What do you want to here from a commentator??

[Teddy truman]

Southport was fun! i really enjoyed being really hyper on the mic

But my question is..

What do you want to hear? as a driver and as someone watching..

in the heats during and after ( where you are in the heat?.. where you are going?.. where you ended up?)

and

in the finals ( hyper with lots of excitement or lots of info or ...)

Just want to get some feedback so i can improve and take it to the next level

thanks

MC Tbear

[Belsten]

It needs to be a combination of both I think mate, some right rib teasing of those on some not too good runs in quali too would be funny

Great to know what sort of pace youre on during quali as a driver but mick taking is awesome as a spectator

I would say that the commentary at southport was the best its been for me, both you and DC

What happened to Mr Evdoka, didnt hear him on the mic all day

[chris68nufc]

I dont want to sound like a spoil sport but the silly stuff was putting me off a touch. I didnt get some of the private jokes as im new to Nationals and dont know that many people.

The race commentary was second to none though and was very helpfull in qualifying and in finals.

Please dont take offence at my post. Just my opinion.

[PaulUpton]

Yeah agree with that, during the race should just be about the race, whos leading, whos being lapped etc!

Silly stuff in between the races though

[chris68nufc]

Yeah. Daft stuff in between then everybodys happy!!

[KevLee]

Tony, I thought you and DC did an awesome job! really made me laugh and i think its actually helping keep people around the track for the finals.... I don't just mean the A final either!

I can understand where the guys above are coming from as far as qualifying goes as i suppose it could be off-putting to have too much banter during the run, although i thought you held back there anyway. Information like where you're going in round and where it would put you overall is really useful, aswell as how far off the round tq you are.

I think when it comes to finals you got it spot on! you guys made every final enjoyable to watch and listen to!

Keep it up!

[GRIFF55]

i thought you were both bang on the money at southport, enough info and fun combined.
Nice shout outs of who the fastest car is and that would do i think.

DRAG RACE!!!!!

[MALLET]

Shout outs for faster cars and who's finished.

If you need to do the funny stuff, then can you not just have that sounding out in the pits only and the race details for the rostrum. Then the spectators will have a great show, and the drivers will know where they are and not get distracted.

Just my ten peneth
Tim

[Fabs]

Originally Posted by PaulUpton

Yeah agree with that, during the race should just be about the race, whos leading, whos being lapped etc!

Silly stuff in between the races though

Get Lost !

I wasn't there BUT as a TC driver I'm used to having Mr Kennedy commentating and have always enjoyed the banter. Personally I'd have it all the time as I don't mind giggling on the rostrum. In fact I believe that whatever pressure I'm on to do well goes totally forgotten if someone's taking my mind off it and I just drive the thing round making less mistakes.

Looking forward to hearing that at stottfold...

[Lee Martin]

PB,

sorry wasnt gesturing at your personal taste, just the fact that i think its more appealing to the non- racer....rather than off-putting...

[David Church]

I think you did a "Good Job" TT!!!!!!!!!

It needs to be a combination of both, during qual it needs to be more info, race place, projected time, where your going in round, and time on the "race clock". Joking around is good, but should mostly be done in between heats.
In finals I think it can be bumped up to whatever you like, still give race positions and the time left, but after that the more excited you get the better it will be!!!!!

And thanks for the help dude!!!! I would be completly screwed without your help!!!!

And I am gonna have to step up my game to even get close to how good you are on da MIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[peetbee]

I thought the commentary at Southport was excellent, it was good to get the info, but as Wraggy said, I found that the banter helped me relax whilst driving. As much as I want to do well, it has to be enjoyable and TT and DC add to that side immensely!

[P_B]

Comedy is subjective, race info is objective. As a spectator at weekend I'd have preferred the balance tipped towards the latter during races, with the banter left for pre and post race intervals, the odd snapper or bod moment etc.

Sorry fella but the giddy randomness and in-jokes didn't quite work for me at times, had it been any other event I'd stopped to look at I'd probably have been on my way pretty quickly.

Good on you for taking the mic and asking for feedback too, any commentary is better than none and I'm sure you'll get it nailed with practice.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

The only thing I would like with your comentary is GET MY BLOODY NAME RIGHT lol.

[Lee Martin]

Originally Posted by P_B

Comedy is subjective, race info is objective. As a spectator at weekend I'd have preferred the balance tipped towards the latter during races, with the banter left for pre and post race intervals, the odd snapper or bod moment etc.

Sorry fella but the giddy randomness and in-jokes didn't quite work for me at times, had it been any other event I'd stopped to look at I'd probably have been on my way pretty quickly.

Good on you for taking the mic and asking for feedback too, any commentary is better than none and I'm sure you'll get it nailed with practice.

I dont fully agree with this....i had more people stopping and asking me what was going on and 'how often does this happen' from just random public of whom were coming past than any other meeting in the UK.

If someone just walked in and saw 10 toy cars driving round then i think they would leave pretty fast, but with all the excitement going on, i believe it made people interested and stayed to watch!

I dont really think theres many 'in' jokes as far as just racing jokes...and allbeit that is 90% of the people attending a race meeting, i think its just fine. It has personally made the 10th nationals alot more fun starting at EPR where everything was really let loose! i actualyl come out and watch alot more races now!

Good job fella! I think all you need to do is keep travelling to the states and picking things up when you can!

[RudeTony]

Tony me old fruit!!!
This is from someone that knows how difficult it is to get the balance right on the mic.
You do a 'Good Job' dude and for sure there will always be someone, somewhere where they say they don't like certain things.
I think we are ALL in agreement that you are the future.
You’re a young guy with energy, enthusiasm, know the majority of the racers, knows what's what on the track, knows all the cars, the sponsors, a very good racer yourself and to say the least very funny, although I think you’re also mad!!!
Just do what your doing mate and to put it in prospective, I challenge anyone out there to try and do better!
YOU’RE THE MAIN MAN DUDE - keep it up fella but don't let your own racing suffer because of it ......
'Love this guy' he he he

[P_B]

Originally Posted by pidge

I dont fully agree with this....

No probs with that, simply my opinion even though it appears I'm in a minority. The commentating certainly adds an extra dimension to the event, it just wasn't quite to my taste - it's not about curbing anyone's style or making major changes, just striking that balance a little better. I'm sure that TT will develop his style and that I'll get used to hearing it!

The most important thing is that TT, RudeTony and DC are all racers who volunteer their time (just like the currrent refs) and that shows real respect and dedication to the hobby - thanks guys, I don't intend to belittle your efforts, just trying to give feedback.

[neiloliver]

I thought TT and DC did a great job, i was in awe!

If I had a wish it would be for more details on each driver. Obviously TT and DC know many people so they get picked out (on?) more. If we each had to supply a list at the start of the season, age, car, sponsors, club etc then this could be available to the commentators.

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