Best (and Worst) Announcers? - Page 2

NaBUru38 · 23 Jul 2012, 19:33 (Ref:3110480)

I know very few English-speaking announcers. Hindy narrates really well, I'm about to start copying his accent ("the reaace has jost begon"). Kevin Lee (IndyCar) also narrates well, but is clearly less knowledgeable. The few times I heared John Watson commenting GT1 seemed reasonable.

But the best couple is ESPN's Andrés Agulla and Alex Pombo. Not only they know cars and narrate passionately. They work awesomely as a broadcasting team. Even if you don't understand Spanish, you'll like these videos (a, b, c, d).

Deleted · 23 Jul 2012, 21:03 (Ref:3110532)

It is true that Kevin Lee doesn't know that much about motorsport in general, well certainly not when he's talking out of his comfort zone and mentions sportscar for example, but he is actually pretty damn knowledgeable about IndyCar and who's doing what and where. Check 1070 the Fan's 'Trackside' programme, Lee and Curt Cavin host it weekly from Indianapolis

W.A Trichlorostyrene · 23 Jul 2012, 21:38 (Ref:3110538)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

Really? What happened to Salo in racing, anyway?

Not sure, bit looks like he'll be doing V8 Supercar's Gold Coast race this year.

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=7903

fieldodreams79 · 24 Jul 2012, 01:47 (Ref:3110601)

Great thread!

Indeed, upon discovering/re-discovering sportscar racing, it doesn't get any better than Creamer and O'Connel. Whoops, I mean Hindy and Shaw.

Worth mentioning since they haven't been mentioned in this thread, is not a single commentator, but a group of them, because not only can they make dull racing seem exciting, they can make a long road trip on a Sunday afternoon quite enjoyable to any racing fan.

I am speaking of course of the gangs from MRN and PRN covering NASCAR. I have found no other team or group that is more organized, more knowledgeable and better equiped to cover their genre of motorsport or sport in general.

Mac K · 24 Jul 2012, 02:46 (Ref:3110605)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

Agreed. Here is a spoof on the Rolex announcers and their look a-likes.

Leigh Diffey: Gopher from Caddyshack
Calvin Fish: Snow Miser from A Year Without Santa Claus
Dorsey Schroeder: a shoe-billed stork

No, I wasn't drinking when I was Photoshopping!

Worst part is they actually look like that..

Best:

Murray Walker- Do I really need to explain?

John Hindhaugh- I love this guy, he makes sports car racing even more exciting. Knowledgeable, opinionated, and funny.

Jeremy Shaw- Same as John

Leigh Diffey- I actually find him exciting to listen to.. I like his enthusiasm.

Darrel Waltrip- He makes NASCAR more exciting than it already is.

Justin Bell- Very Funny

Worst:

Johhny O- Terrible at announcing, I respect his Corvette days, but he was never cut out for TV..

Kyle Petty- I never thought I could fall asleep so fast..

Martin Brundle- Seems like an interesting guy, but his commentating always seems dry in my opinion and his interviews always seem a bit awkward.

NaBUru38 · 24 Jul 2012, 14:25 (Ref:3110825)

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Originally Posted by Chiana

It is true that Kevin Lee doesn't know that much about motorsport in general, well certainly not when he's talking out of his comfort zone and mentions sportscar for example, but he is actually pretty damn knowledgeable about IndyCar and who's doing what and where. Check 1070 the Fan's 'Trackside' programme, Lee and Curt Cavin host it weekly from Indianapolis

I've heared some of the Trackside shows. 90 minutes is too long for me, but they have had some very good jokes. I agree that he's very well informed of the drivers, teams and state of IndyCar. I meant that he doesn't seem to know as much technical details as other journalists. Alex Pombo was a racer himself.

Matt · 26 Jul 2012, 14:50 (Ref:3111672)

Best : Steve Evans and Brock Yates

Worst : Marty "LOOK OUT" Ried

**Woolley** · 26 Jul 2012, 15:31 (Ref:3111689)

John Hindhaugh, David Addison, Jeremy Shaw, Ian Titchmarsh all work for me. Still miss Muddly who's knowledge and enthusiasm got me into the sport, and who's gaffes were charming and forgivable for some reason.

Beetle · 26 Jul 2012, 19:42 (Ref:3111785)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

John Hindhaugh, David Addison, Jeremy Shaw, Ian Titchmarsh all work for me. Still miss Muddly who's knowledge and enthusiasm got me into the sport, and who's gaffes were charming and forgivable for some reason.

I agree.

Deleted · 26 Jul 2012, 21:03 (Ref:3111814)

So to recap...

