Short thread of appreciation: I ask to do a tiny bit of play by play the past few years for NBC. I don’t deserve it, because there’s hundreds of folks more qualified. NBC is kind to let me try it. It’s a huge thrill to be honest. Scary. But fun.
we got one of these best in the business in @RickAllenracing doing play by play each week. I think of him as the voice of Nascar. He kindly takes a sunday off now and again when I get to give PxP a try. He never seems to mind too much.
this weekend there was some concern for weather. My role for the day was strictly working the race after Count Down to Green was over. I didn’t have any responsibilities during the CDTG show.
after our morning meeting, Rick stopped me and simple said to take a rundown (a detailed sheet of paper) for the CDTG show “just in case” there was a weather issue and I was needed to cover in the booth.
he was right. In an early segment the rains came and Burton and I were asked to cover for a few segments in the booth. We were confident and ready. Much more so than I was at New Hampshire. Only because Rick gave me that small piece of advice.
I just want people to know that Rick is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever worked with. He’s a great teammate, even when you are playing his position in the game. I look up to his talent in the booth, and appreciate his support both professionally and personally.
@DaleJr He seems great. And he is a pretty good announcer with lots of great insights! However… he is in no way there voice of nascar
@DaleJr @Beyond_The_Flag @RickAllenracing is an amazing guy and you’re really showing your character be taking the time to point out his. 👏🏻👏🏻
@DaleJr You did well again Dale. If you go back to those first podcasts and broadcasts you've gotten better every single time. Gotta ask though, did you say Christopher Jones and Eric Bell one time yesterday? Even if you didn't and it was my old a$$ hearing it was funny. Exciting racing!
@DaleJr I enjoy you in the booth @SteveLetarte as well... BUT.... I really DISLIKE the BIAS RACE CALLING.... For the @TeamHendrick drivers...they are more than 4 cars on the track...and they do their share of crap on the track..they are NOT always the innocent..neither is your drivers
@DaleJr @RickAllenracing is a great announcer to take advice from. Very solid. I loved him ever since he was doing the @craftsman Truck series. 👍
@DaleJr That is a solid teammate right there. People that put the "product" over personal gain are hard to find.
@DaleJr Awesome! But know that you're doing a great job with the play by play! Enjoyed it!
@DaleJr You do a spectacular job. Rick does too. I really think you’ve found your niche in broadcasting.
@DaleJr Real! From the ❤️! Mr. @RickAllenracing is our guy!