bob frey must go- now !!!

[Sean D, shondoo]

Comparing him to the likes/tandem of Evans and Big Mac is a tall order for anyone, let alone Frey.

Frey is the chit and I would feel comfortable guaranteeing that anyone that doesn't like him is in deeply in the minority.

Sean D

 

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Lots of times you can't hear the PA system.

I specifically purchased a Sansa "clip" mp3 player with FM radio recently to listen to Bob at the tracks.

The clip's FM radio allows me to tune into the track's frequency, listen to Bob, and with the right kind of ear buds (not the supplied ones) block out the loud engines.

The clip is very very small, can be clipped to a shirt or a pocket and super easy to use.

The point being, I tune in specifically for Bob's excellent commentary.

 

[Wes]

Why don't some of you go ask the Bill Baders if high energy announcing can't go hand-in-hand with corporate sponsorship? Seems to me that SRMP has more corporate partners than any other track in the US yet Bill and Billy are amongst the best (and most entertaining) on the mic. Who else dresses in full tux and stands on the starting line between Top Sportsman burnouts while strategically mentioning event and class sponsors? No one.

Bob Frey is the hardcore racer/fan's announcer. Bob needs a nutty, colorful, and high energy sidekick. That marriage of styles would make his excellent presentation well rounded for ALL who listen.

 

[Bullet]

I would rather facts, knowledge and a peice of Bob's drag racing encyclopedia over two ranting and raving lunatics any day of the week!

 

[PJ]

First off comparing anyone to Evans and Mac is just mean, those two belong in the Parthenon of great announcers, not just racing, but all sports period.

I'll admit I wasn't a fan of Bob when he was on TV, too many lame jokes and worse he would beat a joke to death. He has come along way though. Sure he does still go overboard at times but I do love his passion for the sport and and I doubt very few people can match his histocrical knowledge.

 

[Super Mod]

IF only Bob could sound like the late Keith Jackson. Oh well, I guess I'll just be satisfied with Bob's overwhelming 50 years knowledge of drag racing

 

[BaldyLochs]

As I've stated here before, Mr. Frey really only has one VERY SUBSTANTIAL issue to overcome in my eyes, going into the 2008-09 season, if he wishes to remain employed as a PA Announcer for NHRA.
It's no secret that NHRA is - shall we say "capping" the amount of competing energy drinks involved as sponsors - and they're taking it one step further, more or less dictating exactly which brand names are even allowed.

All I know is, the first Sunday morning that I log into the audiocast and hear Bob say, "Alright we have a Monster matchup coming up right here......" well...... the man loses all credibility in my eyes

All jokes aside, Bob should be - and IS cherished by generations of fans and competitors as a legend, right next to Evans & Mac.

 

[Jenn]

Bob Frey is a great guy, cool announcer and very quick witted.

He's approachable, genuinely friendly and will go up to racers (sportsmen) and start talking to them like he's known them for years. He's like the local announcers as far as familiarity.

 

[Bobby]

y'all are just jealous of his 1976 dodge aspen.

 

[Randy]

I know Bob Frey..and you're no Bob Frey.

When he isn't announcing he's roaming the pits to learn as much as he can about the racers so he can talk about something constructive instead of just announcing et's and speeds. You won't find anyone more passionate about the sport or more desirous of doing a good job behind the mic.

If you need your ears tickled, tune in to the WWE.

Now as for Alan...he's a "different" story.

RG

 

[Porkchop]

Hmm.. first complaint I've ever heard about Bob....

I really enjoy him. At least he knows drag racing.

Some people just have to ***** and gripe about something all the time......Ive known Bob personally for over 20 years and he is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet,and his knowledge of drag racing is 2nd to none.

 

[The Swegian]

I think Bob does a great job. My only gripe? I get tired of hearing the same phrases over and over...in particular "say hello to your new #1 qualifier". Might be time for some new material...but since I have none to offer, please disregard this. LOL.

 

[Pat]

Right now, Bob is the voice of NHRA, just like Steve Evans or Big Mac, before him. If you need an announcer to get you excited at the races, maybe you should look at some different sport.....like 'raslin or bass fishing.

I think Bob does a great job, Alan, on the other hand, has marginal talent , but they are really missing the boat on Louis Bloom. Louis is like an intelligent version of Bob and a great announcer. He is a walking encyclopedia of drag racing history, so don't ever get into a game of drag racing Trivial Pursuit with Louis, because he'll hand you your a$$. That's the guy that needs to be announcing at national events! I'm not even going to mention PP.

Pat

 

[Just Paul]

Some people just have to ***** and gripe about something all the time......Ive known Bob personally for over 20 years and he is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet,and his knowledge of drag racing is 2nd to none.

