We reported in our news the passing of motor racing commentator Murray Walker
He had a good run he was 97 years old.
He did his research but his stock in trade was his unbounded enthusiasm. He was a motor racing fan first and not a self-promoting expert.
Australian motoring journalist David Berthon knew him well. David joins us with his reminisces.
Subjects covered include:
- David met Murray because of a boom scare at a historical event being opened by Prince Charles (0:44)
- When Murray came to Australia for the Adelaide Grand Prix, David arranged for him to go to Sydney and make some other presentations.
- Murray’s experience in advertising (4:03)
- Murray’s self-deprecating humour (6:34)
- Why Murray helped make formula 1 such a great sport at that time rather than now (8:53)
- Murray’s father was a famous motorbike racing rider. (11:33)
- Working with other commentators. A major function for the 1985 Adelaide Grand Prix. Murray behaved impeccably while a disheveled James Hunt chased women. (13:23)
