Saturday, August 22, 2009

Live Blogging The Sprint Cup Series From Bristol, TN (ESPN - 6:30PM ET)


The track is very happy that the Saturday night race is a sellout. One hundred and sixty thousand NASCAR fans are going to be making some noise as the Sprint Cup Series action unfolds.

ESPN has a one-hour pre-race version of NASCAR Countdown scheduled at 6:30PM. Allen Bestwick will be in the Infield Pit Studio with Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty. These programs have proven to be hit-or-miss this season. Bestwick has the goods to define priorities and host good conversations, but often the production team has other ideas.

This week, the drivers were asked by the speedway to pick a song that will be used during driver intros. Click here to see the full list courtesy of our friend and veteran reporter Dustin Long. Unfortunately, ESPN will not be able to show this because the network has to pay rights fees every time popular music is used on national TV.

Once the action gets underway it will be Jerry Punch calling the play-by-play. Friday night was rough for Punch who struggled with everything from accidents to updating teams outside the top five. This event is extremely fast-paced and the challenge for the on-air TV team never ends. Even under caution, there is a lot of information that fans are looking forward to having updated.

Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree will once again be alongside of Punch. These two have been polite and enjoyable, but tonight face a new challenge. Once Punch fades, it will be Jarrett who slides over into calling the race while Petree will provide the strategy updates.

It is impossible to insert Tim Brewer from the Tech Garage full-screen under green flag racing because the laps are so quick. Look for ESPN to present Brewer in a two video box effect. Hopefully, he will be put in the smaller size box so fans can continue to enjoy the action while Brewer talks tech.

The aerial views and high camera shots of this track at night are spectacular. On Friday night, ESPN chose to bypass the opportunity to use this video as bumpers into and out of commercial break. Perhaps, seeing as this event is a sellout, TV viewers will get to see one of the most unique sports venues in the nation tonight for more than just a couple of seconds.

The excessive use of in-car cameras live during the race ruined the Friday night Nationwide Series telecast. Bristol is so steeply banked and the laps are so fast that live in-cars just jar the TV viewer and completely lose any perspective that had been established. Where the in-cars have a value is on replays, especially with the use of the audio recorded during incidents. See if there is a shift tonight.

"Headlights, not tailpipes" was the motto used by the TV networks that have telecast racing from BMS over the years. The ultimate challenge is to continue to cut cameras and stay ahead of the action. TV viewers should be seeing the front of the cars coming at them, not the rear ends of the cars racing away.

There is no doubt that tempers may be tight tonight, especially with drivers who are forced out of the race due to incidents on the track. The ESPN pit reporting team of Jamie Little, Shannon Spake, Vince Welch and Dave Burns will be right in the middle of the action.

There is tremendous potential tonight for an outstanding TV broadcast. The fans, the track and the teams are all in place. It would be a great time for ESPN to deliver a telecast that could set the network up for the Chase for the Championship to come.

This post will serve to host your comments on the ESPN Sprint Cup Series telecast from Bristol, TN. To add your TV-related opinion, just click on the comments button below. This is a family-friendly website, please keep that in mind when posting.

Thanks for taking time out of your Saturday night to join us at The Daly Planet.

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Jonathan from the SouthSide Of Chicago! said...

ITS BRISTOL BABY!!!! I HOPE ESPN HAS A GREAT BROADCAST TONIGHT! NO RAIN, AND A MOMENTUM IN THE RATINGS MEANS BIG THINGS HOPEFULLY. WE SHALL SEE, HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS THE RACE TONIGHT THIS SHOULD BE LOTS OF FUN!!!! WOOOOO


GO JR 88 ALL THE WAY!

Daly Planet Editor said...

Jonathan, lower case type please. Hopefully, it will be a TV race to remember.

TexasRaceLady said...

Please, Jonathan, you're shouting.

Hotaru1787 said...

Jonathan must be really excited!

Hoping for a NW/Cup sweep from David! :)

The Loose Wheel said...

Not liking this background opening intro music. A nice montage of Bristol memories would have been a great start IMO.

Im off to a great start LOL.

Haus14 said...

I think Jonathan just thought he was Kenny Wallace.

Charlie said...

I will be watching the Packers and recording this race.
I wonder if any of the pit crew will ask Gordon about his back.

kbaskins said...

