Worst score: 656 Worst score: 2,960 Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. He's been there himself., An owner should not be a broadcaster. 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. On to Vegas! The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. NASCAR's 10 Best Broadcasters of All Time Clayton Caldwell May 14, 2009 Just Missed the cut. They know far more than the broadcasters. Doesn't drink the Kool-Aid. Jarrett, a 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, was the 1999 Cup champion. Ranking: 5th. 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. Finally, if Tony Stewart is Grandpa, does that make Mikey Waltrip his Herman Munster? 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. Ranking: 8th. McClelland was the voice of the National . NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . Great guy & incredible spokesman for the sport for decades. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. That was apparent when Sporting News asked fans to rank the best and worst NASCAR announcers. Worst score: 1,056 While honoring 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick during a ceremony Tuesday at the White House, President Barack Obama mentioned the passing of Byrnes. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday from head and neck cancer. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) If the race is a blowout, he says its a blowout. He works on a variety of racing telecasts for Fox Sports 1 in addition to his work for TNT. Bob Jenkins, whose voice greeted motorsport fans for decades at the Indianapolis 500, died on Monday from brain cancer. 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. Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. It always rattles me to see black-and-white photos from old ballgames, with everyone dressed for church. Worst score: 3,862 Barneys impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. 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. For his sake, hell want to avoid the fate of another NASCAR announcer named Bill Weber, who lost his job in embarrassing circumstances. Smart. Why hes the worst (comments from the survey): Boring and doesn't really add anything. 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. Bob Jenkins. He was 56. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. 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. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) Ive got dibs on the buffet table, but lets wait about 50 more years. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. A 30-year veteran of the Sprint Cup Series, Waltrip has four career wins (two in the Daytona 500) in 775 career starts. Ranking: 10th. He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. He was 56. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. Best score: 4,057 Ranking: 12th. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. 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. | HEY, WILLIE! Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Cause he's the best at everything. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. Good article on the late Benny Kahn. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Beginning with the 2001 season, Fox, NBC, and TNT picked up the television rights to NASCAR for the next six years. We asked fans which network has the best NASCAR telecasts, and to rank the three best and the three worst announcers. It reinforces negative stereotypes that NASCAR fans are ignorant rednecks. 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. Best score: 367 Ranking: 13th. 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. Ranking: 3rd. Doesn't talk over others. Sense of humor. Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. '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. Daugherty's lack of motorsports experience is evident every time he opens his mouth. Network Votes Percent He joined Fox in 2001. 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. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. At the time, according to the Charlotte Observer, they did not reveal why they had done so, as it was against their policy. 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. 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. Best score: 955 He was 56. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) The Hall of Fame announcer began radio broadcasting during his time in the. 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. 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. He was 56. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He comes at issues from both an intelligent, fact-based perspective, but still has a lot of fun. Tony Stewart in a dark suit at Daytona looked like Grandpa Munster. Analytical views are great to listen to. Bob Jenkins, an esteemed motorsports broadcaster at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway who also anchored NASCAR coverage for ABC Sports and ESPN for nearly two decades, died Monday. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. 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? 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. 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. Bob Jenkins, a legendary auto racing broadcaster whose voice became an inseparable part of NASCAR's growth on television as well as the . The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. God Bless you and your family. Former NHRA Announcer Dave McClelland Dies at 85 McClelland was a fixture on NHRA TV broadcasts for more than a quarter of a century. 1 of 11 #10 Eli Gold 2 of 11 Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content #9 Chris. Never seems to make a mistake, and isn't generic. 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.. Gives great play by play of the race. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. I thought once the caution came out for a wreck, the other cars would race back to the start/finish line before slowing down. Take care. Reconsider! Ranking: 8th, Worst votes: 495 (1st-92) He knows the right questions to ask his fellow announcers. 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.. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. It's time to get a haircut, and that horrible laugh. Call the action., Best votes: 1,623 (1st-773) Period. Worst score: 4,737 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. (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 He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. "Bob Jenkins lent his iconic voice to so many memorable NASCAR moments . Share this: . 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. Voice doesnt grate on my nerves, good disposition/sense of humor during broadcast. Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. Through his first three races, most fans seem to enjoy his chemistry in the booth with the other two. NASCAR QNAAre Kyle and Kurt Busch now atop brothers list? Worst score: 430 Ranking: 7th. Not a team player with other broadcasters. He was 56. Best score: 6,011 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. (Watch the clips below.) Thoughts are w/ his loved ones & the @MRNRadio family. Sprint Cup: Sheheen replaces Weber as TNT play-by-play voice: Bill Weber will not be part of .. http://bit.ly/G62TI #NASCAR. This was his second bout . Best score: 501 You can feel his passion for the sport., All he talks about is Danica, Danica, Danica, Junior, Junior, Junior and makes excuses for Danica when she crashes out. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. In 2014, he was appointed the play-by-play announcer for the Camping World Truck Series races on FS1, and in January of this year,Byrnes was addedto the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel. He was 56. Thank you Barney. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. Share Copy Link. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes passed away on Tuesday. I'll never forget that voice. Worst score: 5,302 If we knew what he meant, he wouldn't have to tell us., Besides being honest, he is brutal. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. He joined Fox in 2001. Ranking: 6th. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. #1Fans! Byrnes' NASCAR career began in 1985 when he became host of TNN's "Inside. