Ranking: 14th. But its still no way to end your biggest race in front of your biggest national audience. Will tell the truth, even if you don't want to hear it., Rusty was my favorite driver so it is obvious he is my favorite broadcaster. He has a dry, very unfriendly sense of humor; his monotone voice drives me up the wall!, Best votes: 2,137 (1st-527) NEW YORK -- Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Share Copy Link. Best score: 367 Worst score: 647 Randy Pemberton died Friday. 45 Toyota out last July for what . Fans, teams and spotters. 8/29/2019 8:58 AM PT. He was 83. The Elkin, N.C. native called dozens of Daytona 500s for Motor Racing . NASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? 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) Barnet Hall [1] (June 24, 1932 - January 26, 2016) was an American sports commentator for Motor Racing Network, formerly calling NASCAR races. He brings his role of a car owner to the booth. He called his first Daytona 500 on the radio in 1960 and had been a key part of MRN's broadcasts since 1970. ", #BarneyHall was the voice of @MRNRadio and you knew it when you heard him. On to Vegas! On behalf of the Byrnes family, it is with profound sadness we relay the news that Steve . They served as the announcers for the films climactic race at Talladega, which featured the scene where the titular character races on foot with Frenchman Jean Girard. He is an excellent ambassador for NASCAR., He's a champion in the car and booth. Ranking: 5th. Bob Jenkins anchored NASCAR on ESPN from 1979-2000 and called countless NASCAR, IndyCar, F1 and other races for them through 2003, then spent time as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA. Best score: 1,260 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. He said, "Serious question about minimum . Ranking: 3rd. The woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was later identified as Mary Jane Simmons of Camdenton. Ranking: 11th, Worst votes: 1,168 (1st-402) pic.twitter.com/HKkeEKV2mB, Barney Hall made @NASCAR listeners feel like family w/ his masterful storytelling. Hall became friends with several of the leading drivers. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. On to Vegas! Thats how it was for all of 2001-2003 and most of 2004. He was 56. NASCAR, Indy 500 announcer Bob Jenkins dies . 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. McClelland was the voice of the National . Adds meaningful commentary., He has no favorites that you can tell. The linked video ends with Weber muttering to the director to CloseMattsmike., Wendell Scott Never Got to See His Most Prized NASCAR Achievement. Growing up listening to the race cheering for my dad as a kid Barney hall was one of the best on the radio. Allen's specialty is play-by-play announcing, and he has used his skills in various sports such as College Basketball, Track and field, and most popularly, NASCAR. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. http://t.co/6hRktIbha6. TMZSports.com. Which networks live NASCAR race coverage would you consider the best? He knows it, he knows the racers, he gets the business of racing. Worst score: 856 Overall knowledge. For the first three-and-a-half years, he served as a pit reporter and pre-race studio host. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He was a familiar sight in speedway garage areas across the country. Not very smart on today's issues in the garage., Network: ESPN And the modern media centers work room is named in honor of Godwin Kelly. Caters more to current fans' desires instead of trying to hook new fans through gimmicky segments., Covers a wider variety of storylines. He made me feel like I was there, at the track, right where I wanted to be. 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? (John Kringas/Fox Sports) Steve Byrnes, a NASCAR on Fox broadcaster and longtime television sports journalist, died April 21 at a hospital in Charlotte. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statement Fox. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Bob Jenkins. Why hes the worst (comments from survey): States the obvious and beats some ideas to death (i.e. Follow Tyler Conway (@tylerconway22) on Twitter. The North Carolina native and former UNC Tar Heel is the co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing. He keeps you interested in the race., Knowledge of the sport. 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. For 2005, NBC and TNT made this change permanent. A classy person is a classy person, no matter the attire. Hall was involved in broadcasting stock car racing for more than 50 years, many as the lead announcer. He carried a small tape recorder with him, remembering later that his first interview was with driver Buddy Baker. His death was announced by. Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. Lauren Boebert Gets Absolutely Schooled By Jamie Raskin Using Trump's Own Words, Transfer portal: Offensive lineman Willie Tyler set to leave Rutgers, NASCAR fans bid farewell to Fontana's famed Auto Club Speedway, Willie Wilson says Chicago is 'too segregated' but future is 'much more brighter', Church leaders concealed sexual abuse of young children, lawsuits allege. 