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Fox News
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dead at 67
A major loss in the world of NASCAR was announced Tuesday. Longtime broadcaster Bill Weber died Dec. 13, and the organization kept his death private until recently. Weber was 67. "The National Motorsports Press Association is saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR broadcaster and pit reporter Bill Weber," the organization wrote on X. NASCAR fans were shocked at the news of Weber's death as it began circulating online. "Man…this is a sad email to get today from my friends at the @NMPAonline," one X user wrote. "Bill Weber, to me was such an iconic NASCAR voice of my childhood, specifically with his role in what is my all-time favorite NASCAR video game, NASCAR 2005. RIP Bill Weber." Weber rose through the ranks of NASCAR broadcasting to the point he was the lap-by-lap caller at NBC, beginning in 2004, where he was quickly embraced by the sport's fan base. Weber was known for some of the most memorable calls in the sport during his time in the booth, including Tony Stewart's second Cup Series championship in 2005. He retired in 2009 as a NASCAR broadcaster, though there was no reason disclosed. Weber spent time working as an illusionist after his career in broadcasting. Ralph Sheheen replaced Weber at NBC. Weber's broadcasting career spanned NBC, ESPN and TNT, and he was known as a fan favorite because of his "Ask Bill Weber a Question" online, where fans could ask about anything on or off the track. The National Motorsports Press Association noted there will be an online memorial for Weber at a later date. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Weber, NASCAR Broadcaster, Dead At 67
Read the full story on Backfire News Legendary NASCAR announcer Bill Weber has passed away at the age of 67. Upon learning of Weber's death, which actually happened back on December 13, 2024 but was kept private until recently, NASCAR fans have mourned the loss and reminisced about memories of the man covering public announcement of Bill Weber's death was made by the National Motorsports Press Association on January 27. Many were shocked at the news, which is spreading rapidly online. Man…this is a sad email to get today from my friends at the @NMPAonline. Bill Weber, to me was such an iconic NASCAR voice of my childhood, specifically with his role in what is my all-time favorite NASCAR video game, NASCAR Bill Weber. — DannyBTalks (Daniel Baldwin) (@DannyBTalks) January 27, 2025 Fans will recall Weber hosted many pre-race shows and would do broadcasts live from the pits. He was able to work up to the position of announcing during the races from the booth, starting in 2004, and quickly became a fan favorite. During his career, he did the lap-by-lap calls for some big events, most notably Jimmie Johnson's 2006 Trifecta. Also notable was his coverage of Joe Nemechek's victory for his final Cup Series in 2004 and Tony Stewart clinching his second Cup Series championship in 2005. His knowledge of the sport and the way he talked helped make those moments special for many fans. In 2009, Weber retired as a NASCAR broadcaster after some undisclosed reason and Ralph Sheheen replaced him. Oddly enough, Weber worked as an illusionist of all things after his broadcast career was over. Weber grew up in New Jersey, then attended Butler University before working in broadcast media for NBC, ESPN, and TNT. With the growth of the internet, Weber embraced it, doing an Ask Bill Weber a Question feature online where NASCAR fans could ask anything they wanted about what goes on behind the curtain in the motorsport. There will apparently be a memorial service for Weber, but that information will be released at an unspecified later date. Image via Behind The Mic/YouTube
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Former NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dies at 67
Former NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dies at 67 Show Caption Hide Caption Josef Newgarden talks about IndyCar drivers crossing over to NASCAR Nashville IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden says he would like to make the crossover to NASCAR Cup racing at some point. Former NASCAR broadcaster and pit reporter Bill Weber has died, the National Motorsports Press Association announced Monday. He was 67. Weber, a New Jersey native who graduated from Butler University in 1979, spent many years working for TNT, NBC and ESPN. He served as host of a pre-race show and worked in the pits before eventually assuming lap-by-lap duties in 2004. One of Weber's most memorable calls came in 2006 when Jimmie Johnson won his first Daytona 500. Weber also called Johnson's first of four consecutive Cup Series championships that same year. Weber had also called Tony Stewart's second Cup Series championship in 2005 and Joe Nemechek's final Cup Series victory in 2004. In 2006 Weber made an appearance as himself in the comedy film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Weber also hosted a popular online portal "Ask Bill Weber a Question" where he answered fans' inquiries about the inner workings of NASCAR and commented on the sport's latest news. After his broadcasting career ended in 2009 when he was replaced by Ralph Sheheen, Weber worked as a magician in Florida. Weber, who died on Dec. 13, 2024. is survived by his wife, Teresa. Details for a memorial service will be released at a later date, according to National Press Motorsports president Deb Williams. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter.
