Sad to see on the most recognizable voice and catch phrases in the west has passed away.

R.I.P. Mr. Carbury. I don't think I have ever watch a chuckwagon race at the stampede without hearing you cry "AAAAAAAAND THEY'RE OFF!" in my head.



The long-time voice of the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby is silent at the age of 88.

Joe Carbury passed away Tuesday at the Colonel Belcher Hospital after suffering a stroke two weeks ago, according to Keith Marrington, Director of Rodeo and Chuckwagons for the Calgary Stampede.

Carbury retired in 2008 after 45 years of calling the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede.

He’s best known for his announcement at the start of each race: “There’s the horn … and they’rrrre off!”

Carbury was a local sports announcer in 1963 when he was asked to call a chuckwagon race.

He also announced horse races at Stampede Park from 1953 until June 2007.

He was inducted into the Alberta Sport Hall Of Fame in 2003.

Carbury is survived by two daughters, Colleen and Kathy.
https://globalnews.ca/news/3810034/j...the-age-of-88/