@ hotaru

I'd rather it be Carl, but I'll settle for anyone from RFR. :-)

--KarenB

The Loose Wheel said...

WEAK! No heels and she didn't even make it up a single groove!

Krista is putting all these girls to shame

Haus14 said...

Wow, Jamie said the same thing she said last night. Sounds like this is going to be a humdinger.

The Loose Wheel said...

Since we are rooting for guys

Terry!!!!! But since they will probably hit the trailer by lap 100, Shrubby or Smoke would be great!

Dave in OKC said...

I hope Rusty shared some of his 5-Hour Energy with Dr. Punch.

The Loose Wheel said...

Dave, I read that about DOQ, either Danny has something lined up or something is being left out. Sucks because they are what, 18th in points? Take the Cup guys out and they are 12th or so.

Sophia said...

ok turned off PRN until later (MRN is my pref)

When did Rusty get so loud/fast/animated. It's like he's trying to talk more than Kenny? Maybe I forgot this or is he just hyped up on coffee tonight? I know he loves Bristol.

Dave in OKC said...

David, I hope DOQ has something up his sleeve.

My final NNS comment - The Kimberly Clark sponsorship is leaving the 27 at the end of the year and moving to Marcos Ambrose's Cup ride.

The Loose Wheel said...

Sophia, thats Rusty. Always has been. LOVES to talk.

The Loose Wheel said...

Saw that too Dave. I find it interesting. Hate that Baker-Curb now has to find a sponsor. This group was talking about 4 cars last year before Daytona, now struggling to finance a single car. Always thought highly of that organization back from the BrewCo days. Shame to see them lose the sponsor, but good for Marcos

Hotaru1787 said...

Yeah, but I'm supportive of my David 'baby' :D

Just remembered 'bout the Jaguars game and if my allergies start bothering me, I may have to take meds (that make me DROWZY, hence I miss the race).

Hey, the last two times I did that, Carl Edwards won. Let's hope it's David! :)

Allergies and Bristol races (both of them)- they go together for me.

Daly Planet Editor said...

This prerace show has the feel of NASCAR Now. Lots of pre-production and packaged pieces.

PammH said...

And I remember JD, you mentioned last nite's was so good. I missed it too-darn.

The Loose Wheel said...

You think Jack feels a little insulted to hear Mark talk about Rick's #5 team like that. Even when he was at Ginn and DEI he sounded tons happier than he did over at Roush.

I know they act civilized when cameras are on but me thinks hard feelings still lie...

The Loose Wheel said...

RD may have a couple clowns shouting their opinions as facts, but at least they have a solid balance between interviews and pre-produced pieces. ESPN does a good job with these, but I hope this isn't the bulk of their pre-race. Off the cuff interviews are invaluable to me.

MtnVwJay said...

Link to song list not working on your website

glenc1 said...

David, as a fan of drivers from Roush long gone, I have to believe Jack is hurt by Mark's comments. Yes, Jack has feelings, lol. He expressed disappointment after Jeff Burton left, so I know he has it in him. Perhaps he & Mark have a relationship where they've talked it all out. For Mark's part; he's admitted he's changed his attitude, maybe it was Rick who helped change it. But Mark used to talk about Jimmy Fennig like he was the greatest in history. And then he talked about Pat Tryson the same way. And now it's Alan G....so maybe that's just Mark.

The Loose Wheel said...

Link works for me.

LOL @ Scott Wimmer's choice! Knight Rider theme! HAHAHA, good to see MMM back at the track.

The Loose Wheel said...

Glen, I guess that extra year Jack got out of Mark, and seeing Mark was visibly unhappy with it, set the tone for me. He did run a NW car for them the next year and I'm positive they have to still be close friends since Mark built that organization on his back for close to a decade. Jack has feelings I totally believe that! LOL, just ask him about Toyota!

Unknown said...

Mr Editor -
JP again? Oooooh ...I think I'll channel Hal Hamrick, Bill Fleming and Chris Economaki (remember them?) ...no MRN, so it will be up to PRN to chase the racing action and I expect they'll do a credible job

Daly Planet Editor said...

Think I have seen this feature before....

Daly Planet Editor said...

Jay, I sent you a new link. Check your email.

Anonymous said...

which is worse prn or espn? ughhh!!!

Daly Planet Editor said...

