tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1347988371852683536..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: "Inside NEXTEL Cup" On SPEED Says Goodbye (Updated)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15569632749990255942008-02-20T17:46:00.000-05:002008-02-20T17:46:00.000-05:00I, too, miss the "old style" IWC. However, too mu...I, too, miss the "old style" IWC. However, too much of any one thing, good or bad, gets old after a while, and that's what happened when AB was let go. I understand Benson's release, he wasn't in Cup anymore, and that show was all about Cup.<BR/><BR/>Waltrip can funny, if not downright hystercial at times, but there towards the end(with AB at the helm), his incessant yammering started to get annoying. Especially so when it was way off topic.<BR/><BR/>Dave was given the charge to corral the boys, and while AB had let it slip so much, it made the change come across so drastic.<BR/><BR/>After watching the newest iteration, it's more than apparent Byrnes has been given his own marching orders. Where Dave was saddled with control, Steve is supposed to be down-home chummy with the group. It appears, and comes across as, being forced. In time will chemistry develop with them? Similar to what it was like with AB? Something different and unique? Or fall flat like it did with Dave? <BR/><BR/>Only time will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15403961844283618202008-02-18T20:53:00.000-05:002008-02-18T20:53:00.000-05:00I too am sad to hear that INC is gone. I will miss...I too am sad to hear that INC is gone. I will miss Kenny and Mikey and the race review. I have to admit that the show was just not as good after they dropped Allan and Johnny. Just did not work with Despain. But I did tune in most weeks to see what was going on. Who knows. Maybe the suits at Speed will realize that they made a mistake and bring it back. We can only hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64291985172121176122008-02-18T18:47:00.000-05:002008-02-18T18:47:00.000-05:00I might be going against the grain here but I tota...I might be going against the grain here but I totally<BR/>disagree with last years show. I thought it was better then ever. I have been a die hard fan of the show for years. I thing Despain added lots of insight that most race fans just didn't get. <BR/>Besides that there is absolutely not replacing the format. Even after watching every moment of the cup race I always enjoyed the recap and insight. The only not so great shows were the ones without Mickey and Kenny!! If there were any complaint from me it would be to get rid of the dudes they had on the show sometimes. Stiffs that just sat there and didn't say anything. Get some better drivers on there speed, maybe that would help.<BR/>I would rather just have Dave, Kenny and Mickey on there.<BR/>Very lame that in the reality show age we have to lose and veteran show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36066282155649198052008-02-17T22:35:00.000-05:002008-02-17T22:35:00.000-05:00Okay - I only caught on to INC in 2007, mostly bec...Okay - I only caught on to INC in 2007, mostly because I am (not popular with this crowd) a Despain fain due to motorcycles (the guy rides a badass Guzzi!). So, I started watching the show, loved the format and the fact that I didn't have to watch four hours of roundy-rounds and boring commentation to get the highlights of the race. Also, the behind the scenes aspect really got my attention.<BR/><BR/>On another note, Speed has two slots for the 18th as "Pass Time" and I can't find any info. I suppose I'll record it and just find out what is aired.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the blog and I am glad to see that I am not alone in missing INC as well as being drawn to the sport by the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86547915021682116152008-02-17T21:08:00.000-05:002008-02-17T21:08:00.000-05:00I am so disappoinyed! First Speed cancels my favor...I am so disappoinyed! First Speed cancels my favorite show "Beyond the Wheel" (and no other show has ever made the cars look cooler), and now, no Mikey. Damn you Speed TV!<BR/><BR/>My favorite moments on INC were when Mikey's cell phone would ring. And I always looked forward to seeing how crazy Mikey's hair would look or what shoes he would wear.<BR/><BR/>Bummer. ---- Penny/Everett PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67729632090198212182008-02-07T12:49:00.000-05:002008-02-07T12:49:00.000-05:00This show is the reason I took an active interest ...This show is the reason I took an active interest in the racin' deal. I watched a couple episodes back in early 02 season and had to watch some races to see what these characters were all about. I was hooked. Funny, insightful, honest and very informative for a novice fan. The thing I liked best is the panel had no agenda other than having a good time (and shamelessly plugging sponsors). For me, the season will not be the same without this program.tallmanplmnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245350214241469833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66679782145714803222008-02-06T11:06:00.000-05:002008-02-06T11:06:00.000-05:00I have not watched the show since they dropped JB....I have not watched the show since they dropped JB. Alan was the only host with enough personality to host this show. Michael was a bit over the top most shows but JB and Kenny made the show. Kenny for the wit, Johnny for the technical, and Michael for the comedy. Alan kept it all together. The guest appearances provided suspense. In my opinion Speed was better before Fox bought it. World Rally, F1, and just enough Nascar. Too much Nascar now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54227695551401446162008-02-05T16:07:00.000-05:002008-02-05T16:07:00.000-05:00Oh, and Speed execs:PUT THE NEW SHOW IN YOUR ON-DE...Oh, and Speed execs:<BR/><BR/>PUT THE NEW SHOW IN YOUR ON-DEMAND PROGRAMMING!!!