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 has been Foxs lead analyst in the broadcast booth since the network began doing races in 2001. Bowyer joined Richard Childress Racing in 2006, but failed to beat Denny. Hall broadcast races for over 50 years. Chris Myers, Clint Bowyer, Blake Shelton, Fox, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images). Period. Mike Rich, however, never had a chance. Over the past 15 or so years, as Hall continued to work as the lead announcer for most Sprint Cup races, he left the garage reporting to younger announcers, often telling friends he didnt relate as well to the newer drivers. To racing fans, many of whom followed the sport mainly through radio broadcasts in the early days, Hall became the conduit of both vital information and tall tales, stories he would pick up in the garage area during race weekends. Why hes the best (comments from survey): Allen Bestwick is my ALL TIME favorite. NASCAR broadcasting legend Barney Hall died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. Ranking: 6th. Steve Byrnes, a popular Fox broadcaster who reported on NASCAR for the last 30 years and whose cancer battle inspired the racing community, died Tuesday. No games. 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. He is not putting on a fake TV personality. He has a great personality and is a very likeable guy overall. Byrnes is also survived by his parents; Bryson is 12. Reconsider! 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. 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. Hall battled several illnesses over the past few years but remained active in NASCAR broadcasts until recently. The accident occurred . 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace took the . Also Read: Barney Hall, Veteran NASCAR announcer, Dies at 83 Among the claims: NASCAR has refused to help Cox and Diversity Motorsports secure corporate sponsors. 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. 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. He was 56. Fox Daytona 500 announcers for 2023. . Bowyer was a NASCAR driver from 2005-20, earning 10 wins in his career before joining the team at Fox. Ranking: 12th. The survey attracted 5,247 votes, with many of the respondents providing comments to support their answers. 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. 1 reason is because it's Fox, which means you don't need cable/satellite to tune in. I like that he is so knowledgeable. The 1989 Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Wallace won 55 races in his Cup career. His attitude and charisma about the race. NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France also provided a statement, via Gluck. The co-owner and co-founder of Michael Waltrip Racing, Waltrip has driven in three to four races a year since 2010. He then owned his own team before selling the majority of it in 2007. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward.. He will look like Grandpa Munster to me forever now, since I discovered this. Was play-by-play announcer from 1988-2000. Brad has a genuine learned appreciation for the sport; he was not bred into it. He has been the play-by-play announcer with Fox since the network began televising NASCAR races in 2001. 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. 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. We have a whole generation of race fans who missed out on the chaos occasionally introduced by racing back to the yellow. It was always a recipe for potential disaster, and tip-toed up to it more than once. Ranking: 10th, Worst votes: 397 (1st-58) 20.5k Followers, 1,459 Following, 1,088 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jessie Punch Lee (@its_jpunch) Steve Byrnes, a well-known NASCAR announcer and pit reporter, died of cancer complications Tuesday. Prayers for him and his family. Hall began work at a small station in his hometown of Elkin, N.C. in 1958. NBC and TNT would split the Winston Cup and Busch Series races in the second half of the season. 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 . Fox Sports also released a statement of their own. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Not even Steve Harvey, bridger. Worst score: 5,302 Weber never returned to the TNT booth. No manufacturer or driver bias. I want to know about the action on the track. Smart. Ranking: 10th. 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. But he is very knowledgeable and will say the truth. He announced NASCAR for ESPN. The NFL has been very successful in putting formerrefs on their announcing teams. A three-time Daytona 500 winner, Jarrett earned 32 career Cup wins. 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. Too sarcastic.. 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. He and Squier were also the first two recipients. He took a leave of absence in October to battle cancer once again, chronicling his fight on social media. No self-promotion. NEW YORK (AP) Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Worst score: 1,592 In 1991, his uncle, Joey Laquerre, Jr., died in a snowmobile accident just months after winning the 1990 Thunder Road championship. Yuck!, Talks incessantly without saying anything. . Ranking: 8th. While Chris Myers may still refer to him as Dr. In an interview with NASCAR Illustratedlast fall, Byrnes articulated that he hoped his passion for NASCAR was genuine. A crew chief from 1985-2000, McReynolds earned 23 Cup wins and 21 poles. Legendary NASCAR announcer Barney Hall died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications following a recent medical procedure. Because he is funny, charismatic and genuinely likes everyone., Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, clearly loves the sport. We then added those together, took the number of best points and divided it into the number of total points to give us a best-to-worst ratio. "He battled cancer with tenacity, and was a true inspiration to everyone in the NASCAR family. By Jerry Bonkowski Jun 24, 2015, 12:10 PM EDT. 