Commentating/Presenting
Chris Dawes got his first chance to commentate on motorsport at his local circuit; Castle Combe; and was quickly picked up by more circuits, championships, and organisers, and thus can now be heard somewhere in the UK and abroad pretty much every weekend. He may not have had the opportunity to race (“chose University instead”), but has been on/in many spectator banks/grandstands since the age of 5 with his father. It is this passionate, excited, in awe young fan that we find in his commentary style, which makes it captivating, exciting, and entertaining according to those who have heard him in action.
“It is an absolute honour to be able to commentate on a sport that I have loved for so many years. My style is the passionate and overexcited fan who has broken into the commentary box (and locked the door so they can’t get me out…) and make it feel very inclusive, entertaining, and humorous, and help those listening/watching feel like they can see it exactly as I can, and we all have fun at the same time…”
“I am always open to getting involved in more commentating opportunities throughout the world, and not just motorsport. Whilst most of my work is live commentating at the venue, I have also done live TV/online feed presenting/commentating, voice-over commentary for recorded TV footage, and radio commentary/presenting. Therefore, my experience levels across the board are varied and continuously growing.”
“The same applies to presenting in general, whether that is hosting awards evenings, live shows/events (sports, business, or lifestyle), or live/recorded tv, radio, or online shows.” The current 2024 schedule can also be seen here.
As a result of Chris’s voice being heard so regularly, he has also ventured into the professional voiceover space, whether that is adverts, training or health & safety videos, audiobooks, phone messaging voice, and so many other examples.
To discuss the potential of hiring Chris Dawes for commentating, voiceover, hosting, presenting, or training, please contact Chris on enquiries@chrisdawescomms.co.uk, 01793 238259, or in writing to Chris Dawes Comms (a trading name of Open Dawes Training Ltd), Nexus Business Centre, 6 Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, SN2 2PN
“Chris approached us in 2011 following an appeal for a new “voice of Castle Combe” following the retirement of one of our long term team of commentators. As a motorsport fan Chris impressed us with his enthusiasm and knowledge and we invited him to guest call a couple of races. We were immediately impressed as he spent time at other events getting to see how our team worked, meeting other officials and mingling with the drivers and teams so that he could bring background to the race commentary itself.
He quickly progressed and is now an established part of our regular team and we are confident that in Chris we will have a very capable commentator who will grow and develop into a favourite here and at other circuits throughout the country.
Over some 40 years employed in Motor Racing I have listened to a lot of commentators and have been fortunate to work with several including the legendary Brands Hatch commentator Brian Jones and current BBC voice of F1 Ben Edwards and believe that in the future we could well see Chris regarded in these same circles”
“Chris has a naturally calm presenting style, which reflects his knowledge and enthusiasm for motorsport. His reliability and flexibility has seen him do a good job at short notice for both four and two wheel events.”
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Email: chris@chrisdawescomms.co.uk, or Phone: 01793 238259