The Energon Pub

[Mkall]

It is Seibertron.com's solemn duty to report that Ronald Gans, who voiced the Stunticon's ego-maniac Drag Strip, has passed away on June 29th.

Variety.com reports;

Ronald Gans, actor and voiceover performer for shows including TV's "Welcome to Pooh Corner," died June 29 in Los Angeles from complications of pneumonia. He was 79.
Gans, sometimes credited as Ron Kennedy, was the voice of Kanga and Roo on "Pooh Corner." He also gave voice to Sebastian the alley cat in the Disney Channel's "Dumbo's Circus" and Drag Strip on the "Transformers" TV cartoon.

With his deep, booming tone, he voiced hundreds of trailers, TV promos and radio ads during his nearly 50-year career. Screen appearances include roles in "Perry Mason," "Lost in Space," and several Roger Corman films.

His IMBd profile can be seen here.

[Mindmaster]

Not to be poking fun here, but there goes a chance of having a future original Drag Strip voice out the window. Drag Strip always was one of my favorite Stunticons... Drag Strip is probably racing over dead Autobot chassis in the sky. Oh, what an honorable death!!!

[Dagon]

Same here. Drag Strip's my favorite. That's too bad, poor guy. At least 79's a long road traveled.

[dragons]

that sucks i hate seeing g1 voices pass away

[Zeds]

RIP Mr. Gans and thanks for enriching my childhood.

[solarblaze]

im indeed an autobot at heart

but i salute the soilder the cons lost

a job well done gonna miss our ol dragstrip

RIP Ronald Gans you did a great job

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

My condolences to his family. 79, a long road. Thank you, Mister Gans.

[Just Negare]

I think those of us who grew up in the 80s remembered his work, and it was good work indeed.

Condolances to Mr. Gans' family and may he rest in peace.

[autobot-jolt]

RIP, Mr, Gans; I may ot have grown up in the 80's, but I have watched many episodes with Drag Strip elsewhere. Still, it's sad to see a Con go.