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Title: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: kopfjÃ¤ger on September 28, 2012, 01:03:16 PM

I grew up listening to him broadcast Auto Racing. Never be another like him.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chris-economaki-indianapolis-500-daytona-motorsports-375046 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chris-economaki-indianapolis-500-daytona-motorsports-375046)

Title: Re: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: fastwin on September 28, 2012, 02:01:30 PM

Wow, sad news indeed. To be honest I would have bet he had passed already. I too grew up with his race broadcasts. He was the best. And I remember that Daytona race with Donnie and Cale swinging away while King Richard drove by for the win. The article is right, that was a huge turning point for NASCAR and of course Economaki was there. [popcorn] [bow_down]

Can't think of anyone today that is a name brand motorsports announcer of his caliber. He was as popular as Howard Cosell... well, let me rephrase that. He was as well known as Cosell and MUCH more popular! There, that's better. [laugh]

Title: Re: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: kopfjÃ¤ger on September 28, 2012, 04:07:36 PM

Started his own racing paper at 14. [bow_down]

Title: Re: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: Grampa on September 28, 2012, 04:21:11 PM

crap

Title: Re: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: kopfjÃ¤ger on September 28, 2012, 04:44:48 PM

Chris doing his thing

http://youtu.be/CeoxvQJhPaE (http://youtu.be/CeoxvQJhPaE)

Title: Re: RIP Chris Economaki
Post by: kopfjÃ¤ger on September 28, 2012, 05:15:14 PM

Ayrton drops the Fbomb while being interviewed by Chris on CBS

http://youtu.be/4g0xP-Yss5w (http://youtu.be/4g0xP-Yss5w)

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