Over the years I've become a real good spectator. But what appealed to me about racing from day one is the same stuff that appeals to me now. It's the whole visceral approach to racing. It's the image of the cars, both on the pace lap as they come around the grandstand, as well as flat out racing. And it was also that voice from above, the announcer, the guy who was telling me what was happening on the track, but probably equally as importantly, what was happening off the track, the fellow who was weaving this whole storyline for the balance of the day or the evening, whatever the case may be.
We have with us tonight... Joe Morata, the voice of Syracuse for 44 years at Super Dirt Week. Roy Sova, with over 50 years at Oswego Speedway. Gary Montgomery, who for several years was one of the voices, on the Motor Racing Network. Mike Paz, who announced nine different NASCAR tracks over the years. Frank Del Vecchio, our racer turned announce, and last but certainly not least, Greg Rickes, the voice of Lime Rock.
We don't have six good announcers up here… We have six great announcers up here!
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00:00:00 Meet the Panel of Racing Announcers
00:01:32 Personal Stories and Career Beginnings
00:09:17 Memorable Moments and Challenges
00:24:57 Approach to Announcing Races
00:34:48 Track Management and Career Challenges
00:35:49 Handling Tragedies as an Announcer
00:37:46 Dealing with Fatal Accidents
00:50:39 The Evolution of Racing
01:01:54 Favorite Tracks and Memorable Interviews
01:10:53 A Controversial Interview with Cagle
01:11:43 Memorable Interviews: The Good and the Bad
01:12:19 Corporate Interviews and Unexpected Encounters
01:13:54 Real Estate and Racing: A Unique Niche
01:14:50 The Most Fun Race Series
01:15:44 Best and Worst Interviews: A Retrospective
01:19:39 Hilarious and Embarrassing Moments
01:31:41 Exciting Last Laps and Race Battles
01:41:44 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
