tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2030770955155668490..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Are NASCAR Fans Going To Watch The Indy 500?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82423140246993805042008-05-26T04:09:00.000-04:002008-05-26T04:09:00.000-04:00JD This is off the beaten path, but I feel it must...JD This is off the beaten path, but I feel it must be addressed. I thought the pre-race activities for the World 600 were somber, and reverent, just like it should be, and then you get some dip that can't carry a tune to sing the national anthem. Why can't they just sing it the way it is supposed to be sung? Thank goodness for the mute button!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19894754411331919042008-05-25T02:01:00.000-04:002008-05-25T02:01:00.000-04:00Musburger! Musburger! Musburger!That will boost th...Musburger! Musburger! Musburger!<BR/><BR/>That will boost the ratings. <BR/><BR/>Seriously, I am a NASCAR fan first, but I watch all the Indy car races, and I have actually attended several more IRL races than Cup races. <BR/><BR/>The crowds are not crushing, the sound of the cars is exciting, and the speeds are insane. Looking forward to a good 500. <BR/><BR/>I hope the Rahal kid comes along as he gets oval experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70558151356194509762008-05-25T00:55:00.000-04:002008-05-25T00:55:00.000-04:00It will be on in my house! I can't say I will be ...It will be on in my house! I can't say I will be on the edge my seat for every lap - I may even have the recliner back and my eyes closed for many of them, but it will be on none the less.Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57040429800206823912008-05-25T00:11:00.000-04:002008-05-25T00:11:00.000-04:00Anon 11:27PM,If you took a moment to read my colum...Anon 11:27PM,<BR/><BR/>If you took a moment to read my column, you would know exactly why Danica was pictured. <BR/><BR/>As for selling my blog, when you notice any ads on this site...you drop me an email.<BR/><BR/>We are not simply looking for NASCAR fans watching the Indy 500. Again, if you had taken time to read my column you would have understood that our regular community of readers asked to have a special forum.<BR/><BR/>There are no other racing TV websites out there. We focus on NASCAR, but have a very diverse group of readers who are enthusiastic about other series and racing on TV in general.<BR/><BR/>This forum is for anyone who would like to talk about the TV broadcast and the personalities involved. As we go, we hope to get some inside information from some of our friends on-site who email and text during the race.<BR/><BR/>I would invite you to stop by and see for yourself on Sunday.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56563848331846338842008-05-25T00:07:00.000-04:002008-05-25T00:07:00.000-04:00I googled Brienne Pedigo and found some interestin...I googled Brienne Pedigo and found some interesting stories about her aside from singing, dancing, ballet.<BR/>Her dad owns Panther Racing so she's been around Indy quite a long time.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10912388728996182482008-05-24T23:27:00.000-04:002008-05-24T23:27:00.000-04:00Personally, I'd have rather had a photo of Scott D...Personally, I'd have rather had a photo of Scott Dixon, the pole sitter. I understand why Danica does what she does--you would too for sponsors--but I don't like to see it used beyond its intent--but I guess sex sells races and blogs.<BR/><BR/>I'm not just a NASCAR fan watching the Indy 500, so I guess this column doesn't apply to me. I hope extra exposure (DWTS, etc) brings fans who might not otherwise have watched, but it's sad in a way.<BR/><BR/>But I really don't think any NASCAR vehicle in many years was really considered a 'stock car' in anyone's mind, so I don't see how that would bring NASCAR fans to Indy. Or Indy fans to Charlotte. Just different animals.<BR/><BR/>I just hope for a good race.<BR/><BR/>Funny how people always seem to talk about Musburger reverently when he's not doing their sport. I could never see how he knew anything about any sport. <BR/><BR/>"Americans know Danica Patrick from her interviews and extensive media exposure. They know Helio Castroneves because of his Dancing With The Stars efforts."