tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1449317908118866225..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Monday Choices Face ESPN And SPEEDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48282515444382447092009-05-19T00:19:45.583-04:002009-05-19T00:19:45.583-04:00Disclaimer: I haven't seen either show...they will...Disclaimer: I haven't seen either show...they will be waiting on the DVR when I get home tonight, but I want to respond to the questions raised in JD's original story. <br /><br />Sure, it is a great story about Smoke's first win for his team, but the Mayfield story is the important one and it should be discussed. <br /><br />I have never been a fan of Mayfield, and I thought he was loony for calling out Evernham like he did...career suicide. But I don't think he's getting a fair shake from NASCAR on this, and the whole issue has pointed out some serious flaws in NASCAR's drug policy. Nothing as bad as their shameful handling of Tim Richmond's case, but they have a lot to answer to. <br /><br />And I think Mayfield handled this weekend well. He paid for a ticket and brought a camera crew to document anything that may have happened to him while he was there. He didn't say too much, but attempted to state his case carefully if not completely. It seems like a plan devised by a very good lawyer. <br /><br />I think NASCAR isn't going to like how this plays out no matter what eventually happens to Mayfield. It certainly is intriguing. And I'm eager to hear more from Marty on this story...I think he has become one of the best reporters on the NASCAR beat.Robert Upchurchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17495048925471489882009-05-18T18:30:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:30:00.000-04:00There is a new post up for your comments on the Mo...There is a new post up for your comments on the Monday "NASCAR Now" show on ESPN2.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47445062076502094912009-05-18T18:22:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:22:00.000-04:00I thought NN did a great job and just as I suspect...I thought NN did a great job and just as I suspected Ray is far to classy to have handled it any other way.<br />On JM's part I see him handling this exactly the same way he has handle every other confrontation he has had with team owners, always pointing fingers and accusing others but never once standing up and taking responsibility for his own actions.<br /><br />I like the NN now shows far better than anything SPEED has to offer and really look forward to the Monday roundtables but I do like them best when Allen rather than Mike hosts themeaglesoarsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34393663340733409982009-05-18T18:20:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:20:00.000-04:00Good job on the JM coverage.
Here's my beef. I ...Good job on the JM coverage. <br /><br />Here's my beef. I seem to remember a race, that was called the Sprint Showdown, being run immediately before the All-Star race where the 1st and 2nd place finishers transferred to the All-Star race. As far as I recall, there was no mention of the race, the finishers, or the winner of the "fan" vote mentioned on NN. There were 35 cars in that race, some of them sporting MAJOR sponsors, all of whom have fans. Why no mention at all? At the very least Sam Hornish, Jr. (who transferred himself into his 2nd All-Star race in 2 years), Jamie McMurray (who gained around 30 positions during the race), and Joey Logano should have been mentioned.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267619471659546233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65047479089218896082009-05-18T18:06:00.000-04:002009-05-18T18:06:00.000-04:00Wow! Ray was great with his input and obviously do...Wow! Ray was great with his input and obviously does not hold a grudge. Indeed what he said added to the topic in a balanced fashion.<br /><br />I know my next door neighbor ran into him at a car show last year or so and said Ray struck up a conversation with HIM and chatted 20 minutes. Just as down to earth as he could be.<br /><br />I am not sure I liked this round table group...I mean they are ok..I just would've picked others...I am reminded why I do not watch this show much except for newsworthy stuff. I prefer the same familiar faces as opposed to NNow round table roulette with differing guest speakers. :)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80163947436853697762009-05-18T17:47:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:47:00.000-04:00Wow is Ray a class act! Not a hint of hatred or an...Wow is Ray a class act! Not a hint of hatred or animosity.elena, chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38882656317128703042009-05-18T17:31:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:31:00.000-04:00Handled very well by Ray.Handled very well by Ray.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30615164407618645952009-05-18T17:28:00.000-04:002009-05-18T17:28:00.000-04:00JM on NN now.
