As I’m already excited without you Screaming at me
over Who’s the Winner! Like isn’t that what winners do, take the chequered
flag?
There has been much debate over who should be
FOX’s IndyCar Announce lineup next year. And it’s funny how our personal
preferences effect us, Righto?
Although I’ve got absolutely nothing against
Kevin Lee the person. I’ve been lamenting here upon No Fenders for years how I
cannot stand His nauseatingly FAKE enthusiasm, ergo Yelling!
Yet AZ Buruea Chief Snowbyrd’ MJ just told me
that She really enjoyed Kevin Lee during the Nashville season finale and His
“infectious” enthusiasm.
Perhaps you’ve heard about six senses? And that
Blind people have Super Powers! Like exceptional hearing, Uhm what did Yuhs say
Sonny? Speak up Eh!
Although Tacoma Bureau Chief Mary ellen would
tell you that my hearing sucks! Presumably from either one too many RUSH
concerts or the plethora of IndyCar, Formula 1, Sports Cars, MotoGP or Vintage
Races I’ve partaken over the decades…
Although if I had to guess, it would be from
hearing a pack ‘O 3.0-litre normally aspirated Shrieking V-10 Formula 1 lumps’ one
too many times over the years, but I digress…
AnyHoo, I simply cannot stand Kevin Lee’s FAKE,
phony, manufactured excitement! Which sounds Horrific to my ears! And yes, I’m
aware that other announcers also YELL at us, for no apparent reason.
As is this something taught at Journalism
classes around the Globe? Since Sky Sports Formula 1 lead Presenter Kroftie’
(David Kroft) is a Screamer! And so is TNT Sports MotoGP lead Presenter Gavin
Emmett!
While I’d have to say that my favourite International
announcer, Err Presenter would be former Seattle Sounders FC great Arlo White!
Who quickly got poached by NBC to head up their Premiere Soccer TV coverage.
Whom I cannot recall ever Yelling…
This led me to try coming up with a veritable top ten of motor racing
announcers. For which I’ve only listed the trios I could recall below.
“Top 10” Motorsports Announcing Trios
1. Bob Varsha, David Hobbs and Steve Matchett:
Formula 1
2. Paul Page, bobby Unser and Sam Posey:
IndyCar
3. Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons and Ned Jarrett:
NASCAR
4. Bob Jenkins, Robbie Buhl and Jon Beekhuis:
IndyCar
5. Bob Varsha, Dorsey Schroeder and Calvin fish:
Sports Cars
6. Ken Squire, Ned Jarrett and David Hobbs:
NASCAR
7. Leigh Diffey, Paul Tracy and Townsend Bell:
IndyCar
8. Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip and Larry
McReynolds: NASCAR
9. Bob Varsha, Dario Franchitti and Steve
Matchett: Formula E
10. Ken Squire, Buddy Baker and Dick Berggren:
NASCAR
11. Alan Bestwick, Benny Parsons and Wally
Dallenbach Jr: NASCAR
12. Bill Webber, Kyle Petty and Wally
Dallenbach Jr: NASCAR
Hands down and no contest, Varsha, Hobbs and Matchett
were simply the best ever! While I’d probably put Varsha, Franchitti and
Matchett as second best with Page, Unser and Posey rounding out my mythical
podium.
Whilst my list doesn’t include the likes of Jim
McKay, Brian till or Adam Alexander as lead Play by Play Announcers…
As for Mwah, Jim McKay would be one of my
“Gold” standards, but I didn’t list Him because as far as I can tell, McKay
only ever worked as a “Twosome” in the TV Booth alongside another stellar Announcer
voice; that being Chris Schenkel.
Brian till, whom I’ve always thought was
excellent, seemingly has served as a backup lead Announcer over His long
television career.
And Adam Alexander, who gets my nod to be the
lead Announcer of FOX’s IndyCar broadcast next year has always been “enjoyable”
to Mwah. As I know He was the lead Announcer for TNT’s NASCAR Summer series
Wayback’ when. As I think He was teamed with Kyle Petty and perhaps Wally
Dallenbach Jr? Knowing He’s worked with both of those Colour Commentators. But
I couldn’t find out His exact NASCAR top tier booth “buddies”.
Alexander would seemingly check All of FOX’s “Boxes”
(requirements) for a lead Announcer, being only 51 years old and well seasoned
in this role, along with being employed by FOX.
Whilst I was unaware that Adam actually worked
for the IndyCar Radio Network during the 2000’s. Being the Turn 3 Announcer for
the Indianapolis 500 between 2004-06.
Since unfortunately, I’m Arse-suming FOX will
continue the tradition of selecting “Youthful” looking, Easy on the Eyes
Announcers. Which would make me think that both Brian Till and Alan Bestwick
will be overlooked. Even though both would bring instant creditability to the
announce booth. As these would be my first two choices for lead Announcer.
Rick Allen also comes to mind, although I don’t
know if He’s locked into the Xfinity series broadcast?
While another voice I’d enjoy as the lead
announcer would be Nicky Salt’ Yeoman from IndyCar Radio. As I feel He does an
excellent job as the lead announcer of Indy NXT and IndyCar in general. But I
think He’s Mark James Heir apparent and going nowhere…
As the only two consensus choices seem to be
James Hinchcliffe as a Driver Analyst/Colour Commentator and Georgia Henneberry
as a Pitlane Reporter. Which Kevin Lee would also be aptly suited for working
the Pits. Just not as the lead Announcer, please!
Townsend Bell would fit well with FOX’s over
the top mentality. And if you really wanted to spice up the Booth. Bring back
Derek “Hang Onto your Hollyhocks!” Daly…
And that’s my two pesos worth on the subject. Since somehow I don’t think any FOX Executives will be calling me anytime soon for this lowly blogger’s opinion! Especially since the Cellphone reception’s really bad in my Mum’s basement…