The short 30 min pre-race show really worked last night. Rusty, Brad and AB got the TV viewers fired up...and then came Punch and company.

PammH said...

Wow! Sounds like driver intros were pretty good! (reading on Twitter) Too bad we missed them..:(

Dave in OKC said...

Not that they'll be there longer than 3 or 4 laps, but would it hurt to mention Scott Speed and Dave Blaney starting in Row 2?

Glenn said...

Well I couldn't take it anymore, made the switch to PRN.
They have had good discussions, a LOT of great driver comments, even let us hear Mikey introduce himself. "As good as I once was"
What they're broadcasting is what makes me want to be there.
Fun and they are getting the action as it's happening. I just hope it continues through the broadcast.

Vicky D said...

We still like Brad D a lot his enthusiasm is terrific. This pre-race show is repeating segments from the previous week on NN. AB is setting up the race pretty good but Rusty's volume needs to go down a notch or two!

Sophia said...

anon

I forgot how annoying PRN is until I tried their pre race. Some guy on there has the most annoying voice and thinks he is a comedian.

PRN= the ESPN of NASCAR RADIO :(

MRN guys rule!

The Loose Wheel said...

Wow, Will Power and Nelson Philippe hurt today in practice

Sophia said...

re: PRN I turned them off long ago when they appeared to be taking PHONE CALLS???

so between phone, and this blog, brownies and tv...PRN is muted again until I get annoyed with TV. within few laps of camera work after GF I can GUARANTEE!!

Sophia said...

Dang Will Power broke two vertabraes (didn't hear which ones!) and Nelson concussion. Need to find link.

Vicky D said...

Have they already had the driver intros with the music? We just turned the pre-race show and just see the 3 guys here.

Sophia said...

Nelson Phillipe broken left foot and W Power lower back broken.

SCARY wrecks in OW this season. :(

Vicky D said...

Busch & Vickers looked like they could have been cut-out cardboard figures.

Sophia said...

LOL! Vickers and Kyle in same truck. Oh MY...wonder if they said anything.

I don't think they will be sharing a pizza soon!:)

Kyle B still smiling with bwin.
I repeat "who is this guy and what di dyou do with the real Kyle B?"

WickedJ said...

Marty Smith is twittering whos coming out to what song. heres what hes got so far

Sam Hornish Fight for ur right to party
Jeff Burton Welcome to the Jungle!
Mikey Waltrip Aint as good as I once was.
Start me Up, Stones - Jeff Gordon.
Jump Around: Carl Edwards.
All Summer Long Kid Rock - Robby Gordon.
BAAWITDABAH -SMOKE.
Life On The Run - Dierks: Kasey Kahne.
THUNDERSTRUCK, AC/DC - Dale Jr
Marcos Ambrose Land Down Under, Men at Work
Terry Labonte - George Strait, Heartland.
Chicken Fried, Zac Brown Band I Bobby Labonte.
Going The Distance - Cake: AJ Allmendinger.
THIS TOWN by OAR for Sheriff Brian Lee Vickers.
Reed Sorenson - Billie Jean, Michael
Ryan Newman - Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy.
Logano - East Bound and Down. Jerry Reed. Sweet. Kenseth chooses Godsmack. Dave Blaney Change in my Pocket.

Daly Planet Editor said...

You guys need to monitor me on Twitter. Would have had all this IRL info!

Both have concussions, Power two lower back vert cracked. Philippe, messed up foot broken and in surgery.

Never should have happened. IRL has to be livid at courseworkers and communication at the track.

Video is on youtube.

The Loose Wheel said...

Yeah JD. the 2nd hit should have NEVER happened. I think the first was prolly gonna no matter what

Daly Planet Editor said...

Sad to see ESPN continue to describe the old Bristol when this is the new Bristol.

WickedJ said...

the Harvick thing happened at Martinsville..right?

kbaskins said...

The comments by the reporters using Twitter at the track are very funny during the song intros.

--KarenB

The Loose Wheel said...

no wicked. the biffle thing was the spring busch race at bristol, 2002 or 2003 i think

WickedJ said...

Hm, i thought it was Martinsville. i stand corrected

WickedJ said...

Harvick began the 2002 season with a fine for a post race incident with Greg Biffle at Bristol Motor Speedway. Later, he was suspended for rough driving following a Craftsman Truck Race at Martinsville, Virginia.

i was half right....

