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!

mopar68 · 10-10-2012, 07:05 PM

I used to watch Wide World of Sports religiously as a lad back in the late-1960s to early-1970s. Many great memories...

M68

mopar68 · 10-10-2012, 07:11 PM

This 1975 U.S. Nationals appeared as a part of ABC's Wide World of Sports. Much of the show is spent speaking of safety and technical aspects of championship drag racing.

You'll see the legends such as Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney, Raymond Beadle, Don Prudhomme, Don Carlton, Dale Armstrong, and Jeg Coughlin. There's also a cameo appearance by the Tijuana Taxi.

Also featured is the horrendous Top Fuel crash of Dick LaHaie and a three-wheel Funny Car, not on purpose.

Chris Economacki is your host.

Very good video. (38:55 min.)

M68

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!

10-10-2012, 07:05 PM	#7
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 I used to watch Wide World of Sports religiously as a lad back in the late-1960s to early-1970s. Many great memories... M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus

10-10-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
mopar68 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Likes: 8 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Chris Economaki, 1920-2012 This 1975 U.S. Nationals appeared as a part of ABC's Wide World of Sports. Much of the show is spent speaking of safety and technical aspects of championship drag racing. You'll see the legends such as Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney, Raymond Beadle, Don Prudhomme, Don Carlton, Dale Armstrong, and Jeg Coughlin. There's also a cameo appearance by the Tijuana Taxi. Also featured is the horrendous Top Fuel crash of Dick LaHaie and a three-wheel Funny Car, not on purpose. Chris Economacki is your host. Very good video. (38:55 min.) M68 __________________ "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." - Tacitus