tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2449393603277533380..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Jimmy Spencer Grows-Up On "Victory Lane"Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41043946565160912512007-08-29T08:14:00.000-04:002007-08-29T08:14:00.000-04:00Hey Guys,Great comments. Jimmy certainly is a pola...Hey Guys,<BR/><BR/>Great comments. Jimmy certainly is a polarizing force. It took me a while to give him a chance and take him strictly for who he is now on TV.<BR/><BR/>Its interesting how opinions differ on the exact same subject matter in NASCAR. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85614248112525493992007-08-28T19:44:00.000-04:002007-08-28T19:44:00.000-04:00We can't wait for VL after the race...to fill in w...We can't wait for VL after the race...to fill in where the tv broadcast infallibly failed. While Spencer can sometimes come across as a drunken idiot on Raceday, he is definitely more succint on VL (which with the whole drinking metaphor, you'd think vice versa!). The VL crew delivers a great product every week. Bravo John, Jimmy and Herm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42882360036115153632007-08-27T19:39:00.000-04:002007-08-27T19:39:00.000-04:00Spencer is a blowhard apologist for the likes of S...Spencer is a blowhard apologist for the likes of Stewart and Montoya. At Bristol,Edwards car was faster than Kanes,but Waltrip,who was THREE laps down,wouldn't get out of the way. And who defends Waltrip?? Spencer. Then again,maybe his hairpiece slid down over his eyes.At times the show is good. Other times,its an embarrassment like Wallace going off on how 'cute' Kane is???!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68981150062242778542007-08-27T17:14:00.000-04:002007-08-27T17:14:00.000-04:00I think Spencer is great for the tv show what I ca...I think Spencer is great for the tv show what I can't stand anymore is Kenny Wallace, he's as bad as waltrip when it comes to being a yes man for NASCAR, he wouldn't say anything negative about NASCAR if his life depended on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20902868107142047942007-08-27T16:36:00.000-04:002007-08-27T16:36:00.000-04:00wow--I think JHD really hit it. John, I think som...wow--I think JHD really hit it. John, I think some of us forget because we find these two shows so intertwined by having the same cast (and sometimes forget which thing was said on which show). (I made the 'antics' comment, and I wasn't thinking about it being Raceday & not VL). I hadn't consciously made that distinction, but it is a lot calmer on VL (if Kenny can ever be said to be 'calm')...<BR/><BR/>And I do think Jimmy seems more 'together' by the evening, as long as Tony isn't the winner. I do get tired of his constant promotion of 'Smoke'. We know you guys are pals but give it a rest, Jimmy. Other than that, I'd have to say the only thing that really drives me crazy is what someone else mentioned, the mispronunciation of names...to 'Hendricks' let's add 'David Gill-i-an', (Kenny & Rusty seem to struggle with that one too.) Jimmy needs to practice those.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31704153633919995572007-08-27T15:49:00.000-04:002007-08-27T15:49:00.000-04:00I wonder if the format of the two shows has anythi...I wonder if the format of the two shows has anything to do with how people react to Jimmy Spencer (and to some extent Kenny Wallace).<BR/><BR/>RaceDay seems to be a pre-race free-for-all, designed to get people psyched for the coming race. Victory Lane feels more structured by focusing on what happened during the race and interviewing the winning driver/crew chief/etc.<BR/><BR/>Basically, I'm at the point where the two of them annoy me so much on RaceDay. I basically tune in for John Roberts and Wendy Venturini. I FF over Kenny or Jimmy if it's even remotely possible.<BR/><BR/>Victory Lane is a different story. It's almost as if they're both completely different people. I can watch Jimmy and Kenny without cringing or getting annoyed. Some of what they say on VL, or the questions they ask are actually pretty decent and thought out (Or at least appear that way).<BR/><BR/>Now if they can just get the VL version of Jimmy/Kenny on RaceDay, or just remove the RD versions of Jimmy/Kenny altogether, I'd be happier.JHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520556026815084964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-363868831827889102007-08-27T15:03:00.000-04:002007-08-27T15:03:00.000-04:00I like the VL show, but I just never seem to watch...I like the VL show, but I just never seem to watch it. I wish they would re-run it again on Monday nights, or show it right after the race. With their current time slot, I am all NASCAR'ed out by the time it is on and am looking for a movie to watch.<BR/><BR/>As for Jimmy Spencer, I like the way he is on both VL and Raceday. He reminds me of the friend you like hanging around with but don't want to come visit you.<BR/><BR/>Bill HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8183827670895632802007-08-27T14:36:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:36:00.000-04:00I love Jimmy Spencer and am so glad he is on RaceD...I love Jimmy Spencer and am so glad he is on RaceDay and the VL show. He is one of the FEW personalities that tells it how it is-no mincing words for JS. I may not always agree with or like what he says but there is this little thing called freedom of speech and he exercises it to the fullest extent. <BR/><BR/>In an age where everyone (network t.v., public fitures, etc.) is overly concerned that they are going to 'hurt someone's feelings' and this crap called 'political correctedness' has been shoved down society's collective throats repeatedly, thankfully we have people like Jimmy Spencer, Kenny Wallace (and even Robby Gordon) to keep it interesting and real. <BR/><BR/>If there ever comes a day when the networks or NASCAR stop allowing people like Jimmy and Kenny on the air, this will be the day I stop watching all race coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81876803747332922092007-08-27T14:11:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:11:00.000-04:00To add a comment to this post, please tie-in your ...To add a comment to this post, please tie-in your feelings about Victory Lane and the episodes you have watched this season.