WickedJ said...
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The Loose Wheel said...

Yeah he threatened to wreck Coy or JD Gibbs and NASCAR said nope and parked him for that race and the Cup race the next day

WickedJ said...

Yeah, thats what i was thinking of. which is why i said i was half right

also BOO for letting the flag drag on the ground

Daly Planet Editor said...

Yes! Busch and Vickers in the same truck!

WickedJ said...

Can we have Dr Dirt and Mike Joy back to call this race? please?

The Loose Wheel said...

Love the name IRWIN is calling this race next year.

IRWIN Night Race @ BMS

red said...

hey gang! well, at least we KNOW it'll be a great national anthem tonight!

WickedJ said...

please dont mention the race sponsor

The Loose Wheel said...

kiddos hit a home run as always.

"musicians" take note

kbaskins said...

There are some adult singers who could learn a few lessons about singing an anthem from these kids.

--KarenB

Dot said...

Best anthem of the year. You were right red.

WickedJ said...

i think i see Mikey Waltrips daughter in the back

Also, the huge flag is AWESOME, they do it at Norwalk (aka Summit Raceway Park) when i go for Night Under Fire and it takes up both lanes and probably 1/4 of the track

Steve L. said...

Man, so much reading to catch up on everything going on today!
Blogs, twitter, on and on. I'm missing the actual tv coverage..
Whew!

WickedJ said...

@david: Dont forget "Local singing sensations"

PammH said...

Great overhead shots of the track during the anthem!!

TexasRaceLady said...

Kbaskins,

I'll second that statement. Makes you wonder why "professionals" can't sing it if the kids can.

Daly Planet Editor said...

Now, that was an anthem!

Anonymous said...

I know they're just kids, but that rendition of the National Anthem is just horrible.

Vicky D said...

Wickedj - yeah those "local singing sensations" are always terrible.

Sophia said...

Well this is JUST a quibble but PLEASE keep the camera on the jets a bit longer! I love it and would rather see another second of that then Tony getting in his car..or anybody else. Military deserves another second dontcha think?

The rest of the night. well, we KNOW how that's gonna go. Just read your shampoo bottles. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. :)

Daly Planet Editor said...

Great pic of MW's daughter with her broken wrist in a cast on Twitter.

Waltrip is @mw55

Daly Planet Editor said...

Horrible? Have you been watching the anthem singers this year? Lordy...

WickedJ said...

Wait, was that a BUS on the speedway? LOL

Steve L. said...

Usually by now, if you're at the track this time of year, you're so glad the sun is going down! Those stands are so HOT in August!

Anonymous said...

My favorite Amthem ever! I love when the kids get to sing!

kbaskins said...

They're trying to set a karaoke world record at Bristol. That's why they're singing in the background.

--KarenB

Daly Planet Editor said...

Just heard Mike Joy did the driver intros and there was a big card stunt for Mark Martin from the fans.

WickedJ said...

HotPass should be awesome tonight. 88, 99, 24 and 48

Vicky D said...

Listen to those fans singing - sounds like they are at a soccer match.

Anonymous said...

So we get over three hours of pre race. We hear the hype about the driver intros and choosing their own song.
ESPN shows none of them. BOOOOO

The Loose Wheel said...

annon, its a rights issue asto why they weren't shown.

WickedJ said...

Anon: Elliott's spotter said it might have something to do with TV and paying rights. i wouldnt doubt it

red said...

so, just a heads-up for the post-race column, espn gang: i AM taking notes tonight.
and if the pattern holds? i'll won't be tuning in again this season and will listen on the radio.

i'm just sayin' . . .

(and it's already starting out as 'the kyle busch show' so it's not looking good . . .)

SalB said...

SteveL, that's why I loved my seats on the baecstretch. By 3 PM they were in the shade!

Anonymous said...

All of the Bruton Smith (SMI) tracks have great promotions. Great pre race, kids doing anthem, drivers pick songs etc. ISC tracks need to take a lesson.

kbaskins said...

@ anon 7:41

They couldn't show intros. It would cost too much money.

--KarenB

WickedJ said...

Here's the list of songs that everybody came out to, for those who care :P

http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2009/08/music-motors-and-much-more

Vicky D said...

Very happy that JB is in-car reporter - GO CAT.

SalB said...

