When the going gets tough, your loved ones rally by your side. For Dave Moody, who has spent 26 years working in NASCAR, an army of racing fans supported him during dark times. The past weekend was the most important time of the season, as all three series hosted their penultimate races. Immense expectations surrounded the Cup championship race in Phoenix, where two Ford drivers from Team Penske faced off their rivals.

However, Moody had to opt out of watching this race. The veteran commentator on Motor Racing Network had a greater priority at home. A family emergency had struck the Moody family – so although our NASCAR veteran could not be present at the racetrack, his beloved fans sent heartfelt condolences his way.

Dark times hit NASCAR veteran

Dave Moody has been a NASCAR staple since 1998 when he joined MRN under Ken Squier’s mentorship as a full-time commentator. His first official broadcast was during the Speedweeks, and he worked as a garage reporter at the Daytona 500. Since then, Moody has merged himself with the sport for nearly three decades. We get insightful interviews and analyses about every race, driver, or any other NASCAR hot topic due to the tireless work of Moody. The 2024 Cup Series championship race, though, marked a milestone for him way off the racetrack.

Our MRN veteran lost his mother to a terminal illness. During practice and qualifying for the Phoenix race, Dave Moody had updated his absence: “Disappointed not to be at the track tonight, as I focus on my mother, who has had a significant health challenge back home in Vermont. Appreciate all the kind words and inquiries, but it’s time to hunker down with family.” Wishes flooded the comment section, as people prayed for her recovery. Yet, tragically, just a day later, Moody lost his mother. He posted, “Just a quick word to those who reached out with words of comfort and support in the last few days. Mom passed away peacefully earlier this evening.”

Affectionately known as ‘The Godfather,’ Dave Moody has charmed NASCAR fans for ages. He hosts his nationally syndicated three-hour talk show called SiriusXM Speedway on Sirius XM NASCAR channel 90. Recently, he drummed up some controversy surrounding an interview with Jeffrey Kessler, the attorney representing Michael Jordan and Co. in the NASCAR lawsuit. Denny Hamlin claimed that Moody and his network unnecessarily censored bits and parts of the interview to suit the ears of the audience. Then in May, he attracted criticism for bashing NASCAR’s favoritism of Rick Hendrick in granting Kyle Larson a race waiver.

However, the NASCAR audience shut off all controversies and rallied to support Moody in his dark times.

Fans pour love and support

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Hosting an excitable play-by-play commentary to listeners all across the world since 1987 is no mean feat. It means your voice has been loved by sports fans for almost 40 decades. And Dave Moody’s special place is NASCAR, and the motorsport’s fans regard him as an asset. So upon hearing his family tragedy, fans showered emotional condolences to help ease the pain. “So sorry to hear this.

What a tough thing to go through. Thinking of you and your family.” Moody missed the story of the year where Joey Logano beat his rivals after a middling mid-season performance. Yet one fan empathized with Moody’s decision: “Unbelievable. 😢 Sorry for your loss Dave. My condolences to your family. You made a better call than Paul Wolfe could have ever made & stayed back home with momma this weekend.🙏🏼”

A bereavement in the family causes huge upheaval within every household. So the NASCAR community wished positivity to come sooner to the Moody family. “I’m sorry Dave. My thoughts to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace through her passing.” Another fan promised to send prayers for Moody’s family in their own way. “I am so sorry to hear this Dave. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.”

 Somebody else related to the tragedy, sharing a personal story to help Moody feel less alone. “Damn!!!!!!!!!!! When my Mom passed I cried myself dry and even today I’ll occasionally get reminder. This pain will hurt forever.”

In these dark times, our hearts are also with Dave Moody’s mom. May she rest in peace.