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. He knows racing., Have always loved him and know he knows what hes talking about. He was pinned between the two cars and suffered head and chest injuries. McClelland's death was confirmed on social media by his son, Mike, on Sunday afternoon. He joined ESPN in 2007. I've never seen him stroke his ownego ever. Richard Allen Schwieger is an American sportscaster and television personality known professionally as Rick Allen. Ranking: 3rd, Worst votes: 603 (1st-147) 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 Bowyer alongside Joy and Tony Stewart. Few things spark debate among NASCAR fans more than the TV networks that cover the sport and the announcers that call the action and offer analysis each week. Heres a look at the results, followed by a detailed analysis of each announcer, based on input from fans. Miss you all. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit. I am not watching Race Hub or NASCAR Now, or any other show to get the breakdown on the previous race. HEY, WILLIE!My suggestion for NASCAR coverage on TV: Hire a former professional judge for the booth. 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He gained popularity working for FS1 predecessor Speed as part of its prerace and postrace shows. Role: Studio analyst, Best votes: 576 (1st-95) Byrnes' family confirmed the announcer's death with a statement to Fox. How long has it been since they changed that procedure? He's rather annoying and talks at everyone like they've never seen NASCAR before., Least exciting. Worst score: 2,960 ESPN guys tend to have more to say that is directly related to the on-track event., ESPN announcers and reporters give more objective information about the racing and drivers versus the hype-driven, personality centered coverage of Fox., Intelligent conversation, good overall race coverage. At first, Allen Bestwick served as NBC/TNTs play-by-play announcer, alongside Wally Dallenbach Jr and the late, great Benny Parsons. Ray is as close to perfect as an announcer as there is., He brings so much knowledge from being involved in the sport in many different ways. Just before the 2009 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, TNT announced that it had suspended Weber for the next two races on its schedule. He has been the. They don't show Danica 10 times per race or show blatant favoritism in the booth., Better analysis, less idle chatter. Ranking: 13th, Worst votes: 2,340 (1st-710) 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. NASCAR implements pit road changes following death Tommy Cole, Bill Elliott's jack man, was hit and sent flying. Weber kept his post as play-by-play announcer. Simply stated, we'll miss Steve dearly.". The Fox Sports NASCAR analyst was not in . Byrnes was first diagnosed with cancer in August 2013. The NASCAR community honored Byrnes with the #ByrnesStrong hashtag throughout his absence and held a special ceremony at Sunday's Food City 500. Petty boys have a case. 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. NASCAR SPEED FREAKSNASCAR Speed Freaks: Other than added respect for Kyle Busch, what did Fontana deliver? Bob Jenkins, legendary longtime Indianapolis 500 announcer and ESPN anchor, died Monday of brain cancer at the age of 73. This is for you, @SteveByrnes12! Youll never see anything like that in a hundred lifetimes! Worst score: 2,374 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. Likes to be the center of everything , Best votes: 789 (1st-182) 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. Jamie Little doesn't wear a dress while working TV. Ranking: 7th. In addition to hisprofessionalwork, Byrnes also became one of the sports world's most recognizable faces pushing for acure to cancer. And not only did . Listen to this article. The world of American drag racing lost one of its most famous voices on Sunday with the passing of famed announcer Dave McClelland. A (clearly bored, but joking) fan sent a tweet to all three NASCAR on Fox commentators: Mike Joy, Tony Stewart, and Clint Bowyer. He contributes little to the broadcast. Oh, and Kyle Busch is still good. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. He is too damn funny., He is a fan and a racer, not afraid to state his opinion, even when it isn't the popular opinion., Annoying laugh, always raising his voice over others. 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. Extremely informative, great delivery, always has something compelling to share., Has in-depth knowledge of the sport he is commentating on. A race fan flipping through the radio dial while driving out of town didnt need to know the frequency numbers while searching for a NASCAR broadcast. Thank you. Stewart had a prestigious 18-year career, earning 49 . Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Weber's reaction to this scene? He would be proud. 