Paul Page Segments at U.S. Nats (1 Viewer)

[Terry]

I must admit when Paul Page started with the NHRA drag races, I was probably one of his biggest detractors. But as time went on, I came to realize that his knowledge of drag racing was genuine. I even got to the point that I enjoyed the camaraderie between him and Dunn.

That being said, I truly enjoyed the segments that he did during the broadcasts. They were informative and well done, and they showed the depth and experience with drag racing that Paul has had through the years. Very enjoyable television. Good Job Paul and thank you for sharing the memories!

 

[mastertone]

I thought he did great, but of course I never saw anything wrong with him in the first place!

 

[Mary]

I also thought Paul Page did a good job

 

[parrotwhisperer]

Paul did a very nice job on his segments. By the way, the gig that ended last year was not his first. He goes back a long way. You may just be to young to remember it!

 

[Jim]

Paul's a professional. Whether Indy Car or Drag Racing, he can tell a story.

It's obvious, he spent time in radio 'cause he knows how to paint a "word picture".
He may or may not be able to "hit the fast-ball" any more (thus some verbal gaffs on-the-fly) but his handling of those "pieces" yesterday were terrific.

 

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I thought his segments were some of the best parts of the broadcast.

 

[rckymtn3]

It's a Paul Page Lovefest!

I'll stick with Sam Posey. He doesn't say "Me" or "I" during his poetic intros.

The best parts of the broadcast was when they actually showed the race cars. The worst was the hour of preamble that was sure to force anyone on the fence about the excitement that is drag racing, to roll-over and hit the snooze button.

The apparent value the producer places on the reaction of crew members as the cars are still on the track escapes me. Enough with the top-end interviews washing out actual competition runs, enough with the split screen interviews, just show me the friggin' cars already.

 

[my friends call me Zappy]

I agree 100%. But back to the thread.........I too enjoyed the Page interviews

 

[mike]

It's a Paul Page Lovefest!

I'll stick with Sam Posey. He doesn't say "Me" or "I" during his poetic intros.

The best parts of the broadcast was when they actually showed the race cars. The worst was the hour of preamble that was sure to force anyone on the fence about the excitement that is drag racing, to roll-over and hit the snooze button.

The apparent value the producer places on the reaction of crew members as the cars are still on the track escapes me. Enough with the top-end interviews washing out actual competition runs, enough with the split screen interviews, just show me the friggin' cars already.

yup I agree 110%...I suppose the interviews themselves were fine, but they should be confined to the opening of the show or something (like Sam Posey's stuff on the F1 broadcasts).

 

[DrRocket]

In case anyone hadn't noticed, they've been playing Paul's segments throughout the year, and I think he does a great job on them.

 

[Terry]

I have been noticing, David, and too have enjoyed them all. The segments bring out his familiarity with the sport that never quite came through in the booth, at least to me. I thought after the job he did with the US Nats it was time for one who was not a big Paul Page fan early on to give the man his due!

 

[TooTall999]

Paul did fine during those scripted pieces he did. But he just can't do the "live" color commentary.

 

[Tony]

If Paul Page stumbled over a word or called someone the wrong name during an NHRA broadcast, it was no big deal to me because he earned my eternal respect with his handling of Scott Kalitta's accident and death. His commentary showed respect, compassion and dignity, no doubt remembered from his many experiences with fatal accidents while he covered open-wheel racing. Paul Page is the consumate professional, and I for one am honored that he is involved in our sport.

 

[Bullet]

I have been one of Paul Page's biggest critics in regards to his commentary. That said I think Paul's job recently on the specialist pieces in the NHRA coverage has been excellent. I really think that his skills and style are really suited to these segments rather than the play by play commentary.

Great work Paul and ESPN, keep it up!