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. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . 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. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. What you see is what you get with Kenny. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. Best score: 446 Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. 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. 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.. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. Best score: 6,011 The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Too sarcastic.. 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. Racing announcer Larry Nuber died of an apparent aneurysm on Tuesday, June 6, in Indianapolis.The 51-year-old Nuber was a native of Maumee, Ohio, a To. The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, known as the fearless 'Intimidator', died at the age of 49 after his famed #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo crashed at Turn 4 on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Stewart had previously been confirmed as the third announcer. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . "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. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. He is a trained professional and smooth. He was 56. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. 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. He was 83. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . Overall knowledge. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. 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,. 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. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. 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. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. Write an Obituary; . 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. 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. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. 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. 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 . Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. His favorite quote. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. 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. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. 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. 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. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. Petty boys have a case. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. That was apparent when Sporting News asked fans to rank the best and worst NASCAR announcers. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Period. 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. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. 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Experienced, knowledgeable, different perspective. 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. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) A . A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). 291. Gives great play by play of the race. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) 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. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Reconfiguration? 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 56. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. Tony Stewart in a dark suit at Daytona looked like Grandpa Munster. Worst score: 2,374 He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. Ranking: 1st. God Bless you and your family. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. 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? 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. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. They also do a better job "getting the shot, rarely missing something that happens on track. The Hall of Fame announcer began radio broadcasting during his time in the. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. 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. I think he is hilarious and love his insight, though he drools over Danica and (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) too much sometimes., He's funny, knows what he's talking about. If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Best score: 955 Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. He reportedly hit his brakes as soon as he realized what had happened before calling 911 and assisting first responders at the scene. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Sense of humor. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. And not only did . Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. It was announced shortly before this past Sunday afternoons NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, the final race of Foxs 2022 broadcast schedule, that Clint Bowyer would not be in the booth for this race. 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. The announcers are also professional and do not try to take the attention away from the race and put it onto themselves., Straightforward, intelligent analysis; not over-produced. He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. All Rights Reserved. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. He was 56. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. He also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. Something about adamant complaint about his room.. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. 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. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. 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. Insightful without trying to make it a drama/soap opera. He joined ESPN in 2007. You were a blessing and will be missed. 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. He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. 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. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. 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.. I want to know about the action on the track. 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. https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. | HEY, WILLIE! A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. I like Larry Mac. (Like his) 'put a fork in it., Brings excitement and honesty to the sport., A basketball player on NASCAR? It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 45 Toyota out last July for what . Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. 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 . News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. Best score: 367 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 . Class act. Bob Jenkins, an esteemed motorsports broadcaster at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who also anchored NASCAR coverage for ABC Sports and ESPN for nearly two decades, died Monday. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. 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 . No games. Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . 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. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' 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. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. 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 works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. 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. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. He often . Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. Prayers for him and his family. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. Bowyer released the following statement to Fox 4. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". Besides, he retweeted me once. Fox 2,996 57% Best score: 1,382 Worst score: 647 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. Reconsider! At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. Best score: 2,912 I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. 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'. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Not a team player with other broadcasters. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) 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. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. 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