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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. I like Larry Mac. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its. He was 56. 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. But I dont want to hear all that crap when I am watching a race. He was airlifted to Crozer-Chester Medical Center where he tragically died shortly after 9 p.m. After losing his NASCAR ride, Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year,. 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. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. More realistic coverage and not one long NASCAR infomercial., Best votes: 2,584 (1st-place votes 1,352) The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. 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. Bestwick joined the NBC and TNT broadcast teams in 2001 and then went to ESPN in 2007. https://t.co/0n52ssKUEQ, This is awful, awful news. American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 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. No one painted pictures with his words like Barney Hall did. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. 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 he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. His platforms included play-by-play announcing, studio hosting and reporting from the pit crew, where he did most of his work for Fox. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. "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. News report from the 2001 Daytona 500 (death of Dale Earnhardt) 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. Byrnes had been on medical leave from his job at FOX since last October to get treatment. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. who's in and out of the Chase during the entire Richmond race). 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'. Never monotone or bored by the action taking place on track., The dude is all about racing. Best score: 1,382 Best score: 2,912 Its just his opinion and he doesn't look at numbers. He was 83. Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. "He could paint a picture that would make Picasso or Rembrandt proud and tell a story that would awe Hemingway or Twain.". Ranking: 9th. At the end of the day, when my career is over, that I really did care. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall dies. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. 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. Staff Report May 22, 2022. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. 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. I could go on but I'd probably run out of room. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Weber never returned to the TNT booth. His attitude and charisma about the race. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) Ranking: 4th. Best score: 1,260 Directs attention to race, not himself., His knowledge about the sport. NASCAR announcer Barney Hall. Boyer is the MAN! Write an Obituary; . You may have watched the video linked above and gone, wait, that voice sounds familiar! Well, believe it or not, just before his career came crashing to an end, Bill Weber did get one Hollywood credit to his name. 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. #NASCAR is better for having known you. A . Too stuck in the past on things. 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. As a journalist, that has no place in the booth. MRN president David Hyatt said Hall was "perhaps the most trusted reporter of his day." "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. Though the network's tagline -- "You're listening to MRN -- the Voice of NASCAR" -- wasn't Hall's alone, it certainly described him. We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. Getty Images. 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. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR) This article is more than 7 years old. 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 83. (Like his) 'put a fork in it., Brings excitement and honesty to the sport., A basketball player on NASCAR? 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. This wasnt Duke Snider waiting 11 years to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame, but in our press-box world, it was pretty close. "Whether you met him or not, you felt like you knew him," Kelley said. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. And some ex-refs are turning into entertaining personalities. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. 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 calls it how he sees it, and although I do not always agree, I respect that a lot., He doesn't jump on the media bandwagon just because it's the prevailing spin on this weeks big topic. Ranking: 1st, Worst votes: 235 (1st-59) A three-time Cup champion and winner of 84 Cup races, Waltrip was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? 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. Bowyer released the following statement to Fox 4. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson," Obama said. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Seriously, he gets it., Mike Joy is one of the nicest guys along with being one of the humblest. He is someone I would enjoy watching a race with sitting in my living room or in the grandstands., Simply the best. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Byrnes is survived by his wife,Karen, and son,Bryson. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Ranking: 6th, Worst votes: 1,519 (1st-443) Barney Hall, the longtime NASCAR announcer whose voice carried racing to millions of fans over half a century, has died. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. ESPN 1,586 30% Brown was commenting on his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama Saturday while the crowd repeatedly yelled "Fuck Joe . No self-promotion. Just considering Dale's dad is one of the greatest broadcasters ever, Dale is a disappointment. Worst score: 2,374 Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 43 throughout his NBA career in honor of Richard Petty. He was 83. Including the manner in which the Daytona 500 was decided, of course. He jokes with everyone. 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. He was 62. He died Monday at 73. Rest in peace Barney Hall. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. 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. 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. 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) It later came to light that Weber had supposedly been in a loud confrontation at the hotel in which he was staying. Great column on Benny Kahn (Feb. 26 News-Journal). I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Well, not church by todays church standards. 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 . But there are some like former drivers Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace and Kyle Petty who are both loved and hated, depending on the viewer. He calls the best finishes to NNS & Cup races that I've heard. 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. Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley called Hall "one of the greatest broadcasters ever of any sport. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. Reach Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Broadcast booths and political arenas might be the last holdouts for the coat-and-tie set. 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. 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. Means well but I can't listen to him., Best votes: 309 (1st-42) He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. 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. #RIP https://t.co/CqQMUzvOtF via youtube. He was 56. They also won the Daytona 500 together for one of Hammonds 43 career victories. . 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. 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. For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! Thank you. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. Now you can go to work on my late friend Brad Willson. Overall knowledge. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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