Dick Berggren. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. "In addition to being a wonderful, loving and Godly husband, father, son and brother, Steve was an excellent friend, colleague and mentor to all who knew and loved him," the statement read in part. I want to know about the action on the track. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! Getty Images. 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) 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. Petree is a former crew chief and car owner. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. 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. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. McClelland was the voice of the National . 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . Barnet Hall [1] (June 24, 1932 - January 26, 2016) was an American sports commentator for Motor Racing Network, formerly calling NASCAR races. Exclusive. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. He was 83. Few things spark debate among NASCAR fans more than the TV networks that cover the sport and the announcers that call the action and offer analysis each week. Worst score: 647 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,. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. God Bless you and your family. He contributes little to the broadcast. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. 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. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Sense of humor. He was 56. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. https://t.co/q9eAYkfUWZ pic.twitter.com/gINFqL2q9U, NASCAR announces start times for 2016 Sprint Cup season. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. 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. His death was announced by. Sept. 28, 2012. He was 73.. Ranking: 15th. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. He was 83. Dallenbach has worked as an analyst for TNT since 2001 following a diverse racing career that saw him compete in 226 Cup races, with a best finish of second twice. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . He often . Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." 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. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. 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. 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. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. Doesn't talk over others. 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. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. Reconfiguration? Network Votes Percent 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. Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Role: Studio analyst (former), Best votes: 738 (1st-124) Best score: 501 "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He also works for Fox Sports in a variety of racing and sports capacities. Listen to this article. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. Fans, teams and spotters. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Ranking: 13th. A . Sticks to the action on the track and gets the strategy., Just seems like he is out of place at times, yet he was there as a crew chief., Always states the obvious. 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. He was 85 years old. Thank you Barney. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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. Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. Hall was a giant among the media; along with Ken Squier, his name is one of two on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's highest honor for media -- the Squier-Hall Award. What you see is what you get with Kenny. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. Ranking: 5th. He joined Fox in 2001. Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. On to Vegas! He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. 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. 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: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Best score: 6,011 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? 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. Joy, who was an accomplished sports-car racer, spent 14 years (1977-1990) at Motor Racing Network and has spent 30 years as part of the NASCAR broadcasts at CBS, TNT and Fox. Worst score: 430 Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. 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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. He called his final race in July 2014 at Daytona International Speedway, though he appeared as a special contributor to broadcasts in the time since. 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. The accident occurred . NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He always knows what's going on and is very informed on the history of NASCAR. 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. He joined Fox in 2001. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. Worst score: 566 #NASCAR is better for having known you. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. Best score: 1,620 The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. 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. Tony Stewart in a dark suit at Daytona looked like Grandpa Munster. Editor's Picks Best score: 1,294 Best score: 3,612 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 . NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? 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 . Share Copy Link. 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 was 56. 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. 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. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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 . 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. 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. Something about adamant complaint about his room.. Bob Jenkins. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. He was 56. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) 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. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. Best score: 1,260 They know far more than the broadcasters. HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Randy Pemberton died Friday. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Has both drivers experience and mechanical knowledge. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) 2023 Variety Media, LLC. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Best score: 955 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. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. He was 56. The Liberty, Indiana, native was among four people to serve as the TV play-by-play announcer during ABC's 54-year run of broadcasting the Indianapolis 500. Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. 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. 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. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. 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. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. Ranking: 14th. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. 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. 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. Worst score: 2,374 I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. Worst score: 3,862 Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' 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. All Rights Reserved. Best score: 1,382 He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. 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. Analytical views are great to listen to. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . I'll never forget that voice. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Best score: 446 Ranking: 12th. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) Best score: 4,290 Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. Reconsider! Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Knows his car techno., He is not arrogant and announces the race rather than talk just to be heard., Brings humor to the broadcast without sounding like he is trying too hard., Overreacts to non-incidents on the track. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) In ranking the commentators, we awarded three points for those who were voted the best, two points for second-best and one for third-best. 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. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) Bob Jenkins anchored NASCAR on ESPN from 1979-2000 and called countless NASCAR, IndyCar, F1 and other races for them through 2003, then spent time as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA. ESPN 1,586 30% Staff Report May 22, 2022. 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. No manufacturer or driver bias. A crash report from the Lake Ozark Police Department revealed that Bowyer was driving westbound on U.S. 54 and struck a woman walking on a ramp as he approached Missouri 242. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Im still getting an occasional email from someone suggesting Joey Logano was in front of Ricky Stenhouse when the last yellow flag ended the Daytona 500 on the final lap. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. "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. He was 62. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . Earnhardt's death . 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