First, props to Howard for close to 50 years announcing races. I'm not sure how he's been able to sustain a career in race calling that long. It's clear that he's not as sharp now as he was back then (neither am I).
Sometimes saying less is better. For example, the 7th race at MR today--his call word for word in deep stretch: "Greg (Merton), nobody's going to catch you today." Needless to say, somebody did.
Does Howard really think the drivers are listening to him in the stretch--you're home free, put the whip away? He has had an amazing career. I just listened to an audio from about 40 years ago--he was much more enthusiastic and aware of what was happening in each race than he is now. Sad but nobody beats Father Time.
