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RIP Chris Economaki

Started by kopfjäger, September 28, 2012, 01:03:16 PM

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kopfjäger

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
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fastwin

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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]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

kopfjäger

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September 28, 2012, 04:07:36 PM
Started his own racing paper at 14.  [bow_down]
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Grampa

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September 28, 2012, 04:21:11 PM
crap
Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell

kopfjäger

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September 28, 2012, 04:44:48 PM
Chris doing his thing


http://youtu.be/CeoxvQJhPaE
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kopfjäger

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September 28, 2012, 05:15:14 PM
Ayrton drops the Fbomb while being interviewed by Chris on CBS


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