The Voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is silent. We've confirmed that Tom Carneige has passed away.
Carnegie thrilled generations of Indianapolis 500 fans with his signature phrases describing the action as the Track's Public Address announcer.
Carnegie was a broadcaster first, carving out a long career in radio and television, describing everything from daily news to high school basketball. He was the lead announcer for many years of Indiana's world-famous High School Basketball tournament.
But the words he spoke inside the 2-and-a-half miles of the Speedway will be his most lasting legacy.
His comments were the soundtrack of the month of May in Indianapolis, from the first laps of practice, through the record runs during time trial weekends, to the crashes, close calls, thrilling passes, and victory of each of race day.
His delivery was deep, deliberate, rhythmic and impressive, but it also managed to express the excitement of the moment in ways fans would never forget:
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