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2/20/14, 7:24 PM   #3
Re: Shout Out -
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Originally Posted by Tim Clauson View Post
Just wanted to give a shout out to the announcer last night on the USAC live feed from Ocala. For the first time I feel like I was really entertained by a live feed. The announcer was well informed and did a great job of talking up all the drivers and educating the audience on not only the "stars" but everyone who was on track last night. My pet peeve when watching these broadcasts are hearing from announcers who can not pronounce names or don't know who is in what car or the worst, blaring music. This guy obviously did his homework and worked his tail off all night to keep the audience well informed and entertained. And it was only practice night !!

Thanks !!

Tim Clauson
Tim, as a former announcer, I feel that it is a position often overlooked by many tracks, and filled by the ones who were too slow to get away. A bad announcer can make a good show mediocre and a bad show completely unbearable. It just takes a bit of homework and leg work. That is the situation down here in Texas. This is really great to hear.
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