Bob Frey announces retirement! - Page 2

Tom Goldman · 10-05-2012, 11:36 PM

Bob's been a great friend to all racers,especially the Sportsman.
He's always managed to bring a little ,sometimes a lot,of humor to our sport.
He, like Dave MacCelland,and Steve Evans before him will be especially missed by the racers.

Bernie Cunningham · 10-06-2012, 12:13 AM

BUGGAR again !!

However, guys he really didn't do a lot of sportsman coverage in the last few years (decade) except for early race weekend stuff for sportsman, gotta figure the ESPN time took him away from us.

That been said, I'm gonna miss listening to his ever entertaining voice over the PA during the pro session. Some of the inside, hilarious, joking, poke fun comments will be missed and now it will make the Pro session sound like us now without him!

Him and Reinhart together was like being at a comedy club, good stuff!
I reckon Alan is the best lately at getting the fans revved up about Sportsman racing, I watched people in the stands at Sonoma cheering for Stockers while he was on the mic!

HOW THE HELL do ya replace him? Haven't heard or seen anybody capable lately ???## ???%^*^$U&$^#% b NHRA missing it again without having a back-up plan ?

Gonna miss ya Bob !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed Fernandez · 10-06-2012, 12:18 AM

I haven't watched any of the broadcasts this year,has Paul Fudd been on?

hookdaddy · 10-06-2012, 12:18 AM

Time for the only logical replacement - Louis Bloom!!

rtr0id · 10-06-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Bob Frey is, without a doubt, one of the best at what he does. His knowledge is overwhelming and he is one class act. I don't know who they can get to replace him, but I hope it is NOT another Paul Page. Mike Dunn could do the show without Paul. Anyway, I wish Bob many happy years of retirement. When Steve Evans died we lost a great drag racing personality. At least we are losing Bob Frey to a great thing - RETIREMENT.

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Mike Pearson · 10-06-2012, 09:45 AM

I was not a big fan of Bob Frey so I won't miss his dry humor. I actually thought he was boring. He was very knowledgeable but just didn't have much excitement. I have been racing down south most of my career and Hasley Hood was the best I have ever heard. He still does some local stuff. I hope they can get a good replacement for him. Actually the guy that does WFO radio is real good. I heard him at a race in West Palm and he was very good.

Jim Wahl · 10-06-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Smith

I think Bret Kepner is up there too (even though he picks on me whenever we bump into each other LOL!!)

Kepner picks on everyone! That's one of the things that makes him fun to listen to. Kepner would be an excellent person to slide into the position. Jim

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Chad Rhodes · 10-06-2012, 10:24 AM

I think someone should offer Bob a seat in a stocker for a few races. He has done a lot for sportsman racers over the years, he should have the opportunity to be a part of the action

Alan Roehrich · 10-06-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

I think someone should offer Bob a seat in a stocker for a few races. He has done a lot for sportsman racers over the years, he should have the opportunity to be a part of the action

Yeah. Who has a Dodge Aspen?

Bob is a great guy, and a lot of fun.

Alan Rheinhart is probably the logical replacement, he's also a great guy, and a big fan of the sportsman racers.

M Lefkes · 10-06-2012, 11:53 AM

Sure will miss him, I could see either Leo or Alan take over this position.

10-05-2012, 11:36 PM	#11
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! Bob's been a great friend to all racers,especially the Sportsman. He's always managed to bring a little ,sometimes a lot,of humor to our sport. He, like Dave MacCelland,and Steve Evans before him will be especially missed by the racers. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-06-2012, 12:13 AM	#12
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 46 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! BUGGAR again !! However, guys he really didn't do a lot of sportsman coverage in the last few years (decade) except for early race weekend stuff for sportsman, gotta figure the ESPN time took him away from us. That been said, I'm gonna miss listening to his ever entertaining voice over the PA during the pro session. Some of the inside, hilarious, joking, poke fun comments will be missed and now it will make the Pro session sound like us now without him! Him and Reinhart together was like being at a comedy club, good stuff! I reckon Alan is the best lately at getting the fans revved up about Sportsman racing, I watched people in the stands at Sonoma cheering for Stockers while he was on the mic! HOW THE HELL do ya replace him? Haven't heard or seen anybody capable lately ???## ???%^^$U&$^#% b NHRA missing it again without having a back-up plan ? Gonna miss ya Bob !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK Last edited by Bernie Cunningham; 10-06-2012 at 12:22 AM.*

10-06-2012, 12:18 AM	#13
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! I haven't watched any of the broadcasts this year,has Paul Fudd been on? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

10-06-2012, 12:18 AM	#14
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! Time for the only logical replacement - Louis Bloom!! __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

10-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#16
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 617 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! I was not a big fan of Bob Frey so I won't miss his dry humor. I actually thought he was boring. He was very knowledgeable but just didn't have much excitement. I have been racing down south most of my career and Hasley Hood was the best I have ever heard. He still does some local stuff. I hope they can get a good replacement for him. Actually the guy that does WFO radio is real good. I heard him at a race in West Palm and he was very good. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

10-06-2012, 10:24 AM	#18
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! I think someone should offer Bob a seat in a stocker for a few races. He has done a lot for sportsman racers over the years, he should have the opportunity to be a part of the action __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

10-06-2012, 11:53 AM	#20
M Lefkes Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mattawan, MI Posts: 47 Likes: 11 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Frey announces retirement! Sure will miss him, I could see either Leo or Alan take over this position.