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I thought Paul did a fantastic job, especially for jumping in for a weekend out of nowhere...

[cmakin]

Originally Posted by cowboyhar69 I have to give credit to Paul Szmal for responding on this board. A lot of people don't take criticism well. Hats off to you. I am sure being an announcer is not as easy as it seems....and we all have heard some really lousy ones over the years. Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

Didn't Paul do the Dirt Rush Hour, or something like that? As I recall, it was the weekly DIRT modified race report on the Fox sports channels.

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Originally Posted by smallguy Funny you should mention that...yeah, the "Cowboy" comes from me wearing a cowboy hat on the air during the 'Rush Hour on DIRT' broadcasts...kinda funny that people still remember that, since I did my last 'Rush Hour' back in 1999... The USAC people refer to me as "Cowboy" as well, which I get a chuckle out of...

Oh, look. I read down and find the answer. I spent a couple of years a long time ago announcing, out west at the then Hangtown Speedway. It is an easy gig to do poorly and a tough job to do well. I think that I fell somewhere in the middle. I was young (in high school) but would spend the first two hours I was at the track in the pits, getting as much information as I possibly could. I was lucky enough to have a couple of good teachers that were local broadcasters, though.

[Tony Barhorst]

Paul is a very good announcer in his own right. He just has not been around to build up a fan base as long as Rob Klepper has. Many people know Rob personally.

Paul has good experience and has worked huge events in other motorsport venues.

Tony Barhorst
rumbleseries.com

[SprintLuvr]

I don't believe that USAC had an "in house" announcer before Klepper. I believe they used Pat Sullivan, Brad Dickison, maybe Kimb Stewart and the actual track announcers before, and I think in an organization of this caliber they should have a Voice on hand who knows how to promote USAC on the PA as well as the USAC drivers and teams who are what the fans come out to see. I would think that would be higher on the list of priorities. I personally think Rob Klepper does a fantastic job of both knowing his audience and knowing his topics of discussion and I feel that he is a great asset to USAC. Regardless of who is that "Voice of USAC" I do believe they should have one.


Paul, I appreciate your job and I don't want to do it, but I do want whoever is doing it to do it well. It's always easier to be the critic! I understand that it was your first USAC big weekend and again you did fine and you do have a strong voice. I do feel if given the chance you could get to know the racers and deliver the information that we want to hear. I do enjoy Rob Klepper, again, because I love his intelligence of the sport (truth be know his little buddy Chuckie...not my favorite so there are pros and cons of everyone!) but my point is if you get out and and learn about the USAC teams and drivers and deliver pertinent information, I will enjoy you too. I still also believe that sprint car racing has some of the smartest fans out there and those fans should hold you to a higher standard and expect to get knowledgeable information and not just "talk" out of the microphone. Now, on the Bobby B part, maybe we could work on it! Lol. It did come across as you not knowing him and assuming that if his name is Robert he must go by Bobby. Whether that was the case or not, it is how I perceived it as well as some others around me in the pit stands, as several of us did discuss it. Knowing Robert the way I do and feeling that Bobby just does not fit him, I didn't like it but again it is just my opinion. I do think it is better to promote them as they are known, as their name is their keystone in this business. I wish you good luck and I will be listening with an open mind (ear!)

Susannah Stapp

[Danny Burton]

Susannah, huge 10-4 on Chuckie. Wish he and NA$CAR's Digger could simply go away.

Miss Rob as well, but enjoy hearing and seeing him when I record the mudcabs on TV, along with the good DA, Mr. Argabright.

And my memory is jarred by the mention of Paul's cowboy hat, much bigger than mine.

[AustinSprinter]

Originally Posted by jawbone USAC won't pay him I talked to him on facebook.

Why isn't he paid outa da upfront,USAC sanction fee,promoters are charged to get a race on USAC's schedule??....or is that for the purpose of Purse's/Pts.funds only??........anybody seen it in a rule book??........
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[CRA91]

Originally Posted by AustinSprinter Why isn't he paid outa da upfront,USAC sanction fee,promoters are charged to get a race on USAC's schedule??....or is that for the purpose of Purse's/Pts.funds only??........anybody seen it in a rule book??........ _____________ Brucer'

Because it cuts into the USAC officals Buffet Fund

[Topless77]

Originally Posted by CRA91 Because it cuts into the USAC officals Buffet Fund

Nice

[LvnRacn]

I attended all three nights of sprint racing in Indiana. I thought the announcer had a nice presentation and a great voice for the PA. My only complaint would be that I like to write down time trials and lineups for all the races. He tended not to give the car number until after all the sponsors, etc., and sometimes not at all. I would prefer he give the car number first. Then he can say whatever he wants about the driver and sponsors. I also would like it if he would repeat at least 2-3 times each lap time. When the cars are on the track you can't always hear the times. That would give me more opportunity to catch the times. Obviously, ideally, it would be great if he could give the line-up before the cars come out on the track. Thanks for your time.

Linda Bredeson
Vice President
Badger Midget Auto Racing Association Fan Club

[a tall Short fan 36]

nobody says jerry coooooooooooonnnnnnnnnssssss jr. like klepper ....NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!