The NASCAR on FOX team comes out of the gate in 2011 trying to get different results from exactly the same personalities in front of and behind the cameras. It's going to be a tall task to get the momentum flowing in the right direction where NASCAR fans and TV are concerned.
As you can tell from the picture above, the theme of this one is going to be Dale Earnhardt Jr. trying to win the race on the 10th anniversary of his father's passing. Fans will once again hold up three fingers on lap 3 of the race. Keep an eye on how FOX handles this topic during the event.
Chris Myers is back in the Hollywood Hotel and it should be interesting to see if he continues the same act of being Mr. Confused. In fact, Myers is now in his second season of hosting Inside NASCAR on Showtime. Myers has a long history in TV as an informed and sophisticated on-air professional.
Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Hammond join Myers for the pre-race show. Hammond has been outstanding this season with focused TV comments and an informed presence. Waltrip has been overused by SPEED and the result has been a tired guy who is talking too much. A well-rested Waltrip is going to be needed for this race that promises to have a very different dynamic.
Mike Joy and Larry McReynolds join Waltrip in the booth for the race. This mix has been effective for many years, but Waltrip's non-stop chatter last year at this event set the tone for what was to be a rough season. If the producer allows Joy to take charge and direct traffic, things should be fine.
Steve Byrnes, Krista Voda, Matt Yocum and Dick Berggren are the top of the heap in terms of pit road reporters. A diverse group of professionals with other interests and TV projects, FOX has failed to effectively use their talents for several seasons. Hopefully, a new focus on information will allow them more air time.
There is no RaceBuddy for the FOX races this season. That means during TV commercials fans have nowhere to continue watching the race. NASCAR.com has a live leaderboard but no free scanners. Basically, FOX and the radio are the only two information sources for the event.
FOX has not embraced social media and there is no focused location for tweets or Facebook conversation with fans during the telecast. Darrell Waltrip has an active Twitter account, so it should be interesting to see if he will be interacting with fans from the TV booth during the race.
The network has FLIR technology, new in-car camera angles and a race where two cars can pull away from the pack. It's an interesting combination of elements where making TV is concerned. FOX has a long history of overusing in-car angles, trying to build drama and focusing on the winner instead of all the finishers.
There are four years left in the current TV contract. In reality, FOX may well have only four more cracks at covering the Daytona 500. After last season's pothole issues and the erosion of TV viewers, the pressure is on to deliver a memorable and informative telecast.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 543 of 543Gina, thanks.
Detroit Mike...if the shoe fits....
LOL @ slander. Very good.
let's hear it for Bayne -- doing a very nice job in his race -- better than a bunch of guys with more experience
AR- the noise might have been there, but the thing is that Fox only turns it up for the fans at home when it's Jr and for no other.
With snow falling here at 1.5" per hour since 1pm... I'm loving the coverage !!
Come on boys... BIG FINISH !!
Gina, I agree, let's hear it for Bayne! I'll bet MWR wishes they'd hung onto him. I think we're seeing a new star rising.
Ha ha, oh boy a heat thing. If you had a list to pick from and could add a new item to show racing better, I would pick the heat thing.
Hammond just gave a totally bogus explanation of the heat camera. I know cause I used one for many years.
Ok, I'll give them kudos for one good pun - "swap meet"
I'll be look at Terry Labonte and Bill Elliott on the lead lap, Be cool if they were involved for the win at the end.
well, they look like they are trying to wreck again.
I still think there's one more big one yet to happen.
If they are 3 wide, why do a promo.
DW saw it.
WOW Steven Wallace just missed Brad, WOW.
So, DW says Robbie 'got into the back of' Brad. When you're running with the nose of your car buried in the car ahead of you, how do you NOT 'get into' the car ahead of you?
I know nothing about what Terry has for equipment, anyone? Is it a Roush-Yes car & engine?
I assume James Finch has a Hendick package for Bill. Remember, that team actually won one of these things at Talladega.
Detroit Mike -- re: Steve Wallace -even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.