<BR/><BR/>It's the easiest way to build an audience! No-brainer!<BR/><BR/>Oh, I forgot ... no brains...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5031177304249788422008-02-05T14:27:00.000-05:002008-02-05T14:27:00.000-05:00Other funny things:What about the power washer? Th...Other funny things:<BR/><BR/>What about the power washer? The time Mikey's earpiece fell in his ear canal? The bear joke? Anytime Mikey and Kenny Wallace were on the set at the same time?<BR/><BR/>Then there was:<BR/><BR/>"Allen, you just stick to the commentary and we'll provide the comedy." <BR/><BR/>"There's no solution to the problem. There's 150,000 people there and the ratings are great! Sometimes, you've just got to take one for the team." <BR/><BR/>"I asked my crew chief, 'Next time someone wrecks me, and if Buffy goes down off the box after them, could you call me?' Because I'd run to see that." <BR/><BR/>"Anyone out there who thinks NASCAR rules are a little goofy sometimes should take a look at the Formula One rulebook." <BR/><BR/>"'En fuego' ... I think that's German for 'on fire.'" <BR/><BR/>"I don't know if any of you have seen Kurt's arms, but I've seen bigger muscles on a squirrel's leg." <BR/><BR/>"You're gonna love it! It's gonna be more better! Brian (France) took all of the good adjectives and left with them. Me, Johnny, and Kenny, we don't know many good words, so trust us. Go with us on this one." <BR/><BR/>"Hello, and welcome to Nextel Inside Nextel Cup Racing. I don't know the name of this show, anyway." <BR/><BR/>"This show is probably more popular in Canada than it is anywhere in the whole country." <BR/><BR/>"You're breaking up. Who's pregnant?" <BR/><BR/>"We've got 120 laps to go, these guys are just riding, taking care of their equipment. That drives me nuts when people think that. People in general think we're just cruising, waiting to get to the good part. Every lap, you drive like your hair's on fire."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42134512459069943022008-02-05T13:55:00.000-05:002008-02-05T13:55:00.000-05:00I had a bunch of Mikey quotes:"So, are you pro-boo...I had a bunch of Mikey quotes:<BR/><BR/>"So, are you pro-boogity or anti-boogity?"<BR/><BR/>"I sometimes come up with my best lines when the cameras aren't on."<BR/><BR/>"DEP! Hey! That's for your, uh, nipples. It keeps them soft when you're running marathons."<BR/><BR/>"He broke a tire."<BR/><BR/>I'm going to blog some of them and see what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58425936325536463832008-02-03T20:21:00.000-05:002008-02-03T20:21:00.000-05:00Speedvision has become just plain unbearable since...Speedvision has become just plain unbearable since FOX totally destroyed it. I hope they all fall on their asses. I don't watch it much anymore and back in the day that's all my tv would be on all day. Its the FOX corporate goons I despise. Deve, Madison VA, fan of all auto racing, not just nascar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75372185929723854992008-01-30T21:34:00.000-05:002008-01-30T21:34:00.000-05:00I just read the scoop on the new show and couldn't...I just read the scoop on the new show and couldn't be happier! We get Krista Voda and Steve Byrnes!! And Mikey and Kenny, too!! <BR/><BR/>The new version should be a lot of fun to watch. I can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66550767766769794392008-01-30T11:11:00.000-05:002008-01-30T11:11:00.000-05:00Also,the show will look at all three NASCAR nation...Also,the show will look at all three NASCAR national series, and will focus on the next race as well as the last race. Crew chief's will also play a weekly role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85975257500299526032008-01-30T10:44:00.000-05:002008-01-30T10:44:00.000-05:00Heard that the show will be called "This Week in N...Heard that the show will be called "This Week in NASCAR" and will be hosted by Steve Byrnes. MW,KS and GB will return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4565060164987954622008-01-30T09:21:00.000-05:002008-01-30T09:21:00.000-05:00Thanks for the update JD, Speed says we'll be happ...Thanks for the update JD, Speed says we'll be happy with familiar faces, that means Mikey and Kenny at the very leasts. I'll be happy with Steve Burns he can somewhat control those Trackside guys and still keep it fun. I'll keep my fingers crossed and keep checking back.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54800015385818636712008-01-30T00:47:00.000-05:002008-01-30T00:47:00.000-05:00Well, thanks for the update John but the 'familiar...Well, thanks for the update John but the 'familiar faces' could be ANY of the guys from SPEED. Most of us only care that Kenny and Mikey are part of it and if I had to pick just one, Schrader.<BR/><BR/>If they are throwing in the guys from Race Day, no thanks. I enjoy them on Sunday but two hours is a bit much. SPEED needed to keep that show one hour.