Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! - Page 3

Tim Sheehan · 06-07-2010, 12:54 AM

In a perfect "sportsman" world broadcast you could have Kepner (who really gave a crap about SST-TF), Mr. Bloom (who spent tons of time at E-Town seeing/announcing a lot of racers grow) Leo Taugher (think I'm spelling that right) who vocalized D3, Nationals and some D1 races in the past. And Mr. Frey who encompasses so many facets of drag racing's sportsman and professional interests on a whole.

SuperStock fan · 06-07-2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Carl Juliano

I agree, Lewis Bloom should have a more prominate role in the telecasts, his knowledge runs circles around Paul Page. And Rick Stewart is an attention *****, all his stupid gestures, and actions are embarrasing.

ESPN really needs to something with Elmer Fudd he SUCKS!!!! Last time I checked top fuel dragsters were supercharged not turbocharged!!!! What A DUNCE!!!!!!!!

TOM KASCH · 06-07-2010, 04:49 PM

Buster at 1974 Sportsnationals knew I had this picture of him.
We were class r/u to Bill Felker in ss/ha with our 68 Camaro that we have now restored and take to cruise ins.

W J · 06-07-2010, 05:27 PM

Everyone still remembers Buster Couch as the best starter ever.....Surely always a gentleman to everyone, BUT, you'd better not screw with him or you'd soon be backing away from the starting line.....sorry, but IMO, Rick S. couldn't even carry Buster's gym bag.... Bob Frye and Louis Bloom are the 2 best at the microphone that NHRA has right now, for sure....Too bad they couldn't get Brett Kepner and Mike Joy ( Nascar), as well--They're 1st class like Frye and Bloom. Years ago, (70's and 80's) when my family was oval track ice racing snowmobiles in the winter, Paul Paige was doing announcing at the major events....he did a good job back then, sleds were his specialty, and am almost sure that's where he got started in announcing.... WJ

63corvette · 06-07-2010, 06:17 PM

Don't forget Alan Rienhart (I hope I spelled his name right).
He is the best sportsman announcer of the group in my opinion other than Bob Frey.
That duo is one I like to listen to at the races or on the internet.
Plus Alan also straps on a helmet every once and awhile to compete.
Just My 2 Cents

GarysZ24 · 06-07-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 63corvette

Don't forget Alan Rienhart (I hope I spelled his name right).
He is the best sportsman announcer of the group in my opinion other than Bob Frey.
That duo is one I like to listen to at the races or on the internet.
Plus Alan also straps on a helmet every once and awhile to compete.
Just My 2 Cents

Make that 4 Cents, because I couldn't agree with you more...I also like Bret's announcing as well....

danny waters sr · 06-07-2010, 06:56 PM

Bret & Unk in my book.

W J · 06-07-2010, 07:05 PM

Actually, I did forget about Alan R......a real good man for sure, who ranks right up w/the guys previously mentioned.....WJ

JeffM · 06-08-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunkster

Bill Floyd..aka "Red Man in the house"....whenever running a starting line, is a racer's friend.

I second that!

mopar68 · 06-08-2010, 08:07 AM

To me ex-Raceway Park announcer Bobby Doerrer was the best, i.e. most exciting and entertaining. I say NHRA should hire him!

"Attention in the pits:

The following classes to the stagiing lanes:

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Doggie gassers...."

Yeah, Beserko was da man!

"And a rat-tat-tat..." as the fuel funnycars were inching up to the line, etc.

That and a whole lot more extemporaneous, three ring circus-type craziness that I no longer remember from this man.

M68

06-07-2010, 12:54 AM	#21
Tim Sheehan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! In a perfect "sportsman" world broadcast you could have Kepner (who really gave a crap about SST-TF), Mr. Bloom (who spent tons of time at E-Town seeing/announcing a lot of racers grow) Leo Taugher (think I'm spelling that right) who vocalized D3, Nationals and some D1 races in the past. And Mr. Frey who encompasses so many facets of drag racing's sportsman and professional interests on a whole.

06-07-2010, 04:49 PM	#23
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06-07-2010, 05:27 PM	#24
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! Everyone still remembers Buster Couch as the best starter ever.....Surely always a gentleman to everyone, BUT, you'd better not screw with him or you'd soon be backing away from the starting line.....sorry, but IMO, Rick S. couldn't even carry Buster's gym bag.... Bob Frye and Louis Bloom are the 2 best at the microphone that NHRA has right now, for sure....Too bad they couldn't get Brett Kepner and Mike Joy ( Nascar), as well--They're 1st class like Frye and Bloom. Years ago, (70's and 80's) when my family was oval track ice racing snowmobiles in the winter, Paul Paige was doing announcing at the major events....he did a good job back then, sleds were his specialty, and am almost sure that's where he got started in announcing.... WJ Last edited by W J; 06-07-2010 at 05:39 PM. Reason: add content....

06-07-2010, 06:17 PM	#25
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! Don't forget Alan Rienhart (I hope I spelled his name right). He is the best sportsman announcer of the group in my opinion other than Bob Frey. That duo is one I like to listen to at the races or on the internet. Plus Alan also straps on a helmet every once and awhile to compete. Just My 2 Cents

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W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! Actually, I did forget about Alan R......a real good man for sure, who ranks right up w/the guys previously mentioned.....WJ

06-08-2010, 08:07 AM	#30
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Nhra starter is a dork!!!!! To me ex-Raceway Park announcer Bobby Doerrer was the best, i.e. most exciting and entertaining. I say NHRA should hire him! "Attention in the pits: The following classes to the stagiing lanes: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Doggie gassers...." Yeah, Beserko was da man! "And a rat-tat-tat..." as the fuel funnycars were inching up to the line, etc. That and a whole lot more extemporaneous, three ring circus-type craziness that I no longer remember from this man. M68 Last edited by mopar68; 06-08-2010 at 08:24 AM.