,382 He always knows what's going on and is very informed on the history of NASCAR. He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. Network Votes Percent "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. A country boy like most of them, Hall had an easy rapport with the drivers. Best score: 6,011 Fox 2,996 57% #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. 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. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). Thanks for your love. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. He would be proud. He knows his stuff, says it the way it is and knows what he's talking about., I find Ray simply uninteresting most of the time., No personality, should have more input based on his background., While he is informative to listen to, he keeps a biased opinion towards the 24 (Gordon)., Best votes: 675 (1st-91) 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. Period. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. He says what NASCAR wants him to say, not what the fans need to hear., Three words: boogity, boogity, boogity., When he worked Nationwide races for TNN in the late 90s he showed tremendous potential as the next Ned Jarrett or Benny Parsons. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. 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. [3] "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Ranking: 8th. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? Always professional. 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. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. He joined Fox in 2001. He was 56. Worst score: 1,056 The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. Worst score: 1,592 Reconsider! Cause he's the best at everything. He just rips people apart and has no compassion until he goes too far and has to apologize for something stupid he said or did. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. Editor's Picks He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. 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. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? 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. | HEY, WILLIE! For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) He was 56. Most announcers tell us what we are already able to view ourselves, but Kyle takes us away from that and gives us the real story of why certain things on track are happening. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. He died Monday at 73. The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. 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. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? He was 56. 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. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) 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. 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. 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 works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. Dick Berggren. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. Worst score: 2,942 He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. Not a team player with other broadcasters. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. 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. Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. 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. 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. 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. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. Staff Report May 22, 2022. He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, died Monday following an. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. 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. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. 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.. Getty Images. It might be, but it makes me cringe and can't do anything to help the sport's image outside of the deep South., Trying to 'over-top' Waltrip doesn't make for good TV. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. Ranking: 3rd. 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. A pit reporter for Sprint Cup Series races and co-host of a weekday NASCAR program, Byrnes joined Fox in 2001 following more than 15 years of working NASCAR races and shows for CBS, TNN, TBS and The History Channel. McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. The No. 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. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. 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. '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. #1Fans! Overall knowledge. 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. 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. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. He is a trained professional and smooth. 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. Bob Jenkins. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. 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.. Seems to dumb down too much. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He gives misinformation frequently and then argues with established members of the racing community., Is too quick to criticize what drivers or teams are doing when he doesn't seem to have the answers for his own team. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. I have plenty of good stories on Brad Sunday mornings at Metz 2, drinking champagne. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. Petty boys have a case. They know far more than the broadcasters. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. He was 85 years old. 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. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. A . 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. 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. 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 jokes with everyone. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. He said, "Serious question about minimum . Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. 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. Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Well, not church by todays church standards. ESPN 1,586 30% Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. Ranking: 6th. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . Donning his . 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. Best score: 4,290 No games. It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. He was 83. He's the John Madden of NASCAR, but worse., Yes, he was an amazing driver, but when it comes to commentating, hes very biased against some drivers, and he's very boring., Thinks he knows it all, when he really doesn't. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. | HEY, WILLIE! The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Best score: 1,113 DJ takes his experience and applies it to what he sees without talking over the viewers head and he does so in a non-judgmental and non-biased way. 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. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. Ranking: 7th. He was 56. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Analytical views are great to listen to. He joined Fox in 2001. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. . Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. 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. Reconsider! Just plain pleasant to listen too. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. No manufacturer or driver bias. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. 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. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Miss you all. No self-promotion. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Something about adamant complaint about his room.. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. 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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