Why didn't he tell the testers that...JM on NN now.<br /><br />Why didn't he tell the testers that he had or is taking a medication?Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11745590947427409132009-05-18T15:16:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:16:00.000-04:00Glen
http://tripatlas.com/Tim_RichmondGlen<br /><br />http://tripatlas.com/Tim_RichmondAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11507629956278118962009-05-18T15:12:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:12:00.000-04:00Not sure if we will make next stop in time for NN ...Not sure if we will make next stop in time for NN (Oklahoma Turnpike, next stop, Carthage, MO). If not, will check this blog. I agree with some of the posters. How about a segment with just the facts about drug testing, independent of JM. It would appear that many are totally unaware of how drug tests are done and what happens with a positive result. Then maybe cover the JM timeline vs drug testing procedure, just to clarify the facts. Also, like many, I am tired of hearing/reading info that appears to be totally unfounded. Also tire of the NASCAR conspiracy stuff. If so, stop watching/listening/reading anything about NASCAR. Why aggravate yourself. Not healthy. IMHO :-)West Coast Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49984807629328855092009-05-18T14:35:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:35:00.000-04:00I do wonder how Ray will do with the JM mess.
Ques...I do wonder how Ray will do with the JM mess.<br />Question for all if I may. If out of line JD, please delete.<br />I'm fairly new to NASCAR, 4th season, so all I know is hearsay.<br />I understand that Tim Richmond was suspended for refusing to submit to a drug test. Refusing or failing a drug test arrives at the same penality, but there is a huge difference in each situation.<br />If this is the case then, IMHO, there is no comparison beween JM and TR.<br />Thanks for your help.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1432369864495789502009-05-18T14:31:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:31:00.000-04:00Who better than Evernham to comment on the type of...Who better than Evernham to comment on the type of person, and tactics Mayfield will use when he is caught in a situation he can't handle. Let Evernham say whatever he wants on NN. He is the most qualified of the bunch to comment on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6504600875308797322009-05-18T12:08:00.000-04:002009-05-18T12:08:00.000-04:00Nascar Now needs to do one of two things regarding...Nascar Now needs to do one of two things regarding the discussion of Mayfield. Either they remove Evernham from the set during the discussion and ask him nothing about it during the show. Or option number two, fully disclose that the reason Mayfield was booted from Evernham's team was that he exposed Evernham's extramarital affair with Crocker and then have Evernham in on the discussion. I don't think they will go for option two. So he shouldn't be part of this discussion.dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50590249027561635022009-05-18T11:51:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:51:00.000-04:00When Jeremy get more time, it starts to look like ...When Jeremy get more time, it starts to look like the Maury P show. Anything from him belongs at TMZ or Extra.<br /><br />What shows could do is how they handle subjects that are sometime hard for all fans to understand. Like the cut-away car where they show how a loose or tight car is adjusted, or the track bar adjstments, etc.<br /><br />They could deal with the issue of drug testing and how it is collected at most labs. One of the best explanations came from on of the readers of this site--Matt. <br /><br />They could also explain the process like Diandra Leslie-Pelecky did in Stock Car Science.<br /><br />NN would be doing a service to the many who think drug testing is like the home kits you test for pregnancy or urine diabetic testing. <br /><br />None of these options need to offer bias on one side or the other. The could just be informative. We pretty much know opinions out there, rehashing them does not offer view service.elena, chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21311178820121177922009-05-18T11:44:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:44:00.000-04:00As a matter of FACT, the producer's and ENG crew's...As a matter of FACT, the producer's and ENG crew's on-site Saturday night for the ALL-STAR race, for the SPEED Report and other shows, where told by their superior's, not to get any quotes from Jeremy knowing he was there, and available to the media, and also knowing ESPN was doing so for their NASCAR coverage.Secret's Exposednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38641301558446876312009-05-18T11:42:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:42:00.000-04:00Well, I just have 2 words on NASCAR and Drug Testi...Well, I just have 2 words on NASCAR and Drug Testing: TIM RICHMOND............<br /><br />I have 2 more words for you...Aaron Fike<br /><br />Lets see if you can connect the dots....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81405895443006509232009-05-18T10:49:00.000-04:002009-05-18T10:49:00.000-04:00JD, How can either show discuss this? They can't p...JD, How can either show discuss this? They can't pick sides. I've tried real hard not to bag on either NASCAR or Jeremy.