<BR/><BR/>I think this American thinks that isn't so, at least not in such a blanket statement. Perhaps '*some* Americans would have been more accurate. I am just not fond of absolutes. I get the distinction of 'entertainment viewers' but that point is made in a 'secondary' way. I just expect more from responsible media. Even Eddie didn't want to go there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68069738654288267922008-05-24T23:25:00.000-04:002008-05-24T23:25:00.000-04:00Richard in N.C.Did you see Robin Miller's column a...Richard in N.C.<BR/><BR/>Did you see Robin Miller's column about the Pop quiz this week....I thought part s of it were laugh out loud FUNNY!<BR/><BR/>Man, WT is on against the race tomorrow night...will have to tape..WT NEEDS TO BE TWO HOURS!!! At least.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4197129317775234312008-05-24T23:13:00.000-04:002008-05-24T23:13:00.000-04:00JD- I am a race fan and used to love watching the ...JD- I am a race fan and used to love watching the Indy 500 - until AJ got old, Little Al could not control himself, and the series split. But, I got real interested again with unification - but somehow Paul Tracy got left out. Now you tell me the 500 will be infected with Mushberger. Another reason to question whether to watch the 500. On the other hand, I've followed Eddis Cheever since he was in F1 and I'll probably watch some just to catch him. I expect Robin Miller's analysis of the race will be better than the race.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Yes, Gibbs does use the factory Toyota engine. They have to use the manufacturer's engine approved by NASCAR - but, JGR assembles their own engines from parts supplied by Toyota. The other Toyota teams uses engines supplied by Toyota's racing group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17814796708132805212008-05-24T23:00:00.000-04:002008-05-24T23:00:00.000-04:00I'll watch the Indy 500 telecast (even though I'm ...I'll watch the Indy 500 telecast (even though I'm more of a NASCAR fan and have watched it since 1991).<BR/><BR/>Wish Paul Page wasn't moved to NHRA coverage.:(<BR/><BR/>By the way, nice photo of Danica Patrick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71414521959336726352008-05-24T22:34:00.000-04:002008-05-24T22:34:00.000-04:00I'll watch the Indy 500 out of curiosity mainly.I ...I'll watch the Indy 500 out of curiosity mainly.<BR/><BR/>I have a question: When will the TV ratings be available? Will you consider doing a column breaking down not just the overall numbers, but maybe some of the inside numbers -- that is, did the Indy 500 start out with a huge audience and gradually lose it? Did the Coke 600 compare to years' past? Which series had better "demographics" in their TV ratings, etc. It could be fascinating - that is, if you can access the data.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22360006539874287532008-05-24T19:35:00.000-04:002008-05-24T19:35:00.000-04:00Vince in West Mich...I appreciate the news you had...Vince in West Mich...<BR/><BR/>I appreciate the news you had for me with regards to NASCAR <I>always</I> being personality driven. However,"always" is a long time, and NASCAR hasn't always been as it is today.<BR/><BR/>NASCAR has always had characters, but NASCAR didn't always have mass marketing and national advertising campaigns. So the manufacturers themselves would hire a driver, give them the best equipment they could provide, and then the manufacturers would hold them up as "star representatives" for the company. <BR/><BR/>So you would have Ford pushing Fred Lorenzen, Chrysler had Petty. Yeah, they were stars, but they were also representatives of the manufacturers. It was sort of like a crude version of how F1 drivers work for a manufacturer. It actually remained like that to varying degrees through the 1980's. People don't like to admit it, but when Dale Earnhardt was sponsored by GM Goodwrench, he was really driving the factory supported Chevy.<BR/><BR/>Now, the manufacturers have very little to do with the drivers other than paying them for promotions. In fact, Kyle Bush admitted that JGR wasn't even using the Toyota designed motor. JGR was using a motor built entirely in house with their own parts.Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884549705336979557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40525887199104236462008-05-24T19:05:00.000-04:002008-05-24T19:05:00.000-04:00Oh Goodness no!Now Classic is showing the year wit...Oh Goodness no!<BR/><BR/>Now Classic is showing the year with Todd Harris as the lead announcer. Whatever we complain about Dr. Punch or anyone else in the booth, this guy took the prize for the worst - felt like he was getting on the job training.