DW to call it quits?

I wasn't a Nascar fan until after DW was well past his prime so I all I really remember of him was of him was him fight to make the field or take a past champions provisional. With that being said his insight doesn't carry as much weight with me as a guy like KH or DJ who I've witnessed win multiple races. Also personally I've never cared for him up in the booth.

If he decides to hang it up I won't be heartbroken

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wi_racefan said:
I wasn't a Nascar fan until after DW was well past his prime so I all I really remember of him was of him was him fight to make the field or take a past champions provisional. With that being said his insight doesn't carry as much weight with me as a guy like KH or DJ who I've witnessed win multiple races. Also personally I've never cared for him up in the booth.

If he decides to hang it up I won't be heartbroken

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Wow, I had forgot all about the past champions provisional. That kept a lot of younger up and comers from making the field with guys like DW that couldn't let go. That's when close to 50 cars were trying to make the show.
 
The past champions provisional, 43rd on the grid aka where DW starts, That was embarrassing, (IMO) so many, many times he had to take it to get in the race.
 
Dr_B_UNC said:
Yes. He has been great when in the booth, and while professional, lacks just enough filter to be very interesting and candid.
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That is now while interviewing for the job. Once he retires and gets a contract, which Kevin will we get.???
 
Danica has three times the brains as the babbling blonde.
 
Nitro Dude said:
Come on you know that deep down inside there is a part of you that misses her bright shiny smile...or her pouting frown depending on how her day was going.:)
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Would that have been her bright shiny smile during pre-race interviews, and her pouting frown leaving the infield care center?

I don't think she gained enough knowledge to provide useful insights from the booth. Just one idiot's opinion.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Would that have been her bright shiny smile during pre-race interviews, and her pouting frown leaving the infield care center?

I don't think she gained enough knowledge to provide useful insights from the booth. Just one idiot's opinion.
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I can't disagree with that. I have always said that one of the main reasons for her lack of success in a Cup car was because she couldn't give the crew chief enough useful feed back to help him set the car up. I would love to see Chad Knaus in the booth when he is ready to take off his crew chief jacket.
 
Nitro Dude said:
I can't disagree with that. I have always said that one of the main reasons for her lack of success in a Cup car was because she couldn't give the crew chief enough useful feed back to help him set the car up. I would love to see Chad Knaus in the booth when he is ready to take off his crew chief jacket.
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Agreed, and it's tougher to ask when she didn't seem to know how she wanted the car to feel.
 
They need someone strong to replace him because although I like Jeff Gordon, I think he often seems "lost" in the job.

Also, some of the names mentioned in this thread as possible replacements ought to be sent to NBC as well. Real help is needed there too.
 
Greg said:
I prefer DW any day over the hyperventilating wetting thier pants crew on NBC.
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If I do, it isn't by much. Either way, let's remember there's someone on the production staff who should be reining in all the 'Aw, shucks' or frantic squealing. He or she won't do that if those approaches are what the network thinks we want.
 
Truex_rox said:
Good suggestions, but I would show full unabashed support for getting Ricky Craven into the third prime race commentary slot!
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I love DW....but to the point....I think Ricky gave it a bit of a go in Trucks and/or Xfinity....he is too analytical for the booth. He is better in the studio IMO.
 
2 Sweet said:
Dale Jarrett please. He's awesome.

Once Harvick is ready to retire, I think he will be fantastic in the booth. The first time I heard him call an Xfinity race, I was blown away by how good he was. He's a natural.
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Nothing to do with my bias, but I do not like Harvick in the booth. It's forced. He is trying to be something. I do, however, love his radio show. It's awesome.
 
Revman said:
Nothing to do with my bias, but I do not like Harvick in the booth. It's forced. He is trying to be something. I do, however, love his radio show. It's awesome.
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I thought it was pretty stupid of the network to put Kevin and Paw Paw's grandson in the booth. I would doubt after what Harvick has said about the two brothers when he left RCR that both of them are the best of friends. I would think KDB and Harvick would get along better in the booth than that choice.
 
StandOnIt said:
I thought it was pretty stupid of the network to put Kevin and Paw Paw's grandson in the booth. I would doubt after what Harvick has said about the two brothers when he left RCR that both of them are the best of friends. I would think KDB and Harvick would get along better in the booth than that choice.
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I heard somewhere that KB would love to do TV, but Fox wants nothing to do with him. I am sure it has to do with optics, but he would be 100% fascinating. Happy is knowledgeable, but man, it seems like everything he does with the exception of his radio show is an audition. It drives me nuts. He is not the answer to DW in the booth. Chad Knaus absolutely is IMO. Can you imagine the tongue and cheek comments about his creative interpretations of the rules? Would be fabulous.
 
StandOnIt said:
I thought it was pretty stupid of the network to put Kevin and Paw Paw's grandson in the booth. I would doubt after what Harvick has said about the two brothers when he left RCR that both of them are the best of friends. I would think KDB and Harvick would get along better in the booth than that choice.
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Yeah, the lack of chemistry between them left the whole broadcast feeling flat.
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I heard somewhere that KB would love to do TV, but Fox wants nothing to do with him. I am sure it has to do with optics, but he would be 100% fascinating. Happy is knowledgeable, but man, it seems like everything he does with the exception of his radio show is an audition. It drives me nuts. He is not the answer to DW in the booth. Chad Knaus absolutely is IMO. Can you imagine the tongue and cheek comments about his creative interpretations of the rules? Would be fabulous.
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I like Kev in the booth. As someone else pointed out, he's a nice change from NBC's gerbils on speed and Fox's own down-home Owensboro Duo.

Hey, there's a question: if DW is out, would Mikey be far behind? :)
 
Nitro Dude said:
I can't disagree with that. I have always said that one of the main reasons for her lack of success in a Cup car was because she couldn't give the crew chief enough useful feed back to help him set the car up. I would love to see Chad Knaus in the booth when he is ready to take off his crew chief jacket.
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CC: "Do you want me to drop the track bar? Adjust right rear air pressure?"
Danica: "It doesn't matter! Mercury is in retrograde and my Chi isn't aligning on the astral plane! It doesn't matter what the hell you do to it! Oh, and screw David Ragan!"

And there I've strayed too far off topic. Get rid of the Waltrips. There. Back on...
 
DW has the correct tone and energy to go with Gordon's enthusiasm.

I like the Fox formula. Two Driver booth (+ Mike Joy) is good for track action. Larry McReynolds and Pit Reporters for specific insight and interviews.

They are missing an acerbic independent Jimmy Spencer-style Commentator to hot wash NASCAR nonsense. The rest of the in-studio crew are portrayed as thoughtful, but low energy.
 
sloggie said:
When DW finally goes, I will continue to mute the start of the race in his honor.

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Yup, that "boogity boogity, let's go racing ________" is kinda hard to explain, but it's part of his tradition.

But other than THAT (and the KyBu ass-kissing sessions lately) I will miss DW. He doesn't emotionally unload on the audience (since JR retired) and he's a good counterpoint to Jeff Gordon who can be very intelligent and measured in the booth when contrasting DW's version of what is going on in the race or in Qualifying.

Fox booth has the edge over NBCSN. IMHO
 
I'm okay with Danica announcing only if shes in a bikini every weekend.

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wi_racefan said:
To be honest I don't understand how that guy even has a job anymore. IMO he brings nothing of value to the broadcast.

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Kinda like his career on the racetrack.
 
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