<BR/><BR/>Positive or negative, we are looking for Victory Lane comments about Spencer. Thanks!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47440961007189718352007-08-27T14:07:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:07:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15571092091833133042007-08-27T14:06:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:06:00.000-04:00I wouldn't use the phrase 'two-faced' for Jimmy be...I wouldn't use the phrase 'two-faced' for Jimmy because I think that suggests he does it intentionally...and I don't think he does. He shoots from the hip even when it contradicts a comment he's just made and it occasionally makes him look like he's hip deep in you-know-what. Just doesn't put a lot of deep thought into his opinions. That's just "Jimmy" though; I wouldn't expect deep thought from him, but it doesn't mean he isn't entertaining. I wasn't a fan of his as a driver, and I disagree with him more than I agree (the Earnhardt-Elledge thing was way over the top), but I do think he's been a good sport about some of the antics they've had him participate in and he has improved greatly.<BR/><BR/>He does occasionally suck up to NASCAR as they all do--not as bad as Michael Waltrip, but I think they all choose critical words carefully--as any media member should--(for last night's example, his comments on Goodyear, who have been rudely trashed by Stewart several times for doing what NASCAR asks them to do.) I hope the broadcast world and the fans have finally convinced the powers that be at NASCAR that they can take some criticism like every other sport does...that was my main pet peeve about the broadcasting forever. As for those saying Jimmy is one of the few to 'speak his mind'--that's total bull. Others just do it with more finesse and tact so that it isn't as obvious, or they choose to take their criticisms directly to NASCAR. If we spoke to our bosses like some of these guys have, we'd have been fired long ago. This is a business as well as a sport.<BR/><BR/>I know this is about Jimmy, but I have to say--I used to think John Roberts was a stiff with broadcaster hair, and I have to admit, he seems like a real pro now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54936989722050166172007-08-27T13:10:00.000-04:002007-08-27T13:10:00.000-04:00I usually find Victory Lane hard to watch for a lo...I usually find Victory Lane hard to watch for a long time, it usually gets too silly. I lost respect for Jimmy when he complained that the program Pitbull was too critical of NASCAR, while they suck up to the sane organization. That being said, they are much more informative than the other station when they stay on topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53999350775971731012007-08-27T12:22:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:22:00.000-04:00tripp,Great comments. I think the COT conversation...tripp,<BR/><BR/>Great comments. I think the COT conversation with Roush was fascinating. When is the last time we saw Jack laughing and having fun on TV? That was rare, and spoke to the comfort level of that panel.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8275852754448729852007-08-27T12:13:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:13:00.000-04:00Sunday night's "Victory Lane" was a high water mar...Sunday night's "Victory Lane" was a high water mark for the show. Carl Edwards was clearly more at ease with John, Kenny and Jimmy than he was in the ESPN winner circle interview. Yes, the talk on the Speed stage took place later, so "Cousin" Carl had a chance to let the moment sink in, but the questions asked by Jimmy and Kenny brought the viewers a much better interview. <BR/><BR/>The real treat came in a remarkably candid interview with Jack Rousch. The drivers on the panel asked some quality, probing questions of the "Cat in the Hat". The answers he offered were gems that should keep the blogs and NASCAR chat shows busy up through the California race weekend. All three Speed crew members were smart enough not to push their queries too far, and in fact went on to draw out a jovial side of Rousch that is rarely seen in public. <BR/><BR/>Jimmy has been busy honing his new craft. It's clear to anyone who has stood in the live audience during the weekly "RaceDay" show that while Kenny mugs for the crowd during the breaks, Jimmy is studying his notes and organizing his thoughts for the next live segment. His preparation is paying more dividends for the audience each week. <BR/><BR/>Neither he nor Kenny can yet be considered serious NASCAR journalists, and Jimmy won't be until he can pronounce the drivers' names right. But he does know what's going on in the garage area and is getting better at relating his take to the viewers in his own inimitable style.Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47221383676297879722007-08-27T12:08:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:08:00.000-04:00I think we here in Pennsylvania should drop Spence...I think we here in Pennsylvania should drop Spencer as quickly as he would like to drop Pocono Raceway. This babbling baffoon couldn't drive any better than he broadcasts. Thats the reason he drives no more, and the reason I don't watch the show anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86391686981159752522007-08-27T12:01:00.000-04:002007-08-27T12:01:00.000-04:00I would have to say that, on the whole, I like Jim...I would have to say that, on the whole, I like Jimmy's presence on Victory Lane. Even though he can be aggravating at times, he's almost always interesting. I like Tony Stewart for the same reason.<BR/><BR/>Don’t get me wrong. I don't always agree with what these guys say, but I also never fast-forward through their comments when I'm watching a recording of pre-race or post-race programming. There are many other faces and names in the NASCAR world that have just the opposite effect. When some of these folks appear on screen, I’m almost instinctively reaching for the FF button on the remote control right away! Can you imagine what NASCAR would be like if everyone were plain vanilla? I think we need to encourage colorful personalities, not banish them.<BR/><BR/>That being said, Jimmy’s TV presence is certainly still a work in progress. I think there needs to be a balance between rough-edged enthusiasm and calm professionalism, and he’s not quite there yet. His Valvoline plug that came out of nowhere last night in the middle of a panel discussion was markedly puerile. Still, I’d much rather watch Jimmy Spencer’s Victory Lane than any of the dreck that’s being offered up to us on the OTHER network right now!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of Victory Lane, don’t they usually have the winning crew chief come on the show? I was surprised to see Jack Roush on last night. Not that Mr. Roush wasn’t interesting, but what happened to Bob Osborne?<BR/><BR/>cwebscwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61981324554884634932007-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:00shload,You're saying Jimmy has to be told about ra...shload,<BR/><BR/>You're saying Jimmy has to be told about racing by the Producer?Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86387953312477135532007-08-27T10:39:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:39:00.000-04:00It does not matter which show...Spencer can't get ...It does not matter which show...Spencer can't get Kyle or Kurt right, even when they are sitting next to him. I'm still waiting to see Mr. Hendricks!!<BR/>It's fun at the race with a scanner to see how much he comes up with, and how much is told to him in his ear. JSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58679905989326838222007-08-27T10:35:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:35:00.000-04:00John, I agree with you about Jimmy on VL. He real...John, I agree with you about Jimmy on VL. He really brings the winning driver into the discussion, and the drivers relate to him --- as do crew chiefs and owners.<BR/><BR/>Raceday, on the other hand is a whole different animal. LOLTexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50877771958221912412007-08-27T10:05:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:05:00.000-04:00I think these comments and the email I have gotten...I think these comments and the email I have gotten really make the point. Like many TV analysts, Spencer has them watching because they either love him or hate him.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget, my column is about his TV ability and growth, not his personal world. <BR/><BR/>This column is also not about RaceDay, but Victory Lane. The comments negative to Jimmy reflect the struggles he had on RaceDay earlier this season.<BR/><BR/>In Victory Lane, Roberts limits Spencer to racing topics and questions directly about the event. That was my point. <BR/><BR/>Its interesting to see what's really up there about racing, as opposed to the crowd PDA's and the over-the-top antics that are encouraged on RaceDay.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35824185986174016422007-08-27T07:28:00.000-04:002007-08-27T07:28:00.000-04:00John, I am surprised you like Spencer. He's two-fa...John, I am surprised you like Spencer. He's two-faced on a regular basis. He will slam someone hard on one show, then, when that person's on the show later, all is forgiven. He speaks without thinking, and substitutes loud volume for considered opinion.<BR/><BR/>And he won no fans with his stupid comment that Kelley Earnhardt-Elledge only uses her Earnhardt name to trade off her father's accomplishments (Really? Does he go around saying that to EVERY woman who hyphenates her last name?)...and then later, made it worse with an insincere "apology" that should have come with a lower-third super reading, "SPEED made me say this because we need Junior to talk to us."<BR/><BR/>Yeah, <I>that's</I> standing up for hat you believe in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30753610358268329282007-08-27T06:53:00.000-04:002007-08-27T06:53:00.000-04:00I cannot stand the blathering buffoon, Spencer, an...I cannot stand the blathering buffoon, Spencer, and will never watch another show that features his idiotic antics. He is an embarrassment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73827997587179315062007-08-27T02:18:00.000-04:002007-08-27T02:18:00.000-04:00Thank God for Jimmy! He and Herm are the only ones...Thank God for Jimmy! He and Herm are the only ones that truly speak what is on their minds and appear not to be afraid of any Nascar backlash. I too look forward to this show each week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com