I don't understand - there was a wreck, and Steven Wallace missed it?
Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot?
This has been one strange Daytona 500. The race has never had a compelling flow to it.
Sally -- yes that does seem stupid doesn't it. They have the grille up against the bumper so of course they are into them.
Mike Joy: "He missed one!" speaking of Steven Wallace.
Thought I'd bust a gut.
DW was quick to say robby got into the back of brad. Looked like the same thing his brother did to kyle early on.
Two wunnerful things have just happened:
ONE: Bwad is out. He called KyBu a S@@@ and I do not like him and never will
A very kind lady lent me some makeup remover and it took out (or at least reduced) the cheese dye stain on my red AC/DC hoodie.
I do not know which is better: Bwad bounced or the stain removal. But I do know what I'll think of every time I wear this hoodie.
So I guess Bwad will win after all.
Racing is a hard game, Hagrid; A hard game.
Wow, Trevor Bayne just got into the sprint commercial.
Steve Wallace has been doing an amazing job for his first time in a Cup ride!
Oldnewenglander, yes, it's a Hendrick package for Regan Smith.
Anyone know about Terry Labonte's car? I'd like to know too.
It would be cool if TL and Bill Elliott were racing for the win.
Shots from the blimp really show the racing.
@terri....I heard that too re: s wallace. Hillarious!
OK, I can't stand KyBu, but shoot that boy can wheel a car!
I was not here at the beginning but i would post this in the beginning.
I'm proud to be an american
Where at least i know i'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
and gave that right to me
And I proudly stand up next to you
and defend her still today
Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
God bless america and my condolences to Dale Sr.'s friends and family
sbtf
I hate the bumper cam
That AERIAL show was great!! Ouch Truex..hope Stewart is ok
did someone just leave Jr hanging out there alone?
@saltsburgtrojanfan
We have already had Steppenwolf and Foghat on stage today and I am sure Mr. Greenwood is welcome too!
Sophia, I agree the aerial was great. Gordon said someone just ran teh 09 into the wall again. Yes I believe they will wreck again before this is over.
Yeah they could set the shot to the blimp cam and break the switch off as far as I'm concerened.
@TracyD
Just checked: Terry Labonte has a car that was from the Boris Said stable last year, with a Roush-Yates engine in it.
Frankie Stoddard owns the team.
Mike, you'd get no argument from me if they did that. Aerial view trumps the majority of the rest of the shots any time.
If the blimp shot and other wide shots show the race the best, why would you show shots that don't add to the race.
Has to be the 15th time I've seen that NAPA commercial in 2 weeks.
Gina
I am SO OVER the BUMPERCAM. Way over used piece of rubbish and complete waste of visual aid
You know if the truck would use as many WIDE SHOTS as they do bumper cam/roof cam/fender cam junk, this would make for great VIEWING.
Thank god I've MRN & this place.
Thanks JD for the extra work today to be w fellow Planeteers.
Another caution. Sheesh.
Oldnewenglander, thanks!
Wonder who will be running at the end? Not more than a handful, is my guess.
Hey were going commercial free people !!!
Charlie, I'm guessing it has to do with people paying $$$ for the bumper cams and other shots that show nothing but one car.
I'm with you, Sophia.
Not too many more laps before it all hits the fan.
Gordon not interested in working with the 48 or the 42 from the sounds of things.
I will never understand why at a track where track position means zilch, would you not be changing tires more often. I don't care that there is virtually no tire wear. If I'm running 200 mph, I want at least 2 right side tires every stop.
With McMurray down a cylinder, how's the ECR engine shop doing?
@charlie
I am sure JD could tell you better, but I have found that "professionals" with schooling and little talent dislike blimp shots and any thing else they believe amonts to a "fixed position" camera.
C'mon I have said. "This is TV NOT Kubrick! Its communication, not Art!"
Well anyway that is my opinion
scratch that, Alan just told him to get with the 48. blech.
Yes Terry Labonte is a Ford Frankie Stoddard I thought I heard that he did have the new Ford F-7 engin in it I could be wrong.
