After six months of rehearsing with the Nationwide Series, Sunday at 1PM brings the debut of ESPN's transition to the Sprint Cup.
Allen Bestwick will lead the panel of Rusty Wallace, Brad Daugherty and Ray Evernham from the Infield Pit Center through a one-hour version of NASCAR Countdown. This pre-race show is going to be talking about the critical Goodyear tire issue which will dominate this telecast.
This pressing issue is sure to change the scripted nature of what ESPN had planned for this hour and continues to change as showtime approaches. The pit reporters are going to be put to the test in this show.
It will be Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Shannon Spake and Mike Massaro who will be charged with keeping the viewers up to date from pit road, the garage area and the Infield Medical Center. Spake was a fill-in last season and is still coming up to speed with live TV, the other three are veterans from last season's coverage.
Upstairs will be Dr. Jerry Punch, Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree. Punch will be handling the play-by-play duties for this second season with the very bright spotlight shining on this high-profile position. He struggled last year on these longer races and often appeared to be very tired only halfway through the event.
The big new fish in the ESPN pond is Dale Jarrett. He has been the savior of ESPN this season with his calm demeanor and his strong knowledge of the sport. Coupled with Andy Petree, this duo has all the bases covered for ESPN and should be the strongest part of the Indy coverage.
ESPN has been challenged to abandon the "scripted" approach to these races that drove fans crazy last year, and the Indy tire problems may be just what the doctor ordered. The network is going to be forced to deal with the reality of this problem rather than stick with the stories it chose to highlight in the pre-race show.
Look for solid triple splits on the caution flag pit stops with ESPN trying to do everything possible to cover the most important part of this event, the race off pit road. It is entirely possible that the order leaving the pits will be the order finishing the race with all the COT issues.
Bestwick is very different from former infield host Suzy Kolber, so TV viewers should not be subjected to celebrity interviews and ESPN promos during green flag racing. The network also has to choose when to insert SportsCenter updates and other non-racing content.
The HD cameras at Indy are always outstanding, and this season the ESPN crew produced a memorable Indy 500 IRL telecast. Hopefully, the outstanding pictures and sound will continue with the ESPN TV crew on this broadcast. Look for moving boom and jig cameras in the telecast, especially on pit road.
The final laps of this race call for the big decision on the part of the Producer. Show the drama of the winner alone crossing the finish-line or keep the bigger perspective and show the lead-lap cars all racing to the stripe. It should be interesting to see what ESPN decides this season. In 2007, they chose to show only the winning car and no others cross the line.
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What a mess!!
Jamie, what are you trying to ask?
The fans should get a partial refund if they don't get this fixed soon.
Lap 55..how many cautions have their been...I lost count?
Lap 64
hey booth guys? lowe's was pretty nasty as well and i believe dj was driving that night? what's so weird about this is that the tire testing in april didn't give any indication of this problem. hmmmm.
I don't understand the outrage here. this had made the race more interesting. and ESPN is doing a good job doing it. Also, there is SO MUCH passing going on!
Anon 3:34,
I heard somewhere (maybe Nascar Now, can't remember), that the teams had 10 sets of tires (average 16 laps), in addition to the Pocono tires. I'm not sure how many total sets they have, but I think it would be enough. Also some of the cars out of the race might be able to loan tires to some of their teammates.
DJ and Andy are doing great today. Nice explanation of the lucky dog by DJ.
I can't believe the guys in the booth said they have never seen anything like this??? Guess they don't remember the night at Lowes...after the levigation there.
I wonder how many people switched over to Arena Football.
Anon 3:37
I agree.. I think this is one of the most interesting races this season. You literally have no idea what will happen next.
It's just unfortunate that this is happening at one of the biggest races of the season.
To me, this is one time that AB would be good in the booth. He always speaks in authoritative terms and handles problems like this.
Punch is relying on Jarrett and Petree to do everything. He keeps calling the race like he always does. Thank goodness for DJ and Andy.
