Update: ESPN has added a re-air of the Watkins Glen Sprint Cup Series race at 9PM ET on ESPN Classic. Great move.
The RaceDay gang says they are raring to go at Watkins Glen and waiting for 11AM to come on the air. SPEED will handle the one hour pre-race show and then ESPN will start live coverage of the rain delayed Sprint Cup Series race at noon ET.
John Roberts, Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace are the RaceDay panel. Wendy Venturini and Hermie Sadler are the reporters. This program should feature the weather, the Nationwide Series race and reset the grid for the Cup Series event.
ESPN has Jerry Punch, Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree calling the race. Down on pit road will be Jamie Little, Dave Burns, Shannon Spake and Vince Welch.
The racing should be outstanding with the new restart rules and hopefully good weather will allow things to go off without a hitch.
This race re-airs on SPEED at noon ET on Wednesday in a three hour timeslot. NASCAR Now is on ESPN2 at 5PM. Will be pushed back if race runs long.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 501 of 501Anyone note that the ESPN graphic for the 47 said "Busch Beans In-Car" the first time they used it?
Doesn't appear as if Kyle will gain much on Biffle in the race to the Chase
missed the pass for 2nd...
rear bumper cams do not work on a road course.
...or anywhere else, really.
Bumper and roof cams work. They have just got incredibly overused in the last 8 years. ESPN used to use an excellent blend around 1999-2000.
How could they have missed Kyle's problem live? Reactionary broadcasting just isn't gonna cut it!
Maybe the video professor can sell JP a 'how to be a NASCAR PxP' video
spin in turn one sadler, carpentier - sadler gone, carpentier trying to refire
sometime this commercial thing needs to even out - this is almost as bad as TNT a few years ago
55 and 19 spin in turn 1
both cars back on track - caution out
Jr back out on track
MRN says Jr back on track -29 laps
Sirius 121
I still can not get over how great JPM's team is on the radio...how dry JPM is....he is my new favorite
Mna, do we need a reset...
I heart...if only I had the adapter so I could run my sirius in house...
Boyd, maybe the Planeteers can get together and write "Nascar Broadcasting for Dummies" and send a copy to Dr Jerry
Comment on the Hallow -Dega comm'l. Umm any one else ever been to Dega fall race? It was always a Halloween party every year! Now its an "official event" LOL That infield is / was / always will be one of the most *ahem* interesting ones ;)
Do the drivers plan on having crashes when ESPN is on commercial? It sure seems that way.
Did anyone ever get an interview with Jeff Gordon after the wreck?
David...I would find a way...this is been the best work day ever!
I will not complain when my wife goes to Target!
Here comes the rain boys. If it takes 2+ hours to fix the track and there's only like 5-10 laps left, will they call it? If so, another sick stroke of good luck for Tony Stewart.
Caution 5 lap 71 , debris on the track from 19 car Sadler.
They have not send what lap this is since commercial. Had to go to Foxtrac to find out what lap.
MRN - yes with Jeff G...he was worried about his back...and the well being of the 77
TRL, yes both ESPN and MRN got interviews
I'm sorry, the vocabulary and phrasing used by the female pit reporters on ESPN indicate they know about as much about the technical/strategy aspect of racing as my cat does.
TRL, yes, they spoke to Jeff. He said wrecks like his don't do any good for his bad back.
send = said
TRL,
one of the pit barbies got him. He said that it was a tough hit, his back was spasming a little, but he'll bounce back.
Thanks, friends.
I guess I just missed the TV interview.
Surely your cat has absorbed more knoweldge as it watches races with you every weekend? Don't insult your cat that way!
TRL - MRN had a good interview Jeff said back sore, says he will be ok MI is an easy track. MRN stated it was good to see him walk away normally
Looks similar to Saturday's race behind Stewart. Looks like fuel-wise Busch is in the best shape.
Did you all notice how ESPN missed Jimmie's going off the track at the restart???
darbar, what they not missed?