I don't think there is much chance it will be commercial free. I figure another caution or two or three will lead to many commercials.
Ther paint I am watching is going to get dry before the race is over.
Gold Star Comment of the Race~
Charlie said...
If the blimp shot and other wide shots show the race the best, why would you show shots that don't add to the race.
From your mouth to God's ear or in this case the person in the truck.
*Who truly does not care :( *
Heat SEEKER?? another animated thingie, not seen this before...*sigh* #UselessGimmick
Yes, a tire is hot Larry.
Anon, each to their own brand of "hating on".
Accoring to Twitter, Hamlin says to KyleB he's not pushing a Chevy to a win.
@ OSBORNK: I was just being really silly about the commercial free thingy.
Saltsburgtrojanfan,
I just want to say Thank You,
from one Canadian.
If it wasn't for all y'all,
we might all be speakin Russian by now.
And that would really piss us off.
Specially us Canadians of Ukrainian ancestry. :)
Cheers !
And, Na Zdorovlia !
***
well, it would make sense when they get down to the last laps that the brands will get together for a points race.
so did wallace pull off? they showed the car on pit road, but I didn't hear what they said
Boy we're 2 by 2 now.
they are really going to have to watch the blocking -- it will be worse with the 2 car tango than just one.
Wow!
this is about to get really ugly
BLabonte and Robby G GOGOGO
Holy smokes where did Bobby Labonte come from I thought he pulled off showing 11th right now
What a bummer! They had something good going there for TV.
Cautions out - commercials anyone?
Great driving by Tony & 88
well that could have been worse, but that was ugly. I guess that timing of the 4 cars just didn't work out.
Had me on my feet for the last couple laps.
I feel for Regan Smith. Not fair.
Hoping for a Robby Gordon or Bobby Labonte win. They were up front and we just eliminated a couple more big guys.
I think we all felt that one coming on :( To packed & stacked & fast...Mama Mia !!
Didn't Tony push somebody a bit forward or not?
If Robby could win this thing it would have been worth watching this bizarre two car tango race.
@GinaV24
I've been to KyBu w/KyBu events this week but I came to the track convinced your guy would win and he was my choice.
Now if KyBu wins I am ruined. I have a 24 hat on. :)
That stinks because that was some fo the best CAMERA work for a few minutes.
Truck has bad habit of going to mofo in car/bumper cam/zoom cams on last few laps.
We need to see the entire track of cars. Please nice with chocolate on top :)
Gordon's radio just came over that the 88 may have a flat left tire and looking for someone to push him.
if Jr has a bad tire, up front, that can make a real bad mess for this restart.
Popped the announcers up for a late on-camera appearance.
Anyone but the Busch brothers & Stewart.
David Gilliland in the #34 is showing 10th, wow,
Somebody find the Wood Brothers a sponsor.
Ancient -- I feel for you, man. I would hate to have had Jeff win the race and had a KyBu hat on -- not that it would ever happen with me, you know. I'm not fickle -- my guy is my guy.
Oldnewenglander -- yep, I like that kid a whole bunch right now. I would love to see him win.
You know, the best thing about quitin' Whiskey and Whisky on Sundays, is that you can have an extra seventeen beers, and hardly feel a thing.... :)
here we go
never mind
!&#^!*&(#^!*(%^!*&^!(*&#^!*& over Jr :-( wrecking at the end
I don't think I can stand this tension.
I notice that that contrived "Overdrive" concept is dead and gone this year - thumbs up to whoever told FOX to cut that out.
DW -- "They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." -- ???? Huh?
OH NO JUNIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep. Fox is not pulling for him to win this race.
You have got to be kidding me
ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT A GREEN WHITE CHECKER
I think the drivers are wrecking on purpose
And all the Kryle Busch fans go wild...
Y'all should have heard the crowd here. when Jr. hit. It was like how Sir Christopher Lee described how a man sounds when he is fatally stabbed
FOX misses "the rest of the story..." about the caution.
And poor David Regan...right move, but too soon.
