The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. He says what NASCAR wants him to say, not what the fans need to hear., Three words: boogity, boogity, boogity., When he worked Nationwide races for TNN in the late 90s he showed tremendous potential as the next Ned Jarrett or Benny Parsons. McClelland was the voice of the National . I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. Dirt, the legend of Dick Berggren at Fox Sports led to one of the greatest pit reporters in modern NASCAR television. 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 called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. Speaking of track-temp infatuation, I believe I saw Larry McReynolds in a big bow-tie this past Sunday. Alexander began working for MRN in 2000 in a variety of roles and worked as a pit reporter for Speed before becoming the play-by-play announcer for TNT in 2010. Reconsider! Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. 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. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. Means well but I can't listen to him., Best votes: 309 (1st-42) Staff Report May 22, 2022. His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . 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. Best score: 6,011 The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Best score: 1,294 Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Analytical views are great to listen to. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. 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. If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. Insightful without trying to make it a drama/soap opera. Talks to audience, doesn't act stupid and goofy. Ranking: 4th, Worst votes: 2,219 (1st-1,239) 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 A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. 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. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . Best score: 367 Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. 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. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. Ranking: 8th. NASCAR THRU THE GEARSReconfiguration? Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. He was 56. He jokes with everyone. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. 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. His death was announced by. The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. A country boy like most of them, Hall had an easy rapport with the drivers. I wasnt doing this just as a job.. Too sarcastic.. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. 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. He contributes little to the broadcast. Listen to this article. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. 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. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. Sept. 28, 2012. He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. 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. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. I like that he is so knowledgeable. He reportedly hit his brakes as soon as he realized what had happened before calling 911 and assisting first responders at the scene. He often . Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. Earnhardt's death . He said, "Serious question about minimum . 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. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . He was 56. He was 56. Good article on the late Benny Kahn. Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. 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. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ESPN 1,586 30% He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. Thank you. Rest in peace Barney Hall. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Fans, teams and spotters. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. Covering golf and the local minor-league baseballteam were Brad "Two L" Willson's main chores. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) #1Fans! Share this: . So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. They know far more than the broadcasters. Ranking: 15th. He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. 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. He was 56. Members of each pit crew held Stand Up 2 Cancersigns adorned with the phrase, "I stand up for Steve." Cause he's the best at everything. A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Ranking: 1st. Seems to dumb down too much. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". Sense of humor. Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. I am watching a race. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Ranking: 4th. Ranking: 13th. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. Gives great play by play of the race. Better in technical support role vs. in the booth role., He talks too much. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." He was 73.. Ranking: 9th. He would be proud. Best score: 1,260 He and Squier were also the first two recipients. | HEY, WILLIE! 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Worst score: 430 He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) He died Monday at 73. Ranking: 7th. Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. 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. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. 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. Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Worst score: 566 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. We did the same under the worst category. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. Every crew member Every fan Everyone is #ByrnesStrong at @BMSupdates! Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Just plain pleasant to listen too. 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. 'Tower': Short for race control tower, it's the term used by racing officials and teams in radio communications to address the NASCAR race director for a given event. TMZSports.com. pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) Overall knowledge. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. 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. Bestwick began his career as a turn announcer in 1986 for MRN, where he worked for nearly 15 years. 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 won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. Worst score: 5,302 You were a blessing and will be missed. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. After an initially successful round of treatment, the cancer returnedlate last year, causing him to take an indefinite leave of absence from his job at Fox. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. He was 56. 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. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. 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. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. 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. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. 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.. crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. Worst score: 856 Reconsider! All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. By Susan Wade May 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. Class act. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. He is too damn funny., He is a fan and a racer, not afraid to state his opinion, even when it isn't the popular opinion., Annoying laugh, always raising his voice over others. By todays standards, they were dressed for a Senate sub-committee hearing. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) And not only did . 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. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. He was 56. Well, not church by todays church standards. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. He is a trained professional and smooth. It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. On to Vegas! His attitude and charisma about the race. Prayers for him and his family. Ranking: 3rd. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. No self-promotion. 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. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . And that crap he says when the race starts, I turn the sound off. Dick Berggren. Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. Besides, he retweeted me once. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. 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. Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. 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. Best score: 1,382 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. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. Some want all the information they can get. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Two years later, he was a full-time member of NHRA's national event . Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. 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He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. "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. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. Petty boys have a case. Worst score: 1,056 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 . How long has it been since they changed that procedure? Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Reconfiguration? 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 winner of eight Cup races in 829 starts from 1979-2008, the son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has grown up in racing. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. Few things spark debate among NASCAR fans more than the TV networks that cover the sport and the announcers that call the action and offer analysis each week. The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . 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. He was 56. We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. All rights reserved, No Information to Suspect Foul Play in Disappearance of Wild 94.9 Host JV': Police, Elizabeth Holmes Has 2nd Child as She Tries to Avoid Prison, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. He joined ESPN in 2007. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Worst score: 1,592 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. 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. 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. 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) He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. He also mentored many of the radio and TV broadcasters who work in the racing industry today. 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. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Best score: 3,612 Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. Byrnes took to Twitter on Sunday to thank everyone involved: Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. Best score: 4,057 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. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. 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. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. He was the first person I ever saw mix his own boilermaker. 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. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. Worst score: 1,111 Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. 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. Are Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Best score: 4,290 Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . 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. 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 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) At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. 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. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. Best score: 1,113 Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. 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. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. He joined ESPN for select telecasts in 2007 and became ESPNs lead NASCAR analyst in 2008. He began working for ESPN in 2006 following his retirement from Cup racing. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Worst score: 4,737 Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. Will tell the truth, even if you don't want to hear it., Rusty was my favorite driver so it is obvious he is my favorite broadcaster. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. He always knows what's going on and is very informed on the history of NASCAR. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Weber's reaction to this scene? Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. 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. 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. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte.
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