announcer

NMPA to Present Myers Brothers Award to FOX NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Joy Friday in Daytona

by Mike

NASCAR on FoxThe National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) will present FOX Sports play-by-play announcer Mike Joy the prestigious Myers Brothers Award on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2:30 PM ET in the Daytona International Speedway media center deadline room.

 Joy, who has led the FOX NASCAR broadcast team since 2001, FOX’s first year as a NASCAR broadcast partner, this week marks the 47th Daytona 500 for which he has been a part of live TV or radio coverage and his 57th year in motorsports broadcasting. He calls this year’s “Great American Race” on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 PM ET.

(more…)

Views: 158
NMPA to Present Myers Brothers Award to FOX NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Joy Friday in Daytona Read More

Grandview Speedway Racing Family Mourns The Loss Of Former Announcer Ernie Saxton – NASCAR Modified & Sportsman Double Header This Saturday – Freedom 76 Weekend September 19 & 20

by Mike

Grandview SpeedwayBECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The Grandview Speedway racing fraternity begins this week of racing in mourning after the passing of long-time race announcer, public relations expert, and one of a kind personality Ernie Saxton.

Saxton, who had retired from active announcing at Grandview following the 2013 race season, and serving as the track’s public relations and marketing mainstay for over 50 years from 1967 until his complete retirement in 2021, passed away on Sunday after a brief stay in the hospital last week.

(more…)

Views: 496
Grandview Speedway Racing Family Mourns The Loss Of Former Announcer Ernie Saxton – NASCAR Modified & Sportsman Double Header This Saturday – Freedom 76 Weekend September 19 & 20 Read More

Longtime NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer and NSMA Board Member, Doug Rice, Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

by Mike
Longtime NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer and NSMA Board Member, Doug Rice, Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 23, 2025) – Longtime NASCAR broadcaster, Doug Rice, a former National Sports Media Association (NSMA) board member, will be honored with NSMA’s Lifetime Achievement award, executive director Dave Goren announced today.

(more…)

Views: 502
Longtime NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer and NSMA Board Member, Doug Rice, Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Read More

‘The Godfather’ Dave Moody Returns to Thunder Road as SRX Public Address Announcer

by Lou Modestino
‘The Godfather’ Dave Moody Returns to Thunder Road as SRX Public Address Announcer

Barre, VT — A man who needs no introduction is returning to the Thunder Road public address system for the first time in nearly two decades. Officials have announced today that Vermont’s-own Dave Moody is making his grand return to ‘The Road’ as the announcer for the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Event on Thursday, July 20th that will see such international stars as Tony Stewart, Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan and Brad Keselowki, among others, take to the iconic Vermont oval.

(more…)

Views: 648
‘The Godfather’ Dave Moody Returns to Thunder Road as SRX Public Address Announcer Read More

Bryson Byrnes Earns Fifth-Annual Steve Byrnes Memorial Broadcasting Award

by Mike
Bryson Byrnes Earns Fifth-Annual Steve Byrnes Memorial Broadcasting Award

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 — Charlotte Christian School senior Bryson Byrnes was presented the Fifth-Annual Steve Byrnes Memorial Broadcasting Award today. The award, in honor of late FOX Sports broadcaster Steve Byrnes, is given annually to a Charlotte Christian graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. (more…)

Views: 621
Bryson Byrnes Earns Fifth-Annual Steve Byrnes Memorial Broadcasting Award Read More