Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.

BHAS SpeedMedic · 2/11/11, 8:21 PM

Spent several dyas in the sun and a couple in the rain...with Tom making the call. IMS had something special with Tom and we all knew it...just sad to know it's really over...Tom where ever you are I hope the track is always green,fast and someone is on it.....with a new track record....

old time Hoosier · 2/11/11, 8:32 PM

Did Tom Carnegie announce the midget races at the old 16th Street Midget Speedway? My memory might be failing me but I thought he was the announcer there right after WWII. I attended the Indianapolis 500 many times and hearing his booming voice was always one of the highlights of the day. RIP Mr Carnegie and thank you for your gift you shared with all.

babcock14d · 2/11/11, 9:53 PM

Rest in peace, for those racers in heaven they are getting a great announcer!And heees on it!!!!

openwheelKT · 2/11/11, 10:44 PM

For those basketball fans, he helped found the IN High School Hall of Fame and was the voice of the tournament for years. WRTV 6 in Indy had a nice tribute show tonight on him.
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btownracer · 2/11/11, 11:30 PM

I have to say that the biggest thrill that I have experienced in my racing career was being interviewed by Tom at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the public address system during the very first Champions Day that they had. He was a very professional person as well as one who seemed to love all forms of Motorsports. I feel privileged to have met this racing icon.

Kevin Chambers
DC Motorsports #18

ronmil · 2/12/11, 12:44 AM

Two records that will never be equaled: A. J. Foyt's 35 consecutive starts in the 500 and the number of years Tom Carnegie served as announcer at the Speedway.

RIP, Tom

short track scott · 2/12/11, 1:31 AM

When I started announcing I wanted to sound just like Tom Carnegie. One day I realized there was no way to really do that because Tom was just being himself. The way he spoke in short bursts. He made every word count. And his inflections on his tones are unmatched.

In an interview one time he said that doing public address at the Speedway is almost like theatre. The performers are acting it all out in front of the crowd, the announcer only need to fill in the gaps and relate the details.

I will be at the Speedway in May. Now as much to remember Tom Carnegie as to celebrate the Speedway's 100th anniversary itself.

Thanks for the memories. Rest In Peace, and Godspeed.

Dirtfan · 2/12/11, 9:05 AM

Rest in Peace Tom.You are already missed.

sprits fan 11 · 2/12/11, 2:05 PM

There should not be any "new track record" but if there is they should play his voice... Only he can announce it. RIP

2/12/11, 4:06 PM

He was what made the 500 a spectacle. RIP, Mr. Carnegie.

2/12/11, 9:05 AM	#28 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Dirtfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 51 Race Count Last Year: 57 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,520	Rest in Peace Tom.You are already missed. __________________ Dan Hetser "Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"

2/11/11, 8:21 PM	#21 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
BHAS SpeedMedic Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57	Spent several dyas in the sun and a couple in the rain...with Tom making the call. IMS had something special with Tom and we all knew it...just sad to know it's really over...Tom where ever you are I hope the track is always green,fast and someone is on it.....with a new track record....

2/11/11, 8:32 PM	#22 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
old time Hoosier Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 171	Did Tom Carnegie announce the midget races at the old 16th Street Midget Speedway? My memory might be failing me but I thought he was the announcer there right after WWII. I attended the Indianapolis 500 many times and hearing his booming voice was always one of the highlights of the day. RIP Mr Carnegie and thank you for your gift you shared with all.

2/11/11, 9:53 PM	#23 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
babcock14d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 312	Rest in peace, for those racers in heaven they are getting a great announcer!And heees on it!!!!

2/11/11, 10:44 PM	#24
openwheelKT Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 73 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 742	For those basketball fans, he helped found the IN High School Hall of Fame and was the voice of the tournament for years. WRTV 6 in Indy had a nice tribute show tonight on him. Posted via Mobile Device

2/11/11, 11:30 PM	#25 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
btownracer Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 135	I have to say that the biggest thrill that I have experienced in my racing career was being interviewed by Tom at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the public address system during the very first Champions Day that they had. He was a very professional person as well as one who seemed to love all forms of Motorsports. I feel privileged to have met this racing icon. Kevin Chambers DC Motorsports #18

2/12/11, 1:31 AM	#27 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
short track scott Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 365	When I started announcing I wanted to sound just like Tom Carnegie. One day I realized there was no way to really do that because Tom was just being himself. The way he spoke in short bursts. He made every word count. And his inflections on his tones are unmatched. In an interview one time he said that doing public address at the Speedway is almost like theatre. The performers are acting it all out in front of the crowd, the announcer only need to fill in the gaps and relate the details. I will be at the Speedway in May. Now as much to remember Tom Carnegie as to celebrate the Speedway's 100th anniversary itself. Thanks for the memories. Rest In Peace, and Godspeed.

2/12/11, 2:05 PM	#29 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
sprits fan 11 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	There should not be any "new track record" but if there is they should play his voice... Only he can announce it. RIP

2/12/11, 4:06 PM	#30 Re: Tom Carnegie. Rest in Peace.
Midget82 Posts: n/a	He was what made the 500 a spectacle. RIP, Mr. Carnegie.