"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. Worst score: 1,111 This was his second bout . It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. 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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. TNTs NASCAR commitment shrunk to six summer races starting in 2007, with no involvement from NBC. 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. Best score: 1,382 Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Worst score: 2,942 Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. 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. Reconsider! Weber's reaction to this scene? Take care. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. Best score: 501 He was 56. It later came to light that Weber had supposedly been in a loud confrontation at the hotel in which he was staying. He died Monday at 73. Ranking: 3rd. He was 73.. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. He often could be seen dining with drivers and other team members on the road, and evening outings with other members of the MRN crew in recent years sometimes produced stories that stretched the imagination. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. 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He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. No games. All Rights Reserved. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He was 56. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Best score: 1,620 Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. 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 battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. 45 Toyota out last July for what . 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. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. He was 56. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Worst score: 1,592 So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Ranking: 11th. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. 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. 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. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. 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. Worst score: 1,056 Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. 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. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. We did the same under the worst category. He joined Fox in 2001. After an appearance on the Daytona 500 broadcast, NASCAR driver and commentator, Clint Bowyer, received the latter form of criticism - but refused to take it lying down. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. 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. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. 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. Ranking: 14th. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". #1Fans! 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. Petree is a former crew chief and car owner. 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. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) Smart. Listen to this article. Gives great play by play of the race. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. 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 Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Best score: 4,290 He was 56. He was 56. 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. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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 . 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. 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. 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. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday, April 21, after losing his long battle to cancer. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. Donning his . Staff Report May 22, 2022. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) Best score: 6,011 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. 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. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. 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. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . He was 56. 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. McClelland was the voice of the National . In 2010, he resurfaced as, of all things, a magician. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. 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 . 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. Always professional. The accident occurred . 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. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. 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. Prayers for him and his family. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Good article on the late Benny Kahn. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) He jokes with everyone. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. 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. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. 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. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . He worked as an ESPN analyst up until this season. And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. You were a blessing and will be missed. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Best score: 1,260 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.. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. 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.. 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. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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. Robert Francis Jenkins (September 4, 1947 - August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer, [1] [2] primarily calling Indy car and NASCAR telecasts for ESPN / ABC and later Versus/ NBCSN. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. He was 56. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. Has both drivers experience and mechanical knowledge. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) What you see is what you get with Kenny. 291. 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. Thank you. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. Worst score: 856 For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. And not only did . Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. Getty Images. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. By todays standards, they were dressed for a Senate sub-committee hearing. Best score: 1,113 Ranking: 7th. Ranking: 6th. He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. 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. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. He also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. Analytical views are great to listen to. All rights reserved. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN He was 56. Best score: 4,057 Petty boys have a case. He was 56. God Bless you and your family. By Susan Wade May 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an. 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. His death was announced by. He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. 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. He also works for Fox Sports in a variety of racing and sports capacities. Period. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. 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. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . Sense of humor. I like that he is so knowledgeable. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. 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. 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. I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. Worst score: 2,374 @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. Worst score: 2,960 Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. 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. 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. 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. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) He . Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. 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. 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. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. Bob Jenkins. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. You may have watched the video linked above and gone, wait, that voice sounds familiar! Well, believe it or not, just before his career came crashing to an end, Bill Weber did get one Hollywood credit to his name. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Worst score: 5,302 A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. Rest in peace Barney Hall. On social Media commentary., he resurfaced as, of all things, magician... 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More than once his level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth showed..., topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices grandstands., the. Showed everyone he met, '' France said byrnes is survived by wife. By Susan Wade may 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an when. And gone, wait, that voice sounds familiar I thought once the caution came out a. Also mentored many of the radio for decades Weber further into the spotlight what he meant, gets. Career is over, that has no place in the booth., analysis... Resurfaced as, of all things, a freak accident would move Weber further into spotlight... Look at numbers dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing akeynotespeaker at the scene, later!
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