tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1937017145879464067..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: SPEED's "Race Hub" Fills A TV VoidDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86346378981080119902010-12-03T10:39:23.078-05:002010-12-03T10:39:23.078-05:00Just want to add 2bits for RaceHub, I've loved...Just want to add 2bits for RaceHub, I've loved it from Day 1 and it's the best NASCAR support show because ITS ON AT ITS ADVERTISED TIME!!! I can't remember it ever being preempted without ample warning of a different time. It will be my main regular NASCAR news show next year. Thanks so much SPEED!! I really like NASCAR Now but I am DONE chasing it, ESPN.Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46465948161826455382010-12-02T20:09:13.860-05:002010-12-02T20:09:13.860-05:00Anon at 5:04 AM. We watched Hub tonight and the m...Anon at 5:04 AM. We watched Hub tonight and the music was way too loud to hear anything being said on the show.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12195509804835717222010-12-02T05:04:57.198-05:002010-12-02T05:04:57.198-05:00I admit I have a warped sense of humor, but did yo...I admit I have a warped sense of humor, but did you see Spencer deliver the "Jimmy Awards" last night on the Hub? Absolutely hilarious. A really valid point was just made regarding consistent show times. Espn programming has got to be the most exasperating experience on TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61267374077147168452010-12-02T00:41:51.152-05:002010-12-02T00:41:51.152-05:00I've enjoyed Race Hub from day one, even the o...I've enjoyed Race Hub from day one, even the old set where early on guests would bring artifacts to add. Never liked Nascar Now, partly because it was the same stuffy old analysts with ties on and partly because when I went to watch it on the DVR, it would be some other "sport" like poker.<br /><br />I think Steve has done a great job and am glad it's coming back next year. I watch daily and wish it would continue during the off season. There's a weekly show called Raceline that's on at midnight on weekends, and they said they're going to continue every week. Race Hub is far better and I would really enjoy seeing more in depth features on different racing personnel while waiting for Daytona. The ones they've shown this week have been great.Ginnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59746329242256005592010-12-01T21:46:37.403-05:002010-12-01T21:46:37.403-05:00Agree Grammy! Loved Chocolate & Ernie :)!
Gl...Agree Grammy! Loved Chocolate & Ernie :)! <br /><br />Glad to hear it's returning! It would have been sad to cancel after all the hard work Steve did. Not to slight the others, but when Steve became the FT host it really gave the show it's identity.<br /><br />When they had the other news show they were TRYING to fix it until they turned it into a tabloid show after Jim got the boot. And that opened the door for the T&A shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64711588638585472422010-12-01T21:00:09.264-05:002010-12-01T21:00:09.264-05:00I agree that Race Hub fills a niche very well, the...I agree that Race Hub fills a niche very well, their location is perfect, hosts and guest are great. I just wished Race Hub had a segment that legitimately discussed nascar issues. I would love to see JD on a panel discussing tv issues, for example. nascar/espn/fox will not change until the media loudly and consistently present an opposing view. All I am hearing from nascar/espn/fox is to have patient. The fans will eventually come over to their side. Really?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82683882980411594562010-12-01T19:12:24.273-05:002010-12-01T19:12:24.273-05:00I'll credit Speed both for starting RH, and fo...I'll credit Speed both for starting RH, and for following through on making improvements. I would prefer the Tue-Wed-Thur shows to be a more compact half-hour. <br /><br />I'm really appreciative of the consistant air time -- I've long since given up on the "Nascar Now vs the dvr" excercise in futility. Frankly, I'd love to see Ray and Ricky jump ship to Speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83918484413201537762010-12-01T12:13:36.039-05:002010-12-01T12:13:36.039-05:00Regardless of the Network or program, several thin...Regardless of the Network or program, several things just drive me nuts about Nascar racing on television. One is interviews and footage that we've seen 17 times. The other is the obvious political correctnesss where you just don't say anything controversial about Nascar, Goodyear,the drivers,team owners, track, etc. It comes across like a "Good Ol' Boys" network where you just don't make waves or rock the boat. I always told the folks that were part of my organization that there's a nice way to say anything. In my opinion, the talking heads have an obligation to the viewers to address head-on the questions and issues that are obvious to most everyone viewing the program. To dodge those questions/issues is a sure-fire way to lose viewership. I'm to listen to these folks opinions for hours and then when something significant occurs, suddenly they're non comittal???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12535961476494516752010-12-01T10:30:44.560-05:002010-12-01T10:30:44.560-05:00I agree that Race Hub is the best,
