Worst score: 1,056 All rights reserved. Cause he's the best at everything. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. (Like his) 'put a fork in it., Brings excitement and honesty to the sport., A basketball player on NASCAR? For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. 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. I want to know about the action on the track. He was 56. He jokes with everyone. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? Past crew chief, easy to listen to and respectful., When he explains something you get the sense he knows what he's talking about and, most importantly, how to explain it to you., Always seems to be prepared and knows what is happening during the race., Self-absorbed and adds nothing to the broadcasts., All he cares about is making it known he was DW's crew chief., Seems fake. Joy, who was an accomplished sports-car racer, spent 14 years (1977-1990) at Motor Racing Network and has spent 30 years as part of the NASCAR broadcasts at CBS, TNT and Fox. He was 62. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. Are Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Worst score: 856 Worst score: 2,942 http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. Mike always gives credit to those around him and embraces the team he is on. TNTs NASCAR commitment shrunk to six summer races starting in 2007, with no involvement from NBC. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! I am watching a race. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. Best score: 1,382 As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. By todays standards, they were dressed for a Senate sub-committee hearing. He was 83. 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. 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. Has both drivers experience and mechanical knowledge. 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. It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Doesn't talk over others. 45 Toyota out last July for what . It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. 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. You were a blessing and will be missed. Worst score: 2,374 News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. "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. NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. And even though he doesn't so much use the English language as wield it, he manages to communicate a fair portion of what he knows. If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. Best score: 955 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. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Fans, teams and spotters. Donning his . 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.. This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. 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. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Class act. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. Best score: 3,612 Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. He joined Fox in 2001. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". 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. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. 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. A race fan flipping through the radio dial while driving out of town didnt need to know the frequency numbers while searching for a NASCAR broadcast. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. His audition included reading a commercial for Sunbeam bread. We did the same under the worst category. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. God Bless you and your family. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. After an appearance on the Daytona 500 broadcast, NASCAR driver and commentator, Clint Bowyer, received the latter form of criticism - but refused to take it lying down. He anchored "NASCAR on ESPN" from 1979 to 2000 . In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. Means well but I can't listen to him., Best votes: 309 (1st-42) Ranking: 10th. And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. He was 56. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. Sense of humor. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. TMZSports.com. I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. 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. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. He died Monday at 73. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. #1Fans! 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. 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. Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Some prefer a more calm approach, one where theres less talking and more focus on the action on the track. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. Worst score: 1,348 Rest in peace Barney Hall. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. Sept. 28, 2012. 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. Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) McClelland was the voice of the National . Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) 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. Family and friends gathered for a memorial on Sunday evening. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. I like that he is so knowledgeable. 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 . Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? He began working for ESPN in 2006 following his retirement from Cup racing. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. No games. Ranking: 7th. Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. Then, in October of that year, Bestwick broke his leg during a charity hockey game in Rhode Island, forcing Weber into the play-by-play position for two races. 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. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Something about adamant complaint about his room.. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. 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'. He was 56. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. 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. (Watch the clips below.) He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. 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. Worst score: 1,592 I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. (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 The accident occurred . Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. 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. He was 85 years old. Best score: 501 Ranking: 14th. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. 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. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Always professional. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. The No. Ranking: 15th, Worst votes: 1,484 (1st-494) Not a team player with other broadcasters. He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Ranking: 5th. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. 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. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . He was 56. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 56. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. Worst score: 566 | HEY, WILLIE! Ranking: 3rd. 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. I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. 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. Well, not church by todays church standards. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. 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. 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) "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". He was 83. Analytical views are great to listen to. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. 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. 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. Ranking: 8th. Updated: 2:58 PM EST Jan 27, 2016 Barnet "Barney" Hall, an Elkin native who broadcast NASCAR . Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? 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. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. 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. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. 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 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. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". He was 56. Ranking: 6th. Exclusive. Too sarcastic.. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. No manufacturer or driver bias. 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. 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. He was 73.. 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 been Foxs lead analyst in the broadcast booth since the network began doing races in 2001. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. He often . 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. Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the no 's broadcasts since 1970 but still has a genuine learned appreciation for sport... ' for 'Grandpa Munster? 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