Maybe if the red comes out AB will take it over from the infield.
JD
alex said...
I wonder how many people switched over to Arena Football.
July 27, 2008 3:38 PM
I've been switching back and forth since AFL came on. Wasn't planning on it, but at least there's a game going on over there!
Punch's whole demeanor just leaves me speechless.
"I wonder how many people switched over to Arena Football."
Considering the number of posts here, I dont think anyone has. This is VERY interesting and entertaining race!!
Is it me or is this a series of commercials periodicall interupted with a NASCAR race?
anyone else's picture and sound just go out?
anonymous said...
I don't understand the outrage here. this had made the race more interesting.
i can't imagine what is "interesting" about the drivers being at risk b/c of tire wear. for the casual fan, perhaps. but for me, it's downright frightening and it's not the first time that nascar and goodyear have placed drivers at risk b/c of tires. of course, after lowe's they stated they wouldn't let it happen again. apparently, they meant not again that season.
today is flat out scary.
but i do agree that espn is doing a terrific job and i stand corrected in my pre-race fears that they'd make a hot mess out of this. this is a tough race to cover b/c stuff is happening all over the track and they are doing a great job.
A race isn't interesting when tires explode, that's how you get serious injuries.
From AP story earlier today:
If the situation doesn’t improve, there is some concern teams could burn through their entire tire inventory, though Pemberton said when the entire field is on the track Sunday afternoon getting rubber down should be easier.
There was also concern that the decision by NASCAR and Goodyear to not reclaim tires from teams that drop out of the race could create a free-for-all on pit road with teams frantically trying to purchase the extras from other crews.
If the tire allotment runs out, or the Indy tires begin to fail, NASCAR could order the teams to switch to the Pocono tires.
red,
Problem was the tire test was done in April. Big difference in track temps at Indy in April vs today's track temps.
"i can't imagine what is "interesting" about the drivers being at risk b/c of tire wear."
at risk?? aw come on. the drivers will be fine with safety features now a days. and I wouldn't be complaining if i was making millions a year.
vince said...
red,
Problem was the tire test was done in April. Big difference in track temps at Indy in April vs today's track temps.
true. what i do remember the 88 team saying after that test is that, when they ran it down to the cords during the test, dale could feel the tire starting to go. apparently, that helped him today b/c he saved his fenders -- and maybe his C-post!
Is this a race or a pit crew competition?
ok..all three tv's went black.
Oh boy. wonder if it is our cable?
anyone's signal drop out right there?
"at risk?? aw come on. the drivers will be fine with safety features now a days. and I wouldn't be complaining if i was making millions a year."
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Ok, you are obviously just here to bait people. You must not realize that the bar Kenseth's seat belt attaches to came loose in that wreck.
Please go away.
No I don't think the race is interesting because of the tire failures and the possible dangers that exist.
What I find interesting is the various strategies that the teams are using and seeing how it all plays out.
ok...digital and regular TW messing up here...now that we are at commercial..STILL issues.
wonder what the deal is.
Well, we have switched to the Astros/Brewers game with Astros ahead (at the moment). Think we can catch up with all the competition yellows today and probably only miss 10 laps or so.
OK there is a signal issue for ESPN. i appears to be affecting everyone. I don't know at this point whether the issue is coming from the track or from Bristol, CT
Hey JD
Did everyone lose espn. I checked and here in California we both espn channels are black right now.
Yea my tv just lost its signal quite a few times actually..
ok...where is Race Buddy when the tv pictures leave us.
Whew boy..you gotta be kidding me
Anybody else losing signal or just TW in ohio?
anyone has having serious signal issues? veritcal bars?
anonymous said...
"i can't imagine what is "interesting" about the drivers being at risk b/c of tire wear."
at risk?? aw come on. the drivers will be fine with safety features now a days. and I wouldn't be complaining if i was making millions a year.
i could not disagree more. that being said, i'm not going to get into this discussion with you: i will never sway your from your position and you will never sway me from mine. we agree to disagree perhaps?
