tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2538543431934211992..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Day Two: Danica Stumbles Into The NASCAR Media SpotlightDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32260257351419204102009-12-17T00:25:14.665-05:002009-12-17T00:25:14.665-05:00I won't watch because it's painful to hear...I won't watch because it's painful to hear her attempt to talk (if it's not scripted). <br /><br />I do think she's good for NASCAR. We've been complaining about the sameness of all the drivers and the lack of coverage of some series and she's part of the cure.bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319368055186555878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24490859592006063032009-12-16T21:58:58.119-05:002009-12-16T21:58:58.119-05:00We don't need any MORE DP, anon 6:18. It'...We don't need any MORE DP, anon 6:18. It's irritating and you just can't seem to get away from it.<br /><br />Ick!Hotaru1787https://www.blogger.com/profile/00039330762559268246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24539980462005071712009-12-16T18:18:18.019-05:002009-12-16T18:18:18.019-05:00Danica doesn't need the press. The press needs...Danica doesn't need the press. The press needs Danica. Only one-half of that equation seems to understand that so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42990464885599413412009-12-16T17:40:08.546-05:002009-12-16T17:40:08.546-05:00This is about as funny as AGR boycotting an autogr...<i>This is about as funny as AGR boycotting an autograph session back in 2005 because they thought the IRL was giving Danica special treatement with her own line, even though more people wanted her autograph than theirs</i><br /><br />Not so much funny as it is annoying (and unfair to everyone else).<br /><br />Like while watching a Cup race re-air (boredom can do that to ya), the scroller mentioned the Sat ARCA coverage 'featuring DP'. It's not just 'bout her, folks!Hotaru1787https://www.blogger.com/profile/00039330762559268246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13422884449653311972009-12-16T17:16:03.739-05:002009-12-16T17:16:03.739-05:00she is needed badly as this "sport" requ...she is needed badly as this "sport" requires anything and everything to make it watchable anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44803822865737370532009-12-16T14:08:55.775-05:002009-12-16T14:08:55.775-05:00I'd be more interested in Milka and the other ...I'd be more interested in Milka and the other female - Leilani is it? testing for the ARCA series. <br /><br />The comment abour the relentlessness is quite true. Is it more pervasive in NASCAR than other sports? Or do I just notice it more because I follow NASCAR more closely than other sports? The Danica-mania has sure cut into my need to read articles on Jayski since I am NOT clicking on anything (other than The Daly Planet) that references her name so you are quite right about the blowback effect.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40223204385437598572009-12-16T14:04:22.269-05:002009-12-16T14:04:22.269-05:00I am a big fan of Robin Miller and I am willing to...I am a big fan of Robin Miller and I am willing to accept his analysis that DP has real talent until she proves him wrong on the track.<br /><br />Like a lot of the world, the NASCAR world is full of monkey see, monkey do. If DP has some reasonable success, it could open the door to NASCAR for other, talented lady drivers and new sponsors. IF DP has some success, on track and/or in the media, there just might be some sponsors that be interested in getting into N-wide to test the waters IF they could sponsor a qualified lady driver.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4538696619527266262009-12-16T13:52:53.844-05:002009-12-16T13:52:53.844-05:00Gotta love some ARCA folks complaining about Speed...Gotta love some ARCA folks complaining about Speed coming on a 1 pm est Friday and strictly focusing on Danica.<br /><br />This is about as funny as AGR boycotting an autograph session back in 2005 because they thought the IRL was giving Danica special treatement with her own line, even though more people wanted her autograph than theirs.<br /><br />She's five foot tall, but casts a Shaquille O'Neal-sized shadow everywhere she goes.Damonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39887827640939140262009-12-16T12:54:09.193-05:002009-12-16T12:54:09.193-05:00@Darcie...I knew about Milka because I read it on ...@Darcie...I knew about Milka because I read it on Jayski's :-)West Coast Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71769460263716197232009-12-16T12:51:44.036-05:002009-12-16T12:51:44.036-05:00@ red...as usual, well thought out post.