Finally, they're showing some great racing in mid pack
No one is doing PxP just chatting.
what a difference between radio and tv...tons of excitement on the radio coverage. on tv, the color guy is doing PxP because evidently the PxP guy has left the building.
Bristol, we have a problem!
I am really developing a man-crush on Brian Pattie. He is great on the box. He & JPM just have great racing chemistry
DJ and Petree are wound-up for this homestretch call....too bad Jerry doesn't join them.
only took them til now to realize there is racing on the track
More talking about where they will be in the chase points then what is happening on the track.
DJ and Andy have slowly taken over the PXP coverage for JP.
Must have been weird having Marty Reid on Saturday and now JP.
heart,
sat in the car for about 5 minutes. Phoenix, AZ aint the best place to just sit in the car to listen to the radio lol.
back now. they are good to listen to, but i knew that before today =p
Great shot of about 1 inch of the splitter as kyle goes off the track. ABSOLUTE BS ESPN SHOW US THE FRIGGEN RACE
Hey...Mark Martin is in this race?
Huh.
Remember, we want your final race comments before you leave. There will be a new post up when the cars cross the finish line for your race wraps...
Now a graphic on Chase point, under Green.
I've enjoyed JPM because he is so obviously enjoying the whole Nascar experience. So much friendlier than the F1 series.
There is rain about 8 miles west of the track per weather.com, but it should hold off if we go green until the end. Victory Lane might be wet though.
Who cares if Stewart can clinch a spot in the chase....that's not important at this stage in the race!
David
They are big picture racing..they know the 18 is fading & think they are faster than the 99,16. But are not trying to get cute, keep telling him to bring it home!
OK children, let's talk math. The only thing I know is the maximum number of points you can gain is 170.
BTW, JD I saw your Tweet on Tim Cowlishaw's column and was absolutely freaked out by what he wrote. Sad story.
Once again the obsession with the stupid chase detracts from what is happening NOW!
JP, Martin may not have been here in 2 years, but Logano, who is 7 spots ahead of Martin, has never been here. Don't make excuses for Martin.
Sal, if you follow Montoya on Twitter you will see a great side of him. He is a funny family oriented guy. Posted pics of his kids at the beach.
When his wife Connie is at the track, she posts comments while he is racing.
I think the 18 team is banking on the cars in front of them running out of fuel.
@MikeC you & I & every other F-A-N knows that! bspn has a script & they will all follow it - no matter how wrong or silly it makes them sound!
At least two laps now just showing the top two cars.
I could understand if they were at Atlanta or Richmond and talking about those close to 12th in points clinching a spot in the chase....but with 5 races go until then and the points leader can clinch....big deal! I'm sure that's the last thing on Tony's mind at this very moment.
Wow, five laps to go and not a shred of excitement.
Bill France Jr. must be rolling over in his grave.
JD...I have avoided the whole Twitter thing. I'm doing well just to multi task being here during the race!
So, NASCAR Now is going on early after the race. No clue if it will still re-air so the DVR's don't miss it.
ESPN having a very fun day...
Heart, thats been their plan since before Indy. Juan said it this weekend, if they could get out of here with a top 5 or top 10 they would take it rather than risk it trying to win. They know once they get in the Chase they will throw everything they got at it and they will turn Juan loose on the field, they just want to be in it first.
I really think Target put it to Chip this year that they gotta perform or they are walking anyways. JMHO.
JD,
Jerry put Big Bill to sleep along time ago.
Jerry's repeating stats in the final laps!
Well, JD, France Jr is rolling in his grave, but Brian France is rolling in the money, so they don't care.
14 was good to go on fuel before the red flag....47 may not make it
Sal, it's easy as pie and well worth it for NASCAR fans, try it!
This has been a total melt-down today.
28 cars on lead lap and we are being shown 3.
With the way they were talking about Stewart not being able to clinch, is as if they were to ask Stewart in victory lane "how he feels" like he's going to answer with, "The win's ok...but I'm really disappointed....I was hoping we would clinch a spot in the chase today."
