The Announcers Thread

[MRM]

Once again, Fox's pit reporting lags behind the others. There was no mention of Dinger's cool suit not working until he gets out of the car and is on the ground. All the focus at the end was on Reddick, SVG, and Blaney.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Internet chatter suggests Darlington will feature a drivers only booth like last year

I recall that was promoted during yesterday's race. Since Fox has done that many times before, it would be more chatter-worthy if they weren't doing it.

 

[StandOnIt]

I recall that was promoted during yesterday's race. Since Fox has done that many times before, it would be more chatter-worthy if they weren't doing it.

I suppose if you are one of the many fox trolls, that would excite ya if the drivers didn't do it, but I find that I usually learn something about the cars or team functions by those who are closer to the sources than announcers who are never seen in the garages these days.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I suppose if you are one of the many fox trolls, that would excite ya if the drivers didn't do it, but I find that I usually learn something about the cars or team functions by those who are closer to the sources than announcers who are never seen in the garages these days.

I agree about learning from active drivers in the booth.

As usual, I didn't make my point. Fox has done this for years, so I don't know why continuing to do so would spawn new conversations. I could see discussions being spawned if Fox discontinued the practice, mostly along the lines of "What did they do that for?"

Sorry for any confusion I may have caused.

 

[Barbara Charles]

I guess those that don't like Diffey because of his accent weren't around and didn't watch NASCAR when David Hobbs was the color man for CBS.

David Hobbs is British. Completely different accent.

 

[MRM]

David Hobbs is British. Completely different accent.

Some Brits are hard to understand as well. I don't get the Diffey hate.

 

[MRM]

Versant could come out smelling like a rose when the NFL renegotiates and networks start shuddering other sports. Those could land with Versant. If so, maybe that eventually helps NASCAR.

Versant stands to be big winner in NFL media rights negotiations

Versant stands to be a big winner of the upcoming NFL media rights negotiations as other networks dump sports inventory.

awfulannouncing.com

 

[HoneyBadger]

Who should replace him? Boy I'd really have to think about that one.

If he retired at the end of this season, Jamie Little would replace him.

I'm hoping Mike Joy hangs in there a few more years so FOX can see what they have in Eric Brennan.

 

[HoneyBadger]

Versant could come out smelling like a rose when the NFL renegotiates and networks start shuddering other sports. Those could land with Versant. If so, maybe that eventually helps NASCAR.

Versant stands to be big winner in NFL media rights negotiations

Versant stands to be a big winner of the upcoming NFL media rights negotiations as other networks dump sports inventory.

awfulannouncing.com

Versant is coming out of a lot of things smelling like a rose here lately.

They went all in on women's sports, which seemed like an odd move out of necessity. But now, ESPN is trying to play catchup.

When Bari Weiss does to CNN what she did to CBS News, MS NOW is going to gain a lot of viewers and acquire some serious talent.

And so far, sporting events on USA Sports have overperformed expectations, and by a lot.

 

[Magicmiler]

I think Adam Alexander is the best announcer calling NASCAR races right now. In my opinion, he beats Diffey, Joy and would at least tie with Bestwick if he were calling races right now.

Someone racing now who I think is going to be quite good for commentary in the booth some day will be Ross Chastain. I've heard him do several of the O'Reilly races and was impressed by him there.

I use to think that Diffey was one of the best at calling any kind of race. I especially liked him with Steve Matchett and David Hobbs on F1 (Matchett was an absolute trip doing commentary). Lately, Diffey has been just annoying me however.

Alan Bestwick, an announcers announcer..

 

[wi_racefan]

If he retired at the end of this season, Jamie Little would replace him.

I'm hoping Mike Joy hangs in there a few more years so FOX can see what they have in Eric Brennan.

I have no issues with Jamie, but IMO she's not ready for Cup

 

[wi_racefan]

Alan Bestwick, an announcers announcer..

He's one of the best, but he's getting a little long in the tooth. Would be best to have someone that you could build a future with

 

[HoneyBadger]

Last week's ratings drop was not a fluke.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Let's see, would I rather talk to Jamie or Regan Smith? That's a tough one...

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Is it just me or does Fox do a better job covering IndyCar than NASCAR Cup?

 

[HoneyBadger]

So the war is the excuse even though other races recorded increases.

 

[HoneyBadger]

Is it just me or does Fox do a better job covering IndyCar than NASCAR Cup?

IMS Productions produces IndyCar on FOX. They did it for NBC and VS before that.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

So the war is the excuse even though other races recorded increases.

Had to get the war started before March Madness begins or nobody would be watching.

Fox had three of four races this weekend but I don't remember any war updates from the notably administration-friendly network.

 

[MRM]

Is it just me or does Fox do a better job covering IndyCar than NASCAR Cup?

Yes.

 

[MRM]

IMS Productions produces IndyCar on FOX. They did it for NBC and VS before that.

Don't forget Fox now owns a piece of IndyCar. They are going to be more invested in the success and the product.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Don't forget Fox now owns a piece of IndyCar. They are going to be more invested in the success and the product.

Yeah, but is it that much harder to bring the same quality to coverage of both? I think Fox has long regarded the NASCAR audience as less sophisticated. It's not like NASCAR has done much to discourage that approach.