<BR/><BR/>Moreover, the contributions of the host Brent Musburger were actually NEEDED breaks from the lead announcer.<BR/><BR/>Also noticing Jack Arute was playing the "crew chief" role with the cutaway car alongside pit road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53570694017135075382008-05-24T17:55:00.000-04:002008-05-24T17:55:00.000-04:00Any body read Robin Millers article on Pop quizes ...Any body read Robin Millers article on Pop quizes for the 500?<BR/><BR/>some choices for answers were laugh out LOUD funny.<BR/><BR/>Man they need to get a nightly show on racing ala wind tunnel 5 nights again. Speed just does NOT get it. :(<BR/><BR/>in another article, I think robin shares my opinion of announcers in the booth but that's a personal deal...After all I DO like MW but he can get a bit screechy in the Truck races sometimes...shades of Todd Harris = : - 0<BR/><BR/>p.s. Oddly enough turned on the very end of the CLASSIC Indy race ONLY to see the camera focus on Mears family and crew. Shazaam!! I thought the was an annoying FOX Station invention....guess I need to pay more attention. Thanks for mentioning the race even if I just caught the end.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18052441482704644252008-05-24T17:35:00.000-04:002008-05-24T17:35:00.000-04:00Anyone else see what's on ESPN Classic today?The 1...Anyone else see what's on ESPN Classic today?<BR/><BR/>The 1991 Indianapolis 500 on ABC Sports (from the "good ol' days" for open wheel racing)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64138013676328168102008-05-24T16:17:00.000-04:002008-05-24T16:17:00.000-04:00There's something magical about listening to the 5...There's something magical about listening to the 500 on the radio. So, I'm going to be grilling out and listening to the 500 on the radio from the IMS Radio Network (Bob Jenkins will be one of the turn announcers), until there's about 25 to 50 laps remaining, and then watch the rest on television. And then lead that right into the television coverage of the 600 on Fox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6762246074595164262008-05-24T15:03:00.000-04:002008-05-24T15:03:00.000-04:00I'm not one of the NASCAR fans that will be watchi...I'm not one of the NASCAR fans that will be watching the Indy 500. I used to have some curiosity in the race when John Andretti, Robby Gordon, and Tony Stewart were doing the Indy-Charlotte double. But since the Indy 500 start time was changed to keep the NASCAR drivers out, that also turned away my viewership.<BR/><BR/>The "curiosity of where Hornish and Franchitti came from", Danica mania, and the CoT might be driving some NASCAR fans to Indycar racing, but not this NASCAR fan.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10798259394861521942008-05-24T14:37:00.000-04:002008-05-24T14:37:00.000-04:00Alex,I was lucky enough to be involved with IMS pr...Alex,<BR/><BR/>I was lucky enough to be involved with IMS productions for many years. They certainly have come a long way from the when they started.<BR/><BR/>Anon 2:08PM,<BR/><BR/>I understand your point. My emphasis was on the full-field rather than the actual racers. Perhaps, I might have chosen my words a bit more carefully.<BR/><BR/>jeff,<BR/><BR/>If you look up "irony" in the dictionary, a copy of my Musburger comment will no doubt be listed.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71005245798547017502008-05-24T14:13:00.000-04:002008-05-24T14:13:00.000-04:00No Indy 500 telecast would be complete without Bre...<B>No Indy 500 telecast would be complete without Brent Musburger and his podium.</B><BR/><BR/>On the contrary, I wouldn't miss that windbag ever, why do the networks feel the need for a "host" who usually adds nothing to the broadcast, Bm, Chris Meyers, etc, do away with the whole lot of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35301157338367617522008-05-24T14:08:00.000-04:002008-05-24T14:08:00.000-04:00"First of all, the two open-wheel series are unifi..."First of all, the two open-wheel series are unified which will introduce a full field of actual racers."