From Mike Massaro:
looks like NASCAR Now will come on Live at 3:30...unscripted! should be fun.
TexasRaceLady said...
This has been a total melt-down today.
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Today would be different than any other Cup race on BSPN ?? LOL
Theres more then 2 cars in the race now right?
Final lap and Tony is trying to make it on fuel and JP is silent.
yes! another unscripted ESPN nascar show. This will be a show actually worth watching.
WHOOO HOO Tony wins!
Haus14 said...
yes! another unscripted ESPN nascar show. This will be a show actually worth watching.
Unlike the script for the race.
MA finishes 2nd.
Thanks for the comments Planeteers & JD.
Dot
Made much too much over the fuel issue. I guess that is par for the course when you are just plain bored as an announcer . . .
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JD
Shannon Spake: "Is this team ready for the Chase?" We've got 5 races to go until it starts!
HA HA! Awesome job Smoke! But once again, ESPeeU continues to fail miserably at providing a decent race broadcast.
MRN really didn't talk about fuel. ESPN overblew it. Now what was it about Marcos making a huge mistake about not coming with the leaders on lap 19 now?
Rough.
BP..told JPM "I have something to tell you at the hauler"
JPM "great day - thank you"
BP "4 more races until the chase"
My days of ESPN/ABC have ended!
I love Tony ....will anybody else cross the line?
sigh.
Ok we see sliding heads of what first 8 cars..then pit crew..then sliding heads continue. That sliding head deal has to go. Creepy.
BSPN...just when I think you can't disappoint more, you do. When will I learn to just stick with MRN for Cup races.
In and out of the room and bad cam work. Many voices here confirming it.
JD
How you can write a column without a bunch of &^%$&# marks is beyond me.
Thank you MRN guys
XOXO
The car sucked blah blah blah whine whine whine.... Someone walk up smack him and tell him you finished 4th
If ESPN was saying the 14 could not make it on gas....NOT!!!!!
They were good to go BEFORE THE RED FLAG!
KB...what a #$*()*)#$(*#$()*()#$*()#$...his MRN interview was painful!
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JD
Isn't it amazing how Shrub can sound so pouty when he cut his points to the top 12 in half?
Shannon. What. The. Hell?!
w00t! Smoke! Great job! Schooling everyone! Mr. Kulwicki is smiling down from Heaven!
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Jamie
to Tony "What does this mean" instead of "How does this FEEL"
I wish I had a cream pie to throw at ESPN camera director.
KYLE...you are really dumb with math...you are racing the 16...AND THE 17 & 5...THEY DID NOT HAVE AS GOOD OF DAYS AS YOU....
I really want someone to keep him out of the chase!
KYLE...you are really dumb with math...you are racing the 16...AND THE 17 & 5...THEY DID NOT HAVE AS GOOD OF DAYS AS YOU....
I really want someone to keep him out of the chase!
I am sick to my stomach. That was a disgusting display of "coverage" by ESPN.
Glen Jarrett just shines in the winner interview! Asked about what it is like when the pit strategies get all screwy then work themselves out and what its like to wind up in the top 5, asked what it was like passing Kyle on those late restarts and then asked if the crowd turnout today is a good omen for the sport. No softball questions there, let Tony do alot of the talking.
Jamie asking questions a monkey can ask
I was on a call so couldn't go to a quick PT to hear what Kylie had to whine about. Hopefully it'll be on the NA$CAR site
Annon, after today he IS racing the 17 and 5. 16 leaped over both with his run. Kyle has to beat either the 17, 6 or 16 every week from here on out. Not necessarily all of them
That was my point...his interview with MRN, Kyle complained about the 16 finishing in front of him, so we did not gain anything...sort of not realizing the big picture
In fact...he cut the margin to the top 12 by a nice chunk.
JGR should really replay his interviews..it was painful.
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