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Joy has broadcast most major forms of American motorsports for television and radio. Prior to joining FOX in 2001, Joy anchored CBS Sports’ coverage of the DAYTONA 500 from 1998-2000 after earning his stripes as a pit reporter for 15 years. In addition, Joy called the “Great American Race” for Motor Racing Network (MRN) Radio from 1977-’83 (as a turn announcer and anchor). The 2023 DAYTONA 500 marks the 44th DAYTONA 500 for which he has been part of live TV or radio coverage.
Joy is an avid sports car racer, winning races at Lime Rock, Pocono, Watkins Glen and New Hampshire, and has competed in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Joy is well-known as on-the-block expert for TV coverage of Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions for two decades.
I'm a big fan of your career, Mike. You've been a passionate, friendly voice of knowledge in motorsports for my entire adult life (I'm no spring chicken). I happen to fully agree with you on your favorite car. I own a pretty sweet 1970 Camaro SS 396 ... and it's got a straight bumper, too 😉 Do you remember the 1976 film The Gumball Rally? Well, I built my own version of that car.
my brother bought a new 1973 Camaro, from my little kid memory, it was white with blue stripes, and had blue interior, think it was a Type LT, he only has it for a few months, because he traded it in after it needed a fifth warranty repair in just like four months, he made the trade-in deal when the Camaro was still on the rack for a new Monte Carlo
my first car was a orange 1970 Camaro, with a 307 engine, bought it for $900, had just a little rust below the rear bumper, rust was everywhere after just one Winter, and the frame rusted through on the driver's side after 3 years, and it had to be junked, the engine and transmission were still in great shape though
❤ Hi Mike... your story sounds much like mine. First car was a 71 RS Z28... traded on a new 79 Z28... hated the performance so I went a week later to buy it back at the dealership. It was pulling out as I was a block away...SOLD. later that summer I found a 72 RS Z28 ... cream yellow, black stripes and deluxe black interior. M22 with a 4.11 posi. Its been 45 years and I still own the car today. Love your NASCAR announcing...never knew you were a second gen Camaro fan.
camaro body style vs mustang body style: first gen, both great second gen, camaro for me third gen, camaro for me fourth gen, camaro for me after that, mustang wins the rest
I prefer the 4cylinder more than the v8. The sound of this v8 that it makes does not fit the car at all. I liked my 4 cylinder , it drove just fine and plenty of power without the drama. The dash and body styling is a timeless design, love it. Spider was a good looking package. I think in white, it looks the best.
I owned a 1960s El Camino and it was powered by a 235 ci inline 6 cylinder engine and was surprisingly a strong little engine many times running a 100 +MPH and it handled great.
I'll admit it's a fine "Vanity Plate," but I have a contender: a champagne with 'Gold Package,' 1985 El Dorado "Biarritz" (Steel Top) with a tag that says SLPNFAL.
I have a 1980 TR8 very rare original coupe and love the drive. Installed an electric power steering kit and it really made a difference in the performance.
I currently have a 72 Camaro SS 350 Auto with A/C fully restored. Not a RS. I absolutely hate when people refer to the RS Camaros as split bumper cars. I graduated high school in 73 and grew up in my teenage years when these cars were new. I had a 72 SS Nova I bought new in April of 72 and my buddy across the street had a regular 72 Camaro. We were into hot rodding our cars and helped each other work on them all the time. Back then no one called the RS Camaros split bumper cars. It was just the RS option you could get on any Camaro. It's like fingernails on a chalk board when I hear someone refer to them as split bumper cars. The only thing worse is someone putting the RS bumpers on a non RS Camaro front end. IMO the full chrome bumper just looks so much better and less nose heavy. I'm a little disappointed you didn't show what's under the hood of the one in the video.
Why aren't you folks...his friends...and ones who are financially well off, helping him to not lose his home...!....Do you folks really care about your friend..? And moreover, it appears Craig Jackson hasn't paid him what he deserved all these years...why isnt he donating a small part of his millions to help Steve..? Evidently he couldn't even afford good medical insurance with all that he's done for Barrett-Jackson and this hobby....That's beyond reprehensible....!!!! What kind of financial support are you all donating to your friend..!!!
I'm not sure who you think you're addressing, but this account is Mike and Scott Joy's. I find it irresponsible to criticize us, and our support for Steve when you do not know how we have contributed. If you actually want to help Steve, I would suggest spreading positivity and awareness of his situation. -Scott
Fiesta Red is also a color that was used by Fender Guitars, as was that surf green one in the back. They wanted the guitars to look like the cars of the time. I think they're lovely colors, but I'm not sure they would work on modern cars. Save it for the classics.
Iv got a 1970 1/2 which had the 305 ci the one they raced against the under 5 ltr cars at Daytona it’s in Australia now so it’s converted to right hand drive and has a 4 speed Muncie iv put a 383 ci engine in and it goes like a scalded cat it’s a dream to drive
My forth grade teacher drove a Jaguar XK120 for most of the school year. I admired it while out for recess every day. I really loved it but then one morning she parked a blue and white 1960 Impala convertible. Her husband had traded in my dream car for a brand new car. You brought back the memories. Thank you sir.
What an awesome story, that is a treasure with Ken Miles… thank you for sharing that! The P-38 That your father was in development with …was one of my all-time favorite aircraft. I grew up in aviation, my Dad has been a Certified flight instructor since 1970. I worked in the Aerospace industry, contracted in R&D testing for Lockheed-Martin, on the F-22 and F-35 Programs. I had no idea your father worked for Lockheed. The next time I see you at one of the FORD events, I will have to talk to you about it. My Dad (84 years young)… is still a certified CFI. He and I, were at the 60the Mustang celebration at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We were also at the Fillmore for the FORD Performance 2024 preview. We Saw you at both places. You’ve had such a great lifetime story. Mike I love your channel, And everything you’ve done for car racing, and the industry! You’re a legend in my book!
My father had a coupé TR8 that I was able to drive on many occasions, his was an early car and had no badging only the glove box 'TR8' and dual exhaust gave it away. Sneaky car in the early 1980s as it was very quick compared to anything modern back then. Very much like a British Corvette as many people called it. Top speed was just North of 130 mph which very few new cars could do in 1981. I have fond memories of driving it through the Catskills with my dad. I miss him and the TR8, but still have the memories <3 Thanks for the video.
I wanted to be Mike Joy! I bought every Nascar Preview and Press guide they made. They used to make a Nascar history book of every race and stats since 1948. I studied these everyday. Texas Motor speedway used to have Nascar Fantasy Racing contest for $25,000 and I won it in 2011!!😎 All because I wanted to be like Mike Joy. My nickname was "The Nascarstatman" also thank you to Buz McKim for answering all my 100's of questions. Godspeed to Eddie Gossage. He gave me my first Cup race, my Dad's first Cup race, took us and Matt Kenseth to Dallas Mavericks game, after I picked him to win Daytona 500, met my wife because of TMS and saw Terry Labonte win in person. All because of Eddie Gossage and his love of Nascar. We will miss you Eddie ❤
I bought a 1972 4 speed Z28 from Sir Walter Chev. in Raleigh NC, same color blue except w. black stripes. It had the center console, black interior but w. wood grain interior trim. I so wish I had never sold that car.. Beautiful car, thanks for sharing your story.