Bristol also does an amazing job keeping the stands and concourses clean! When you consider the number of people there, the are incredible keeping up with everything. Even the bathrooms!

Dot said...

I hope Jeff B has a good race. Being in race reporter isn't such a good thing.

Steve L. said...

Vicky D said...
Listen to those fans singing - sounds like they are at a soccer match.

Vickey, it's the world record for the most people to sing kereokie
160,000 folks.

Haus14 said...

wow, Jayski taking exception with JD's tweet!

Anonymous said...

With so many good cars starting so far back the charity lap should get a workout tonight. Or, it would if this was the 'old' Bristol.

MtnVwJay said...

omg - my local (San Francisco Bay area) MRN station is broadcasting the 49ers football preseason game - and internet stream is blacked out ... here I come Twitter, Daly Planet Blog and Frontstretch Blog

Vicky D said...

Steve L thanks for the update on the singing. Son's fiancee loves karoake.

Daly Planet Editor said...

Perfect scenario for ESPN. Burton wins the race.

bevo said...

My resolution : I will not allow ESPN to ruin my night.

Anonymous said...

Did the track or NASCAR have to pay the artists for rights fees?

Why not shown on TV? John??

Daly Planet Editor said...

Jay, drop me an email again and I will help you out with that issue.

kbaskins said...

I predict bevo's resolution will be broken by lap 50. :-)

--KarenB

PammH said...

I've been multi-tasking out of the room-BSPN didn't show the tribute to MM?? Unreal..

Vicky D said...

Jerry - how 'bout dem flash cubes!

Daly Planet Editor said...

ASCAR and BMI, the music unions, charge high fees for use of current popular music on TV.

If it plays in the background while something else is going on, no problem. If it is played while the driver intros are happening, you can count on big bucks being charged to ESPN.

Nice idea by the track, I think it will be on youtube shortly.

JD

Dot said...

Chase colors on the ticker already.

Steve L. said...

Martin almost wrecked and ESPN missed it on the first turn!

Daly Planet Editor said...

oops, ASCAP and BMI...sorry

SalB said...

What idiot thinks an in car adequately shows what happened between Logano and Blaney? IDIOT!

Steve L. said...

Commercial lap 22? Any takers?

The Loose Wheel said...

66 to pit

Haus14 said...

JD, is that so they control how and when their songs are used? It seems to me that the publicity would help sell songs...especially now that you can purchase songs individually on itunes.

Vicky D said...

Looks like Blaney is getting ready to park it.

Dot said...

@ SalB, my thoughts too.

Daly Planet Editor said...

None of the ESPN guys would touch the start and park issue with Blaney.

Weak....

SalB said...

Again with the in car!? JD, are they doing it just to spite us, or are they really that stupid?

WickedJ said...

Steve: lap 13 :P

Vicky D said...

JD - these guys didn't learn their lesson from last night - they still aren't looking out the window.

red said...

and there's our first "sailing into the corner" cliche, following the #20 wall hit.

channeling rusty wallace now, are we?

Daly Planet Editor said...

Haus, it is a multi-billion dollar business. No chance of just getting an exception for a one time NASCAR race.

You may remember it cost ESPN and TNT hundreds of thousands of dollars to get theme songs for their NASCAR coverage.

The music unions are rough.

bevo said...

@Karen- Thanks for having faith in me :)

I'm just afraid that if things don't get better all of us, including our host, are going to be burned out by the time the Chase starts.

Sophia said...

Anonymous SalB said...

What idiot thinks an in car adequately shows what happened between Logano and Blaney? IDIOT!


ain't that the truth

Daly Planet Editor said...

Vicky, so far in car cams, missing the action and Punch already lost.

Blaney and several other start and park cars qualified up front. They are an issue and ESPN was in silence...afraid to talk about the real issue.

Give me Marty Reid....

Steve L. said...

Just because they talk about someone, do they have to have a close up of that car? We don't need to see close shots while mentioning them!

WickedJ said...

heh Scott Wimmer is running ahead of Gordon, Hamlin, Edwards, Burton...

The Loose Wheel said...

Kyle Busch's spotter giving a ton of info

bevo said...

The guys on Sirius today were sure that the S&P guys at the front would not park tonight... so much for that prediction.

kbaskins said...

Enough. With. The. In-car. Camera.