<BR/><BR/>I am leery of who the 'familiar faces' are going to be.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40923988763229885392008-01-29T16:39:00.000-05:002008-01-29T16:39:00.000-05:00Oh, Kenny's comments were always fun and said with...Oh, Kenny's comments were always fun and said with great delivery. He is one of those guys, I don't think he TRIES to be funny...but just is.<BR/><BR/>Like when something bad happens on a track and a driver is upset or the media makes a big deal out of an issue, I have heard Kenny Say<BR/><BR/>"Let's see, I am putting on a fireproof suit, fireproof booties, fireproof gloves, a HANS device and a helmet. Yea, I think things could get a little dangerous out there."<BR/><BR/>Or talking about closing his eyes before hitting the wall when spinning out...and wondering "why haven't I hit it yet" and opening his eyes and Kablam!!! Oh, geez.<BR/><BR/>sorry folks ANY NEW INCARNATION of this show w/o Schrader will be like trying to do remakes of old tv shows with the modern movie era. You can't go back and redo the magic with new actors.<BR/><BR/>Same with new drivers. Sure you can get younger drivers or better drivers but who cares. Its the personality from KENNY I want to see. And the focus on the young guns and top 10 drivers is nauseating.<BR/><BR/>Come ON SHOW RESPECT to the veteran drivers, and the taste of veteran fans...though I know, NASCAR isn't really interested in that and judging by SPEED's putrid night time prime time shows, neither are they.<BR/><BR/>L(Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69831198727250321402008-01-29T14:31:00.000-05:002008-01-29T14:31:00.000-05:00I wish Steve Byrnes well in whatever the new show ...I wish Steve Byrnes well in whatever the new show turns out to be. If it is even close to what the "golden years" were with Allen, Johnny, Mikey, and Ken, I will be very happy. After the Despain years, anything would be an improvement.<BR/><BR/>I also think that NASCAR Images should put out the first season(s) on DVD so that newer fans like me can see what all the talk I have heard is about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49973681832806285092008-01-29T14:11:00.000-05:002008-01-29T14:11:00.000-05:00I don't get it. Dave Despain wrecked it. Put Bes...I don't get it. Dave Despain wrecked it. Put Bestwick back in and it's fixed - duh. Like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. <BR/><BR/>I stopped watching when Despain came aboard. Put Bestwick back, and refresh the panel with current drivers. All fixed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3254263057852207132008-01-29T11:07:00.000-05:002008-01-29T11:07:00.000-05:00One of my favorite memories of the show is when Mi...One of my favorite memories of the show is when Mikey made fun of Dave Despain's voice. I never laughed so hard!! Too funny! I too remember the Jeff Burton thing with him taking off the cover of the car, that was funny. I think they should do a guest driver thing. Like they should have the winning driver from each race sit with Schrader, Waltrip and YES a new host and not Dave because he was not too fun on that kind of show. Can't wait to see what the new format will be?? And why should they talk about the other series? The name of the program is/was Inside NEXTEL/Sprint Cup!!The other series can get their own show!!<BR/><BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62340086686897458642008-01-29T10:01:00.000-05:002008-01-29T10:01:00.000-05:00My two favorite lines: MW--"I just ran out of tale...My two favorite lines: <BR/><BR/>MW--"I just ran out of talent."<BR/><BR/>Kenny, reacting to an impending crash: "Nothing good can come out of this."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90440080828250662522008-01-29T07:15:00.000-05:002008-01-29T07:15:00.000-05:00I was just thinking, wouldn't Kyle Petty be great ...<B>I was just thinking, wouldn't Kyle Petty be great as a host with three drivers?</B><BR/><BR/>No.<BR/><BR/>I was a big fan of Kyle until I watched his rude, boorish behavior on TP last season. He treated everyone who disagreed with him very poorly, shouting at them, taunting them, talking over them. apparently, he can't have a discussion without getting angry.<BR/><BR/>I lost a lot of respect for Kyle last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84219658326848088552008-01-29T02:16:00.000-05:002008-01-29T02:16:00.000-05:00It is because of INC and Michael Waltrip that I be...It is because of INC and Michael Waltrip that I became a HUGE NASCAR fan. My husband and I now go to MIS every year!!! <BR/><BR/> I hope SPEED is smart and keeps Michael and Kenny......if not, I think SPEED will suffer the loss of some viewers. Michael and Kenny's antics make the show, and I for one have learned a lot from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76362229790031178712008-01-28T23:59:00.000-05:002008-01-28T23:59:00.000-05:00While I like Steve a lot, and I think he's great i...While I like Steve a lot, and I think he's great in all the projects he does with SPEED/FOX, I was hoping to see a new face on this new show. Randy or Wendy or even Krista would have been great choices as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77128347242507767922008-01-28T21:47:00.000-05:002008-01-28T21:47:00.000-05:00I was just thinking, wouldn't Kyle Petty be great ...I was just thinking, wouldn't Kyle Petty be great as a host with three drivers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com