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. Worst score: 5,302 As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. He was 56. Ranking: 11th. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. "I also want to offer my condolences to everybody in the NASCAR community on the passing of a legendary reporter and broadcaster, Steve Byrnes," Obama said. 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. He joined Fox in 2001. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday, April 21, after losing his long battle to cancer. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. 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. He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. 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. 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. 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. Worst score: 656 Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. 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. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. 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. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. TMZSports.com. Bowyer released the following statement to Fox 4. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. 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. He knows his stuff., Rusty adds nothing to a broadcast, except if you are a viewer who has never seen a race or driven a car before. Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. 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. A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. 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. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. Fox 2,996 57% Ranking: 6th. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. 45 Toyota out last July for what . Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. Worst score: 2,374 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. I like that he is so knowledgeable. He tells it from a viewers point of view., Professional, not goofy, reports the facts without trying to oversell the sport., Knowledgeable, entertaining, not annoying., He talks as if he knows everything and is talking down to someone., He is a great pit reporter but he is not good as the lead play-by-play guy., Best votes: 232 (1st-26) https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. Barney Hall, the legendary Motor Racing Network announcer whose voice was synonymous with Sunday afternoons for NASCAR fans, died Tuesday from complications following a recent medical procedure. 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? Reconsider! Boyer is the MAN! 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. He was 56. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". He joined Fox in 2001. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. 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. "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. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. 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. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. 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. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. Ranking: 12th, Worst votes: 776 (1st-168) 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.. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. Some want all the information they can get. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. Randy Pemberton died Friday. Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. 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. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. Take care. 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,. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. He was 56. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. He often . Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. He always knows what's going on and is very informed on the history of NASCAR. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. 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. Bob Jenkins. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. Worst score: 566 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. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! Worst score: 3,862 Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Miss you all. Aug 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm ET 2 min read. Share Copy Link. 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 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. Fans, teams and spotters. 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. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". 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. A country boy like most of them, Hall had an easy rapport with the drivers. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. 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. 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 was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. 'Tower': Short for race control tower, it's the term used by racing officials and teams in radio communications to address the NASCAR race director for a given event. Doesn't talk over others. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) 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 He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. [3] Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. His favorite quote. They also do a better job "getting the shot, rarely missing something that happens on track. 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 . Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. Ranking: 12th. Always professional. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. Best score: 1,260 He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. Best score: 2,912 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. 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? I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. Sense of humor. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. 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. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. TNTs NASCAR commitment shrunk to six summer races starting in 2007, with no involvement from NBC. Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . Exclusive. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . He contributes little to the broadcast. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' Dick Berggren. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. "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. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Not a team player with other broadcasters. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. I have plenty of good stories on Brad Sunday mornings at Metz 2, drinking champagne. We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Worst score: 1,348 Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. 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. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Analytical views are great to listen to. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. "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. Barnet Hall [1] (June 24, 1932 - January 26, 2016) was an American sports commentator for Motor Racing Network, formerly calling NASCAR races. Ranking: 5th. 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 and David Pearson were especially close over the years. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Worst score: 2,960 In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. Ranking: 7th. Ranking: 10th. 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. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) He was 56. Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . He was 56. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) Best score: 367 A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. 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. They also do not delay coverage due to any other sporting events the way that ESPN does., The refreshing and upbeat chemistry and great camera coverage and announcers are on top of the happenings during the race and in the garage., More consistent, fewer errors, less likely to dump/pre-empt race coverage., They do a great job of making the race fun and making the race prestigious and getting the viewer engaged in the outcome., The No. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . Overall knowledge. Getty Images. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Ranking: 4th. He was 56. 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. Well spoken. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. You can feel his passion for the sport., All he talks about is Danica, Danica, Danica, Junior, Junior, Junior and makes excuses for Danica when she crashes out. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. Most announcers tell us what we are already able to view ourselves, but Kyle takes us away from that and gives us the real story of why certain things on track are happening. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. He was 62. Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. 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. A . NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. 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. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. 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. Best score: 4,057 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. What you see is what you get with Kenny. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. He would be proud. 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. He . 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 Bowyer alongside Joy and Tony Stewart. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. 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. 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 . Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. In a Wednesday morning news release, NASCAR chairman Brian France said: "The entire NASCAR family extends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Barney Hall, a NASCAR broadcasting giant for more than 50 years. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Too stuck in the past on things. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Ranking: 8th. https://t.co/q9eAYkfUWZ pic.twitter.com/gINFqL2q9U, NASCAR announces start times for 2016 Sprint Cup season. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Ranking: 3rd. He was 56. Cause he's the best at everything. Insightful without trying to make it a drama/soap opera. It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. Best score: 1,620 A couple hours after the inaugural Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday, June 5, the 43-year-old Emporia, Kansas native was involved in a fatal car crash near Osage Beach, Missouri, one which killed a47-year-old woman. 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. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Worst score: 1,111 Worst score: 430 Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. 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. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. He was 83. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. 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. Thanks for your love. ESPN guys tend to have more to say that is directly related to the on-track event., ESPN announcers and reporters give more objective information about the racing and drivers versus the hype-driven, personality centered coverage of Fox., Intelligent conversation, good overall race coverage. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. The Hall of Fame announcer began radio broadcasting during his time in the. Role: Studio analyst (former), Best votes: 738 (1st-124) They know far more than the broadcasters. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? He jokes with everyone. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. 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 . Best score: 1,113 It reinforces negative stereotypes that NASCAR fans are ignorant rednecks. He was 56. 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