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Passed away last week:
RIP, Bruce. :rose
Bruce Flanders, the legendary public-address announcer who became the longtime “Voice of the Long Beach Grand Prix” and entertained racing fans for more than 40 years, died Friday. He was 75.
Flanders, who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for years, died peacefully at his home in San Bernardino on Friday, Aug. 14, said a close family friend, according to Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.
Calling Flanders “one of a kind,” Michaelian said Flanders was renowned for his unique and personable style of announcing during race weekend, including instructive information as well as humorous banter.
“He was as responsible as anyone for the immense popularity of the Grand Prix as he interfaced with virtually everyone who attended the race,” Michaelian said. “His melodious voice is now stilled, but we will all remember his immense contribution forever. We, along with the entire racing community, will sorely miss him.”
I remember him from Costa Mesa speedway, LBGP, and Laguna Seca motorcycle events. IIRC, it was he who dubbed the Corkscrew "the heavily medicated section" back in the day when a certain unmistakable aroma permeated the hillside.Flanders, who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for years, died peacefully at his home in San Bernardino on Friday, Aug. 14, said a close family friend, according to Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.
Calling Flanders “one of a kind,” Michaelian said Flanders was renowned for his unique and personable style of announcing during race weekend, including instructive information as well as humorous banter.
“He was as responsible as anyone for the immense popularity of the Grand Prix as he interfaced with virtually everyone who attended the race,” Michaelian said. “His melodious voice is now stilled, but we will all remember his immense contribution forever. We, along with the entire racing community, will sorely miss him.”
RIP, Bruce. :rose