<BR/><BR/>On the one hand, as an IRL (and NASCAR) fan, I’m offended by this statement. There were plenty of actual racers in the IRL. The inclusion of Champ Car drivers Justin Wilson, Graham Rahal, Oriol Servia, and Will Power were the only benefit from adding the series. Guys not terribly famous, even among racing fans. The rest were scrubs. Sebastian Bourdais is a great racer, but he won four Champ Car championships in a row because he was racing against nobody. (Ah, except AJ Allmendinger, who could race him straight up. What might have been. . .) <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, human chicane, Milka Duno, is still in the field. (She seems like a wonderful person, but she’s in over her head.) She’s not even the worst. That would be EJ, where’s my pit stall dude, Viso. So, we’re still waiting for the full field of actual racers to show up. <BR/> <BR/>And as if NASCAR has 43 actual drivers deserving rides.<BR/><BR/>In spite of my crabbing, thanks for your insightful post and your coverage of Indy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13090473633226558722008-05-24T13:45:00.000-04:002008-05-24T13:45:00.000-04:00IMS Productions plays a huge role in the IndyCar t...IMS Productions plays a huge role in the IndyCar telecasts. ESPN has their technical people directing the show, but much like NASCAR has its own media company that works the cameras and owns the footage, IMS productions and ESPN has a similar dynamic.<BR/><BR/>In reference to the booth dynamic, I've been loving the coverage throughout the Month of May. Cheever and Goodyear have colorful discussions instead of both saying the same things. Both have perspectives on strategy, accountability, car control, and aggression. It makes for great television because Cheever can be much more of a realist while Goodyear tends to be the optimist. I seriously wouldn't mind them working together the rest of the year.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555965613877228435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91098726240818400922008-05-24T13:06:00.000-04:002008-05-24T13:06:00.000-04:00Diane said...We will be watching it all...Monaco, ...Diane said...<BR/><BR/>We will be watching it all...Monaco, 500, 600. Should be Indy 500, attended every year since 1997. Watched on TV since I was a young girl. I would defy anyone who ever had the opportunity to attend 500 to not become a fan. It is the most amazing event (attended Daytona 500 last 4 years, also amazing, but Indy is Indy). Takes your breath away just walking into the place. TV can't do it justice. As far as the racing, some of the people saying they don't watch obviously never have. There is always great side by side racing in these cars. Yes, my husband and I are disappointed in the look alike cars, but we love all forms of racing. Oh, we have a Lexus, Corvette, Mini Cooper & Silverado truck...so other than the truck...don't see our cars on the track anyway!!!...LOL Let's go racing boys and girls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76826822084006875402008-05-24T12:07:00.000-04:002008-05-24T12:07:00.000-04:00In this house we are still adjust to the new IRL a...In this house we are still adjust to the new IRL announce team...so I hope we get used to them.<BR/><BR/>We WELL remember the screeching TODD HARRIS whose voice stayed stuck in a high pitched semi-sceam mode. WOW are we glad HE IS GONE.<BR/><BR/>The guy had a voice for newspaper. :-)<BR/><BR/>I gotta say from day one I never liked the splitter on the COT and I would love to know if it is the problem or just part of the problem....you read varying opinions.<BR/><BR/>Of COURSE I am all for SAFETY but gotta be honest, am not a fan of the COT look a like deal...nor it's expense. Rusty Wallace didn't seem keen on it coming to NW either.<BR/><BR/>I know there is not turning back the clock and it can take a couple of years for a major change to get adjusted to...but holy smokes. Sunday will be a big test imo.<BR/><BR/>I have recently stumbled onto a couple of neighbors in their 50's talking car racing and am SHOCKED how a couple of them only watch the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard as they loathe the changes in the sport in 2001 when it went "Hollywood." These are guys that used to travel to the races and one guy worked for the Winston company for years...so maybe he is ticked at the whole having to drop the smoking title.<BR/><BR/>Still he ran into Ray Evernham a few weeks ago at a car show, I think in Indiana, and did not know Ray from the man in the moon. Ray started talking to him and was down to earth and a very nice guy. They spoke for about 15 minutes.<BR/><BR/>So, when the camera is not looking,, it's good to hear GOOD THINGS about the bigger names in racing.