Seriously. What a jack***.

--KarenB

Vicky D said...

Where's Marty - he would be telling us what was going on here - not telling us the cars are sailing into the corner. And DJ & AP are just yakking.

The Loose Wheel said...

37 parked

SalB said...

Apparently, passes will only be shown from in car cameras. Or, maybe 50% of the race, judging from the first 30 laps.

red said...

steve l: if you're referring to that extended discussion of the #24 car, it may have been b/c we were using the #99 "aflac in-car camera" as noted on the bottom left of the screen.

darbar said...

Hi Everyone. Well, the comment by Edwards just backs up what I've been complaining about all season. He's said in pre-race he's not going to be able to race hard so as not to mess up his quest for the Chase. I'm tired of hearing guys like Hammond and Larry Mac say that the fans are wrong about their comments that drivers don't race hard and race to win--that they only points race. Montoya is another prime example. He's totally admitted that he's finally learned how to race in Nascar, which is to take your time, don't be aggressive and then just race hard enough for points.

So this is why, Planeteers, that ratings are down and behinds are not in the seats. Why spend good time to see guys points race and why spend good money for tickets for boring racing?

WickedJ said...

JD - how come we dont have the brake cam anymore? that was cool

Sophia said...

blaney hits Logano and Blaney out and Joey 13 laps down? wow

bevo said...

On the plus side we can actually hear the pit reporters talk

Daly Planet Editor said...

Seems like ESPN just rediscovered in car cams. They play with them like Fox did with Digger.

Just a toy for a bored TV crew.

Mike aka RickyBobby said...

At least the shot going to commercial showed us some cars racing side by side. I'm already hoarse from yelling at the tv

SalB said...

Wicked...I'm sure they are saving that camera to use while there is a hot and heavy challenge among 3 cars for the lead. We';; get the brake cam at that point.

Vicky D said...

Lap 44 and Biffle is getting ready to lap cars.

WickedJ said...

right now Mike Joy would make a comment about the big ole conveyor belt

The Loose Wheel said...

87 parking

Vicky D said...

And I saw that Marcos Ambrose will have Kimberly-Clark sponsor next year too.

MtnVwJay said...

showing Earnhardt in yellow as "on the bubble" ????????

Sophia said...

*&^%$# in car cams.

I need a break since caps and cussing is not ladylike or socially acceptable.

back in a few and going to turn on PRN
I miss the dulcet tones of the MRN guys..but shall try ESPNPRN types for a wee bit.

The Loose Wheel said...

apparent brake issues on the 87, right front rotor glowing, gonna look at it but we know what that means

Dot said...

Caution coming soon.

The Loose Wheel said...

mtn, technically he isn't mathematically eliminated yet

red said...

hmmmm. altho' he's my driver, i don't think it's realistic to place the 88 car "on the bubble" for the chase . . .

interesting that truex is one of the biggest movers but i don't recall seeing his car on camera yet.

Daly Planet Editor said...

see all the tailpipes? remember what I said in my column?

Vicky D said...

MntVwJay - they are showing Logano on the bubble also - I think he is 19th in points.

WickedJ said...

@Red, why show Truex? hes probably actually racing side by side

bevo said...

You know when you use so many different colors in your graphics the impact of a new element like chase status is negated.

Steve L. said...

BIG wad of cars and they go to in-car camera!

WickedJ said...

HotPass is doing the yellow names too, some are yellow and others are underlined in yellow.

no clue wth it means

kbaskins said...

How's your resoluntion going, bevo? :-)

--KarenB

SalB said...

Is there an on track incident the HAVEN'T missed yet?

Dot said...

Who are they kidding showing all those drivers in yellow? Is that BSPNs idea or NASCARs?

We Planeteers have the same chance of making the Chase as Jr does.

Here's our caution.

PG_Harley said...

All this bumper cam staring at wheel wells is getting me seasick... and I spent 22 years in the Navy!

Unknown said...

The heli guys are doing a great job tonite. Crisp clear beautiful shots.

Thumbs up guys!

Vicky D said...

Dot - I think you'll make the Chase before me!

WickedJ said...

holy carp, three wide coming off pit road in front of Jr

darbar said...

Now that's a dumb commercial. Ferrets attack???

Karen said...

