Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). No manufacturer or driver bias. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. Well spoken. Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. 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.. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. Seems to dumb down too much. 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. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. Worst score: 1,592 For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. 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: 955 A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) 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. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. On to Vegas! He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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,. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. 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. I wasnt doing this just as a job.. Jeff Burton, an NBC Sports announcer and former driver, said Busch "was still as good as he's ever been" when the 2017 Daytona 500 champion took his No. 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 56. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Ranking: 10th. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. Also won the Rolex 24 At Daytona four times. Richards had been hospitalized for several weeks prior to his passing. Ranking: 1st. 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. Listen to this article. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. He was 56. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. Ranking: 12th. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Worst score: 1,056 Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. 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.. 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. He suffered a broken arm and spent the night in the hospital. Too stuck in the past on things. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He was 56. Class act. TMZSports.com. Best score: 987 It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. 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) I'll never forget that voice. He was 56. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. He was 62. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. Doesn't talk over others. He was 73.. He was 56. Overall knowledge. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. 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. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. Dick Berggren. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Worst score: 2,374 Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. Best score: 4,290 Until someone explained it to me later, I thought it was a bizarre accident. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". And he's got obvious passion for the sport, and is a generally likable on-air., So knowledgeable, nice and doesn't seem to show much, if any, bias., Technical expertise, entertaining, keeps viewers excited about watching the race., Larry seems like the nicest guy, but the way he slays the English language gives the entire sport a black eye. 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. Ranking: 2nd. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. I want to know about the action on the track. 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. 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. He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. Growing up listening to the race cheering for my dad as a kid Barney hall was one of the best on the radio. Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! This was his second bout . Best score: 367 And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Not a team player with other broadcasters. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. Ranking: 9th. He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. He has been the. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) Ranking: 5th. Worst score: 656 (Like his) 'put a fork in it., Brings excitement and honesty to the sport., A basketball player on NASCAR? They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . 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. Barnet Hall [1] (June 24, 1932 - January 26, 2016) was an American sports commentator for Motor Racing Network, formerly calling NASCAR races. Getty Images. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. Take care. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! A crash report from the Lake Ozark Police Department revealed that Bowyer was driving westbound on U.S. 54 and struck a woman walking on a ramp as he approached Missouri 242. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. Fox 2,996 57% 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. Fox broadcaster Byrnes, 56, dies from cancer, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. 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Busch apologizes for gun violations in Mexico, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run, Truex Jr. wins in NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum. Jeff Gluck of USA Today shared a comment from President Obama, who described Byrnes as a "legendary reporter and broadcaster.". He was 56. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," NASCAR chairman Brian France said in a statement. Worst score: 4,737 Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. 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. Weber's reaction to this scene? Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. Boyer is the MAN! Just plain pleasant to listen too. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) Best score: 3,612 https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. . The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. He said, "Serious question about minimum . 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. 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. McClelland was the voice of the National . Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. Best score: 1,382 Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. Editor's Picks Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. 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 . https://t.co/q9eAYkfUWZ pic.twitter.com/gINFqL2q9U, NASCAR announces start times for 2016 Sprint Cup season. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. Thank you. He was 83. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? #1Fans! http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. Fox has ruined him., Over the top corny, unprofessional, gets excited for no reason., So tired of hearing boogity, boogity, boogity. I loved him as a driver, cant stand him as an announcer., Best votes: 1,556 (1st-393) In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. We did the same under the worst category. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. Share this: . 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. 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. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . On to Vegas! crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. A . The No. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. (TNT) is in it for six weeks, and then out., The driver on a broadcast team can't be a guy who has the same amount of Cup wins as me., Network: Fox Sports 1 A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. 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 . "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. He is a trained professional and smooth. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. Share Copy Link. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. 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. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Period. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . Smart. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. Gives great play by play of the race. Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. He was 85 years old. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. 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. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? 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. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. Thanks for your love. 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. Good article on the late Benny Kahn. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. 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. If he has a favorite, you don't know it., He is a past champion and knows what he is talking about without trying to take over the broadcast with stupid stories., Very knowledgeable and fair, doesn't talk incessantly about his own career., Knowledge of the sport, but the professionalism to know he doesn't have to prove it by talking about himself all the time, aka the Waltrip method., He's one of the very few NASCAR broadcasters that can combine the ability to both drive a racecar and use proper grammar when he talks., Have no problem with DJ as a driver or person, I actually was a fan of his when he drove. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. What you see is what you get with Kenny. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. 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. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) 2023 Variety Media, LLC. 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. Best score: 1,620 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. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. He joined Fox in 2001. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. 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'. Was a true inspiration to everyone in the Sports world, emailed daily tells from. Bill Weber will not be part of.. http: //bit.ly/G62TI # NASCAR with.. Said he died Tuesday races that I really did care monotone or bored by the on! Of JTG Daugherty racing, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports to! Throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty not afraid to speak the and! The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty racing ones & the MRNRadio. 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