ALL ESPN networks are OUT on my end! With COX in San Diego. This appears to be an issue with ESPN in Bristol.
No picture here in Myrtle Beach, SC...Great job, ESPN. Thank God for Sirius.
IMABIGDAWG said...
Is this a race or a pit crew competition?
This goes to my earlier point. You don't really need competition yellows to keep tires from blowing out if you know 15 laps is the max they can run. They don't throw competition cautions at the end of fuel runs to keep guys from running out of gas.
As mentioned earlier, Dr. Punch truly doesn't seem to have a grasp of what is actually happening out there... and he seems to be getting a little more senile with each lap. He just called Brian Vickers "Brioyers" and confused mark martin with Truex Jr. earlier.
All things considered, this is much more of an interesting race than I've seen at Indy in a while... albeit for all the wrong reasons.
As I type this, my espn channel has frozen with the 31 car in it.
My tv pic just froze. Charter Cable in west Michigan. :-(
ALL ESPN CHANNELS ARE OUT! SE PA
Seems the ESPN folks are having issues with their transmission...
strong solid picture and audio here in vegas.
Also, at the test, not enough cars were there to lay rubber so they expected the tires to go quickly. Now that all the cars are there and the rubber is still not sticking it has caught them off guard.
#20 tires much better this time. Maybe rubber is finally sticking!
The thing to remember after the Lowe's race was everyone complained that the tires were way too hard - no passing, no feel. Since then every driver has bitched and moaned that they needed softer, racier tires. Goodyear went to the harder compounds as a direct result of Lowe's. Not good advertising when your tires get destroyed.
Wow, this is a tough day for ESPN as well. Little routing trouble at the plant.
I do not want baseball graphics
You have GOT to be kidding me.
If it isn't SPEED channel it's ESPN.
NN froM FENWAY PARK?????
ESPN 1 & 2, HD and SD are having issues on COX in San Diego. I have no audio right now but can see the race.
ESPNEWS is fine.
picture back sort of..and nobody sayiing "sorry about that????????????????
OK signal problems here too. Appears to be ok now but.... There was a HUGH storm that passed thru here about 1pm perhaps messing with signals as it travels along.
That was an ESPN planet problem, all of the ESPN networks went out for a bit.
There is an emergency generator that kicks-in and it takes a bit to get up to full power.
I am checking to see if it was a power failure or weather related or what...
Isn't TV fun????
JD
Mine went out and came back in for Jon Miller's Yanks/Sawx promo. I'm in SE PA.
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Wow, four sets left? I didn't really think they were going to have to break out the Pocono tires, but geez, they are going to need to, aren't they?
Ok, signal is back in west MI.
ESPN SD is fine ESPN HD has no audio still. With COX in SAn Diego.
Hit the mark, Brad!
If ESPN was going to have issues like this, I'm glad they're under caution right now.
All ESPN channels were out in Colorado Springs, CO with Comcast.
SophiaZ123, no one at the track knows about it yet!!!! PLEASE CALM DOWN. it was a problem at ESPN HQ not at the track.
Did Brad just say on live TV, that this is not fun to watch.....
Isn't your job to "AP" it up. Talk about how neat it is to watch a strategy race or something man.
ALL ESPN HD channels are black. the SD channels are fine. COX in San Diego.
Too bad we couldn't hear what Goodyear has to say. I'm sure the damage control was interesting.
Severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Bristol, CT
I had no ESPN outage in NYC.
FINALLY somebody from Badyear talks to us. Now how about a interview with a Nascar Mucky-muck.
Signal is back in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but the racing hasn't improved. I can't believe that this elite level of racing is having these problems.
ALL ESPN Channels are fine again. COX in San Diego. JUST as we go green flag! isnt that great?
brad d's right: segmented races are no fun.
anon 3:51: good news about the #20's tires! let's hope those grooves are filling, slowly but surely.
and i've not seen marbles that look like those that tim brewer just showed.
here's the goodyear guy who says "we see this at indy all the time." hmmm.
wonder if the drivers and crew chiefs will toe the nascar line post-race?
