Who do you think has been the best commentator/analyst for SpeedTV's coverage of the World Rally Championship during the past few years?

Personally, I liked the Nicky Grist and Penny Mallory duo but find the solo Nicky in 2004/2005 to be bumbling in his comments ("Mitsubooshi") and not all that good at projecting which team will do well at a particular rally. I miss the raw enthusiasm that Penny used to bring to each and every event. Nicky makes me wince when I have to watch him. His vast experience in the WRC is wasted on SpeedTV's coverage. The only segments of his that I like are the technical ones that take a closer look at what makes up a modern WRC car.

I've also read of comments that are critical of voiceover commentator Ralph Sheheen. I like Ralph's commentary although his words may be geared more towards the n00b viewer/listener than seasoned rally watcher.

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Who would you like to see as event analyst or commentator? Maybe it's time for some new blood.

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I really like Nicky, but his analysis seems chopped to bits by SpeedTV. That and he always seems to get drunker and drunker as the rally goes on.

 

Yea, its the European thang...congrats to Solbert and Mills though on a great rally Sweden. I'm so proud of them