Johnson and Durkin

[pointman]

Originally Posted by copying

Tom Durkin is very old school. That style left SoCal 20 years ago when Trevor came to town. Vic and the new crop have all adopted Trevor's style of commentary. They are very good, but I'm partial to Trevor because he introduced the style of letting you know how the race is being run to this country. Watching international racing, I see they all call races in this style overseas.

When Durkin retires, and New Yawkers move into the modern era, boy are they in for a shock. They're like my father-in-law who use to say "I don't need no cable tv, rabbit ears are just fine!". Before that it was "This 1-speaker am radio sounds just fine. Who needs stereo?"

Yeah, New Yorkers are really known for being behind the times.

[eajinabi]

Mark Johnson from CD is the best announcer I have ever heard. He makes the stretch calls very dramatic.

[copying]

Originally Posted by pointman

Yeah, New Yorkers are really known for being behind the times.

You never know you are behind the times until you are caught up with the times. Is this my father-in-law?

[Gate Dancer]

I really think John Dooley (Arlington/Fairgrounds) is a very underated track announcer. His calls are accurate and pleasant to listen to. Not too much fluff but gets excited when he should.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by copying

You never know you are behind the times until you are caught up with the times. Is this my father-in-law?