tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1060164694853645479..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Last Call For The 2012 ChaseDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83588976447199063922012-09-25T00:41:54.550-04:002012-09-25T00:41:54.550-04:00Normally this is a tough time of the year for me. ...Normally this is a tough time of the year for me. I wear out my remote hopping from the race to what ever game is on.<br /><br />After Monday night's fiasco, I'll be watching racing and nothing but.<br /><br />This is an embarrassment for the NFL but I betcha Nascar is loving it...<br /><br />Chris<br />Green Bay Packer stockholder.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502896857589574176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69183960487692119852012-09-23T22:25:28.214-04:002012-09-23T22:25:28.214-04:00JD, I'm guessing that based on what we all saw...JD, I'm guessing that based on what we all saw at Loudon, that you'll be recording the races from here on out and I don't blame you a bit.<br /><br />It was a lovely day and I had decided yesterday when I heard the weather report that I wasn't going to spend my day inside - I've been to Loudon and based on ESPN's "pattern" of presentation I didn't have any reason to believe that they'd suddenly decide to show me anything new and they didn't. I roamed in and out, caught up using twitter and trackpass. I'm happy that I didn't waste my day and I understand completely why you, along with many of us, won't be spending Sunday's in October watching races - unless the weather keeps me in.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74860134009078437172012-09-23T18:18:06.319-04:002012-09-23T18:18:06.319-04:00Well I don't know about why anyone else doesn&...Well I don't know about why anyone else doesn't watch the races but I'll tell you what, a couple of more bogus debris cautions without seeing debris and I'm done.<br />Not one legitimate caution by what we saw on ESPN. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74578792966397757542012-09-23T15:29:42.264-04:002012-09-23T15:29:42.264-04:00I dont know about you all but the Chicago Bears ar...I dont know about you all but the Chicago Bears are on and I could care less im watching Nascar. its what I love and what I follow but hey thats just me. To each there own but we all know what were getting with ESPN the Chase is where its at right now in are sport... the ratings are just fine for ESPN im sure there satisfied. Could be much better in terms of coverage but the old school fans need to get over it the Chase is king now and we all know that its nothing new. I guess if you dont like it dont watch all im saying Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53581855944720846642012-09-23T15:23:34.701-04:002012-09-23T15:23:34.701-04:00The S&Ps stayed out much longer today since ti...The S&Ps stayed out much longer today since tires don't wear that much here. Quietly falling out of the race so far: 13, 98, 95, 87, 36, 37, 91, 79Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49957140669911909122012-09-23T14:55:54.548-04:002012-09-23T14:55:54.548-04:00This is pretty boring so far. They are waving each...This is pretty boring so far. They are waving each other by inbetween commercials. Not much ESPN can do.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70002338246577194692012-09-23T14:34:36.294-04:002012-09-23T14:34:36.294-04:00I think there's been a nice balance between Ch...I think there's been a nice balance between Chasers and Outsiders so far. Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20038261411722249752012-09-23T13:26:04.354-04:002012-09-23T13:26:04.354-04:00KoHoSo - OMG I remember the key word (aero loose, ...KoHoSo - OMG I remember the key word (aero loose, opportunity, sailing, points as of now, etc) adult beverages game and Dr. Punch car number bingo. The community made the most of a trainwreck.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64199457602342399592012-09-23T13:09:12.516-04:002012-09-23T13:09:12.516-04:00Anon 9:43AM,
The role of the media, including blo...Anon 9:43AM,<br /><br />The role of the media, including bloggers, is not to act as a marketing arm for NASCAR.<br /><br />Your suggestion that I am negative is laughable. The truck series, NASCAR Now, Allen Bestwick and the features from NMG are just some of the NASCAR topics that have had nothing but positive reviews for years now.<br /><br />The new transition of the digital side of the sport from Turner to NASCAR has been something we have been advocating forever.<br /><br />99% of NASCAR fans consume the sport through the TV coverage. Unlike the NFL's focused and coordinated approach, NASCAR has three different networks who do not cooperate or even talk to each other presenting the top level of the sport. <br /><br />Again this season, the best coverage and the best racing has been in the truck series. Even when 10 trucks start and park the racing shown by SPEED on TV is enjoyable and professionally done.<br /><br />I have had an ongoing conversation with the spokesmen, announcers and executives of all three Sprint Cup Series networks since 2007.<br /><br />Let me help you out. ESPN does not care what fans think. They do not care what you think. They paid the money and will do what they darn well please.<br /><br />The only way to affect change is to hammer home over and over again the points that need to be discussed.<br /><br />This approach got Jerry Punch out of the booth and back to pit road. It got Nicole Briscoe into the Infield Pit Studio. It got Rusty Wallace out of the booth and downstairs where he belonged. It brought Dale Jarrett and Allen Bestwick into the mix. It works.<br /><br />The downside is that those who cannot understand discussion try to paint one opinion as representative of all. ESPN could change the production tactics tomorrow, but they will not.<br /><br />I may move the races to the DVR, but I am not going to stop being passionate about a sport that has so much potential and is being driven into the ground by poor senior management and awful customer/fan relations.<br /><br />Appreciate your comment.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82049930577866485982012-09-23T11:08:08.725-04:002012-09-23T11:08:08.725-04:00Good post JD,