No kidding, right on..... Why even bother to make a thread on this??

So I can ramble on.. here we go, look what you started Bob.

Now.. PP sucks to no end, my wife can't even stand him. Wait, I guess that makes us no better then Bob P...lol oh well.

Lock him in a room for a month with all the diamond P footage, record books, and National Dragsters for the last 25 years, and I'll give him a quiz when he comes out. If he fails, back in the room for another month. I know, people will say, it don't matter what he knows from then, it matters how he delivers it now as it happens.... (insert cricket noises here)


My take is this.. People in the booth and the top end (If Gary Georald asks one more driver what there satisfaction level is at the top end, I'll scream) need to have "the passion" and/or have been there done that.

By passion I mean drag racing is IT. Been around it, know about it, live it.

Steve Evans had "the passion" Just listen to him in More American Graffiti or Heart Like a Wheel. Scripted races, probably scripted lines, and we all knew what was going on, but they way he presented it just made it better. I don't know how to explain it, but it's great. It will never be matched.

Dave McClelland has "the passion"
Bob Frey has "the passion"
Alan Reinhart has "the passion"
I really think Marty Reid was getting there...he was into it.
Mike Dunn has been there/done that
That's about it.
Mike is much better then Cruz or Shelly was.
John Kernan, Nascar guy, but a breath of fresh air. Little more drag racing knowledge, and he'd fit right in.

I dare to compare to Nascar (hear me out, flame me later)

Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds, Jeff Hammond, Mike Joy from FOX. I enjoy every second of these guys in the booth. I am not a HUGE nascar fan, but I think everybody that has to do with any racing show has to watch how these guys do it. They get along well, KNOW the sport, and have all been there done that. Darrell has driven, and Larry and Jeff, great winning crew chiefs. It just flows well. Benny Parsons and Ned Jarrett were also great. They didn't go to school to become TV people, they just know the sport and call it how they see it. It's back to the passion again. All them guys are/were a delight to watch.


Anyway... Keep Bob in the tower, keep Alan on top end.

Keep Mike Dunn in the booth......MAYBE keep Dave Rief around only becasue he has been around it for so long now..but other then that.....


Ok enough is enough.

 

[Bullet]

...but since I have none to offer, please disregard this. LOL.

Consider it done!!

 

[clwill]

Lots of times you can't hear the PA system.

I specifically purchased a Sansa "clip" mp3 player with FM radio recently to listen to Bob at the tracks.

The clip's FM radio allows me to tune into the track's frequency, listen to Bob, and with the right kind of ear buds (not the supplied ones) block out the loud engines.

The clip is very very small, can be clipped to a shirt or a pocket and super easy to use.

The point being, I tune in specifically for Bob's excellent commentary.

Paul, look into these: Amazon.com: Peltor 90541 WorkTunes AM/FM Hearing Protector with Digital Tuning: Home Improvement

We use them and they are fantastic. Have completely changed our experience at national events. Love them!

 

[clwill]

Bob knows more about drag racing than most people here -- combined. Yes, his jokes become highly predictable, but for me, the idea of going to a national event and not hearing Bob is like a day without sunshine.

 

[NYNitro86]

Bob, Alan & Lewis should be the team, Leo Taugher can be a fill in if either alan or Lewis can't do a race, besides Bob & Alan have the good humor. Especially Alan's quotes that you can do drinking games with, down the hatch everytime alan says these things;

"We Have a winner..."
"....shake hands go to neutral lanes..."
"...it went puuuuuuuhhhh..."
"Listen up in the pits...ATTENTION IN THE PITS..."
"missed it by that much..."
"...I think i can I think I can"
"..Muttering words under his breath like shucks and darn and rats...and you know words like that.."
"Kinda...coasting...down...there..."
"Come and get you some of this..."

There are a plethora more that I can't really put in this post, but More Lewis, even if he works the Lucas Oil ESPN Broadcasts replacing gary gerold.

Lewis helped me get my break at Lebanon Valley Dragway when I was 9 back in 1995, and I worked with him at the Division 1 Race at Englishtown back in September, it was my first time behind the mic since 1995.

 

[----NONE----]

No way. Bob is one of the best. Man, that guy knows tidbits about EVERYBODY! Especially, sportsman racers. Mike English is also a pretty good announcer too. Gotta agree with Randy Goodwin though.... That Alan guy is something else.....

 

[murdock]

IF only Bob could sound like the late Keith Jackson. Oh well, I guess I'll just be satisfied with Bob's overwhelming 50 years knowledge of drag racing

Are you refering to Keith Jackson of ABC college football? If you are, he's not late, just retired and playing golf.