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[Henri Greuter]

Yet another tradition at the speeday that was gone already but by now lost forever....

http://www.theindych...889/detail.html


Rest in peace Tom, and thanks for the memories....



henri

[911]

Yet another tradition at the speeday that was gone already but by now lost forever....

http://www.theindych...889/detail.html


Rest in peace Tom, and thanks for the memories....



henri

That's too bad. He had a classic voice for that event. I believe he was also in the movie, Hoosiers, as a basketball announcer. He will be missed.

Edited by 911, 11 February 2011 - 17:24.

[Ross Stonefeld]

Annnnnnnnnnnndddd heeeeeee'sssss off it!

[whitewaterMkII]

A vid on what was truly the voice of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for over 50 years.

And it's a new track record...

RIP, Tom, and thanks for the memories.

[mac miller]

"And its a neeeeew traaaack record!!!!!"......... "And heeeees on it!!!!!"

Unfortunately, I must report that Tom Carnegie has died.
There are very few people, on this earth, who cannot be replaced.....
but Tom Carnegie was one of the few.

Godspeed Mr. Carnegie

mac miller in INDY

[DanicaFan]

Yes, truly sad. He was the voice of the Speedway. Im glad I had a chance to meet him a few times.

[ktsayshi]

Sad news. What a legendary figure we've lost. RIP, Tom.

[skinnyman]

RIP

[Michael Ferner]

Very sad, indeed - a true legend... :cry:

[LRT24]

RIP Tom

[Neuz]

When I think of all the Indy 500's I have attended, the one thing that always sticks out in my mind, is hearing Tom say " ....And he's on it!!! "

Does anyone know where I can find an audio clip of him saying any of his now famous, sayings?? I'd like to add them to my website.
thanks,
rob
www.yesterdaysneuz.com

[Option1]

When I think of all the Indy 500's I have attended, the one thing that always sticks out in my mind, is hearing Tom say " ....And he's on it!!! "

Does anyone know where I can find an audio clip of him saying any of his now famous, sayings?? I'd like to add them to my website.
thanks,
rob
www.yesterdaysneuz.com

Sorry Rob, I've found video of it:

And there is apparently audio on this site, but I couldn't get it to play: http://www.tomcarnegie.com/

Neil

[David M. Kane]

I was lucky enough to meet him few times at the Speedway and he was such a nice gentleman; even to a plebe like me. To me HE was Mr. Indy 500.

God Bless you SIR.

[raceannouncer2003]

Sad to hear this. Oh, what I'd give for a voice and delivery like his! Nice tribute here:



Vince H.

[stevewf1]

I went to the track many times during the Month of May in the 60s, 70s and 80s and hearing Tom's voice booming over the PA was just as much a part of the experience as literally anything else out there.

R.I.P Tom Carnegie. No one will ever replace you.

Edited by stevewf1, 12 February 2011 - 10:53.

[arttidesco]

RIP Tom 'The Voice of Indianapolis Motor Speedway' Carnegie condolences to his family and friends.

[Jack-the-Lad]

Tom was unique, and that voice will forever be the voice of IMS as far as I'm concerned.

[E1pix]

Tom was unique, and that voice will forever be the voice of IMS as far as I'm concerned.

After 40 years of following the 500 on tv and in print, it was heartwarming and "familiar" to finally hear that legendary voice in person at the first three USGPs at Indy.

It was a bit strange to hear him speaking of Schumacher and Hakkinen in place of Foyt, Mears, Unser, et al — but classic nonetheless.

RIP, Tom, you left behind millions of followers.