Well, not church by todays church standards. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. 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. Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. 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. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. Ranking: 10th. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. Editor's Picks He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. Earnhardt's death . Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. He has been Foxs lead analyst in the broadcast booth since the network began doing races in 2001. Ranking: 14th. 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. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. 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. 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 Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. 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.. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . Well spoken. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. 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. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. Ranking: 8th. 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 always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. 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. Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Getty Images. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. Petty boys have a case. 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. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. 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. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. Rest in peace Barney Hall. Best score: 1,382 Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. He is a trained professional and smooth. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. All Rights Reserved. Overall knowledge. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. He was 83. 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. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. 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. Thanks for your love. Best score: 501 We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. Too stuck in the past on things. 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 was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. He said, "Serious question about minimum . A pit reporter for Sprint Cup Series races and co-host of a weekday NASCAR program, Byrnes joined Fox in 2001 following more than 15 years of working NASCAR races and shows for CBS, TNN, TBS and The History Channel. 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Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. 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. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. McClelland was the voice of the National . (Watch the clips below.) He joined Fox in 2001. 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. Write an Obituary; . Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) Best score: 4,290 He was 83. 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His attitude and charisma about the race. Alexander began working for MRN in 2000 in a variety of roles and worked as a pit reporter for Speed before becoming the play-by-play announcer for TNT in 2010. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. Smart. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) 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. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. 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. 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'. I wasnt doing this just as a job.. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Kyle Busch made a bit of NASCAR history Sunday, winning the Pala Casino 400 at Fontana to become the record-holder for most consecutive seasons with at least one victory, with 19. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. 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 always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. He was 62. 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. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). "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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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. 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. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) Best score: 1,260 NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. "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. 45 Toyota out last July for what . For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. On to Vegas! Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. He was 56. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. Doesn't talk over others. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? All rights reserved. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . 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 has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . He was 56. #1Fans! They also do a better job "getting the shot, rarely missing something that happens on track. 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. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. 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. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. 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. Too sarcastic.. 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? He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Gives great play by play of the race. Aug 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm ET 2 min read. 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. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. I like Larry Mac. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. He was 56. A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. 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 . 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. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Besides, he retweeted me once. Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Best score: 1,620 Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". Period. 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. 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. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. God Bless you and your family. 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