Editor’s Note: Normally this space is reserved for some of the greatest tweets to come out of NASCAR over the previous seven days, but in light of Steve Byrnes’s passing Tuesday, we’re forgoing the usual lineup to feature the love and support the motorsports community has shown in his memory. The usual format for Tweet ‘N’ Greet will return next Wednesday.
Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. Miss you all. Thanks for your love. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. #1Fans!
— Steve Byrnes (@SteveByrnes12) April 20, 2015
"Simply stated, weāll miss Steve dearly."
NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France on the passing Steve Byrnes. pic.twitter.com/rbkzMuH0xU
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 21, 2015
Sometimes life blows my mind. The fact the very last race Steve Byrnes watched in this life was dedicated to him, makes me smile. #NASCAR
— NASCAR Roast (@NASCARoast) April 21, 2015
Godspeed, Steve Byrnes. #ByrnesStrong
— Haas Factory Team (@HaasFactoryTeam) April 21, 2015
Been dreading this day for a while. Love you @SteveByrnes12 You will be missed. Prayers for Karen and Bryson.
— Marty Snider (@heymartysnider) April 21, 2015
We mourn the loss of @SteveByrnes12 with the rest of the @NASCAR community. A great loss to the world. Rest well, Byrnesy, you earned it.
— r/NASCAR on Reddit (@NASCARonReddit) April 21, 2015
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy goes out to the Byrnes family. We will miss you, Steve.
— GMS Racing (@GMSRacingLLC) April 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/AlexBRacing/status/590574307333513217
It's a sad day for the #NASCAR community. RIP @SteveByrnes12 #ByrnesStrong
— Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) April 21, 2015
"Be present. Be grateful for this day and for what you have." a quote from @SteveByrnes12 who returned home too soon. God Bless & RIP.
— Cory Posocco (@cposocco) April 21, 2015
One of those times when thoughts and prayers just aren't enough. May love carry the Byrnes family through the time ahead. #ByrnesStrong
— Matt Humphrey (@matthumphreycar) April 21, 2015
Our hearts are heavy. Please please pray with us for @SteveByrnes12's family; that God's joy, love, peace & strength would be their embrace.
— MRO (@FollowMRO) April 21, 2015
RIP Steve Byrnes
What a send off the #NASCAR family gave him though. #ByrnesStrong #š„šŖ
— Andy Lally (@AndyLally) April 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/RedBullGRC/status/590579112932220928
R.I.P. Steve Byrnes.
Glad so many of the @NASCAR Community pulled together to support him and his family in his battle. He will be missed.
— Ryan Ellis (@ryanellisracing) April 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/DaltonSargeant/status/590583506604032000
My love hugs and prayers are w/ @KarenByrnes & son Bryson. Heaven gained an awesome person too soon. So many memories. #ByrnesStrong
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) April 21, 2015
You were a friend to many and you set the pace of what reporting of our sport should be like. #GodSpeedSteve #SteveByrnes #ByrnesStrong
— Cale Conley Racing (@CaleConley) April 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/VitoPugliese/status/590587484289007616
Thoughts and prayers for the family of @SteveByrnes12 and his extended #NASCAR and @NASCARONFOX families #ByrnesStrong
— Mike Zizzo (@Ziz007) April 21, 2015
Very sad to hear about our friend Steve Byrnes passing today. Huge loss for our racing family. He was one of the best ever! We will miss you
— Tony Stewart (@TonyStewart) April 21, 2015
Rest in peace my friend @SteveByrnes12 Such a wonderful man that always had a smile on his face. Prayers to all of his family. #ByrnesStong
— Ron Hornaday (@RonHornaday) April 21, 2015
Hard to put into words losing someone who taught me so much. My heart breaks for Karen & esp Bryson. Heaven gained a good one.#ByrnesStrong
— Wendy Venturini (@WendyVenturini) April 21, 2015
There is no amount of words that could express how much my heart is aching. All I can say is Steves legacy will never be forgotten. #hero
— Sherry Pollex (@SherryPollex) April 21, 2015
So sorry to hear about Steve, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.#ByrnesStong
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) April 21, 2015
My hope is Steve was able to see how much he was loved & appreciated by so many. Rest easy friend. Prayers to his family. #ByrnesStrong
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 21, 2015
@maxinem I went the distance
— Steve Byrnes (@SteveByrnes12) April 20, 2015
The tweet above is the final tweet from Steve Byrnes.
From all of the love being shown in the tweets above, it is clear that Steve Byrnes was one of the most loved and respected individuals around the NASCAR industry. He, his dedication and spirit, will truly be missed. The entire FrontstretchĀ staff sends its well wishes to the family as they mourn the loss of a husband, father, brother, uncle and son.
Is it bad of me wondering reading Brian France’s statement if he ever even met Steve Byrnes, because I highly doubt he has ever been in the garage area, much less knows where it is.