NASCAR Cup Series

Myers to miss Daytona after son's death

Published Feb. 17, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

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FOX Sports NASCAR studio host and NFL on FOX sideline reporter Chris Myers will miss Daytona Speedweeks broadcasts due to the death of his son, Christopher.

“It is with tremendous sadness that the FOX Sports family acknowledges the passing of Christopher Myers, 19, son of NASCAR on FOX studio host Chris Myers,” said Eddie Motl, Manager of FOX Sports Media Relations.

Myers' son was involved in a fatal car accident in Southern California on Thursday.

John Roberts, Speed studio host, will fill in as the NASCAR on FOX studio host for the Budweiser Shootout, Daytona 500 Qualifying and the Daytona 500 and will be available until Myers’ return.