Making Plans 936 Posted March 13, 2021 If ever there was a legend then he was it. Thanks for the memories Murray. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 131 Posted March 13, 2021 Part of what made F1 for me back in the 80's and early 90's, alongside drivers with levels of bravery we'll not see the like of again, v8's and The Chain... A sad day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted March 13, 2021 The voice of F1 RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,332 Posted March 13, 2021 One of our greatest commentators. High-octane delivery for a high-octane sport. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 13, 2021 97 and still working up to quite recently. Entertaining and always enthusiastic, the voice of motor sport for several generations of viewers. Legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted March 13, 2021 Although best known for his F1 career, Murray was a massive fan of motorcycle racing, his early years spent commentating scrambles and road racing. His father Graham was a very good motorcycle racer who was the editor of Motor Cycling and, I believe, rode in the Isle of Man TT. Graham was also involved in setting up, and was one of the first trustees, of the ACU Benevolent Fund which gives financial help to riders injured when competing. I was fortunate to be marshalling at Woodcote for the epic Sheene v Roberts British GP that Murray was commentating for the BBC (remember the infamous Sheene 'waving' comment). During practice Murray stood by us with a clipboard. For about half an hour he watched the action intently, obviously recording lap times of the top riders. He then came over to us and, pointing at bank of new fangled digital stopwatches, enquired "Do any of you know how to work these blooming things?". At first he looked taken aback when we burst out laughing, but then saw the funny side of it and had a chuckle himself. He then spent the rest of the session quizzing us about the riders, obviously gleaning incidental information for the commentary - ever the professional. About 20 minutes later, much to our surprise, someone came over from the clubhouse with a tray of bacon butties, courtesy of Murray Waker. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted March 13, 2021 Absolute legend. Rest in Peace Murray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted March 14, 2021 I don't like F1, but even I enjoyed listening to his commentary due to his enthusiasm. Definitely a legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted March 14, 2021 RIP Murray. An absolute legend. He always supported the British drivers; Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell especially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: RIP Murray. An absolute legend. He always supported the British drivers; Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell especially. Not forgetting James Hunt too - also their co-commentating was sometimes hilarious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakarta Canary 3 Posted March 14, 2021 Another sad loss. One who could be called a legend. RIP Murray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,718 Posted March 14, 2021 Possibly the biggest legend connected to F1 who never drove a car or worked for a team. RIP Murray Walker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardogz 72 Posted March 14, 2021 Must be one of the few universally loved commentators. RIP, the man made F1 exciting where races were often dull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,436 Posted March 14, 2021 Some quotes - I thought there was one where he mentions someone behind the leader in the blue ferrari, but could not find it. "There's nothing wrong with the car except it's on fire" "With half the race gone there is half the race to go" "I imagine the conditions in those cars are totally unimaginable" "Either that car is stationary or it's on the move" "Do my eyes deceive me or is Senna's car sounding a bit rough?" "And the first five places are filled with five different cars" "And this is the third-placed car about to lap the second-placed car" "The battle is well and truly on if it wasn't on before, and it certainly was" "Two laps to go, then the action will begin. Unless this is the action, which it is" "I'm going for first" (Explaining away a British Touring car driver putting up his middle finger) Murray: "There's a firey glow coming from the back of the Ferrari!" - James Hunt: "No Murray, that's his rear safety light" "Let's watch this typical Formula Ford start!" (instead they promptly all ran into each other) "It's a sad ending, albeit a happy one, here at Montreal for today's Grand Prix" "Andrea de Cesaris, the man who has won more grand prix than anyone else without actually winning one" "Unless I'm very much mistaken... I am very much mistaken!" "And now excuse me while I interrupt myself!" "The young Ralf Schumacher has been upstaged by teenager Jenson Button, who is 20""It would have been Senna's third win in a row if he'd won the two before" "I'm ready to stop my start watch" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
percy varco 196 Posted March 14, 2021 A comentator who spoke with true passion and knowledge about the subject. Yes, he had Murrayisms but that is part of his charm. Much better than many of todays football comentators who think shouting or straining words through their nostrils show passion. RIP Murray, one of a kind. (Should have been knighted) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites