Is commentary needed at Tuff Truck?

[HANCOCK]

please don't have those two dude's talking shit all day again....! if they are going to talk how about a heap less volume and just the important facts. last year they didn't take a breath it drove us insane. i think they just liked the sound of there own voices. my two cents anyways.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

please don't have those two dude's talking shit all day again....! if they are going to talk how about a heap less volume and just the important facts. last year they didn't take a breath it drove us insane. i think they just liked the sound of there own voices. my two cents anyways.

mate how many TTCs have you been to?
i think its a big improvement of the system in place for the first ones.

those 2 dudes... taps and rick hehe.

[HANCOCK]

i have been to every one. Yer like i said it good be informed but they just didn't not shut up.....! Really is this need? I quite enjoyed watching toperi and being able to her motors roaring instead of two "dude's"....

[taps]

please don't have those two dude's talking shit all day again....! if they are going to talk how about a heap less volume and just the important facts. last year they didn't take a breath it drove us insane. i think they just liked the sound of there own voices. my two cents anyways.

HANCOCK...........Get your hand off it

I will tell you what.......This year we will get you on the mic, and let you have a lash at the title. Show us how its done.

We only call what we see, and some people find it handy to hear what is going on if they cant see the stage.

[MrsForby]

i have been to every one. Yer like i said it good be informed but they just didn't not shut up.....! Really is this need? I quite enjoyed watching toperi and being able to her motors roaring instead of two "dude's"....

I was at Toperi, I also enjoyed the silence.

Having said that. a competition of TTC's magnitude MUST have commentators for those who cannot see, for sponsorship reasons and to update those who may have missed something earlier that day. These are just a few reasons straight off the top of my head, I'm sure others will add to this list.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

yeah toperi was alot smaller though. and generally only had 1 track going. there was 2 tracks for abit.
but yeah being able to hear such and such just rolled when you are at the travel ramp etc is handy.

[MissGU]

but yeah being able to hear such and such just rolled when you are at the travel ramp etc is handy.

specially for compeditors

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

but yeah being able to hear such and such just rolled when you are at the travel ramp etc is handy.

specially for compeditors

you just like having your name called out !!!

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TTC09:

Just a little heads up to everyone out there.
The next person who puts a sticker on my truck is going to be stabbed in the f$*king eye, covered in flammable liquid and set on fire.
I dont care who it is, i will be super pissed,so dont say you werent warned!
im especially lookin at andrew e, bushy and whoever put the "i wish i was chubby2" sticker on my truck.
and im fairly sure im not the only person who shares this attitude.

thanks and merry xmas.

["CANADA"]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TTC09:

Just a little heads up to everyone out there.
The next person who puts a sticker on my truck is going to be stabbed in the f$*king eye, covered in flammable liquid and set on fire.
I dont care who it is, i will be super pissed,so dont say you werent warned!
im especially lookin at andrew e, bushy and whoever put the "i wish i was chubby2" sticker on my truck.
and im fairly sure im not the only person who shares this attitude.

thanks and merry xmas.

Thats just a invitaton now...

[MrsForby]

I've got to agree, some of the stickers were put in bad places.. eg random people's paint work, spectators vehicles etc..

[... rick]

please don't have those two dude's talking shit all day again....! if they are going to talk how about a heap less volume and just the important facts. last year they didn't take a breath it drove us insane. i think they just liked the sound of there own voices. my two cents anyways.

Just goes to show that you cant please all of the people all of the time.
I will be taking on board a lot of ideas and comments that were expressed in the thread on commentary after this years event. I am always looking to improve and provide a more professional and informed point of view when I am on the mic. I do not expect everyone to appreciate what we do, but from what I can gather, we have been fairly well received by the majority.
For 09, I will be approaching the event with the priority being to make sure the competitors and sponsors get a "fair share of the air" so to speak.
Perhaps you should take your Ipod, Hancock?

Rick.

[STARKEY]

I agree with Hancock these guys did not stop and it was far too loud, try to stick to the facts. Obviously you still need to give the sponsors a wrap and you are trying to do a job. I think with this information and other feed back the event can improve.
(this opinion was shared by a lot of the people around the events.)

[HANCOCK]

TAPS........ Stop talking shit and listen

Thanks for standing up STARKEY.

[turbo gu]

TAPS........ Stop talking shit and listen

Thanks for standing up STARKEY.

I'm sure Rick and Taps are listening as everyone needs feedback BUT try talking pretty much non stop for about 12 hours and keep the mood good and the info flowing with only 2 people. They do a RED HOT job. The Channel 9 cricket team have about 5 team changes in a day of a test match.

[taps]

Thanks Turbo gu, for your support.

