James Essex

[MEE]

The best announcer ever in my book. Looking forward to listing to him on the mic in just 2 more days. I sure have missed racing every week.

[84wedge]

Nobody is even close.

[Barbecueboy]

Dude could make instructions for a putting a dining room table together sound exciting……love Mr. Essex on the Mic.
Welcome back Sir, we’ve missed you over the winter.

[formercrewguy]

He's a nice guy too. He comes down to every pit spot and talks with the drivers and crews before the race.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Look forward to seeing/talking with him starting Thursday at GI.

[LM1]

Please stay green!

[fryefan]

I like James, but Chet Christner is even better.

[Highside Hustler25]

I like James, but Chet Christner is even better.

No insult to James but I agree.

[Pennsboro32]

The best. Chet is good too.

[ZERO25]

Really enjoy the banter between him, Dustin, and Ben!

Really miss the Oz behind the mic!

[MIdlmfan]

I like James, but Chet Christner is even better. when I started reading the comments this was my first thought as well James is excellent and his enthusiasm and dirt late model knowledge is second to absolutely nobody but as far as pure announcing the golden pipes of Chet are pretty tough to beat

[riddle28]

hes the best. i miss hearing rick and ozzie on the mic during speedweeks

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Those Hav-a-Tampa days with Ozzie- WOW!
🙏🏻🙏🏻 out to him as he continues his recovery!

[Spanky44]

chet is awesome. his voice is amazing when calling the races

[gorj]

Those Hav-a-Tampa days with Ozzie- WOW!
 out to him as he continues his recovery!

No doubt! As much as the engines, Ozzie’s voice was music to my ears.

[gorj]

They all do a fantastic job, when you think of the series you think of the voice, they all represent well. These longtime announcers become family with fans and competitors.

[Karl Childers]

Just one of the things i really like about James Essex. The way he's always bringing up the old super stars of late model racing. Brownstown had a ton of great drivers, some of the best to ever get behind a wheel in a late model. The old Kentucky drivers and race tracks like Barren Co. and Taylor Co speedway.
The way he gives you details about a small time driver and who the car owner is.
I've never met this gentleman but i highly admire him.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

James is a great racing historian and he is as nice to the fans at the track or off the track. Can’t say that about 1 of his Flo associates. Granted: they are on the job and are working and their time is limited but James treats everyone as friends/family. Being in the business as he has as a promoter, announcer and ect. - he appreciates the loyal fan base a little more than the others. Summary: “ Old School”

[TBSprintFan]

What a pleasure it is to listen to James Essex announce a race compared to Rueben's yelling and misinformation.

[MEE]

Yep thats the main reason I don't have DirtVision

[84wedge]

Yep thats the main reason I don't have DirtVisionThat and the crazy price

[Snake X3]

Just one of the things i really like about James Essex. The way he's always bringing up the old super stars of late model racing. Brownstown had a ton of great drivers, some of the best to ever get behind a wheel in a late model. The old Kentucky drivers and race tracks like Barren Co. and Taylor Co speedway.
The way he gives you details about a small time driver and who the car owner is.
I've never met this gentleman but i highly admire him.

Great post! That's what I like about James's announcing too. When I first started following the sport, James got me up to speed quickly with all the drivers, their cars and engines. He's also a very nice guy and very fan friendly. When Lucas switched over from streaming the races to MavTV and many of us got F'd over by Mav, James went out of his way to try to help many of us right here on 4M. He's a great ambassador for the sport.

I'm also a big fan of Ben Shelton. I love his interviews and pit coverage. He's also been very friendly to me. I've emailed him and he's responded to me immediately even though there was no reason that he had to do so.

When FLO took over from DoD, they made a great choice hiring James, Ben and DJ as a team. It was a huge step up from James and Dilner.

[kidrock]

That and the crazy price

I was thinking the same thing about the price.

[84wedge]

I was thinking the same thing about the price.It's over $400 a year for Canadians. FLO is a steal and you get so many other sports with it that give you something to watch all year round.

[kidrock]

It's over $400 a year for Canadians. FLO is a steal and you get so many other sports with it that give you something to watch all year round.

I agree. Love FLO great price and great content.

[ZERO25]

That and the crazy price

How can you possibly go to a race(s) for $25/month?

No its not as good as the deal with Flo but its still great!

[blncfn57]

How can you possibly go to a race(s) for $25/month?

No its not as good as the deal with Flo but its still great!

A $10 package of ramen noodles is a great deal if you're hungry enough.

[ZERO25]

A $10 package of ramen noodles is a great deal if you're hungry enough.

Exactly, cut back on those Pabst Blue Ribbons and cancer sticks and enjoy some racing!