Is commentary needed at Tuff Truck?

Post by **dirty harry** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:03 pm

what about Damo ?

there was 3 on the PA

Post by **RUFF** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:04 pm

dirty harry wrote:what about Damo ?
there was 3 on the PA

Everyone always forgets about poor old Damo. I think Damo is great value and i hope TTC are going to have him back on board again this year.

Post by **Mick.** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:57 pm

Micka wrote:
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.

Thats very true there is no way I could stand up there in front of all them people and talk for 8 hours or however long they do it for each day.

I think they do a great job and the one thing that would improve it a touch has already been mentioned. If they could get more speakers then they wouldn't have to have the volume up so high. Other then that for amateurs that only commentate a couple of times a year they do well.

Cheers Mick.

Post by **1MadEngineer** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:43 pm

my 2c!
Rick, Taps ...... and Damo do a very commendable job. They try very hard to make it sound exciting and informative.

My suggestions to these guys would be PLEASE don't try and interview the competitors at the start line, we are trying to plan our runs and go through checklists of things. AND at least give us 1minute after the run to catch our breath!!! Apart from that we will GLADLY chat with you guys for ages.... But here is another tactic that you could employ - while the competitors are waiting in the vehicle marshalling areas, maybe get some of the other drivers with a bit of time to kill to come over and help commentate on other drivers! I am sure fellow competitors can provide some really interesting insights to the other teams and how they are going on the course!! Other than that, get ready guys - not long now.

Post by **Micka** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:04 pm

1MadEngineer wrote:my 2c!
maybe get some of the other drivers with a bit of time to kill to come over and help commentate on other drivers! I am sure fellow competitors can provide some really interesting insights to the other teams and how they are going on the course!!

Do you really want Gonads calling every second person a coconut over a loud speaker

Someone like yourself would be a good person to do this, but not everyone has a voice, or turn of phrase that is good to listen to.

Post by **1MadEngineer** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:20 pm

Micka wrote: Do you really want Gonads calling every second person a coconut over a loud speaker

true! i forgot about him

that would be scary, and god help any single females in the crowd....

Post by **Roctoy** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:16 pm

1MadEngineer wrote:
Micka wrote: Do you really want Gonads calling every second person a coconut over a loud speaker
true! i forgot about him that would be scary, and god help any single females in the crowd....

OR ANY MARRIED ONES!

Post by **taps** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:00 pm

1MadEngineer wrote:my 2c!
Rick, Taps ...... and Damo do a very commendable job. They try very hard to make it sound exciting and informative.

My suggestions to these guys would be PLEASE don't try and interview the competitors at the start line, we are trying to plan our runs and go through checklists of things. AND at least give us 1minute after the run to catch our breath!!! Apart from that we will GLADLY chat with you guys for ages.... But here is another tactic that you could employ - while the competitors are waiting in the vehicle marshalling areas, maybe get some of the other drivers with a bit of time to kill to come over and help commentate on other drivers! I am sure fellow competitors can provide some really interesting insights to the other teams and how they are going on the course!! Other than that, get ready guys - not long now.

It is weird how some people respond to being put behind or infront of a mic, same as a camera. Some people just freeze. also you have to remember there is 4000 od people listening to what your saying.

Post by **3.8BUNDY** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:09 am

FM!!!

Post by **Hekta** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:27 pm

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

I'm gunna turn my FM radio up fawkin' loud so everyone can hear it

Post by **DIRTY ROCK STAR** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:39 pm

Hekta wrote:
STARKEY wrote:FM idea is a great one at least people have a choice.
I'm gunna turn my FM radio up fawkin' loud so everyone can hear it

ghetto blaster style!! on your shoulder!! 1980s style bro! hehehe.

Post by **... rick** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:41 pm

There will not be FM this year, but we will have it for next year. Too many hoops to jump through in too short a space of time to do it legally.

Rick.

Post by **MrsForby** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:47 pm

BBM Rick wrote:There will not be FM this year, but we will have it for next year. Too many hoops to jump through in too short a space of time to do it legally.

Rick.

The people have spoken and you have answered.

Post by **HANCOCK** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:02 pm

Thats great news looking forward to this years as i do every year. Thanks for taking on what has been said and acting on it.

Post by **... rick** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:26 pm

Furthermore, the PA team and I will be making a trip to the TT site to see if we can solve a few more little issues that have been raised.
Rest assured, this years commentry and PA will be as good as we can manage. We are going right out of our way to make sure that its as good as we can make it.
I should just mention as well, the PA team dont receive enough props here, these guys put in some mammoth hours getting the gear in place and set up.

A big

to Carl and his crew!

Rick.

Post by **4skin** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:44 pm

Well it appears the most of you all have a opinion on this subject , the nockers should MAN UP or SHUT UP re the "boys doing there jobs on the mics" ....I know for a fact I could not do it all day or be as informed as they are re all drivers,cars,mods etc
SO GET A FARKIN LIFE OR BETTER STILL DONT FARKIN COME !!!!!!

Post by **STARKEY** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:54 pm

"SO GET A FARKIN LIFE OR BETTER STILL DONT FARKIN COME"

Just anther example of why this sport will remain in the dark ages.

Stop pissing in peoples pockets, go back and read the thread realise that people are trying to improve the event for all.

Post by **4skin** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:03 pm

maybe YOU should go back and read ALL the threads..some of it is constructive, But maybe im reading the wrong ones..AS for the sport being in the dark over the commentating ???????

Post by **3.8BUNDY** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:03 am

4skin wrote: SO GET A FARKIN LIFE OR BETTER STILL DONT FARKIN COME !!!!!!

I think they are looking for PR people.

Post by **taps** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:41 am

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