Staff Report May 22, 2022. He also works for Fox Sports in a variety of racing and sports capacities. Experienced, knowledgeable, different perspective. 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. 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. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. Best score: 955 He has been the. He was 56. He was 83. He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. He was 56. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. He was 56. 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. He began working for ESPN in 2006 following his retirement from Cup racing. 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. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. 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 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. Ranking: 4th. The accident occurred . Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. 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. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". 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. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. A decade earlier, as a sixth-grader, he walked five miles with some friends to watch a dirt-track race in Jonesville, N.C., his first motor sports event and a moment that set the stage for what would evolve into his career. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. 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. 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 . Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . He was 56. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. 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. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Will tell the truth, even if you don't want to hear it., Rusty was my favorite driver so it is obvious he is my favorite broadcaster. He was 56. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Insightful without trying to make it a drama/soap opera. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. He was 56. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. Ranking: 11th. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . 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. For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, died Monday following an. No self-promotion. What you see is what you get with Kenny. He was 83. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. Worst score: 656 Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. 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. 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. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. Write an Obituary; . NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . 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 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 called his final race in July 2014 at Daytona International Speedway, though he appeared as a special contributor to broadcasts in the time since. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Ranking: 12th. Worst score: 3,862 Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. He . | HEY, WILLIE! Worst score: 566 Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". 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. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. Lauren Boebert Gets Absolutely Schooled By Jamie Raskin Using Trump's Own Words, Transfer portal: Offensive lineman Willie Tyler set to leave Rutgers, NASCAR fans bid farewell to Fontana's famed Auto Club Speedway, Willie Wilson says Chicago is 'too segregated' but future is 'much more brighter', Church leaders concealed sexual abuse of young children, lawsuits allege. He was 83. He knows his stuff, says it the way it is and knows what he's talking about., I find Ray simply uninteresting most of the time., No personality, should have more input based on his background., While he is informative to listen to, he keeps a biased opinion towards the 24 (Gordon)., Best votes: 675 (1st-91) Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. "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. 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. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. 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. 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. Ranking: 8th. Listen to this article. Worst score: 856 Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. 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. 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