The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . Ranking: 6th. 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. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". Smart. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. On to Vegas! ESPN 1,586 30% The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Until someone explained it to me later, I thought it was a bizarre accident. He would be proud. 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: 367 Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. He was 56. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. Members of each pit crew held Stand Up 2 Cancersigns adorned with the phrase, "I stand up for Steve." He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. 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. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) 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. 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 previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. He often . He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. Ranking: 15th. I like Larry Mac. Read Next: Jeremy Clarksons Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to End With Next Season, No Future Commitments for More Work, Says ITV Boss, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem to Headline Outside Lands, Batman v Superman Dipping to $50 Million Second Weekend, The Roots Cancel David Bowie Tribute Performance Over Dispute, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. Staff Report May 22, 2022. https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. Best score: 446 But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. 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. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. 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 . He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. He was 56. 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. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' He joined ESPN in 2007. Best score: 4,290 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. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. He said, "Serious question about minimum . Donning his . A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. Worst score: 1,348 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. '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. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. "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. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. He is a trained professional and smooth. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . All rights reserved, No Information to Suspect Foul Play in Disappearance of Wild 94.9 Host JV': Police, Elizabeth Holmes Has 2nd Child as She Tries to Avoid Prison, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. 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. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . 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. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. Role: Studio analyst (former), Best votes: 738 (1st-124) Best score: 1,620 . His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . Best score: 987 TMZSports.com. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. Gives great play by play of the race. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Then, in October of that year, Bestwick broke his leg during a charity hockey game in Rhode Island, forcing Weber into the play-by-play position for two races. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. Since then, however, no caution-flag procedure has been without its detractors. 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. 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. I like that he is so knowledgeable. The accident occurred . The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. 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. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN 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. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. 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? Period. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Well spoken. 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. "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. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. Write an Obituary; . I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. 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) HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. 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. Ranking: 4th. 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. 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. On to Vegas! Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. He reportedly hit his brakes as soon as he realized what had happened before calling 911 and assisting first responders at the scene. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. Prayers for him and his family. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. Best score: 2,912 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Take care. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. 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. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. 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. Worst score: 2,374 He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. They know far more than the broadcasters. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. Some want all the information they can get. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". Too sarcastic.. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Miss you all. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. 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. He was 85 years old. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. 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.. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. 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. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. Petree is a former crew chief and car owner. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Family and friends gathered for a memorial on Sunday evening. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. 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. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. 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,. Network Votes Percent Best score: 1,260 Ranking: 13th. He worked as an ESPN analyst up until this season. Randy Pemberton died Friday. 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.. Best score: 955 He died Monday at 73. He was 56. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? 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. 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Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. And not only did . Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . 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. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. 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. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. Webers reaction to this scene? 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) Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. I'll never forget that voice. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. 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. 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 This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. 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. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. 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. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. Analytical views are great to listen to. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. 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. Their broadcasts featured an identical graphics and music package and the same announcers. Seems to dumb down too much. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. 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