Dish Network subscriber here in the North GA Mountains. No issues at all with the ESPN feed. I have not seen any blackout problems at all.
great...out again during GF and scattered pixelated mess.
Any chance that they will end the race before the stated distance due to tire issues?
Sault Boat Watcher,
Signal problems can happen to ANYONE. no matter how elite you are.
I have Dish Network here in Virginia and I haven't missed anything.
OK heres what I wanted to say, Could ESPN please show the RACE, tell us what the teams did on pit? Not cRusty on camera. Who came off pit road w/ 4 new tires or just took 2
Please espn cover the race not baseball, cRusty or anything else!!
Anyone else got the DVR up for Tonys post race interview? Should be some good you tube material there.
pic back after 20 seconds..sunny here but I know there are different pathways to deliver ESPN across the country.
Thanks for the info JD.
Kyle said...
Anyone else got the DVR up for Tonys post race interview? Should be some good you tube material there.
July 27, 2008 3:58 PM
It will be priceless & Jr may have a few comments too
Kyle,
Good one! Depends if Tony has his driver's hat on or his new Owner's hat on!
No ESPN problems on DirecTV HotPass
I am about ready to change the channel. Between all of the competition yellows, cautions, commercials and now the outtages this coverage is ridiculous.
And I agree with sophiaz it would be nice if some one said something about the outtages. I mean they have to know in Indy by now what had happened.
Quick ESPN problem question.
If the problem was in Bristol, how did folks with some satellite NOT have issues and everybody on cable did?
Are there different routers for cable and satellite? Just curious. :)
anonymous said...
Sault Boat Watcher,
Signal problems can happen to ANYONE. no matter how elite you are.
anon, i read the original comment as a two-parter: first part gave status of the signal and second part ("but the racing hasn't improved. I can't believe that this elite level of racing is having these problems") was referring to the tire fiasco.
Ok dumb question...
How do they show Throttle position and break position on that nifty little graphic? There is not telemetry allowed on these cars right? I know they have the GPS chips for timing and scoring but that cant work as a TPS or break sensor.
That's because some of us hare having NO OUTAGES.
Does anyone know what the most sets of tires used in a NASCAR race is?
IMS radio announce just commented this is like a dirt race with heats and an A & B main. Somehow I don't think NASCAR is gonna like being told the truth
so make up your mind? do you want them to cover the action or spend that time apologizing?
You guys are killing me here. So many comments, I can barely keep up.
Agree, this race blows (no pun intended).
Anonymous said...
Why isn't anybody challenging NASCAR in how they are changing the laps they are going to have competition cautions - after they've already announced it?
And:
What a joke - and ESPN should tell NASCAR they shouldn't have the booth announce the lap for the caution if they're going to change their minds.
July 27, 2008 3:25 PM
My kids noticed this! They thought it was cheating, especially after NASCAR told the crew chiefs AND the network the lap number.
Yeah, changing judgment calls like that looks bad and honestly makes NASCAR look somewhat incompetent. I hope not a whole lot of new fans or open wheel fans are watching today.
Red, Thank you for explaining my comment. Yes, I meant I can't believe NASCAR is having this tire problem.
I'm a DirecTV user in East Texas --- signal went out for a minute or so.
My friend in Montana is cable --- she lost her HD channels which are still messed up.
They changed the competition caution lap AGAIN!!!
Anon said
Yeah, changing judgment calls like that looks bad and honestly makes NASCAR look somewhat incompetent.
UH yuppers they are !
Forgot to add, that I'm happy NASCAR is changing the lap number for the yellow to keep up with the situation.
I'd rather that than have half the field in the wall.
Sault Boat Watcher and Red,
Thanks for clearing that up. i still have an answer though. this has happened to F1 and other majors forms of racing. It can happen to anyone. one miscalculation with the tires and you get this. Again, it can happen to anyone.