I have not been watching all of the...Good post JD,<br /><br />I have not been watching all of the races. For the reasons we have posted since 2007. Gave up on the prerace shows last year, and only watched two this season.<br /><br />Have been watching NFL, MLB and check in on the race. Watching a race is almost like watching a soap in mid afternoon. check in every hour and nothing has changed and I did not miss anything. <br /><br />My saving grace is that I will be at Dover for the races on Sat and Sun.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34125257313178901992012-09-23T10:52:46.935-04:002012-09-23T10:52:46.935-04:00Drat. I was going to skip Loudon but I guess I...Drat. I was going to skip Loudon but I guess I'll try not to if this could be it for the year (or maybe even forever?). With very few exceptions, the most fun thing for me during a NASCAR race over the past X years is being able to commiserate with my fellow Planeteers and make fun of the terrible ways our beloved (or, once-beloved) sport is treated.<br /><br />Then again, I've been threatening to give up on NASCAR for a long time for the lackluster on-track product, the horrible TV coverage, and the general buffoonery that now comes from Daytona Beach. Maybe this is the push I need to finally say to heck with this since having both Waltrips and others tell me I'm not a real fan didn't do it.<br /><br />I feel like we're at the "Wormer dropped the big one" part of Animal House but, worse yet, we don't have ten thousand marbles or a Deathmobile to go cause chaos during ESPN's parade and show them how it's done...or at least show one more finger to ESPN, Fox, TNT, and NASCAR before the seats and ratings points we all used to fill up will remain permanently empty.<br /><br />As for you JD, no matter what you decide to do for the rest of this year and beyond, you were, are, and always will be the esteemed Mr. Daly. ;-)KoHoSohttp://www.kohoso.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-664230659531215622012-09-23T09:43:23.341-04:002012-09-23T09:43:23.341-04:00Are you even a race fan John? I mean you run a som...Are you even a race fan John? I mean you run a somewhat successful blog that deals with a NASCAR subtopic yet you never go to the races and now you wont even watch them. If everyone in the media was as negative as you this sport would cease to exist.<br /><br />How about instead of cowering in the corner having a pity party cause ESPN doesnt show the race the way you want too, send them emails. Call them. Go to the track and ask the tough questions. Do something other than quit. Your sheep follow you blindly on here. Maybe if you werent so defeatist and actually took action, your followers might do the same. If ESPN wont listen to 1 voice, maybe theyll listen to 50.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75287037921986293922012-09-23T08:30:04.987-04:002012-09-23T08:30:04.987-04:00Move the Chase races to Saturday night. The compl...Move the Chase races to Saturday night. The complaint will be that not all Chase tracks are light equipped. Too bad. Re-arrange the Chase tracks or invest the $$$s.<br /><br />Most of the college football games are over by then, and you don't compete with the NFL.<br /><br />That doesn't change the way ESPN covers the race, but there's a better chance of live eyeballs watching the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63975633419510928942012-09-23T07:43:07.771-04:002012-09-23T07:43:07.771-04:00As I sit watching the GP2 race waiting on F1 racin...As I sit watching the GP2 race waiting on F1 racing, I know later today I won't be trying to deal with the frustration of bad TV. I will listen on the radio, use Racebuddy & watch NFL.Brighthouse now has NFL channel.Finally.<br /><br />I have been a race fan since 68 on my own & before that with my parents driving the family to races. So all those newbie fans who want to bash for not being a "true or real" fan can get a life. I will no longer invest, plan & put my life on hold for a sport that does not hold up their end of the bargain.<br /><br />The bargain is as follows - the sport will give the product in this case racing of cars. I will be able to "watch" this product & know what is going on with out purchasing, using or working for it. I will not have to upgrade my computer, purchase a special radio or anything else. In return, I the consumer will buy Sponsor products, attend races as schedule & budget allow, & introduce others to said sport. <br /><br />NASCAR took the money & ran, leaving us fans on the highway to hello. Last week was it UNCLE!<br />My driver (Tony) is still racing<br />this fan is not watching on tv. If NASCAR don't give a dingdong, why should I?<br /><br />JD - thanks for all your work, I'll be checking in you are my Daly read. I just can't watch BZF & his clown posse kill my sport any more.Jojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003121615505036490noreply@blogger.com