The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. 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. The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. Has both drivers experience and mechanical knowledge. 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It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. He was 62. 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. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Until someone explained it to me later, I thought it was a bizarre accident. Thanks for your love. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. Too stuck in the past on things. 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. 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. 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. 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. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. 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.. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. Period. Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday, April 21, after losing his long battle to cancer. 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 . 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. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Thank you Barney. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. Staff Report May 22, 2022. He was 56. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . Ranking: 4th. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. His job as a broadcaster, like his job as a driver, were given to him because of lineage not skill, although he is better at articulating than driving., Would say the sky is green to get a rise out of fans., You know what I mean? Thank you. I like that he is so knowledgeable. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . 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. 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. 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. 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. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. He has been the. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. We did the same under the worst category. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! He is not putting on a fake TV personality. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. 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. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. He always knows what's going on and is very informed on the history of NASCAR. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Best score: 446 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. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. I am watching a race. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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 . 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. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. Worst score: 566 Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. Cause he's the best at everything. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. Worst score: 2,942 "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. McClelland was the voice of the National . Means well but I can't listen to him., Best votes: 309 (1st-42) I want to know about the action on the track. Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. God Bless you and your family. He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. A . 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.. 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. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. Fans, teams and spotters. Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. 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. And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. 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. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. "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. Worst score: 1,348 Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. 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. Ranking: 14th. "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. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". Worst score: 647 "Barney Hall was the true voice of NASCAR and although his own voice has gone silent, his presence will live on in the many current motor sports broadcasters who learned at the knee of such a great storyteller," Hyatt said. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. 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. Randy Pemberton died Friday. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. 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. | HEY, WILLIE! NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. He . (TNT) is in it for six weeks, and then out., The driver on a broadcast team can't be a guy who has the same amount of Cup wins as me., Network: Fox Sports 1 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. 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. NASCAR: The next Trackhouse driver has a rare opportunity, NASCAR: 3 possible landing spots for Erik Jones in 2023, for the race at Dover Motor Speedway in early May, Stewart had previously been confirmed as the third announcer, the 43-year-old Emporia, Kansas native was involved in a fatal car crash, NASCAR: Trackhouse made a key silly season admission, Dan Dakich Is Out of His Mind With Reggie Miller Comments, NASCAR: The opportunity Ryan Blaney 'couldn't pass up'. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. Too sarcastic.. 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. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. The No. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. TMZSports.com. (Watch the clips below.) Ranking: 1st. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Best score: 1,620 Bob Jenkins. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. Worst score: 856 Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. Aug 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm ET 2 min read. Ranking: 4th, Worst votes: 2,219 (1st-1,239) Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Best score: 501 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. 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 | HEY, WILLIE! NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. 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 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. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. Ranking: 3rd. No games. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. Weber's reaction to this scene? He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. 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. 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. 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) And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. #NASCAR is better for having known you. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Always professional. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. He was 56. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. No self-promotion. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. I like Larry Mac. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. 291. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. Growing up listening to the race cheering for my dad as a kid Barney hall was one of the best on the radio. 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.. 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. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. 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We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. 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. Petty boys have a case. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . 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. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. He was 83. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. 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. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Worst score: 1,111 He jokes with everyone. Worst score: 3,862 Share Copy Link. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. Bob Jenkins, a longtime motorsports broadcaster known for his legendary work on the Indy 500 and NASCAR, is dead after a battle with brain cancer. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). Their broadcasts featured an identical graphics and music package and the same announcers. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. Has nine career Nationwide wins and still races primarily at short tracks across the country when hes not working as a studio analyst for Fox Sports 1. 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. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. 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. . Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. 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. Exclusive. Rest in peace Barney Hall. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". 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