I like that he is so knowledgeable. Thank you. 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. McClelland was the voice of the National . Steve Byrnes, longtime NASCAR broadcaster, died Tuesday at age 56 following a two-year battle with cancer. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. He . Their broadcasts featured an identical graphics and music package and the same announcers. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. 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 also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. Overall knowledge. Experienced, knowledgeable, different perspective. 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. He said, "Serious question about minimum . Barnet Hall [1] (June 24, 1932 - January 26, 2016) was an American sports commentator for Motor Racing Network, formerly calling NASCAR races. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. 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. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. It reinforces negative stereotypes that NASCAR fans are ignorant rednecks. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . Best score: 987 NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Best score: 1,260 Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. He was 56. WhileBowyers vehicle was reported to have sustained damage to the front driver side and to the windshield in front of the drivers seat, he was not reported to have suffered any injuries. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. He contributes little to the broadcast. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. They also do a better job "getting the shot, rarely missing something that happens on track. Best score: 955 Exclusive. 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. Period. Best score: 3,612 I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. 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 The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Has both drivers experience and mechanical knowledge. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. 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. 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. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. TMZSports.com. Period. I like Larry Mac. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. 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. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on 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. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) Worst score: 430 Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. 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. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . I also want to offer my condolences to everybody in the NASCAR community on the passing of legendary reporter and broadcaster Steve Byrnes, Obama said. Biased, shows off, unreal, and frankly, I can't stand to listen to him., Egotistical, silly and self-indulgent. Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Getty Images. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. 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. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? His favorite quote. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. I know a lot of fans thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. Dallenbach has worked as an analyst for TNT since 2001 following a diverse racing career that saw him compete in 226 Cup races, with a best finish of second twice. NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. 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 . He jokes with everyone. He joined Fox in 2001. He worked as an ESPN analyst up until this season. "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. This was his second bout . The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. Miss you all. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . He was 83. Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. 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. Best score: 4,290 Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. 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. The Sprint Cup race Saturday at Bristol, Tennessee, was named the Food City 500 In Support of Steve Byrnes and Stand Up To Cancer, a way for the industry to honor Byrnes and give support to those fighting the disease. Analytical views are great to listen to. Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) He is a trained professional and smooth. He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) 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. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. 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. Are Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? He often . 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. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) The No. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. Best score: 446 | HEY, WILLIE! No self-promotion. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) 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. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. #1Fans! Ranking: 12th. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. 45 Toyota out last July for what . Ranking: 9th. Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. He was 56. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. Best score: 501 Fans, teams and spotters. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. Too stuck in the past on things. Last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21, List_of_Wide_World_of_Sports_(American_TV_series)_announcers, List of NASCAR All-Star Race broadcasters, "Behind the Microphone with Mike Joy, NASCAR on Fox", "List of Daytona 500 announcers since 1979", 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), All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_NASCAR_broadcasters&oldid=1111216577, This page was last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21. Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". 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. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. He was 83. 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. 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. Smart. He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Petty boys have a case. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. 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. I have plenty of good stories on Brad Sunday mornings at Metz 2, drinking champagne. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". 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. Barney Hall, the Motor Racing Network anchor whose smooth voice brought NASCAR to life over radio waves for decades, died Tuesday from complications following a recent medical procedure. Reconsider! https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. Well, not church by todays church standards. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. 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. 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. He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. All rights reserved. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) Something about adamant complaint about his room.. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. Share this: . Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. 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. Worst score: 2,374 Until someone explained it to me later, I thought it was a bizarre accident. Randy Pemberton died Friday. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . Best score: 1,382 TNT 664 13%, They have the most sincere and authentic reporters and announcers., They are not afraid to stop someone and let them know there is a wreck on the track. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. We have a whole generation of race fans who missed out on the chaos occasionally introduced by racing back to the yellow. It was always a recipe for potential disaster, and tip-toed up to it more than once. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? 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. 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. Staff Report May 22, 2022. 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. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. Weber's reaction to this scene? Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. 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. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. 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. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. 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. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Too sarcastic.. 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. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. He was 56. On to Vegas! Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. 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. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. 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. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. Doesn't talk over others. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Best score: 2,912 Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. Id like to think, if Benny had lived beyond 1975 and age 57, and therefore remained highly visible, it wouldnt have taken so long for him to be honored with the American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. 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. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. 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. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. Sense of humor. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. 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) What you see is what you get with Kenny. (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 joined Fox in 2001. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. God Bless you and your family. We then added those together, took the number of best points and divided it into the number of total points to give us a best-to-worst ratio. 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. Announcers not afraid to go against the 'party line.' Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). 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. Ranking: 11th. 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.. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. He was 56. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Best score: 4,057 The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) Read Next: Jeremy Clarksons Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to End With Next Season, No Future Commitments for More Work, Says ITV Boss, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem to Headline Outside Lands, Batman v Superman Dipping to $50 Million Second Weekend, The Roots Cancel David Bowie Tribute Performance Over Dispute, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? 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. Members of each pit crew held Stand Up 2 Cancersigns adorned with the phrase, "I stand up for Steve." 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. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. 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 . Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. He was 56. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. Class act. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. On to Vegas! Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Worst score: 1,348 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,. 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. He was 83. Ranking: 15th. His death was announced by. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. 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. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. 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.. 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