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40525677698244897872008-05-24T11:40:00.000-04:002008-05-24T11:40:00.000-04:00vince,Conflict on TV does not mean anger or raised...vince,<BR/><BR/>Conflict on TV does not mean anger or raised voices. Cheever is great because he absolutely does not care what anyone else says about anything...and never has.<BR/><BR/>Goodyear and whatever play-by-play announcer ABC has thrust upon him (memories of Todd Harris) have been carrying the load as the series stumbled through the past seasons.<BR/><BR/>Now, this may well be the highest-rated Indy race in many years. All the elements, including the boring NASCAR racing, seem to be meeting over Indy on Sunday. <BR/><BR/>If they have good weather and a nice, safe race the IRL may find itself with a nice new lease on life. If Danica or Helio wins, they may found that they have won the racing lotto.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86292254394603440742008-05-24T11:38:00.000-04:002008-05-24T11:38:00.000-04:00JDI gotta say, that is a NICE PHOTO of Danica and ...JD<BR/><BR/>I gotta say, that is a NICE PHOTO of Danica and it is very tasteful.<BR/><BR/>I have known Helio before DWTS but if he brings a curiosity factor to the race, from the fans of that show, that's good too. I like how he very NICELY called out Tony Stewart a couple years ago when Tony started climbing fences that Helio said "Just remember who started that Tony" he said to the camera when asked about it by a reporter. Helio aka Spiderman started it but yes, Tony goes all the way to the flag stand when possible. But Stewart once said HE started that deal...then I read somebody else did it in another series..but I forget who it was..(This from a brain that FORGOT to watch 10 hrs of racin' stuff on Thursday but I digress)<BR/><BR/>I just think this whole weekend is a racers dream. Wonderful Monaco, 500 and the 600. But if that COT brings down the race into a parade....I am going to be grumpy.<BR/>(gee, sophia, aren't you always???)<BR/><BR/>The only thing that is scary in open wheel are the wrecks that shatter the cars (which I know they are supposed to do) but it is disconcerting. <BR/><BR/>And if they crash a little bit in OW, they are done. In NASCAR, you take a ball bat and beat out the fenders, put on some duct tape and back out you go! LOL.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32367120545038475862008-05-24T11:23:00.001-04:002008-05-24T11:23:00.001-04:00Thanks for the article, JD. And thanks for the Da...Thanks for the article, JD. And thanks for the Danica pic! This is one long time NASCAR fan that has always watched the Indy 500 since the 60's. I even went to an Indy car race at Ontario Calif back in the 1970's. Back in Indy's hey day with the Unsers, Andretti, Ruby, Rutherford, AJ, Parnelli and the rest. I've always watched the 500, if not a few other Indy car races during the year. If you're a racing fan you're a fan of all forms of racing, not just NASCAR.<BR/><BR/>I guess I don't see the conflict between Goodyear and Cheever like you do. I've watched the qualifying broadcasts and watched some of yesterdays broadcast and didn't see any conflict between Scott and Eddie. I enjoy both of them. Scott is more PC and watches what he says and Eddie usually tells it like it is and damn the consequences. And I like that. Too bad we don't have anybody like Eddie doing the NASCAR broadcasts. Somebody who's not afraid to tell it like it is. It's nice to have two announcers that don't have a hidden agenda. As we do in NASCAR with announcers who own teams or Toyota dealerships. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm hoping for good weather and a good race. <BR/><BR/>Ritchie, I've got news for you. NASCAR has ALWAYS been personality driven. Back when Richard Petty was the hottest driver out there all you heard was Richard this and Richard that. Then it was Bobby Allison, and Cale and DW. Then Dale Sr. NASCAR is a sport that has been personality driven since it's inception. It's like a big soap opera.<BR/><BR/>As for the comparison of the two series going towards spec cars, I understand why they are doing it. Cost. But I don't like it. Takes away all innovation. The COT is one of the things that is chasing away long time fans of NASCAR. Used to be you could relate to what they were racing with what you drove to the race. No more. If you take all the fancy paint jobs and decals off the cars and just have primer with no headlight, taillight and grill decals they all look about the same. Boring.......<BR/><BR/>JMOVincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.com