Chris Economaki, 1920-2012

Jeff Lee · 10-01-2012, 12:51 PM

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...12/?refer=news

Another motorsport legend passes on. I wonder how many people became interested in drag racing as a result of his commentaries on Wide World of Sports?

BLAZER · 10-01-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...12/?refer=news

Another motorsport legend passes on. I wonder how many people became interested in drag racing as a result of his commentaries on Wide World of Sports?

I dont think he cared much for drag racing--yesterday during the nascar race-one of the announcers gave tribute to him about all kinds of racing and mentioned something like not much interest in the drags-

Jeff Lee · 10-01-2012, 01:18 PM

He may not have liked it but his coverage on Wide World sure was a lot more captivating than anything offered today.

BLAZER · 10-01-2012, 01:48 PM

I agree--maybe that is why the announcer yesterday said--The Drags-Perfect name for nhra, Mellow-Yellow-Drags

Hemi Moose · 10-01-2012, 03:45 PM

I will always remember him as the 'original' sportscaster...RIP Mr. Economaki

ss wannabee · 10-02-2012, 08:19 AM

Remember him doing the drag racing on Wide World of Sports back in the b & w days...always liked his style...he will be missed!

10-01-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...12/?refer=news Another motorsport legend passes on. I wonder how many people became interested in drag racing as a result of his commentaries on Wide World of Sports? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-01-2012, 01:18 PM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 He may not have liked it but his coverage on Wide World sure was a lot more captivating than anything offered today. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-01-2012, 01:48 PM	#4
BLAZER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wasthere,England Posts: 266 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 I agree--maybe that is why the announcer yesterday said--The Drags-Perfect name for nhra, Mellow-Yellow-Drags

10-01-2012, 03:45 PM	#5
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 I will always remember him as the 'original' sportscaster...RIP Mr. Economaki

10-02-2012, 08:19 AM	#6
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 Remember him doing the drag racing on Wide World of Sports back in the b & w days...always liked his style...he will be missed!