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. Metz, I believe, was a side-gig. The network said the 56-year-old died after a long battle with cancer. "I know a lot of fans' thoughts and prayers today are with his wife, Karen, and his son, Bryson.". Barney Hall died this week at the age of 83. Dave McClelland, the voice of NHRA drag racing for 44, years has died. Worst score: 1,056 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? We are smarter than you give us credit for., Adds nothing to the entertainment value., Best votes: 1,877 (1st-875) He had been a NASCAR announcer for the radio for decades. Best score: 955 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. 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. Read Next: Jeremy Clarksons Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to End With Next Season, No Future Commitments for More Work, Says ITV Boss, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem to Headline Outside Lands, Batman v Superman Dipping to $50 Million Second Weekend, The Roots Cancel David Bowie Tribute Performance Over Dispute, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? Period. Has never seemed particularly insightful to me., Not credible. Well, not church by todays church standards. [3] During his first year at the Elkin station, Hall covered a race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21, List_of_Wide_World_of_Sports_(American_TV_series)_announcers, List of NASCAR All-Star Race broadcasters, "Behind the Microphone with Mike Joy, NASCAR on Fox", "List of Daytona 500 announcers since 1979", 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), All-Star Race | Official Site Of NASCAR - NASCAR.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_NASCAR_broadcasters&oldid=1111216577, This page was last edited on 19 September 2022, at 22:21. 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. The Byrnes family made the announcement via a statementFox Sportsreleased. 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 . Ranking: 1st. Also, he is very biased toward certain drivers., Mr. He doesn't always sugarcoat things either, which is nice., Ray's the greatest crew chief of all-time. For many of his years in racing, he carried a tape recorder and did short interviews with drivers in the days leading to races. Even President Obama weighed in on Byrnes passing at a White House event honoring NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick Tuesday. I just want people to know that I care that much back, Byrnes told the magazine. Bill Weber moved over from ESPN to become one of those announcers. Reconsider! For Nascar viewers, much may stay the same in the near term, but after 2024, all that will change. 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. Worst score: 656 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.. He was 56. Bowyer did not show any signs of impairment, and a test revealed that his blood alcohol content was .000. Fox Sports' NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday, April 21, after losing his long battle to cancer. He also works for Fox Sports in a variety of racing and sports capacities. I have plenty of good stories on Brad Sunday mornings at Metz 2, drinking champagne. Most importantly, he's from the classic era of NASCAR., He actually gets what is going on. Longtime Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes, who has been suffering from head and neck cancer since 2013, died Tuesday. 1 pick in the 1986 NBA draft and a five-time NBA all-star with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Daugherty wore the No. Byrnes joined Fox Sports in 2001 and served as a pit reporter for its Sprint Cup Series coverage through the 2014 season. Best score: 1,294 He's the John Madden of NASCAR, but worse., Yes, he was an amazing driver, but when it comes to commentating, hes very biased against some drivers, and he's very boring., Thinks he knows it all, when he really doesn't. #NASCAR is better for having known you. 291. 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. That was apparent when Sporting News asked fans to rank the best and worst NASCAR announcers. Bowyer is in his second season as an analyst in the Fox booth following his retirement from full-time Cup Series competition post-2020. Before joining Fox, he was a pit reporter for TNN, CBS and WTBS. The network said he died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Since then, however, no caution-flag procedure has been without its detractors. 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 Fox NASCAR announcer Steve Byrnes has died. Race announcers concentrate on race, not old stories., They tend to focus on the actual racing more than the other networks. 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. Best score: 1,620 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. Great guy, so-so commentator., Best votes: 681 (1st-398) It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.. The NASCAR community held Byrnes in high esteem, and his death has evoked kind words from many of the fields key players. 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. The interviews would be used as previews or fillers during the race broadcasts. He was 83. Then, in late 2004, a freak accident would move Weber further into the spotlight. He was 56. NBC Sports Network will cease to exist after 2021. He was 56. 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