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Fox Sports
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
FOX NASCAR HONORS THE LATE JON EDWARDS WITH 'THE BYRNSIE AWARD' - Fox Sports Press Pass
Award Named for Late FOX NASCAR Broadcaster Steve Byrnes Conferred on Longtime Hendrick Motorsports Communications Professional FOX NASCAR honored the late Jon Edwards, longtime motorsports communications professional, with 'The Byrnsie Award' during Sunday's NASCAR RACEDAY prerace telecast on FS1 from North Wilkesboro Speedway. In honor of the late FOX NASCAR broadcaster Steve Byrnes, nicknamed 'Byrnsie,' FOX Sports established the award in 2016 to celebrate an individual in the NASCAR Cup Series who exemplifies principles Byrnes embodied in his professional and personal life — preparation, teamwork and family. Edwards was voted the recipient by Byrnes' colleagues on the FOX NASCAR broadcast team, of which he was a member since the network's first NASCAR race broadcast in February 2001. Byrnes passed away in April 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. 'Jon was the prototype for great PR reps with Jeff Gordon, and he was the perfect choice to guide Kyle Larson's return to NASCAR and his rise to stardom,' FOX NASCAR play-by-play announcer Mike Joy said. 'In an arena with massive egos, Jon's own was never on display. As an enabler — not a gatekeeper – Jon set a very high standard, all the while being a good and loyal friend. He truly embodied the way Steve Byrnes lived his life.' Bryson Byrnes, Steve Byrnes' son, announced Edwards as the recipient during the NASCAR RACEDAY telecast. Joy presented the award to Edwards' parents, Randy and Judy Edwards, brother Jay Edwards, and Jay's wife, Roxanne, and nephew Jayden. Past recipients include: 2015 – Rodney Childers 2016- Chris Osborne 2017 – Tony Gibson 2018 – Jimmie Johnson 2019 – Darrell Waltrip 2020 – Bubba Wallace 2021 – Rick Hendrick 2022 – Justin Marks 2023 – Peter Larsson 2024 – Nelson Hastings
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
FOX reveals NASCAR broadcast booth, reporters for 2025 Cup season
FOX reveals NASCAR broadcast booth, reporters for 2025 Cup season NASCAR is almost ready to begin the 2025 Cup Series season, and FOX Sports is the first of four TV networks to participate. Last week, FOX Sports revealed the details behind its 25th season of NASCAR coverage, including the status of its broadcast booth and reporters. Mike Joy, NASCAR on FOX's original play-by-play announcer, will also celebrate his 25th season with the network alongside analysts Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick in the broadcast booth. Bowyer will celebrate his fifth year in the FOX Sports booth while Harvick embraces his second full-time season. To round out NASCAR on FOX's broadcast crew, Larry McReynolds returns for his 25th season as an analyst for the network. Jamie Little and Regan Smith will also serve as the pit road reporters. For the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR RACEDAY will be hosted by Chris Myers with Jamie McMurray, Bowyer, Harvick, Little, and Smith. The 2025 NASCAR season is right around the corner, and FOX Sports is up first with very few changes within its broadcasting team. More: NASCAR not requiring rookie stripes ahead of the 2025 Cup season
