Nominee's for Peter Windsor's job - LotusTalk

dwkoski · 11-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Just finished watching the last F1 race of the season and the farewell to Peter Windsor as pit lane commentator and part of the Speed TV announcer team. My wife suggested I apply for the job but I somehow don't think the Yooper accent would appeal (except to the Finnish fans.)
I have decided to nominate Richard Parramint for the job. After all, he has the requisite British accent, is certainly an accomplished speaker, and his line of B.S. would be the envy of anyone (including Burt Levy. Other nominee's???
...Dave

Parramint · 11-01-2009, 09:43 AM

I would like to second that, where do I apply, what's the money like. Not sure how many Americans can understand the Norfolk accent.
Thanks for the vote Dave

kestrel74 · 11-01-2009, 10:16 AM

I'd LOVE to hear him announce a NASCAR race !!

Parramint · 11-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Nascar racing...I've heard of that. I'm sure I could coup with phrases like 'sonabitch', 'how you doin'.......

Just pass me the mother****** microphone.

kestrel74 · 11-01-2009, 12:11 PM

Could just hear him saying TiRRRRRRRRES

tvacc · 11-01-2009, 12:56 PM

In all honestly I think he would make a great commentator..

Spudboy · 11-01-2009, 03:21 PM

I don't know who they'll end up with, but I definitely will miss Peter Windsor. Having a real F1 insider who also can do cogent and concise commentary, as well as being a genuinely nice guy, he leaves very big shoes to fill.

Nikki · 11-01-2009, 03:36 PM

I second Parramint. (Tips appreciated Richard!)

Maxster · 11-01-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwkoski

Just finished watching the last F1 race of the season and the farewell to Peter Windsor as pit lane commentator
...Dave

The job appointment has already been made: James Allen, at least for the post race interviews

407Driver · 11-01-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

Could just hear him saying TiRRRRRRRRES

or TalladegER

FunElan · 11-01-2009, 07:40 PM

Peter Windsor will be missed, he was a Lotus guy! He has an Elan FHC if I remember correctly.

Parramint · 11-02-2009, 01:33 AM

Oh well, back to the day job......what is the day job?.....coaching people to speak in public, factory tours at Lotus and Team Lotus, driving Lotuses to jurno's etc, annoying people at LOG's.

Sounds OK to me, unless you folks have a better offer........anything legal concidered, anything illegal considered.

RacyTracy · 11-02-2009, 01:41 AM

There are lot of people in this world that would like to trade jobs with you...

ads_green · 11-02-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxster

The job appointment has already been made: James Allen, at least for the post race interviews

I was just about to say "you'll be ok as long as it's not James Allen..."

Oh well. Sure he' a nice guy but ponces aboutthe pitlane in a full on race suit and when he had to commentate on a few races on ITV when the regular wasn't available he was just plain annoying. Certainly seemed as if he bugged the crap out of Martin Brundle (who incidentially I think is superb).

11-01-2009, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
dwkoski Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 444	Nominee's for Peter Windsor's job Just finished watching the last F1 race of the season and the farewell to Peter Windsor as pit lane commentator and part of the Speed TV announcer team. My wife suggested I apply for the job but I somehow don't think the Yooper accent would appeal (except to the Finnish fans.) I have decided to nominate Richard Parramint for the job. After all, he has the requisite British accent, is certainly an accomplished speaker, and his line of B.S. would be the envy of anyone (including Burt Levy. Other nominee's??? ...Dave

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11-01-2009, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
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Spudboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,496	I don't know who they'll end up with, but I definitely will miss Peter Windsor. Having a real F1 insider who also can do cogent and concise commentary, as well as being a genuinely nice guy, he leaves very big shoes to fill. __________________ '05 Elise, Nightfall/Touring (1TON 1G) '94 BMW 325iS '67 Austin Healey 3000

11-01-2009, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Parramint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	I would like to second that, where do I apply, what's the money like. Not sure how many Americans can understand the Norfolk accent. Thanks for the vote Dave

11-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Parramint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	Nascar racing...I've heard of that. I'm sure I could coup with phrases like 'sonabitch', 'how you doin'....... Just pass me the mother****** microphone.

11-01-2009, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nikki Nikki Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 249	I second Parramint. (Tips appreciated Richard!)

11-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
FunElan Finally drove it! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach/Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,178 Images: 19	Peter Windsor will be missed, he was a Lotus guy! He has an Elan FHC if I remember correctly. __________________ 1969 Lotus Elan 1968 BMW 1600 Livin' life in the '60's ;-)

11-02-2009, 01:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Parramint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	Oh well, back to the day job......what is the day job?.....coaching people to speak in public, factory tours at Lotus and Team Lotus, driving Lotuses to jurno's etc, annoying people at LOG's. Sounds OK to me, unless you folks have a better offer........anything legal concidered, anything illegal considered.

11-02-2009, 01:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
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