One time during the winter back in the 1980's we lost power at ESPN and used a guy's new Subaru to jump-start the network.
Needless to say, it blew up the car but the basketball game was back.
Good to know things have not changed too much. One good thunderstorm can mess up any TV facility.
Now they have a generator that is the size of a railroad boxcar. Bet that baby is humming.
Back to the race, we really need to hear from Mike Helton or Robin Pemberton. Something official needs to be said.
JD
Jerry Baker in turn1 said when PA announced comp caut. fans booed loudly
JP may be out for day hes unsure according to interviewon IMS
I agree TexasRaceLady. NASCAR is looking at safety now and some of the folks here still complain. shame shame.
Have they mentioned anything about the 42 being off-track?
"Good one! Depends if Tony has his driver's hat on or his new Owner's hat on!"
I finally saw the video of Tony roughing up that USAC official the other night, in his capacity as owner. Looks worse than it sounded when reading about it unfortunately - Tony came off really badly and will probably get a hefty fine and possibly worse. If that's the way he acts when he's an NASCAR owner, we're in for a ride for sure.
JD - Can you help explain why I have not experienced any outages on Dish Network and everyone else has? I am fairly new viewer to your site. I enjoy the insight.
Problem is NASCAR changing the lap numbers on a whim messes with a team's tire management strategy. If a driver is expecting to come in at a certain time, they might change the way they drive for a few laps.
Then NASCAR adds 10 more laps onto it?
Not good.
Thought I heard the Goodyear guy say the Pocono tires were going to be the same as these Indy tires. That's not good.
"Have they mentioned anything about the 42 being off-track?"
UM....the 42 had a blown tire a long time ago. they are still repairing the damage. the covered the story when it happened. where have you been?
JD you are right Helton or someone from NASCAR needs to get on air about this. IMS radio hasn't had any NASCAR officials on yet.
JP Montoya is unsure if he can return they are working on the car he says he is "disgusted"
@alex--I've wondered the same about the promos...and I'm still trying to figure out what The Mummy has to do with Sportscenter?!?!?! Are they sponsoring SC commercial free or something?
@JD--I like Mr. Petree so I vote for Rusty. Speaking of pictures...are there any of you JD?
I love the new Tylenol commercial too! And YOUPPI! for Ron Capps! I love him <3
I was cleaning and cooking and easily got behind...y'all have been busy :)
Karen,
From what I have read, it might even be worse. The Pocono left sides are the same as Indy, but the right sides are softer.
Here's Mike Helton
I just noticed a tv in the house with COMPLETELY different fonts on the ticker..thus EASIER to read???
How does that happen? Usually, I watch 25 or 21 inch tv..this tv in question is a 35 inch tv...do larger tv sets have different FONTS?
I thought they came from the network?
Here is Helton finally.
there's Mr. Helton :)
Mike H. is in the booth
SophiaZ123, you have finally seen the difference a bigger TV set can bring.
Am I the only one that thinks it's phony to give a free pass [lucky dog] for a planned caution?
The font is not really different big it will be easier to read on a bigger TV. It might just look a little new to you, because its a bigger TV.
The 42 didn't lose a lap when he first blew that tire. Must have missed it too if he blew another or something else major happened. I havent heard an update on him so it's understandable if people aren't up to speed (pun intended). haha!
Anon
All the other sets have the same fonts and the biggest tv has easier to read fonts...we need to switch the rooms as the one is in a bedroom...but it's tough to get them switched and the new bigger tv has horrible reflection..thus not good for a great room with windows and skylights.
But yea, the fonts are easier on old lady eyes!
:)
Mike Helton looked like he has glass shreds in his gut. He is not happy, gave a decent explanation of what is going on & what they are gonna do.
and here's mr. mike, talking about "keeping it safe and evenly balanced."
hmmm, he says the temps aren't that different from the april test.
good questions from punch and dj: glad dj asked about the potential impact on the pocono race. never realized bristol and pocono tires are the same.
and, as much as he makes me crazy-nuts: props to him for going to the booth to talk about it.