<br /><br />Anyone involved with NASCAR cannot speak against them. They have to say how great the drug testing program is. Which it is. However, what if the substance in question is something innocuous? Maybe that's Jeremy's point when he said he doesn't need rehab. <br /><br />I'll say it again, maybe the zero tolerance needs to be reviewed.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33949702619932625522009-05-18T10:13:00.000-04:002009-05-18T10:13:00.000-04:00"It was hoped that Mayfield would have come out wi..."It was hoped that Mayfield would have come out with an official statement that would have put this issue to rest before the weekend. Unfortunately, not only did that not happen but he spoke to several members of the NASCAR media who then filed updated stories on his comments. It only made the situation worse for Mayfield and NASCAR."<br /><br />This is right out of the Mayfield playbook: deflect blame, create doubt by innuendo, whisper rumors in selected circumstances, question the motives of critics, be the victim. <br /><br />A full disclosure news conference, including a request for NASCAR to release the test results, would settle the issue. Don't hold your breath.fbu1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83662003858331774072009-05-18T09:20:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:20:00.000-04:00I don't know who Anon at 6:13 was, but I am glad I...I don't know who Anon at 6:13 was, but I am glad I at least one other person in my Richmond corner. <br /><br />I think if someone asked NASCAR this loaded question, it would at least make them squirm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14965712766530462999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23278630771789703822009-05-18T08:43:00.000-04:002009-05-18T08:43:00.000-04:00From Marty Smith's Twitter:Makes a mean school lun...<B>From Marty Smith's Twitter:</B><I>Makes a mean school lunch... All Mayfield all the time today. Will appear on NASCAR Now at 5p ET with the latest on that situation.<br />about 1 hour ago from TweetDeck</I>Guess this answers the question as to whether NASCAR Now will cover Mayfield.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80827909841651658832009-05-18T06:13:00.000-04:002009-05-18T06:13:00.000-04:00Well, I just have 2 words on NASCAR and Drug Testi...Well, I just have 2 words on NASCAR and Drug Testing: TIM RICHMOND............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87167984869282552132009-05-18T00:01:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:01:00.000-04:00my guess
espn covers stewart and mayfield
so does ...my guess<br />espn covers stewart and mayfield<br />so does speed but not with balance<br />chad will hit it - michael will want to be it<br />poor mikeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28301900641190902252009-05-17T23:37:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:37:00.000-04:00I find NASCAR Now much better when they have a cre...I find NASCAR Now much better when they have a crew chief on - so either Evernham or Andy Petree needs to be there from a race discussion standpoint.<br />Unless there is something new, I don't think the Mayfield issue deserves much attention, but it does seem to be the biggest story in Cup right now. I would be interested in their having Marty Smith on so he could talk about the reaction he has received from others in the garage to his talking with Jeremy since I'm sure he's probably heard questions or comments from many in the garage.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9736080704302824312009-05-17T23:26:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:26:00.000-04:00Dot, because it is news even if he is a part-timer...Dot, because it is news even if he is a part-timer. That is the big debate TV producers always have, what to include and what to exclude. Imagine if this had been a top 20 driver?<br /><br />Sofia, big battle between just reporting the facts and getting angry that Mayfield is not doing what many want him to do.<br /><br />In the news biz, they call it staying at arm's length.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46272294718486979162009-05-17T23:21:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:21:00.000-04:00Well I just pontificated on this on the Mayfield t...Well I just pontificated on this on the Mayfield thread, lost my long post (lucky you folks! :) )and added another thought, and I am just so tired of this story. <br /><br />Unless I see detailed documentation on my tv screen with a pointer stick, with NASCAR, Drug testing company, and Mayfield in the room, explaining specificities on what went wrong and drugs A&B failed test 1 & 2, I have grown weary.<br /><br />I totally agree Evernham does NOT belong in this discussion. Shame on ESPN for scheduling him on this show.<br /><br />Twin, they stick with the lighter side mostly and it's just a fun show to watch and get racing facts. I don't expect them to discuss this after all the yammering.<br /><br />Personally, I am tired of my own yappin' on the subject ( STILL Irked FFox crashed on me, but I DO use the older 2. something version out of instead of 3.0) I am now using Opera to see how it works..newer laptop.<br /><br />Much like the Carl wreck stole the thunder of who won that Dega race, I want to see Tony Stewart get some attention this week. He is worthy and is maturing as a car owner.<br /><br />Mayfield lost me when he burst into Lowes with alleged "spontaneous" camera crew on site.<br /><br />I don't want to believe he did drugs and a family member with good sources claims Mayfield does not even drink let alone do drugs, so if that's indeed true, WHY JEREMY??Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.com