"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon."
Most bizarre quote of the day
and this crap is why I HATE RP tracks.
Ancient -- I know how they feel. that's how I feel when the 24 goes into the wall.
Heck it looked to me like the 39 tried to squeeze through there.
ryan has no luck here does he?
Paul tracy said he just through his drink through his $5000 tv.
WHY NO SAFER barrier in that area!?!?
I'm just so sad..this has been a crashfest all day :-(
DW is the Howard Cosell of racing. A lot of mouth with little or inaccurate information. It made many people stop watching Monday Night Football. Will DW.................?
I think NASCAR needs to rethink the multiple GWC rule. Not a good idea.
Can't really argue the black flag on Ragan, but considering all the other crap restarts they've had today, they could've let it slide.
sumbuddy jus said to me === Look! Look! There's Mark!
Wow.
Bayne doesn't have a chance. he's in the wrong place. Too bad, he seems to be very good and and it would be nice to see the Wood Brothers pull it off.
omgomgomg
OMG, how awesome is that!!
Wow
Must be the Pearson paint job.
BEST winner we'll see this year. AMAZING!
Loved the way the 21 kept his cool and just kept it straight and won.
awesome finish to an otherwise boring race!
I'm amazed, Congrats to Trevor & the Wood Bros racing.
Again Tony was so very close....
Congrats Trevor Bayne
1st win in his 1st Daytona 500
God love him
Wow he shut the DOOR on Edwards,
I'm shaking right now. Incredible!!
Fantastic!
No Busch in winner circle!!!
This is a wonderful story. Matches that of Brian Keselowski.
The pits should set up a greeting line like they did for Earnhardt. That kid brought his game!
OK, I can't believe it, I'm crying for that kid. Amazing, what a great way to finish the race,
Good for the wood brothers and trevor
Kudos to Carl for not putting that kid in the bleachers.
Stuart Va. will be rocking tonight.
That is a feel good win right there, Nice job Trevor and the Wood Bros. very cool indeed.
smile, DW, it's a good story and a good finish
Really good point JD
Pearson livery / Wood bros. car wins!?
Huh, DW has rattled on about the Livery all week! Mr. Pearson has been allover town!
Fix?
What is this? Pro wrestling?
...jus kiddin y'all.
Been a good week.
Gotta luv it !!!
***
I will say it again. Somebody get the Wood Brothers a sponsor.
We will hang here for the Victory Lane interview and then open the first "TV Police" post of the season.
Wow. Just WOW.
JD, I didn't think about Edwards potential to punt him. I was more worried about the buschy boys.
So sad to see Jr wreck towards the end but SWEET to see young Trevor win and the Wood Brothers!! :)
So glad Edwards did not win or wreck him out of the way!!
the fact they came on the inside is what gave the chance for victory for him..if they came outside he wouldn't have had it
How about David Gilliland finishing 3rd Bobby Labonte 4th I swear I saw Bobby pulling off the track with problems earlier. Good stuff.
Guess NASCAR.com is ordering production on Trevor Bayne merchandise
Just lost the RAW emotion of victory lane by going to commercial break.
STUPID !
I'm crying right now! Happy Tears! So so so so so so so happy for Trevor & The Wood Brothers! We all knew it was possible & it happened!
Yeah, Ken, they did.
This purse will really help the Wood Brothers operation.
ah and the smiling face of the sprint cup girl gets her mug into the picture
This victory seems to be highly approved of here.
People are really happy, and hardly anybody knows this kid.
A nice day. Kind day.
All of the good front runners at the finish and they interview Jr?
Mike(detroit) - pretty wild finish with some unlikely people at the front.
JD
Saw your comment after I posted re: carl. We were hoping he wouldn't dump Trevor, too!
Such a SWEET story!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad I watched it live.
jr must be so disappointed...did ok in his interview just now.
The reason i did the God bless the USA post earlier because in the 91 500 a crew member sang that in the pre race ceremonies because the race was in the middle of the war. Some of my fellow posters do you remember.
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