Alan Reinhart Leaving NHRA Announcing (33 Viewers)

[Mike]

30 years is a long time.

All the best my friend.

 

[sammi]

Thank you for your devotion to the NHRA, your helping Joe become a racing treasure and those wonderful class eliminator calls at Indy.

 

[Dragracer]

It's a sad day when we hear that Alan will no longer be announcing NHRA races. His interview announcing it showed us the real person he is and we need that person. Once again the NHRA has shown how shortsided their decisions can be and have been more recently. I wish Alan all the best and hope he finds work where he can continue in drag racing.

 

[Professional Fan]

I guess we should have seen this coming with a bunch of races last season where Alan either wasn't there or was there but at the top end. Alan was a great transition from Bob Frey. Bob knew everything that had ever happened in drag racing while Alan was a car guy who could explain details in ways people like me could understand. I learned a lot from Alan and will miss him. Big loss for NHRA and fans.

 

[DixonFan]

@Alan Reinhart
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the incredible experience and knowledge you bring to the world of drag racing. Your dedication, hard work, and expertise have not only contributed to the sport but have also inspired so many within the racing community.

Whether it’s through your time at the track, your mentorship, or simply sharing stories and insights, you’ve made a lasting impact. Your passion for drag racing is truly unmatched, and it’s a privilege to have someone of your caliber involved in this incredible sport.

Thank you for all that you’ve done and continue to do. Your contributions are deeply valued and appreciated!

Shannon

 

[yoda]

Hey Reinhart... That passport in order?
Time to make that jump to the other desert. Maybe they'll even build a Hooters over there for ya

But seriously, it will ABSOLUTELY not be the same without ya, and a whole generation of NHRA fans will never have the opportunity to have heard someone that has mastered his craft call out "Attention in the Pits..."

Sad day, my friend.

 

[PJ]

"Attention in the pits, attention in the pits" Became a saying in our household. (I'm heading to the car in 5 minutes kids, you better be there)

Loved hearing Alan on the mic, he called so many classes and did them all so well. A big loss for the NHRA and more so, us fans.

Hopefully the call was purely his own.

Miss the days of Friday qualifying with a bunch of us here chatting and then Alan telling is to get back to work from a few thousand miles away.

 

[DanTheFan]

Alan, nothing but the best going forward! As others have said, you will be missed. One of the tests of impact is that while others have played your role, they have some fans and some ‘not fans’ of those others. I don’t think there’s anyone out there who is glad to see you go. But 30 years is tough on the road and if you couldn’t come to terms that’s not a surprise these days. I have local TV stations I won’t watch because they went for cheaper anchors, meteorologists etc., basically replacing great professionals with cheaper wannabes.

In any case, look forward to seeing you somewhere and have enjoyed seeing you the last few decades.

 

[wireguy]

Wow!... Didn't see or feel this coming! Met him, talked with him at the races and really enjoyed his professional input into each race. There is going to be a void in the broadcast for me for some time. Obviously he's decided to retire from the road that we as fans all are envious. Hope he succeeds in whichever path he takes from here out!

Just thought of something else I"ll be at a loss of. Allan was and is my go-to answer guy if I had a question at "[email protected]" So, what now?

 

[Paul]

All the best Alan, you will go down as one of the all time greatest announcers in NHRA history and you should be very proud of all you accomplished. You are the voice of the NHRA since Bob retired and you can see how much you are appreciated by reading some of the replies on social media.

 

[DDB]

All the best Alan, you will go down as one of the all time greatest announcers in NHRA history and you should be very proud of all you accomplished. You are the voice of the NHRA since Bob retired and you can see how much you are appreciated by reading some of the replies on social media.

second that statement Paul!

 

[BaldyLochs]

I wish you well at whatever is next. I sense that you will be good at just about anything you go after. You _are_ staying HERE with us, I gather?

 

[mick]

all the best alan. hope to see you at judges next august, on saturday night watching fireworks

 

[Jim]

Wait, first OnlyFan is gone, now Alan is gone too?

Let's just hope Alan is not planning to replace announcing with an OnlyFans channel!

 

[*******]

Him and Bob Frey. The two most enjoyable announcers I've ever heard. This sucks. Those other yelling, screaming monkeys they have are horrible.