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The Voice of the Indy 500: Paul Page - A Legendary Career and Inspiring Stories
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Join Dann on Owner's Pride Podcast as we sit down with the iconic motorsports/sports broadcaster, Paul Page, famously known as "The Voice of the Indy 500". In this captivating episode, recorded at his home in Indianapolis, Paul shares his illustrious career journey and discusses his latest book, "Hello, I'm Paul Page It's Race Day in Indianapolis" offering an intimate look at the life of a true racing world legend.
Paul's broadcasting careerstarted at WIBC in the late 1960's, and from there his journey took off. With a strong presence on radio and television, he became the radio voice of the 500 on Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network from 1977-1987 and again from 2014-2015. His eloquent play by play commentaryduring the Indy 500 and other prestigious racing events solidified his status as a legendy sports broadcaster.
In our conversation, we delve into highlights from his career, from being lead announcer for CART on NBC to his time at ABC/ESPN, covering the Indianapolis 500, CART, and the IRL from 1988-2004. Paul's unique storytelling abilities and unforgettable moments behind the mic have left an indelable mark on the world of motorsports.
Beyond his broadcasting achievements, Paul's connection to the Indy 500 is personal and profound. He shares anecdotes from his early expiriences attending the race in 1960 and his cherished memories from the IMS Radio Network.
In this exclusive interview , we also explore Paul's time as an anchor for auto racing telecasts on NBCSports, covering Indy cars, NASCAR, Forluma One, and NHRA. His work on the NHRA on ESPN2 from 2006 to 2012 further solidified his status as a versatilee and respected announcer in the motorsports realm.
Join us as we uncover the behind the scene stories, the challenges, and the triumphs that have shaped Paul's career. As a memberof the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame and recipient of numerous Emmy Awards, his contributions to motorsports has been nothing short of exceptional.
In this episode Paul even gives us a tour of memorabilia collected thoufhout the years and takes Dann for a ride in his Ferarri!
Don't miss this unforgettable episode of Owner's Pride Podcast, where we celebrate the life and legacy of the one and only Paul Page-"The Voice of the Indy 500"
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