Looks like Rick deFool lost his F1 ride.

[Zeke]

Bob Varsha is back on the job! Along with Hobbs, Matchet and Widsor (the only one actually attending the race). Should be a good year.

[motion]

Yes! I HATE DeDrool. What an embecile. Matchet and Hobbs are outstanding... Windsor is great in the pits. Bring on the umbrella girls... long live Schui!!

[nostatic]

I've got to get Tivo before the season starts...

[cegerer]

I still miss John Bisgiano! Did that guy have some enthusiam or what?!!

[Zeke]

John Bisgiano became a driver in some series. I don't know how he is doing. Yes, he was cool. Maybe too cool with his Polo shirt collar turnrd up.

Chris Economaki could always resurface. He does know a heck of a lot of the people, drivers, mechanics, owners and sponsors. He just got to the point in his age where he couldn't keep up with the race.

Since we're talking about announcers here again, I hope Paul Page goes to Monster Trucks and tractor pulls.

And who is gonna announce OWRS? Scott Pruett and Danny Sullivan would be great along side LB trackside announcer Bruce Flanders. Let's move Bruce up a booth and get him on TV!

[cegerer]

Yeah, the collar was a bit much, but that guy could make a routine pit stop sound like a life or death situation.

[Zeke]

AustralianGP practice this Thurs night; race on Sat night on Speed.

[dd74]

I like Hobbs and Parker Johnstone (?) The NASCAR guys are too sugary for me. Just announce the race; don't try to get so "homey."

I've heard two races partially called by Jason Priestly - he was pretty good too, as I recall.

[Doug Zielke]

Now, if SPEED would just *****-can Leigh Diffey.

The guy really bugs me....spoiled all the ALMS shows with his mindless chit-chat. There seems to be no shortage of talented motorsports announcers, so why does SPEED punish their audience with the blithering L.D.?

[Adam]

Well, with any luck, I'll be there on Saturday/Sunday. I'll take some pictures for you guys.

Looks like my work has a couple of leftover grandstand passes!

[Eric Coffey]

Originally posted by Doug Zielke
Now, if SPEED would just *****-can Leigh Diffey.

The guy really bugs me....spoiled all the ALMS shows with his mindless chit-chat. There seems to be no shortage of talented motorsports announcers, so why does SPEED punish their audience with the blithering L.D.?

Ha, I agree. He sounds like he should be calling horse races, not car races.

Oh, and no more Rick Da' Tool? THERE IS A GOD! Hobbs, Matchett and Windsor make a great trio. Why do we need a fourth guy anyway?

[motion]

David - You're kidding about Priestly, right?

SchlongKendall will be announcing OWRS!!

I hope WHOAAAA Paul Page stays away, far, far away.

[dd74]

Ah, 90210 guy was alright. But then again it was Sunday, I wasn't hung over, and so I imagine everything was alright.

But what do I know: I still miss Howard, Dandy Don and O.J. doing Monday Night Football.

Now which one of those three guys is dead?

[Zeke]

Originally posted by Eric Coffey
Ha, I agree. He sounds like he should be calling horse races, not car races.

Oh, and no more Rick Da' Tool? THERE IS A GOD! Hobbs, Matchett and Windsor make a great trio. Why do we need a fourth guy anyway?

You'e kidding, right? Bob Varsha is the quinessential race announcer. His wit is uncomparable and unflappable. When he actaully went overseas to the races to announce them instead of having to sit infront of a monitor and watch the same feed as you see, he was extremely knowedgable about the surroundings and the general goings on within the context of the weekend. Now he sits and calls the race ad lib off a TV screen. Try that sometime if you think that doesn't take the ultimate in talent. It's not like a golf match.

[motion]

Varsha is amazing... he really is very knowledgeable and rarely stumbles or messes up. Tommy Schlongkendall can really get him flustered, though. And Matchett... that guy's a walking F1 encyclopedia.

David - did you actually watch Priestly work the pits at the USGP? He was a complete idiot. I think he should stick to the celebrity races. Anyway, I think his IRL Crapwagon crash kind of put an end to his racing days.. at least I hope it did.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally posted by Zeke
You'e kidding, right?

If you mean "You're kidding right?" about "He sounds like he should be calling horse races, not car races.", I was referring to Leigh Diffey as mentioned by Doug.

If you mean "You're kidding right?" about "Why do we need a fourth guy anyway?", then no, I wasn't kidding, just asking a question. Seriously, no matter who it is, why the need for 3 "in the booth"? You are right though, Varsha is great, I have just gotten used to hearing F1 races called by Brits. You could never top Murray Walker!

[Zeke]

Yeh, I was talking about BV. Why do you need three people in a golf booth? Or any booth? For racing, BV si supposed to keep the race call moving forward while Hobbs notes some of the particulars and Matchet brings the tech and strategy in perspective. They dont' seem to compete and step on one another as can be the case in other booths. I wouldn't change a thing.

Even ol' DeFool started to get it pretty good by the last race. On the recap of the year, I think he said, "See you next season." Someone else thought differently.

[motion]

What happened to Sam Posey? I had a lot of respect for that guy and miss him.

[Jim Richards]

Adam, I envy you! Please take pics and any impressions from the race. I'll be watching on TV, in the best seats in my house.

[Reg]

The ITV crew in my opinion is much better. You all just don't know what you're missing!! Martin Brundle and James Allen know what's going on. With all do respect Hobbs did once, but that was back in the 70's!