Best announcing in the history of the sport

8tensolutions wrote:

I have to also add we have it really good with Weege and Stew.  RC and Diffey need to go elsewhere and those two in the...

I have to also add we have it really good with Weege and Stew.  RC and Diffey need to go elsewhere and those two in the booth always

Dynamometer wrote:

Weege and I like the guy that says "Goooood morning Washougal." Forgot his name..

Zoom wrote:

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a...

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a few times in the late 80's and early 90's. He was amazing and was very gracious to me. I learned a lot and still use a few of his one liners to this day when I announce a race, especially the "He's on him like a dog on a piece of meat!" 

Benchracer101 wrote:

Art and Bailey. I liked that Bailey would give his real opinion. Sometimes wrong. But he wasn't scared. Art is just. Yeah The goat. Did anyone else...

Art and Bailey. I liked that Bailey would give his real opinion. Sometimes wrong. But he wasn't scared. Art is just. Yeah The goat. 

Did anyone else grow up listening to I think it was weigant do a verbal broadcast of the supercross's before we could watch them on tv or apps. 

I used to boot the dial up up and every race seemed like there was a battle to the end. Mean while there was nothing going on. I didni't know that at the time. was very exciting. There was another site that you would have to read live texts on their website. Much like racerx does. But they were the only to live forms 

Zoom wrote:

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a...

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a few times in the late 80's and early 90's. He was amazing and was very gracious to me. I learned a lot and still use a few of his one liners to this day when I announce a race, especially the "He's on him like a dog on a piece of meat!" 

Rawly wrote:

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry...

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry was the voice you heard over the PA at the stadium. He definitely added to the atmosphere. He could make bagging groceries sound exciting. He had a talent for sure. 

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Cliffy615 wrote:

Another vote for Weege and Stew, it’s very rare for a commentator to make you laugh and be very knowledgeable, I laugh at something Bubbs says...

Another vote for Weege and Stew, it’s very rare for a commentator to make you laugh and be very knowledgeable, I laugh at something Bubbs says every race he calls

Zoom wrote:

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a...

In my early 20's I was honored to sit next to Larry Huffman in the booth and be his color analyst for the Houston SX a few times in the late 80's and early 90's. He was amazing and was very gracious to me. I learned a lot and still use a few of his one liners to this day when I announce a race, especially the "He's on him like a dog on a piece of meat!" 

Rawly wrote:

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry...

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry was the voice you heard over the PA at the stadium. He definitely added to the atmosphere. He could make bagging groceries sound exciting. He had a talent for sure. 

sumdood wrote:

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a...

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a Krishna on an airport traveler" "Slipperier than a mayonnaise sandwich"  "Faster than a dog running through garden grove" "You win a years supply of condoms, ONE !" He had tons of one liners. He'd do the Huffman Hop and get the crowd riled up.  Good times 😄   

Rawly wrote:

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry...

 “ He’s as tough as a 2 dollar steak “ was one of my favorites. To you younger guys who didn’t get the experience , Larry was the voice you heard over the PA at the stadium. He definitely added to the atmosphere. He could make bagging groceries sound exciting. He had a talent for sure. 

sumdood wrote:

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a...

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a Krishna on an airport traveler" "Slipperier than a mayonnaise sandwich"  "Faster than a dog running through garden grove" "You win a years supply of condoms, ONE !" He had tons of one liners. He'd do the Huffman Hop and get the crowd riled up.  Good times 😄   

rogers wrote:

Yup, Costa Mesa Speedway!I worked for Norm Reeves Honda in 1975 and 1976 and Larry was a friend of the family so he would stop by...

Yup, Costa Mesa Speedway!

I worked for Norm Reeves Honda in 1975 and 1976 and Larry was a friend of the family so he would stop by periodically and talk with all of us and crack us up. . One day he pulled the nose of his Ferrari into the stores double doors completely blocking the entrance, then he got out and walked across the hood of it to get into the store . We also had a booth at Speedway right where Larry was announcing so we got to see him in action up close. He would also occasionally go on trail rides with us, and he would be non stop . He had amzing energy, I miss seeing him.

sumdood wrote:

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a...

He was the best Friday nights at Costa Mesa speedway. He could get away with a little more there than on tv.  "On him like a Krishna on an airport traveler" "Slipperier than a mayonnaise sandwich"  "Faster than a dog running through garden grove" "You win a years supply of condoms, ONE !" He had tons of one liners. He'd do the Huffman Hop and get the crowd riled up.  Good times 😄   

rogers wrote:

Yup, Costa Mesa Speedway!I worked for Norm Reeves Honda in 1975 and 1976 and Larry was a friend of the family so he would stop by...

Yup, Costa Mesa Speedway!

I worked for Norm Reeves Honda in 1975 and 1976 and Larry was a friend of the family so he would stop by periodically and talk with all of us and crack us up. . One day he pulled the nose of his Ferrari into the stores double doors completely blocking the entrance, then he got out and walked across the hood of it to get into the store . We also had a booth at Speedway right where Larry was announcing so we got to see him in action up close. He would also occasionally go on trail rides with us, and he would be non stop . He had amzing energy, I miss seeing him.

sumdood wrote:

Nice !  must’ve been a crack up to be around in real life. Friday night speedways were the best. Gene Gene the dancing machine walking the...

Nice !  must’ve been a crack up to be around in real life. Friday night speedways were the best. Gene Gene the dancing machine walking the wall racing the drag truck, Larry getting the crowd into it. Turn 3 holding up numbered signs judging the talent walking by. Back then they had handicap racing which has disappeared. 6 guys, 6 laps, slowest guy starts on line, then the faster you are the further back you start, with the fastest guy on the 60 yard line. We still go to Costa Mesa Speedway. (for the eight rounds that are left anyway.) but it’s all scratch racing and isn’t as exciting as when they had the handicap races. I’m just glad it’s still happening and my grandkids get to experience it.