Oaklawn Track Announcer 2020

[BarchCapper]

I remember as the meeting drew to a close this spring, Stauffer mentioned somewhere (Twitter?) that he and his wife were building a house near Oaklawn. Doubt that would be happening without a contract renewal.

I don’t mind him. Do appreciate that he’s a contest player. Definitely enjoyed some of his big race calls.

On a side note, the Old Friends commercial that talks about “child prodigy” Afternoon Delites with the race call of the Hollywood Futurity - is that Stauffer on the call, or before his time? I can’t place the voice.

[gheuks]

That ed burgart on the call

[Tom]

Originally Posted by JustRalph

I’m nowhere near as good as I was in 2004 either.........


But that don’t mean I’m not pretty good....


Toby Keith reference here

I wasn't worth a crap in 2004!

[airford1]

The guy at Grants pass is Michael Wrona.

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by airford1

The guy at Grants pass is Michael Wrona.

Michael Wrona at Grants Pass is like Wynton Marsalis bugling horses onto the track or LeBron James playing in a pickup game.

[Equifan]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

It was intended as an actual compliment. Vic is still an A-list announcer despite having lost a bit of zip off his fastball. He still delivers dramatic calls.

Oaklawn is, indeed, lucky to have him. If they replaced him, they would probably have someone who isn't as good.

Loyalty is a good thing -- overlooking the obvious, not so much...

[castaway01]

Originally Posted by Equifan

Loyalty is a good thing -- overlooking the obvious, not so much...

Vic has been involved in a lot of spirited exchanges here and doesn't always come off very well, but to act like he's a no-talent bum as an announcer isn't fair either. He's still one of the most recognizable voices in the business (and an excellent handicapper too) and I'm sure Oaklawn is happy to have him there.

[delayjf]

But right now I am in Hong Kong and will be attending the races at Happy Valley tomorrow night. I won't understand a word of the calls but will still enjoy the sport immensely.

Attended the races in Bangkok when I was in Thailand for a military exercise. I had no clue what I was doing nor was I able to figure it out. But it was a good time.

I like VIC, I think he has a great voice for calling races. If mistakes are made, IMO probably has to do with not calling races on a full time basis. Inactivity can make anyone rusty.

[Redbullsnation]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

Michael Wrona at Grants Pass is like Wynton Marsalis bugling horses onto the track or LeBron James playing in a pickup game.

Heres one of the races BTW

YouTube (Short URL)

It's like Marv Albert calling a high school basketball game

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by Redbullsnation

Heres one of the races BTW
https://youtu.be/8-shr6VgxMQ

It's like Marv Albert calling a high school basketball game

He makes a cheap race as exciting as the Breeders' Cup.

Must be a thrill for the owners of Pure Brightness to watch and listen to that video.