Robert Francis Jenkins (September 4, 1947 - August 9, 2021) was an American television and radio sports announcer, [1] [2] primarily calling Indy car and NASCAR telecasts for ESPN / ABC and later Versus/ NBCSN. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. 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. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. 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 was 56. Miss you all. 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. On to Vegas! Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Ranking: 5th. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. 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. 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.. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". Does not ever seem very excited., Best votes: 553 (1st-112) For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. Ranking: 3rd. Analytical views are great to listen to. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. Rest in peace Barney Hall. Donning his . Webers reaction to this scene? A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. 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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. A pit reporter for Sprint Cup Series races and co-host of a weekday NASCAR program, Byrnes joined Fox in 2001 following more than 15 years of working NASCAR races and shows for CBS, TNN, TBS and The History Channel. Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. 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. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. 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. 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. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. 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. He joined Fox in 2001. 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 . He was 83. He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) He was 73.. Fox broadcaster Byrnes, 56, dies from cancer, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. Busch takes Fontana for 1st win with RCR, Rain pushes Xfinity Series at Fontana to Sunday, Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Fontana, Stenhouse wins longest Daytona 500 in history, Hill goes last to 1st to win Xfinity season opener, Stenhouse's Daytona win shows the 500 is 'crazier' than ever, Hamlin, Toyota drivers skip final Daytona practice, Johnson's team takeover irks NASCAR icon Petty, Beers, mullets and the Daytona 500: Inside Travis Pastrana's and Jimmie Johnson's friendship, J. Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return, Daytona 500 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know, IndyCar's Daly makes Daytona 500 with TMT, Trackhouse Racing signs Chastain to extension, Bowman secures Daytona pole; Johnson qualifies, Suarez signs 2nd Trackhouse Racing extension, Bowman signs 3-year extension with Hendrick, Dale vs. Dale: A Daytona 500 the Jarretts, NASCAR won't forget, Daytona 500 boasts eighth consecutive sellout, Ky. Busch apologizes for gun violations in Mexico, NASCAR's 2023 season will be a year of change, Daly, Mayweather team up for Daytona 500 run, Truex Jr. wins in NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. The accident occurred . The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. Fans, teams and spotters. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Ranking: 2nd, Worst votes: 540 (1st-169) NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? 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. Worst score: 1,592 Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. Hammond led Darrell Waltrip to two Cup titles as a crew chief. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. We did the same under the worst category. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. His favorite quote. 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. It's very sad that he's leaving NASCAR in 2015., Because he is the best. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) 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. He was 56. They know far more than the broadcasters. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. Reply (10) 50 Price Jackie 06-12 I hope he's alright, he is so funny and a great broadcaster too. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. A decade earlier, as a sixth-grader, he walked five miles with some friends to watch a dirt-track race in Jonesville, N.C., his first motor sports event and a moment that set the stage for what would evolve into his career. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. Class act. 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. Stewart had previously been confirmed as the third announcer. I've heard some people find his inarticulate nature to be quaint and genuine. He was 85 years old. His attitude and charisma about the race. God Bless you and your family. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Best at covering for Rusty Wallace blunders., He has crew chief and owners perspective and great chemistry with DJ. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) Are Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Thank you. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) Worst score: 2,960 Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. Experienced, knowledgeable, different perspective. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. #1Fans! 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. Ranking: 12th. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. What you see is what you get with Kenny. Worst score: 1,348 Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. He won the 1993 and 1994 Cup titles as the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. The fan simply stopped on the familiar voice of Hall, whose words came to represent stock car racing with the same force as high-horsepower engines and daredevil drivers. 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. He would be proud. He works both on the Cup telecasts and in the booth for the Camping World Truck Series telecasts on Fox Sports 1. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Although it is unfortunate to see Welch leave the . Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. Worst score: 1,056 It later came to light that Weber had supposedly been in a loud confrontation at the hotel in which he was staying. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. I wasnt doing this just as a job.. He often . "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. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. While details of the hotel incident are few and far between, there are extant hints of Webers short temper and poor chemistry with his partners. crashes into the fourth-turn wall and dies from injuries suffered in the wreck. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. He contributes little to the broadcast. 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. Ranking: 10th. Steve Byrnes, longtime NASCAR broadcaster, died Tuesday at age 56 following a two-year battle with cancer. Petty boys have a case. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. He worked as an ESPN analyst up until this season. I like Larry Mac. "I also want to offer my condolences to everybody in the NASCAR community on the passing of a legendary reporter and broadcaster, Steve Byrnes," Obama said. Other than the fact that he was reportedly handling a personal matter, no further details were provided. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Ranking: 9th, Worst votes: 377 (1st-68) NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Staff Report May 22, 2022. 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. 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. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. He was 56. Its distracting., Best votes: 776 (1st-110) He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Write an Obituary; . The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He previously worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC and various NBA teams before joining ESPNs NASCAR coverage team in 2007. Ranking: 2nd. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? 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. USA TODAY Sports examines the major scheduling changes of the 2016 season. He reportedly hit his brakes as soon as he realized what had happened before calling 911 and assisting first responders at the scene. He was 56. Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. One of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR, Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 after stints at TBS and CBS. 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. Aug 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm ET 2 min read. Smart. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! By todays standards, they were dressed for a Senate sub-committee hearing. Ranking: 5th, Worst votes: 321 (1st-67) Cool, calm and steady, Halls voice became easily identifiable with NASCAR and its events. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. No real connection to todays drivers, just talks to cause controversy. Good energy in the booth., All three guys in the booth are unbiased, fun to listen to, and know what they are talking about. I am watching a 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. Ranking: 14th. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. "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. 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. Energetic, funny, tells you from his heart. I was disappointed when they brought him back to the studio after his stint as a pit reporter. 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? 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. Others dont want to get overwhelmed by minutia. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. It was completely illegal and in no way will count, but man!. The following is a historical list of television and radio networks and announcers who have broadcast NASCAR events. He was a well known television personality in the 1980s and 1990s, perhaps best known for hosting "Inside Winston Cup Racing". His job as a broadcaster, like his job as a driver, were given to him because of lineage not skill, although he is better at articulating than driving., Would say the sky is green to get a rise out of fans., You know what I mean? The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion, known as the fearless 'Intimidator', died at the age of 49 after his famed #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo crashed at Turn 4 on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. No self-promotion. McClelland was the voice of the National . The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR on Fox: Why not 'Casual Sunday' for 'Grandpa Munster?' Randy had neck surgery last week and returned home Friday afternoon, but passed away unexpectedly that night. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. 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 https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) 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 network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. He was akeynotespeaker at the 2014American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Prayers for him and his family. 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. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. 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. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) 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. Doesn't talk over others. I hate to suggest you suffered a 20-year blackout, but that rule was changed in 2003, and rightfully so. 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. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. Listen to this article. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. Ranking: 7th, Worst votes: 1,814 (1st-746) If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit . Network Votes Percent Weber's reaction to this scene? Ranking: 9th. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. 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. Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. 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. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Best score: 1,382 While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. Bob Jenkins, a motorsports broadcaster who called the Indianapolis 500 for many years, has died after a fight with cancer. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. Best score: 4,057 Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Family and friends gathered for a memorial on Sunday evening. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. Byrnes is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen, and their 12-year-old son, Bryson, of Fort Mill, South Carolina. 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