tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1208785096641492252..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Pocono: Rain, Speed And StorylinesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37281146578362964222012-08-05T16:52:17.572-04:002012-08-05T16:52:17.572-04:00Time to see what else is on. I knew I should have...Time to see what else is on. I knew I should have taped that Continental Tire series from Indy.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16596429051328053892012-08-05T16:17:11.979-04:002012-08-05T16:17:11.979-04:00Nat'l Weather Service just posted a Severe T-S...Nat'l Weather Service just posted a Severe T-Storm Warning for the track vicinity.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14420375222942513052012-08-05T15:52:04.860-04:002012-08-05T15:52:04.860-04:00At least Dale JR and Kyle Busch have a 10 point cu...At least Dale JR and Kyle Busch have a 10 point cushion from all the parks. The 88 problems will be tough for ESPN.<br /><br />Not really in the mood to watch the Jimmie Johnson show when it's so nice out. Enjoy the last 100 laps.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58617910152718932112012-08-05T15:51:19.346-04:002012-08-05T15:51:19.346-04:00Anon @ 3:46, it really helps post-race traffic whe...Anon @ 3:46, it really helps post-race traffic when all the 88 fans have left before halfway.<br /><br />Looking at the radar, they're not getting much past halfway anyhow.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59171157900398944382012-08-05T15:46:44.346-04:002012-08-05T15:46:44.346-04:00Can you hear people reaching for their remotes now...Can you hear people reaching for their remotes now that Junior is out of the race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42835508732755026152012-08-05T15:44:45.584-04:002012-08-05T15:44:45.584-04:00By lap 45 add Mears and Stremme to the list, 10 pa...By lap 45 add Mears and Stremme to the list, 10 parks in a Cup race.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13355642893565699752012-08-05T15:39:07.442-04:002012-08-05T15:39:07.442-04:00By lap 39, 8 cars have already parked
87 Nemechek...By lap 39, 8 cars have already parked<br /><br />87 Nemechek<br />26 Wise<br />36 Raines<br />19 Bliss<br />37 Yeley<br />98 Skinner<br />91 Sorenson<br />23 RiggsBuschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51859263714765080772012-08-05T15:20:49.240-04:002012-08-05T15:20:49.240-04:00I can't tell if the place is full. It looks fu...I can't tell if the place is full. It looks full from the low angle shots, but half the stands look empty from the blimp.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66801826565919751912012-08-05T15:07:00.875-04:002012-08-05T15:07:00.875-04:00look at that crowd love itlook at that crowd love itJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52509192007434188362012-08-05T15:06:15.865-04:002012-08-05T15:06:15.865-04:00Well were racing!!!! never thought that delay woul...Well were racing!!!! never thought that delay would end<br /><br />Great camera work by ESPN so far keep it <br /><br /><br />AND GO JR WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32302752535333869232012-08-05T14:51:53.311-04:002012-08-05T14:51:53.311-04:00The World needs more people, a lot more, like Bob ...The World needs more people, a lot more, like Bob Jenkins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81286555401520194162012-08-05T14:47:52.459-04:002012-08-05T14:47:52.459-04:00Well, look at that camera display. Now that I like...Well, look at that camera display. Now that I like.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41024393453684752532012-08-05T14:42:16.276-04:002012-08-05T14:42:16.276-04:00Good open wheel race; more passing than usual. A ...Good open wheel race; more passing than usual. A couple of spinouts during commercials that 'Side by Side' let us see.<br /><br />Did I miss anything? Whose kids were interviewed? Who's playing poker? I see the stands are still only about half full.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81967242115952967482012-08-05T14:05:50.059-04:002012-08-05T14:05:50.059-04:00That's a good enough reason, still going to mi...That's a good enough reason, still going to miss him in the booth. This is the first time I've heard him call a race in 12 years.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88610035977852895462012-08-05T14:01:44.450-04:002012-08-05T14:01:44.450-04:00Adam, unfortunately his wife is ill and that helpe...Adam, unfortunately his wife is ill and that helped in the decision. Bob will continue to be the PA announcer in the month of May at Indy, replacing legend Tom Carnegie.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17795018493262528442012-08-05T13:50:26.869-04:002012-08-05T13:50:26.869-04:00Just for the record, this racetrack will be dried ...Just for the record, this racetrack will be dried just for an even larger storm system coming through.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2607729853786783362012-08-05T13:45:21.669-04:002012-08-05T13:45:21.669-04:00I knew he was semi-retired as of this year, but I ...I knew he was semi-retired as of this year, but I am surprised he wouldn't commit to an easy 6 week stretch of broadcasting in the summer.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25404309196151921122012-08-05T13:40:35.926-04:002012-08-05T13:40:35.926-04:00ESPN had two NASCAR race locations this weekend, s...ESPN had two NASCAR race locations this weekend, so the NBC Sports Network team is producing the IndyCar race on ABC.<br /><br />That is why you see guys like Bob Jenkins and Wally D. on the air.<br /><br />Bob has said this will be his final season of working motorsports on TV after a very long career.<br /><br />Great guy, true professional and someone that carved a very large path in the sports TV world by using his talent instead of his ego.<br /><br />That....is....rare.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82127610050684234622012-08-05T13:28:17.180-04:002012-08-05T13:28:17.180-04:00Just of note, I don't have ex-Versus at home, ...Just of note, I don't have ex-Versus at home, so as you might imagine, hearing this is such a treat though.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66893428218507267832012-08-05T13:24:52.467-04:002012-08-05T13:24:52.467-04:00Bob Jenkins, Wally Dallenbach and Marty Snider tog...Bob Jenkins, Wally Dallenbach and Marty Snider together? Can we put Jenkins in for TNT next season? :DRoadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4829462899996313682012-08-05T13:14:35.411-04:002012-08-05T13:14:35.411-04:00Loving the IndyCar race, this booth trio is always...Loving the IndyCar race, this booth trio is always fun.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18623993550556076772012-08-05T13:12:31.755-04:002012-08-05T13:12:31.755-04:00IndyCar doesn't require firesuits in the pits ...IndyCar doesn't require firesuits in the pits (unlike ALMS). TV guys traditionally do wear them, though, and they obviously provide an extra margin of safety.Mark Scheuernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276892867286487970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49292598900370160852012-08-05T13:01:02.149-04:002012-08-05T13:01:02.149-04:00Off topic, but rather seriously. These NBC announc...Off topic, but rather seriously. These NBC announcers on ABC are wearing ESPN polo shirts on pit road. No firesuits.<br /><br />First time in a long time I have seen that, I know they changed policy when Dr. Punch got caught up in that pit road fire.oldnewenglandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19196352084040876352012-08-05T12:55:28.690-04:002012-08-05T12:55:28.690-04:00Little bit of a twilight zone moment for me when I...Little bit of a twilight zone moment for me when I saw the NBC guys and legendary Bob Jenkins dressed in ESPN attire. Neat deal tho as that crew is consistently better than Marty and Scott and threatening rain promises for an exciting race. I second Charlie watch it and By the time its over Pocono should be about dry.AveryNHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6521862249696839792012-08-05T12:42:34.532-04:002012-08-05T12:42:34.532-04:00Anon, why are you watching ESPN fill rain delays w...Anon, why are you watching ESPN fill rain delays when the Indy cars are running over on ABC? They're scheduled to be finished by 3:00, and there's not much chance Pocono will be dry by then.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.com