This is going to be a tough day for the Camping World Truck Series TV team. On one hand, they get to have fun with Halloween costumes during a pre-recorded one hour Setup show. On the other hand, they must deal with the passing of NASCAR legend Jim Hunter who was a friend of that network and those in the TV compound.
Krista Voda anchors The Setup with Ray Dunlap and Adam Alexander as the pit reporters. Once the race starts, Voda will remain and cover pit road as a third reporter. Rick Allen will call the action with Phil Parsons and Michael Waltrip.
Trucks are very different at Talladega from the Cup Series race. There are only a handful of trucks and drivers capable of running in the lead pack for the duration of the event. In the past, the trucks have run in small packs grouped according to speed.
The TV coverage on SPEED is focused on the lead pack at Talladega. Keep an eye on the scoring ticker to see just how many trucks exit the race early as it is Allen's practice to ignore passing this information along to viewers. As I was told, the focus of SPEED is the racing and the rest is not important.
Hopefully, Kyle Busch will not run away with this event and leave the pack battling for second place. The trucks are a much better show when there is a handful with the same speed at this track. Busch is always a threat to make it his own event.
SPEED's coverage is old school as we have said many times. The focus is on the racing, all the stories of pit road are updated and the announcing is exciting and high energy.
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As soon as I get an updated pic from SPEED showing this year's costumes, I will post it.
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ReplyDeleteTruck race will be live on TV in India cuz Narin is racing. Probably will have more viewers than the US.
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ReplyDeleteRay Dunlap really made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pick 'em Ups Racin' Planeteers :)
ReplyDeleteHallodega Island! Now I get it saw Jen Jo post about a costume yesterday now I see what she was talkin' 'bout :)
Wrong post, this is for the trucks. The Dega qual post is the one before.
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny.
ReplyDeleteJennifer Jo was doing a pretty good job with the powder puff. Maybe she can get a big time cosmetics sponsor.
some folks on twitter need to go to ebay & buy a sense of humor...geez. lighten up. I'm glad Speed has fun w/Halloween.
ReplyDeleteHaving some good fun while still doing the job properly. SPEED ROCKS !
ReplyDeleteI said I wasnt gonna watch this, but ive seen bits and pieces. Im also watching the Tennessee/South Carolina game. The gilligans island thing isnt that bad. And i think i have a crush on Jennifer Jo Cobb now. Mary Ann aint lookin that bad either. My Vols look like there gonna lose so I guess ill keep it over here
ReplyDeleteJennifer Jo Cobb alone was worth the price of admission on this one !
ReplyDeleteSPEED does a great job with Halloween. I'm glad they have the courage to do that. Something to look foward to every year. I love it.
ReplyDeleteNice to get a little humor on what certainly started as a sad day.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone enjoys the race! :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer Jo looked fetching even in her paracute out fit!
ReplyDeleteMikey as Mrs. what's her face is HILARIOUS!!! :)
My 8 year old thought it was funny.
ReplyDeleteI could do without it.
Now I am going to watch Michigan State vs Iowa Football
Love the costumes. But Mikey carrying a suitcase with a big Napa decal on it was too much. Come on, draw the line already. It's that kind of stuff that turns fans off to Nascar.
ReplyDeleteAnd Roland, those of you not familiar, Jim Hunter wore #22 when he was a Gamecock running back. Classy move by Todd Ellis on the radio today to reference his letters won and that he was a Gamecock football player. A few years ago, the Gamecocks even gave Hunter a then-era jersey with his number and name.
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, I'll be watching the truck race once it starts.
ReplyDeleteI had just read the sad news about Jim Hunter. I want to offer my condolences to his family. It's never easy.
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ReplyDeleteGeez, I'd forgotten how much I hate that scanner deal they do!
ReplyDeleteJD WAKE UP!! Troll alert!!
ReplyDeleteJD -- your little troll has multiple identities for Halloween.
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ReplyDeleteSorry about that folks. Resume race TV chat!
ReplyDeleteLoving the aerial shots!
ReplyDeleteThe wide and aerial shots are making this a great tv show.
ReplyDeleteI hope ESPN is taking notes. Great pictures and genuine excitement. Speed is putting on a clinic on how to televise Talladega.
ReplyDeleteI know they want to make it look good on TV. But given the vast amount of seating available and the history of vehicles getting into the fence and parts into the stands, it seems ridiculous to let people sit in the lower rows today.
ReplyDeleteyes sir! Love the shots! Can actually see the racing and let it play out. <3
ReplyDeletego, Ron!
ReplyDeleteI've died and gone to Heaven!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is how to televise a race.
Just loving the high, wide shots.
Keep it up, SPEED.
And I LOVED the Gilligan's Island fun during pre-race. I do agree with RWar24 about Mikey's suitcase with NAPA on it. Just a downer.
Boy the field sure has spread out. Like the rest of you, I love the aerial shots. Hope they do this tomorrow, it sure makes it easier to see the racing action
ReplyDeleteThe in-car cam was first seen on lap 2 and 4 and both times used for just a bit. Showed 12 laps before going to commercial.
ReplyDeleteLove the aerial shots.
I would guess that we will see in-car cam tomorrow with Espn on lap one, two, three, four, etc. Every lap. The aerial shot will be used less then what we have seen it used so far in this race.
Race in big box. Pit road shot in little box. How nice is that.
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ReplyDeleteI bet Mikey thanks his sponsors when he uses the potty.
Great pictures and genuine excitement set Speed apart.
Wow, the booth jinxed Jeffrey by talking about how well they were runnning.
ReplyDeletelittle too zoomed out for me. Probably cause the field was so strung out. Hope we finally see some 3 wide in the next segment
ReplyDeleteI think Lofton mentioned his sponsors, but it was too mumbled to understand. Gotta slow down and speak clearer.
