Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.

Seadog · 2/11/11, 3:49 PM

Nothing against today's Speedway announcers, but since I started going to the 500 in 1960, Tom Carnegie on the PA was gold to me. May the best announcer ever rest in peace.

Charles Nungester · 2/11/11, 3:54 PM

I've never been to the 500 itself but for practice and qualifications. Of which I seen none as I arrived late. But that voice comming over the PA at IMS was part of what made it hallowed ground. It reverberated no matter where you were in that small city sized place. Walking across the infield, On the backstretch. In the main stretch stands.

You'd hear the crack of the car as it hit the bricks followed by a brief pause. MEARS is on it! 229.232.

Thank you Tom, R.I.P

dirtnut · 2/11/11, 3:56 PM

"It's a new track record." RIP Tom, you were the best.

nathans1012 · 2/11/11, 6:00 PM

Best announcer racing will ever see. R.I.P. Tom.

racefanindy · 2/11/11, 6:55 PM

RIP Tom. Thanks for the memories.

dirtfan24 · 2/11/11, 7:33 PM

Will the speedway ever be the same as I have known it. Tom was always the voice of the speedway for me.
R.I.P. God Speed

ajb6 · 2/11/11, 7:37 PM

Some of my best memories from growing up are being at Indy on Pole Day with my family. Tom Carnegie made those days even more memorable. I can still hear his voice booming over the pa system, and it still gives me goosebumps. Indy will never be the same, he was truly one of a kind. R I P Tom Carnegie.

2/11/11, 7:37 PM

a truly GREAT man who gave much to many things beyond the Speedway...his words and voice will be remembered by many for a very long time...........RIP

Vukie · 2/11/11, 7:45 PM

Tom Carnegie calls Luyendyk's record.
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/sports/aut...yendyks-record

Vertigo · 2/11/11, 7:53 PM

There will never be another.

2/11/11, 3:54 PM	#12 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21,292	I've never been to the 500 itself but for practice and qualifications. Of which I seen none as I arrived late. But that voice comming over the PA at IMS was part of what made it hallowed ground. It reverberated no matter where you were in that small city sized place. Walking across the infield, On the backstretch. In the main stretch stands. You'd hear the crack of the car as it hit the bricks followed by a brief pause. MEARS is on it! 229.232. Thank you Tom, R.I.P __________________ Charles Nungester

2/11/11, 6:00 PM	#14 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 7 Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,460	Best announcer racing will ever see. R.I.P. Tom. __________________ 2024 Season: Race 1 - April 20th Brownstown (Crate LM). Unlike many I don't discriminate on what racing I choose to watch.

2/11/11, 3:49 PM	#11 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Seadog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,136	Nothing against today's Speedway announcers, but since I started going to the 500 in 1960, Tom Carnegie on the PA was gold to me. May the best announcer ever rest in peace.

2/11/11, 3:56 PM	#13 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
dirtnut Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 79	"It's a new track record." RIP Tom, you were the best.

2/11/11, 6:55 PM	#15 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
racefanindy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 230	RIP Tom. Thanks for the memories.

2/11/11, 7:33 PM	#16 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
dirtfan24 Member Race Count Last Year: 52 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 230	Will the speedway ever be the same as I have known it. Tom was always the voice of the speedway for me. R.I.P. God Speed

2/11/11, 7:37 PM	#17 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
ajb6 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 49	Some of my best memories from growing up are being at Indy on Pole Day with my family. Tom Carnegie made those days even more memorable. I can still hear his voice booming over the pa system, and it still gives me goosebumps. Indy will never be the same, he was truly one of a kind. R I P Tom Carnegie.

2/11/11, 7:37 PM	#18 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
racerdog45 Posts: n/a	a truly GREAT man who gave much to many things beyond the Speedway...his words and voice will be remembered by many for a very long time...........RIP

2/11/11, 7:45 PM	#19 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Vukie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,310	Tom Carnegie calls Luyendyk's record. http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/sports/aut...yendyks-record

2/11/11, 7:53 PM	#20 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Vertigo Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 114	There will never be another.