It's like all the tv's in the house are in BOLD fonts on ticker..and the other tv SLIMMER FONTS.
it is NOT a Widescreen or HD tv..thus my confusion. Gotta go back in there and take care of a pet.
I had left the room earlier to go to the kitchen. I guess that's when they interviewed JPM. Sorry. It wasn't an indictment of any kind, just a question.
what a fascinating race! i think this is one of the most interesting one of the season. You or the drivers and crew dont know what will happen next.
Good job by ESPN to get Helton in the booth. He had to explain things directly to the fans to keep the anger down.
It should be interesting to see what happens in the media after this race. Some folks are going to have a field day.
JD
Larry Mc calling bs on Helton about them being surprised the rubber's not sticking to the track today
Renata
I didn't remember what happened to JPM either...nor did I hear he was so disgusted...such a frustrating day for many drivers, crews and fans.
bevo said...
Larry Mc calling bs on Helton about them being surprised the rubber's not sticking to the track today
hey bevo? can you elaborate on what larry mac said please? thanks.
Bevo,
What does he think the solution is?
Anybody notice Andy's right hand towards the end of the Helton interview? It looked like he was getting ready to raise it to ask Helton a question. Must have been a reflex from his crew chief days and the drivers meetings.
Good interview by all the booth guys. Finally.
Bevo
Did Larry Mac really say BS! Oh, my...to hear his follow up comments. thanks for sharing! :)
Wonder how much of the tv media will tow the NASCAR line this week....
bevo said...
Larry Mc calling bs on Helton about them being surprised the rubber's not sticking to the track today
July 27, 2008 4:20 PM
Good for him! As I said it was a decent explanation.
Not the absolute truth. This cot is way different in downforce and NASCAR & Goodyear did not do a passable job with regards to tires & passing, or tires and single file racing.
OK they blew it
am19psu said...
Karen,
From what I have read, it might even be worse. The Pocono left sides are the same as Indy, but the right sides are softer.
man, i hope not! i have free tickets to pocono next sunday and i was hoping for something at least resembling a race.
Time for a through-the-field recap on who is where and why.
Red,
I meant in terms of using the tires at Indy. I don't recall any tire problems at Pocono last month, do you?
I got all of my JPM info from the interview on the IMS radio broadcast. I still don't trust ESPN to give us all the relavant info about the race &racers
renata-
Don't pay them any attention, the anonymous posts get much nastier when ESPN is doing the race
Look at all the fans there for these great heat races!
Watching Hotpass I can see what espn is doing, you would think they have figured out this mandatory caution every 10 - 15 laps and be planning the commercials for only yellow laps.... buy nope - still have to get some green flag commercials in.
BillWebz
bevo,
i take offense. For you to lump all anons into one pile is just rude and insulting. the anons here offer very good information. dont be rude to us.
For those of you who care Mikey is back on the track, still dead last unless someone falls out.
A pet peeve of mine is when they change the scoring from current lap to laps remaining. It's hard to keep track of the next competition yellow.
With the officials calling when a caution is, I wish they would show how many laps have run on the screen so the number the officials give us is also the number I can just glance up and see.
Larry Mc said the evidence from practice yesterday- the powdering, not marbling - meant that the situation wasn't going to magically improve today.
thanks for the info about Mikey back in the race, nrf!!
Red,
I meant in terms of using the tires at Indy. I don't recall any tire problems at Pocono last month, do you?
nope: just the usual pocono racing. but then again, i didn't expect today's mess, either. i mean, the testing went ok in april. but this problem became apparent in practice. and i have to give an "attaboy" to nascar for getting those pocono tires to indy last night: they reacted to what they were seeing and being told and came up with an action that might -- just might -- save this race.
i say: switch 'em all to the pocono tires now. that'll give the crew chiefs time to mess with the set-up and still get a finish out of this.