ReplyDeleteNascar needs to do a better job with cautions. Way too many laps for just a 2 car wreck. I know there was a lot of fluid dropped, but it still seems like a long one to me.
ReplyDeleteHi Planteers, just got home in time to see Jeffrey wreck. That's a shame. I thought the Gilligan's Island was cute, and I like the fact that they can have some fun. Very sorry to hear about Jim Hunter. Thoughts to his family
ReplyDeleteGluck said they had to put the Speedy Dry down 6 times that's why it took forever
ReplyDeleteRWar24 -- I thought that, too. Heck, I had time to go off and do put a load of laundry in.
ReplyDeleteSomeone new to racing would like watching this.
ReplyDeleteThis is just a blast to watch.
ReplyDeleteJust can't wait until tomorrow so we can see one car at a time.
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This is how ESPN used to cover racing, when I remember it being covered the right way.
advertising raceday -- I'll pass.
ReplyDeleteStill don't enjoy this racing as much with the tapered spacer but its been good now that the money is on the line.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened with the #51 and their sponsor? Did Graceway pull out?
OK, these races always make me nervous, too.
ReplyDeleteI hope the ESPN boys are watching this!
ReplyDeleteJD, I hope they are too, but since ESPN apparently thinks they are smarter than everyone -- even though the ratings are tanking, why would they think they have anything to learn?
ReplyDelete6 to go!! Now it will get really nuts.
JD, it won't matter if they are. They have no idea why their coverage sucks. and this is better.
ReplyDeleteWow, look at Austin go!
ReplyDeleteDamn, I knew they wouldn't be able to do this without getting wrecked! Geez, what a mess, hope no one was hurt.
ReplyDeleteI hate this about these races. Thanks goodness he's OK.
ReplyDeleteThe truck is flipping on the side of the screen, and they change the camera!!!! How rookie of a mistake!
ReplyDeleteAnd BTW, I HATE this racetrack, and that wreck is why.
This is not racing. It's high stakes gambling with both skill and luck involved.
ReplyDeleteboo hiss! Not what I wanted to see
ReplyDeleteThat was one of the best broadcasts at a race I have seen in a long time.
ReplyDeleteVery well done Speed. You should be proud.
Kyle went below the yellow line. Yea, he got bumped, but Regan Smith had been bumped by Tony Stewart. Hey NASCAR how about some consistancy???!!!
ReplyDeleteWhether you like him or not, he gets it done.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Grampa is OK! That was a scary wreck! I swear I couldn't move until I knew he was OK!
ReplyDeleteThe booth says Kyle was "spinning" across the yellow line? What tape are they watching?
ReplyDeleteJust keep drinkin' the Nascar kool-aid, booth boys.
Thanks everyone for watching. This was some great TV coverage. Keep that in mind for tomorrow afternoon.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Saturday night.
JD
Johnny TV is on trackside and no costumes
ReplyDeleteThat was last year Roland. This is just a special added show.
ReplyDeleteI know they did it last year. I dont think John Roberts has ever hosted trackside I thought Steve did the show last year. Im just surprised there are no costumes, given this is a halloween edition.
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ReplyDeleteJohn Roberts and Krista Voda host the show, depending on Krista's schedule with the trucks.
Steve Byrnes has moved into the role of the "Race Hub" host earlier this year.
Look for a revamp of this program next season.
Overall coverage was great. Lots of shots showing lots of cars. In the early part of the race when everybody kinda got in line and was behaving they talked about a wide variety of drivers. ESPN would of only talked about Kyle and maybe the owner's championship. Mikey was restrained most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI will admit, Mikey actually made me laugh a couple of times today. When he actually uses his experience and knowledge to analyze the action, he has proven he can be an asset. However, much of the time he chooses to be a sponsor shilling clown and he detracts from the telecast. It's sad that I actually hope for Mario Gosselin to drop out or run poorly so I don't have to listen to Mikey shill for one of his own personal sponsors.
ReplyDeleteStill not a fan of the costumes. The pre-race show was painful to watch this year. Yes, JJC added a couple of reasons to watch, and Voda looked great, but there didn't seem to be the same enthusiasm as years past and it was just uncomfortable to watch.
Good pictures, generally good commentary, and good direction. Overall a good telecast. Still think Mikey needs to shut his hole about his sponsors and talk about the sponsors for the teams on the track instead.
Who is the attractive lady playing 'Ginger' in the first two pictures?
ReplyDeleteThat would be truck series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb.
ReplyDeleteSlightly off-topic, but speaking of JJCobb, this morning I was standing outside the restrooms in the Cup garage (I'm at Talladega) and this woman (I later find out it was Jennifer) comes racing out the restroom door headed for pit road in those high heels and that short, low-cut dress. Heads were spinning at the sight of a woman sprinting across the garage area in tht outfit considering Nascar's strict dresscode in the garage. Then I was told by insiders that Ashley Judd refused to adhere to garage dress code when her hubby was in Sprint Cup. She would regularly show up wearing dresses and sandals in the garage.
ReplyDeleteI watched the race late on the DVR. Great job by Speed. Wonderful wide shots. Let's hope ESPN follows
ReplyDeleteI thought this show was great and I also thought Ray was a riot as Gilligan, and poor AA with his stuffing for the Skipper was so funny. Enjoyed the race telecast and got to see quite a bit of our fav guy.
ReplyDeleteJust watched on DVR this morning. Great race with typical Talledega scary moment. They play random scanner audio over the top of the announcers at critical times too often, and I love the in cars on a restrictor plate race. Could've used more than they did.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love fellow NYer Todd Bodine, but he got the Jimmy Johnson treatment today. No matter where he was in the field, they always mentioned him and neglected other drivers.