Fox should stick to Nascar

[kopfjäger]

Maybe if the commentator took the dip out of his lip we could understand what he was saying.

As derby already stated that was Scott Russell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Russell_(motorcyclist)


I love this print.

[Itsasickness]

Amen brother 

[Danmack_98]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that hated the coverage.  Hated it.  How can we expect new viewers to become fans when the announcers sound bored.  No excitement, no real knowledge, and on top of that- they showed stats and info panes that covered half the screen!  EVERY time they returned from the too frequent commercial break, they went straight to shots of the crowd or pits instead of the race.  Pathetic.  I hate to say it but I don't like watching the races in the u.s. because they're so poorly broadcasted.

[Spidey]

I'm gonna go with "glass half full" for once.  I was happy to see that Scott Russel improved on his announcing since Miller.  This was much better.   

[derby]

...and on top of that- they showed stats and info panes that covered half the screen!

i'm pretty sure those graphics are from the international feed.

[OT]

Fox VP: We're doing the US Grand Prix race from Mazda Laguna Seca this year!
Producer: Great!  Can you get me some pit passes to see Tony Stewart?
Fox VP: That's NASC(rap)AR...
Producer: Oh, well then, how about a pass to see Schumacher's Ferrari!
Fox VP: He retired....but, I'll put you on the list and we'll see what develops...

Greg White's starting to remind me of this guy...  

http://tinyurl.com/pfrqs5

[kopfjäger]

no real knowledge,

Are you kidding me, did you read my post.

[Triple J]

I'll admit the announcing was actually an improvement. However, losing 2-3 laps every commerical break is lame. That is my main complaint.

[kopfjäger]

I'll admit the announcing was actually an improvement. However, losing 2-3 laps every commerical break is lame. That is my main complaint.

Gotta pay the bills. 

[Cider]

I actually thought the coverage was pretty good as far as American networks go, and I like Russell.  My complaints were pretty much the same as everybody else:

• The swingarm discussion was ridiculous, and I felt embarrased for White
• The "Progressive Race Report" that had no information covered half the screen
• Watching the crowd while I could hear racing going on the background was frustrating

[Danmack_98]

I'm not saying the commentators had no knowledge.  I meant that they did not share it well.  I felt much less informed throughout the race than I do when the races are outside the u.s.

[superjohn]

Yeah, I just love their witty UK humor. 

Actually, I do. And Scott Russell may have been a great rider, but I don't much like him as an announcer. At ;east t was on a major network and maybe some new fans were exposed to the sport.

[gm2]

and I felt embarrased for White

get in line.

[hitman87]

the picture was much better than the pre 70's stuff speed shows... the commentary was way less than par... i felt like i missed a lot due to the freaking commercials, and what was with the race just starting no pre race no warm up lap?? the announcers were way lost on most things. i like russell because i live in east point his birth place but stick to the ama announcing... the brit boys are way better at it and more exciting....

[enzo]

They're not Eurosport yet, but it's improving.  Diffey was impressive.  He knows the riders, the pit crews and even some history.  Not bad.  If Speed keeps showing qualifying (fat chance), that will be really cool.

I know it's not fair, but Russell reminds me of this fella:
Family Guy Season 6: Deleted Scene '911 Call'