Dream team
Commentators: Martin Haven, John Hindhaugh, Calvin Fish
Pit lane: Jamie Howe, Graham Tyler

Nightmare team
Commentators: Carlton Kirby, Alfredo Nin, Erkki Mustakari
Pit lane: Robbie Nock, Timo Pulkkinen

Paradise City · 26 Jul 2012, 23:00 (Ref:3111865)

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Originally Posted by Woolley

John Hindhaugh, David Addison, Jeremy Shaw, Ian Titchmarsh all work for me.

Lucky you. I hope you keep them well paid.

Matt · 27 Jul 2012, 00:51 (Ref:3111894)

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Originally Posted by Matt

Best : Steve Evans and Brock Yates

Worst : Marty "LOOK OUT" Ried

video for those unfamiliar with my "best"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_55s90_bM

fieldodreams79 · 27 Jul 2012, 01:21 (Ref:3111901)

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Originally Posted by Matt

video for those unfamiliar with my "best"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_55s90_bM

Good stuff all around. Must have been before Scott Pruett had "the family at home."

FordCosworthPanoz · 27 Jul 2012, 03:16 (Ref:3111915)

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Originally Posted by Matt

video for those unfamiliar with my "best"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_55s90_bM

for American Sports Cavalcade. First racing coverage I ever watched.

Paradise City · 28 Jul 2012, 21:42 (Ref:3112904)

Herculean efforts from Addison at the Spa 24 - almost solo!

jimmer · 31 Jul 2012, 18:52 (Ref:3114348)

Best British Club /National racing Commentry

1 David Addison
2 Ian Sowman

Least

Any of the Castle combe team

No more to be said , Get sowman on the Mic at Castle Combe Full Time PLEASE

The Fat Clerk · 1 Aug 2012, 12:54 (Ref:3114695)

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Originally Posted by jimmer

Best British Club /National racing Commentry

1 David Addison
2 Ian Sowman

Least

Any of the Castle combe team

No more to be said , Get sowman on the Mic at Castle Combe Full Time PLEASE

No, he's just fine @ Mallory & Donington, thank you.

jimmer · 1 Aug 2012, 19:08 (Ref:3114846)

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Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

No, he's just fine @ Mallory & Donington, thank you.

FAS33 · 2 Aug 2012, 09:19 (Ref:3115125)

Phil Ligget - Tour De France

Beetle · 3 Aug 2012, 18:58 (Ref:3115737)

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Originally Posted by FordCosworthPanoz

for American Sports Cavalcade. First racing coverage I ever watched.

Wasn't born then.

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Originally Posted by Paradise City

Herculean efforts from Addison at the Spa 24 - almost solo!

David Addison really does do monumental efforts. However, he desperately needs a co-announcer in my humble opinion.

Matt · 3 Aug 2012, 19:19 (Ref:3115749)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

Wasn't born then.

Neither was I.

dtb · 10 Oct 2012, 13:39 (Ref:3149421)

I agree with many that Hindhaugh and Shaw are a very good team full of enthusiasm and knowledge, on the flipside of commentating though, can anyone enlighten me as to who is the er commentator who er partners er Andrew Marriot on EPDN's er DTM show.

I probably couldn't do it any better but I find myself counting the 'er's' instead of watching the race, he also has a tendency not to finish his sentences which can be quite frustrating.

Paradise City · 10 Oct 2012, 15:54 (Ref:3149493)

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Originally Posted by dtb

I agree with many that Hindhaugh and Shaw are a very good team full of enthusiasm and knowledge, on the flipside of commentating though, can anyone enlighten me as to who is the er commentator who er partners er Andrew Marriot on EPDN's er DTM show.

I probably couldn't do it any better but I find myself counting the 'er's' instead of watching the race, he also has a tendency not to finish his sentences which can be quite frustrating.

Dave Richardson. He's a career commentator.

JHamilton · 10 Oct 2012, 20:51 (Ref:3149620)

Best: Anyone who works for or has worked for MRN.

Worst: Darrell Waltrip... or any Waltrip... or any Wallace too.

cg7aa · 26 Oct 2012, 13:37 (Ref:3157999)

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Originally Posted by dtb

....can anyone enlighten me as to who is the er commentator who er partners er Andrew Marriot on EPDN's er DTM show.

I probably couldn't do it any better but I find myself counting the 'er's' instead of watching the race, he also has a tendency not to finish his sentences which can be quite frustrating.

Never mind not finishing sentences, it's the shouting that irks me. When will some of these commentators learn that shouting does not equal excitement especially when it's the DTM?

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