Bill Weber ’77
Brother Bill Weber ’77, passed away on December 13, 2024. A native of New Jersey, Bill was initiated into Indiana Zeta in 1977 and graduated from Butler University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Radio & TV.
While at Butler, Bill was a dedicated member of the chapter, and all those who knew him enjoyed his light-heartedness and friendship.
After leaving Butler, Bill worked for Indianapolis WISH-TV as a sports reporter. He worked at TNT, NBC, and ESPN, serving as host of NASCAR pre-race shows and reporting from the pits. He eventually assumed lap-by-lap duties in 2004. Some of his most notable races were:
- Jimmie Johnson’s first Daytona 500 win in 2006.
- Tony Stewart’s second Cup Series championship in 2005.
- Joe Nemechek’s final Cup Series victory in 2004.
He officially became the voice of NASCAR on TNT and was on the call for several notable races as the lap-by-lap announcer.
In 2006, Weber appeared as himself in the comedy film “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”.
He worked for NASCAR until 2009.
Bill passed away this past December at the age of 67 and is survived by his wife, Teresa.
Feb 15, 1998; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR television announcer Bill Weber during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports