Late NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber is survived by his wife of 24 years, Teresa Weber.
The National Motorsports Press Association announced that Bill Weber, a former TNT and NBC NASCAR broadcaster, passed away on December 13, 2024, at 78.
Highlights
- For an unidentified reason, Bill Webber, a former TV Sports commentator best known for his work on TNT and NBC Nascar, passed away on December 13, 2025.
- Bill Weber was married to Teresa Weber, who has avoided social media.
- TNT suspended Weber and could not call the race or appear on the air.
As news of Weber’s death spread, many in the NASCAR community offered tributes through social media. The NASCAR historian Brock Beard wrote,
“Another piece of the classic ESPN crew has left us,” “Bill Weber was an outstanding pit reporter and was at his best weaving together storylines and statistics in a way that was both informative and fun. He will be missed.”
Brock Beard
ESPN’s Ryan McGee, who worked with Weber in RPM 2Night, also poured a small tribute through his Twitter handle, stating,
“I won’t lie and say that Bill Weber & I had the coziest relationship,” “But I can 100% say that over five years at RPM2Night we teamed up for some of the best work I’ve ever been a part of, features that he wrote and I produced. I sincerely hope Bill has found peace.”
Ryan McGee
YouTuber DannyBTalks also took to his Twitter handle and wrote,
“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 2005. RIP Bill Weber.”
DannyBTalks
Bob Weber was born in Middletown, New Jersey on May 8, 1957. He started his broadcasting career with WISH-TV in Indianapolis while attending Butler University.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in radio and television in 1979.
Eight years later, he worked as a media relations consultant with various production companies before taking his first step into NASCAR with TNN’s broadcast, “Inside NASCAR.”
In 1994, ESPN hired him as a pit reporter and contributor on “RPM 2Night,” where he worked until 2000.
In 2001, he became a NASCAR pre-race host for NBC and TNT and, in December 2004, the play-by-play announcer for NASCAR races.
Bill Weber’s Wife Has Managed To Stay Away From Media
Former NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber married Teresa Weber. The exact date of the wedding has not been mentioned.
Despite Teresa’s low public appearance, she has supported Bill’s personal and professional career.
However, their marriage life ended following the tragic passing of Bill Weber due to an undisclosed reason.
Many fans and relatives have condoned the Weber family and Teresa to stay strong in this challenging period.
He has also been private about his family his entire life. However, it is known that he was born the second-eldest of four children, two boys and two girls.
NASCAR Broadcaster Bill Weber Was Suspended By TNT In 2009
In 2001, Weber was tapped as pre-race host and pit reporter for NBC and TNT’s coverage of NASCAR.
On July 30, 2006, TNT announced that Bill would continue as the voice of NASCAR on TNT even after contracts with NBC ended after the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season.
Additionally, Weber and commentators Wally Dallenbach Jr. and Benny Parson made cameo appearances as themselves in the 2006 Will Ferrell NASCAR comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
In 2009, while in New Hampshire to cover the NASCAR Sprint Cup race, TNT suspended Weber and was not allowed to call the race or appear on the air.
TNT senior vice president Sal Petruzzi stated,
“As this is a private issue, it’s the policy of the company not to discuss personal matters involving our employees.”
Sal PetAddruzzi
Other reports indicated that Weber had a loud confrontation in his hotel lobby regarding complaints about his hotel room.
On July 1, 2009, TNT and NASCAR announced that Ralph Sheheen would replace Wever for the final two races on TNT’s 2009 schedule.
Additional Information
- Weber was also the lead announcer for Champ Car World Series events and other auto racing series on NBC and worked as an illusionist in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- In 1987, Weber left television to work as a media relations consultant on Miller Brewing Company’s Unlimited Hydroplane Racing program.
- In 1990, he relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, to work for Sunbelt Video, a production company that NASCAR purchased and is now known as NASCAR Digital Media.