however I would...I agree that Race Hub is the best,<br />however I would like to see a little more in-depth reporting of<br />some of the issues. <br /><br />When situations arise, there is a great opportunity to get some fan input. Let them call in and have their comments recorded for the next evening's program. I think the fan's input is the thing that makes Wind Tunnel great. I had<br />rather hear fans than a pompous Spencer.51 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67698758242858054912010-12-01T10:07:03.325-05:002010-12-01T10:07:03.325-05:00Hope the show continues. I agree Danielle is a gre...Hope the show continues. I agree Danielle is a great fit. Doesn't hurt to watch her either.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64206357138877463212010-12-01T09:11:14.816-05:002010-12-01T09:11:14.816-05:00Best show on Speed! Really really glad to hear th...Best show on Speed! Really really glad to hear that it will be back next year. <br /><br />Steve has done a wonderful job and has had a lot of great guests on the show along with giving the fans a look into the human side of the sport. An hour works because the show does offer such great content. Heck I enjoyed DW's visits to the set. When he's relaxed, DW can add a lot and Jeff Hammond's "show and tell" segments are something I enjoy, too. I like to know what goes into the cars themselves, but I don't want the race broadcast interrupted with it. For me, it works on Race Hub.<br /><br />Last thing, I don't have to "chase" Race Hub around on the schedule. I know when it will be on! Awesome, awesome news.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83737571821645847382010-12-01T08:51:46.986-05:002010-12-01T08:51:46.986-05:00In my opinion, Twin devolved into a parody of itse...In my opinion, Twin devolved into a parody of itself the last few years. Waltrip was clearly out of control drowning out the other guests and Byrnes either couldn't or wouldn't rein him in. Race Hub has a real opportunity in 2011 to be the 'go to' show for Nascar happenings. It's getting there,but needs a little fine tuning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38083096937590087842010-12-01T08:50:29.455-05:002010-12-01T08:50:29.455-05:00I was really glad when Steve stepped up to Hub'...I was really glad when Steve stepped up to Hub's host. I also like Spencer's segment those crying towels are a riot, like I have written before. I watched last night and there was Steve with a long sleeve shirt and JJ was bundled up in a jacket and kept his hands in his pockets so it must have been cold there. Great segment on Irvan & Chocolate too. Looking forward to 2011.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78623921375650497902010-12-01T07:55:59.971-05:002010-12-01T07:55:59.971-05:00I'm thrilled Race Hub will return in 2011!I'm thrilled Race Hub will return in 2011!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2413107825911683762010-12-01T06:22:58.355-05:002010-12-01T06:22:58.355-05:00I'm hopeful that Race Hub continues to improve...I'm hopeful that Race Hub continues to improve this year. Thank God, the goofy studio set is gone. I've even enjoyed and looked forward to the segments with Spencer because of his frankness. I can't quite put my finger on it, but Byrnes has a habit of leaving me saying, "...is that all there is?" It's as if he's afraid he's going to be denied access if he asks a question that might make a guest uncomfortable. And these would be questions that beg answering. The one truly bright spot this year on Nascar TV coverage is Danielle Trotta. My recollection is that she had no racing background, but has blossomed into an enjoyable TV presence. She's comfortable in front of a camera unlike some of her female peers on other networks, she has a quick wit, has learned quickly and has a sense of humor. She could go far. I haven't quite bought into the role of "Miss Sprint" though. Being headquartered right in the middle of "Nascar Country" provides an opportunity to be right on top of breaking news. We'll see how they continue to handle that opportunity. I don't want them to parrot back and forth the party line. I expect them to ask the questions that are on the minds of many fans. Anything less than that wastes the viewers time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27998269648431099282010-12-01T03:49:56.431-05:002010-12-01T03:49:56.431-05:00I am very glad that Race Hub is going to continue ...I am very glad that <i>Race Hub</i> is going to continue in 2011. I'm not always happy with what I see as it's sometimes overly rah-rah attitude toward and reporting of serious issues related to NASCAR but, hey, it's good overall, certainly better than nothing, and far superior to the final years of TWIN after it went into its serious tailspin (JMO...I know some of my fellow Planeteers disagree about TWIN).KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58887616706623589582010-12-01T01:35:41.076-05:002010-12-01T01:35:41.076-05:00Just now watching tonights' episode of Race Hu...Just now watching tonights' episode of Race Hub and really enjoying it. I was never a fan of Big E - heck, I'm a Jeff Gordon fan!! - but I am a huge Chocolate Myers fan. His emotion about his friend Dale always gets to me and today's interview was as I expected. I loved the segment about Ernie Irvin - another emotional tug at the heartstrings. The segment of the drivers telling us who their heros are was great, even if they didn't talk to Dale, Jr. Where's that darned Kleenex!! Have more Cyber Monday shopping to do....sales are still on! Happy Daze!!<br /><br />CarolRvNGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854764607958664310noreply@blogger.com