Well some of my fears are now well founded EsPN doesn't care about fans crusty is yapping instead of going thru the field and updating the stories on the track we get yapping!
With the tire problem explanations given by Goodyear, will you trust Goodyear when it is time to replace the tires on your personal vehicle?
aren't the pocono tires the same as the indy tires? what difference would it make?
To clarify - since the rubber isn't turning into marbles that means it isn't adhering to the surface.
They just said their cameraman in turn 3 is covered in the tire dust
I agree about the lap scoring change. HATE IT..leave it so we know what lap the next caution will be on.
I agree with larry mac. It's bs.
Tony laughing before answering questions about the race...I gotta say, I hate this in car race reporter...leave the drivers alone.
Now to zippy..LMAO! Won't say how many tires left to DJ "If I tell you that I'd have to kill ya"
ROTFLMAO!!! sense of humor amidst the madness! Love Zippy.
bevo said...
Larry Mc said the evidence from practice yesterday- the powdering, not marbling - meant that the situation wasn't going to magically improve today.
yeah, that surprised me as well. there is a distinct difference between marbles and powder. i've not seen tires in nascar powder out like that.
and my! isn't tony being careful in his remarks in-car? did he really just say "nascar's doing a great job today . . ."?
Aven, that is the most ridiculous comment i have ever heard. GOODYEAR has a proven formula for consumer cars. Racing is where they test new formulas. if it doesn't work in racing THEY ARE NOT GOING TO PUT IT IN YOUR PERSONAL CAR. you have NOTHING to worry about on your personal car.
And where is Brian France today? Maybe he's taking in a Broadway matinee since he just bought a new NYC apartment.
June 24: CEO Brian France is set to be the newest resident of 15 Central Park West: He's buying a 3,100-square-foot apartment on the building's 34th floor for $10.6 million. France won't be the only racing enthusiast in the building, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon was one of the first known buyers in the building last year.
Goodyear can make a tire to go the entire 400 miles but there wouldn't be any actual racing going on :)
These variables like tires and what not, make NASCAR the best and most exciting sport in the world. I mean, you would never see this in football or baseball.
Tell me that wasn't "owner" Tony doing that in-car interview. ROTFL
Wonder if "driver" Tony will show up later. hehehe
Larry Mc doing a great job as a play by play guy.
Just heard on the #9 car scanner:
"I feel really sorry for those people at home watching this today, us just riding around under caution".
since zippy won't tell us what the #20 has: the #88 car has 2 sets and 1 set of scuffs.
On IMS radio
Jim Hunter just saidSafety is #1
priority, some of the tires seem to be getting better, 10 lap cautions could be stretched out after they check this last tire set that was just taken off.
Tony was very careful with what he said about the tires, I'm thinking he's been told not to say anything bad about them. Also, Tim Brewer showed the powder yesterday during the Nationwide race, I believe, so they've known it more than before racing began today.
""Aven, that is the most ridiculous comment i have ever heard. GOODYEAR has a proven formula for consumer cars. Racing is where they test new formulas. if it doesn't work in racing THEY ARE NOT GOING TO PUT IT IN YOUR PERSONAL CAR. you have NOTHING to worry about on your personal car.""
I wasn't talking about the quality of their tires, I was talking about them telling the truth. Last time (and only) time I had a warranty issue with Goodyear, I discovered an adjustment with 60% tread remaining saved $1 over buying outright.
Aven,
I'm definately not buying any $1,600 per set Goodyear Racing Eagles for my passenger car! Duh. But I AM keeping the Goodyears I have on it now. Maybe what Goodyear learns today at the track will make your tires better a few years from now.
I wonder if speedy dry ground into the track will help.
Whoa Jeff has to scrape off the windshield
Longest green flag stretch 12 laps
BIRDS???????
OK, let's get back to TV stuff folks. Should be an interesting finish.
