Dave McClelland, famed announcer and early voice of the NHRA, passes away Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, '80s, and '90s both on television and at. Family and friends gathered for a memorial on Sunday evening. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. You were a blessing and will be missed. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He jokes with everyone. Worst score: 430 https://t.co/SWB4ngmpZE. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer was involved in a deadly car crash near the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on June 5, FOX4 reported Thursday. Bowyer released the following statement to Fox 4. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. 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 anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . 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.. I like Larry Mac. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. Best score: 1,113 For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Weber's reaction to this scene? Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. The Hall of Fame announcer began radio broadcasting during his time in the. I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. 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. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. Worst score: 1,111 Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . 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. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . 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. 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. "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. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. Chris Economaki, whose gravelly broadcast voice and prolific pen specifically, his manual Royal typewriter narrated the rise of auto racing from county-fair dirt tracks to . Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. He has been Foxs lead analyst in the broadcast booth since the network began doing races in 2001. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. 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. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Petty boys have a case. 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? Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies Jeff Gluck and Mike Hembree USA TODAY Sports View Comments 0:04 0:27 Barney Hall, the Motor Racing Network anchor whose smooth voice brought. Best score: 4,057 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. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. Always professional. I like that he is so knowledgeable. Ranking: 10th. Tony Stewart in a dark suit at Daytona looked like Grandpa Munster. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. The No. Prayers for him and his family. Reconsider! Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. 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. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. . He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. "Barney Hall was the true voice of NASCAR and although his own voice has gone silent, his presence will live on in the many current motor sports broadcasters who learned at the knee of such a great storyteller," Hyatt said. 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. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. Analytical views are great to listen to. Randy Pemberton died Friday. He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. Thank you. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Reconsider! Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. 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. Worst score: 1,348 A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. 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. And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Network Votes Percent 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. 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. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. Are Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Best score: 1,294 Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. 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. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. Dick Berggren. 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. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He was 56. He said, "Serious question about minimum . Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) Best score: 446 He would be proud. He was 83. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Just plain pleasant to listen too. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. 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. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. Ranking: 13th. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? His death was announced by. Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. 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. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. He was 83. Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. Ranking: 15th. 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. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. Listen to this article. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . 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. Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . In 2014, he was appointed the play-by-play announcer for the Camping World Truck Series races on FS1, and in January of this year,Byrnes was addedto the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. Worst score: 1,056 who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. He contributes little to the broadcast. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. By Susan Wade May 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an. 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. 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,. Prerace segments are great., Funny and honest. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. 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. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Petty boys have a case. 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) 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. Earnhardt's death . Their broadcasts featured an identical graphics and music package and the same announcers. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. All rights reserved. Worst score: 3,862 Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . 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 Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. 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 knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. 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. He is a trained professional and smooth. 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. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 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. 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. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. He was 73.. Ranking: 4th, Worst votes: 2,219 (1st-1,239) 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. 45 Toyota out last July for what . A . 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's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Best score: 1,260 The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. Exclusive. Best score: 955 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. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) 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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