Where did Jr. start?

red said...

jd, can you explain why we have to start yellow flag pit stops with single car coverage and then move to the split screen coverage? i'm not sure what's up with that.

(as an aside: i'm slow refreshing my screen tonight as youngest daughter is transferring her voluminous files from my laptop to her new one and i'm borrowing oldest daughter's laptop. unfortunateyl, i think our airport connection is struggling with tranferring 17 hours of files from one laptop to another.)

bevo said...

You realize that was over one full minute of nothing but the FedEx car on camera? Think ESPN just billed them for an ad? :)

@Karen- so far so good. I've got plenty of Bloody Marys in reserve tonight!

kbaskins said...

@ Karen

Jr. started 27th

--KarenB

Unknown said...

that ferret commercial was a little scary

MtnVwJay said...

looks like they are showing the top 23 or 24 - have been looking and keep missing Truex name - he is 24 - Allmendinger in 25th place at start of race - he's not in yellow

Anonymous said...

Earnhardt Jr. was technically within the limits of being eliminated for the chase, so in theory he still has a chance. I am sure he won't be yellow next week

:)

PammH said...

I thought you couldn't stay out if you can't hear your spotter..re:TS.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, the race would be better if ESPN would show shots from the blimp. Is that wide enough for you?

WickedJ said...

Someone said Kenseth didnt get the tank full, spilled ALOT of fuel on the ground

Anonymous said...

Finally, double video boxes showing 2 battles. That was missed last night.

Vicky D said...

Anon at 8:16 - how about from the Space Station?

Daly Planet Editor said...

Nah, just showing the racing like SPEED did on Wednesday for the Mods and the trucks would be just fine.

It can be done.

Dot said...

@ bevo, pour one for me, I'm on my way over.

Unknown said...

Must be double vision ...did I see split screen and wide shot

Daly Planet Editor said...

Hmmm...someone might have made the "stop with the freaking in cars" phone call. Suddenly, it's gone.

The Loose Wheel said...

gilliland and bobby labonte in the top 15.

WickedJ said...

Man, the old bristol folks fought for the bottom, new bristol they fight for the top

Steve L. said...

We are missing so much racin in the back of the pack because we're just watching the first five cars!

Go find the two and three wide racing!

bevo said...

5 minutes without a commercial.

Daly Planet Editor said...

Yea, that is the come back from commercial shot. Should have held it longer.

WickedJ said...

Red, thought youd like to know Jr is up to 15th from being like 27th during the last run

Dot said...

Hey, where's the bottom ticker? I just noticed it's not there.

Racing in the big screen????

red said...

#37 out-- transmission; #87 out -- wheel bearing. this according to nascar on twitter.

bevo said...

@Dot- At least I have more vodka than Bloody Mary mix, hate it when it's the other way around :)

Vicky D said...

So much yellow and green - it's crazy!

Unknown said...

@Dot
I have no bottom ticker either. How did we ever watch TV on a little square 25" box?

bevo said...

Bottom ticker is 20 - 50

Daly Planet Editor said...

Like I was saying, this is the new Bristol and I think talking about the old days is off base.

If you want some ticker, just jump over to ESPN2.

red said...

@wickedj: thanks. i've taken to watching the leaderboard on nascar.com for lap times as well as standings.

dr punch seems lost: reciting car numbers and driver names and giving us historical tidbits as to who's won this race when. not so much PxP, tho'.

Daly Planet Editor said...

The director is having a tough night. No rhythm, lots of tailpipes. Late on the cutting.

Remember how the Mods were always coming AT you on weds?

PammH said...

Run thru the field-2 cars??

Steve L. said...

Kenny_Wallace I am Hearing that in 2010 Atlanta is Getting Rid of 1 Race!..The Seats Have Been Empty There!..That is a Shame!..That is Home of The South!.

From Kenny Walace on twitter.. Shame, I love Atlanta..

Daly Planet Editor said...

Red, did you know Greg Biffle is driving the 16 car?

The Loose Wheel said...

steve, that is rumored for 2011, not 2010

Buschseries61 said...

Yes Jerry, you already told us Mark Martin last won here 11 years ago. The downward spiral has begun. He is running out of stats to call & half my car number bingo board is filled.

Anonymous said...

ESPN does the ticker at intervals and ESPN2 does it during the whole thing.

@JD--some of my Tweeter buddies are screaming for RaceBuddy :(

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