We should have a poll on this subject, weather or not comentary is required at tuff truck ?

[Slunnie]

Keep it going Taps and Rick. I like it.

[Micka]

Yes its needed.

In fact...I think it should be taken a step further and turned into a broadway musical. There is an unmistakable chemistry between Rick and Taps and man-love is not new to musicals.

[midi73]

Thanks Turbo gu, for your support.

We should have a poll on this subject, weather or not comentary is required at tuff truck ?

I wasnt there but from reading this thread I dont think the issue is weather it should be there or not, but rather should it be so constant and so loud and in your face.
I like commentry at events, but I have also been to events where it just doesnt stop and it is so loud you cant even talk to the person next to you without yelling.
My 2C

[turbo gu]

Yes its needed.

In fact...I think it should be taken a step further and turned into a broadway musical. There is an unmistakable chemistry between Rick and Taps and man-love is not new to musicals.

There is a whole lot of man love between Rick and Taps

[... rick]

Just to clear up a couple of points.
Firstly, Taps & I have no control over speaker placement, or to some extent, the volume. This is something the PA team look after, not us. In fact, last year I asked for more speakers so we could run less volume, but it wasnt viable at that point.
As mentioned earlier, I have taken on board a lot of feedback, and I look forward to hearing your views on this years effort when the time comes as well.
Hancock, I really do look forward to seeing your point of view after this years TT.

Cheers,

Rick.

[RUFF]

Ive been to lots of events and most TTCs and i thought you guys actually did a great job last year. Better than a few years before when all we got was "GIVE IT SOME MUMBO" all day long.

[r_sol]

please don't have those two dude's talking shit all day again....! if they are going to talk how about a heap less volume and just the important facts. last year they didn't take a breath it drove us insane. i think they just liked the sound of there own voices. my two cents anyways.

My 2c. I think HANCOCK is one of those drunken D!$K head that cause nothing but trouble the at TTC. If you don't like it. There is a real simple solution DON'T come this year. Nobody is making you come.

I have been every year. Taps and Rick have done a superb job. Every year they just keep on getting better. As for the PA team in my opinion they do a fantastic job.

Keep up the good work boys.

[65Mog]

What about broadcasting on FM as well, then everyone on the whole site that has an FM radio could hear the action, you would only need a 5 or 10 watt transmitter.

[STARKEY]

I think the action speaks for it self, like when you go to the cricket or footy or any other sporting event you don’t get constant commentary. People can see what’s happening its doesn’t need to be force feed to them. In saying that I think there is a service to provide but maybe only before and after runs and in recoveries.

I would also like to thank Rick for replying in a professional manner and hope this hasn’t been taken as a personal attack. Big ups to those who are brave enough to give it a go!

[RUFF]

I think the action speaks for it self, like when you go to the cricket or footy or any other sporting event you don’t get constant commentary. People can see what’s happening its doesn’t need to be force feed to them. In saying that I think there is a service to provide but maybe only before and after runs and in recoveries.

I would also like to think Rick for replying in a professional manner and hope this hasn’t been taken as a personal attack. Big ups to those who are brave enough to give it a go!

The difference with the cricket is everyone is watching the same thing. At TTC you can not watch all the courses at once. I think its good to be able to hear whats going on in other areas of the event.

[Micka]

I think the action speaks for it self, like when you go to the cricket or footy or any other sporting event you don’t get constant commentary. People can see what’s happening its doesn’t need to be force feed to them. In saying that I think there is a service to provide but maybe only before and after runs and in recoveries.

I would also like to think Rick for replying in a professional manner and hope this hasn’t been taken as a personal attack. Big ups to those who are brave enough to give it a go!

The difference with the cricket is everyone is watching the same thing. At TTC you can not watch all the courses at once. I think its good to be able to hear whats going on in other areas of the event.

And if you pay careful attention to those in the crowd at the cricket, a vast number are actually listening to commentary on radios whilst watching it live. If commentary didn't enhance the spectator experience, then all of the many, many sports worldwide that have it would be canning it.

Good commentary is an art form. The more these guys practice it and take on board the criticisms, praise and advice the better they will get at it.

[big red]

fm transmitting sound like a great idea.

you could even sell some cheap FM's on the weekend for those that didn't bring their own.

cruiser Park had it at one of the events which was good when you were near the car

[MrsForby]

People can see what’s happening its doesn’t need to be force feed to them..

Actually, being a bit of a short ar$e myself, I don't get to see a lot. The atmosphere at TTC is one of a kind and the commentary is part of creating that atmosphere.

Big thumbs up for the FM transmitting idea.

[STARKEY]

FM idea is a great one at least people have a choice.