I'm surprised ESPN showed the bird. Didn't they take some guff from the clip of when Randy Johnson absolutely destroyed a bird with a fastball?
Newracefan said...
I wonder if speedy dry ground into the track will help.
July 27, 2008 4:42 PM
Well it can't hurt LOL
You could barley see the bird. I'm sure it wont be a problem.
nice work by ESPN going after the owners. I for one am shocked no one id dissing nascar and/or goodyear
newracefan said...
I wonder if speedy dry ground into the track will help.
for some reason, that made me laugh!
and espn guys: great catch on that bird murder by jeff burton!
childress says not goodyear's fault, mr. h says nascar doesn't have any choice and "i think it's getting better," coach says we're all working together and nascar's done a great job. i don't look for anyone to say anything different post-race.
Since this is a long yellow, think we will see SC or Bestwick and company?
Red you are right NASCAR gave them the script a few weeks back & everyone is saying their lines perfectly
Oh, I wish I hadn't seen that Amp advertisement!! Creepy!!!
"NASCAR gave them the script"
If you seriously believe that, I...I don't know what to say anymore...
glad I missed the bird...slow typist here.
Sweet kasey Kahne...feeling the pain of fans watching this.
I am still laughing at Zippy's comments!!!:)
Well, it should be interesting post race shows or VL tonight. Also how much of this is the COT issue ..or truly a mix of issues.
Now that AMP commercial was just gross. I would rather get a thru the field. Mikey back on track not one word. Reut has pitted 50 times I guess from "brushing" the wall, Montoya's back.
Nice job of doing the owner "whip-a-round" about the tires.
Pretty tough situation for all concerned. I wonder if a support series will run here next season to help lay down rubber?
Craftsman Trucks at Indy? Hmmm...
Now several owners/crew chiefs are saying that they're just waiting for the last 10 to 12 laps to have a shootout to see who comes out ahead. That AMP commercial was pretty bad too.
Anonymous said...
"NASCAR gave them the script"
If you seriously believe that, I...I don't know what to say anymore...
July 27, 2008 4:49 PM
They had the meeting it was well documented please feel free to go & check it out
What was the reason for coming back from a commercial to show a blimp shot then go back to more commercials?
I wonder if the ratings are declining as the race goes on compelling story lines not good racing.
Trucks at Indy that would be cool.
uh oh....black screen :(
Bevo - could it be bucks? LOL
JD,
Support series or how about an open day of testing for everybody a day before the normal activities start?
got nervous for a second..tv's went black/silent a few seconds.
Shame all this great camera work wasted on such a difficult race for ALL INVOLVED!!!
Hope the camera man covered in black dust has some moist wipes in his pocket!:)
Gymmie, its ok. its just a slow delay coming back from commercials
Bevo,
well, would or rather have the commercials now or during green closer to the finish?
You know someone is going to cause a big pile-up. Patience is not a virtue with this bunch.
haha! Tony said he was relaxing in the car and Zippy said he was having a snack. they are hilarious! Going to miss them together next year!
jo-
I knew that part :)
Just odd timing to me.
the track even LOOKS green on that shot right there.
Vince,
If they change the testing for next season to the day before the first practice, it is going to solve a lot of problems.
Other than the ESPN Bristol problem, the TV crew has delivered a nice technical show. The big jib camera over pit road is nice.
it truly is a shame that DJ and Mr. Petree sound more excited doing a recap or explaining what's going on that Dr. Jerry does all race :(....well except for commercials and such
Daly Planet Editor said...
You know someone is going to cause a big pile-up. Patience is not a virtue with this bunch.
July 27, 2008 4:54 PM
I'm shocked with this many restarts we haven't had one yet. Thank God
Dinger getting some love finally!
the shot i particularly like is head-on down that long straightaway.
#88 says he wants the #20 to move cars out of the way so they can get to the front! glad they're keeping a sense of humor thru all this.
If it wasn't for this blog, I would have been asleep hours ago.
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