NASCAR: Broadcaster Barney Hall dies at 83

Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Barney Hall passed away Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications after a recent medical operation. Hall was known as "The Voice of NASCAR" and was a fixture for Motor Racing Network's coverage of the sport for decades.

His unique brand of storytelling earned Hall a place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012, when the shrine created the annual Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, honoring Hall alongside legendary TV broadcaster Ken Squier.

"Barney Hall was a legend. He was the nicest, most genuine and funniest man I've ever met! He will be greatly missed," Jeff Gordon posted on Twitter.

"Thank you Barney. You were a blessing and will be missed," Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweeted.

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France said of Hall: "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. Barney's impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved. His legacy remains through an honor that rightly carries his name – the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work."