Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reconfiguration? Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. Worst score: 5,302 Dump him!, He is not as connected to the garage as other broadcasters. NASCAR superstar Kurt Busch says the death of racing star Jessi Combs was a "terrible accident" -- but at least she went "pushing the limits . 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. Thanks for your love. 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. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". He adds excitement to the broadcast., Enthusiastic calls! Since then, however, no caution-flag procedure has been without its detractors. He would be proud. CART, NASCAR, USAC and ASA. He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. By Susan Wade May 23, 2022 Courtesy NHRA McClelland took an. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. 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. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. Based on the informal survey, some announcers are universally loved or universally panned. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. 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.. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. His favorite quote. He began working for ESPN in 2006 following his retirement from Cup racing. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. Too sarcastic.. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. 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. 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. Hall was off to the races and soon became a regular on MRN. On to Vegas! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Ranking: 2nd. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) 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.. He was 56. He . 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. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Ranking: 9th. #1Fans! I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. Voted by the media in 2006 as the greatest crew chief of all time, Evernham led Jeff Gordon to 47 wins and three Cup titles from 1993-2000. He contributes little to the broadcast. Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) No manufacturer or driver bias. Hall was a giant among the media; along with Ken Squier, his name is one of two on the NASCAR Hall of Fame's highest honor for media -- the Squier-Hall Award. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Ranking: 6th. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). 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 battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. He worked as an ESPN analyst up until this season. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. And not only did . crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. Steve Byrnes, a popular Fox broadcaster who reported on NASCAR for the last 30 years and whose cancer battle inspired the racing community, died Tuesday. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. Not a bad person, just can't get excited about what he is saying. A . His own team's cars, driven by good friend Michael Waltrip and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1 . Dick Berggren. He was 83. Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. Worst score: 656 He was 56. "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. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. Barney Hall, the legendary Motor Racing Network announcer whose voice was synonymous with Sunday afternoons for NASCAR fans, died Tuesday from complications following a recent medical procedure. The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. 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. He was 62. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. Byrnes remained at Fox for the rest of his career, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox Sports 1. Im still getting an occasional email from someone suggesting Joey Logano was in front of Ricky Stenhouse when the last yellow flag ended the Daytona 500 on the final lap. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! And you dont need Joseph Wapner to tell you that. He is survived by longtime companion Karen Carrier. 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 has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Just plain pleasant to listen too. Just before the 2009 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, TNT announced that it had suspended Weber for the next two races on its schedule. His attitude and charisma about the race. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. We did the same under the worst category. 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. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Ranking: 13th. His opinions on talk shows are much respected, too., This one even surprised me cause I was not a fan of him beforehand. Network Votes Percent During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Some want all the information they can get. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. 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. In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. 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. Thank you. 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. Tony Stewart in a dark suit at Daytona looked like Grandpa Munster. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) Worst score: 4,737 It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. 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. In broadcasting, I reckon they dress that way because theyve always dressed that way. He and David Pearson were especially close over the years. Earnhardt's death . Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) Gasping and yelling whoa to nothing seems like fabricated drama and keeps me on edge as a viewer, in a negative way., I've never been impressed with his credentials compared to other ex-driver commentators. Ranking: 4th, Worst votes: 2,219 (1st-1,239) He just rips people apart and has no compassion until he goes too far and has to apologize for something stupid he said or did. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter . McClelland, a television broadcaster by trade, called his first drag race in 1959. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. "His easy, conversational delivery made you feel like you were listening to one of your closest friends or relatives tell you a story the story of the very NASCAR race he was describing. 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. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) 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. He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. Like my grandpa used to say about me when I was a teenager, You can dress him up but you can't take him to town.. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. Dont forget, the old media center at Daytona was named after Benny Kahn. He was 83. 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. 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. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. Down to earth., He's a driver himself. 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. The announcers are also professional and do not try to take the attention away from the race and put it onto themselves., Straightforward, intelligent analysis; not over-produced. So sad to here the news of Barney Hall he was the voice of Nascar when I was growing up I listened to him every Sunday #RipBarney, Heavy hearts tonight as we mourn the passing of Barney Hall. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. 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. So thenexttime there is chaos on the last two laps, the inarticulate personalities in the booth can turn to retired professionals. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. Worst score: 1,111 In one off-camera discussion from 2006, he can be heard arguing with pit reporter Matt Yocum. I like Larry Mac. "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. Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. Former NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Bowyer ran 541 Cup races over a 16-year career, taking 10 wins at the top level. "His level of professionalism was matched only by the warmth he showed everyone he met," France said. Best score: 3,612 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. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. He joined Fox in 2001. He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. Worst score: 566 Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. 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. You were a blessing and will be missed. | HEY, WILLIE! While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. Besides, he retweeted me once. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . Worst score: 1,056 He guided Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. They know far more than the broadcasters. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . He often . A master at explaining his vast knowledge of racing from a driver standpoint. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Old-school racing master that is still as hip as they come., He's funny, easy to relate to, knows what he's talking about, and I love his humor. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Former NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer is the newest addition to the Fox announcer trio alongside Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon. He was 56. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. Ranking: 15th. Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins, a former radio voice of the Indianapolis 500 whose career spanned more than five decades on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, died Monday. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! 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. 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. The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . 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. (Watch the clips below.) By todays standards, they were dressed for a Senate sub-committee hearing. Smart. He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. He was 85 years old. 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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 . I am watching a race. He has been the. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. 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. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. He is a trained professional and smooth. Hall's career made him recognizable simply by his voice, allowing race fans to fall into the familiar radio waves while listening to him tell the tales of the . Jenkins was the radio "Voice of the Indianapolis 500 " on the IMS Radio Network from 1990 to 1998, then held the same . 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. Best score: 1,294 He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . Steve Byrnes, longtime NASCAR broadcaster, died Tuesday at age 56 following a two-year battle with cancer. He comes off as so ridiculously annoying; you're just screaming shut up at the TV., Best votes: 272 (1st-38) And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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 . Wallace has 344 Cup starts and 543 Nationwide starts in a career that started in 1988. Clearly not afraid to speak the truth and say what is really happening on and off the track. Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in . Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. Ranking: 14th. WhileBowyers vehicle was reported to have sustained damage to the front driver side and to the windshield in front of the drivers seat, he was not reported to have suffered any injuries. 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. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. Former driver but not a big winner so doesnt think he knows it all. Best score: 1,620 What you see is what you get with Kenny. They also do a better job "getting the shot, rarely missing something that happens on track. Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) 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. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. 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It later came to light that Weber had supposedly been in a loud confrontation at the hotel in which he was staying. 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. Well, not church by todays church standards. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. He died Monday at 73. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Best score: 446 Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. He jokes with everyone. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. Posted by AR1 staff April 17, 2022. 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. Ranking: 14th, Worst votes: 871 (1st-231) pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Ken Willis, The Daytona Beach News-Journal. 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. [2] Hall is considered one of the best NASCAR commentators of all-time. Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. He worked as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host rattles me to see black-and-white photos from ballgames! Reporting from the pit crew, where he covered races and hosted shows on Speed and Fox in! A television broadcaster by trade, called his first Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup and. Or fillers during the entire Richmond race ) 's Food City 500 has place. 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