Didn'...@ red...as usual, well thought out post.<br /><br />Didn't know Leilani was going to be at ARCA test. That's great, I've read some things about her and wish her well. Hope they give her some media time.<br /><br />You also said:<br /><br />"folks get exasperated by the relentessness of it all and blame the racer and then the craziness starts".<br /><br />Yes, this is what drives me crazy as well. Again drives/celebrities, for the most part, do not seek out this attention. It is the media that makes/controls the frenzy.<br /><br />It is hard to warm up to Danica and I was put off by her tantrums, (nor do I like the go-daddy ads). Howver, if you watched the IRL races last year, and I did, Danica has made great strides in the "temper tantrum, foot stomping" area. I really can't recall any such episode. In interviews she talked about how she was working on a more positive attitude and not letting things get to her.<br /><br />@Sophia...I agree Danica's um's can be annoying (by anyone). However, many of the NASCAR drivers at all levels do not speak the "Queens" english. My fav, JR, is one of the worse, God love him. She has improved, so I will cut her some slack and hope she is working on eliminating them.<br /><br />Can't wait to see the Robin Miller interview. That I will watch (well DVR). Just wish they would cover the test and all the drivers.West Coast Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79133758814784006692009-12-16T11:08:59.413-05:002009-12-16T11:08:59.413-05:00Silly me. I believed the Indy results that showed ...Silly me. I believed the Indy results that showed Patrick finishing 5th behind the 2 super teams. It also showed her as the highest placed driver on her team.<br /><br />Boy was I stupid. As detailed above, she always placed lower than the smaller poorly funded teams. <br /><br />Did she really finish last in points behind Kannan?<br /><br />John McManusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87840554295158471332009-12-16T09:05:54.121-05:002009-12-16T09:05:54.121-05:00As I've stated before, my main interest in Dan...As I've stated before, my main interest in Danica is seeing how much bigger she can knock the holes in walls for more female drivers to get a chance to come in. Can't mention Johanna Long's name enough, she really deserves a shot at NASCAR.<br />I'll watch the JRM presser if I have time, if nothing else because I like Bob D, am interested in press Q's, and to study non-Danica facial expressions.<br /><br />Lastly, I'd like to defend Bob Parsons. I've been buying software from him for well over 20 years. Always received personal service. Happy on my part for his success and advertising choices (ie auto racing) I don't believe his company now is run any less carefully than it ever was.Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39103589018922919092009-12-16T07:57:31.980-05:002009-12-16T07:57:31.980-05:00i'll be at work so i won't be watching. th...i'll be at work so i won't be watching. that said:<br /><br />i think this is a great move by jrm to re-gain a sponsor and will benefit the n'wide series for the 10 races she runs. and that's the name of the game, media-wise! as west coast diane notes: "racing is a business, sponsors want to sell products."<br /><br />for myself: i'm more interested in how leilani munter does at the daytona arca test b/c there's a racer i want to see get a shot in nascar.<br /><br />what i won't be great at tolerating is the "mania" that inevitably follows danica patrick. if the various media folk could focus on the racing part of all this, i'd be one happy camper! there will be a few who will do exactly that but i fear that many will resort to the same kind of silly "coverage" they threw at JJ this year and continue to do with dale. that level of overkill is what causes spill-over onto the racer him- (or her!) self and muddies the discussion. <br /><br />folks get exasperated by the relentessness of it all and blame the racer and then the craziness starts. <br /><br />so, good luck to everyone at jrm on thursday and going forward and i wish danica patrick nothing but the best as she tries her hand at n'wide.redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38216973042497423332009-12-16T00:31:19.616-05:002009-12-16T00:31:19.616-05:00Danica in NASCAR is a good thing. She draws her ow...Danica in NASCAR is a good thing. She draws her own fanbase into the mix.<br /><br />What I want to know about is the new weekly series Showtime is promoting, Inside NASCAR.<br /><br />Who's hosting, what's the format, where is it based? C'mon JD, give us the lowdown!RPMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294406748353031441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87025405718802168772009-12-15T23:38:35.128-05:002009-12-15T23:38:35.128-05:00As long as sports only care about the STARS as opp...As long as sports only care about the STARS as opposed to the basics of what makes the sport good, ratings will continue to tumble. <br /><br />I've not commented much lately and regarding DP...ugh..I was sick of her commercials, some sleazy (I've NOTHING against good sex appeal but don't like GoDaddy. the end)<br /><br />I just have grown weary of griping but honestly, not sure how much NASCAR I will watch in 2010. If everybody has a Romance with DP/Bromance withJJ/Watching every nuance of Dale Jr, it will be a drag.<br /><br />I might watch the prac & quals on SPEED but skip the tv & listen online.<br /><br />BTW, JD, you heard any updates on TWIN?<br /><br />I doubt I'll tune in to any press conference since this house has been counting the "Ya knows?" of Danica since she started racing..and now has thrown in "ums" for interest.<br /><br />Get this woman a public speaking coach.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84383057986573877662009-12-15T21:36:48.218-05:002009-12-15T21:36:48.218-05:00This is just what NASCAR needed. Another effed-up ...This is just what NASCAR needed. Another effed-up image arriving on the scene.<br /><br />Go away and never come back, Danica. Hit the road, and take all of your stupid "GoDaddy Girls" commercials with you.<br /><br />Don't you EVER think about taking over Mark Martin's car. It'll never happen. Get yourself a return ticket back to full-time IndyCar, NOW!Chris from NYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2188079175200957782009-12-15T21:24:06.054-05:002009-12-15T21:24:06.054-05:00I could care less about seeing this joke of a news...I could care less about seeing this joke of a news conference. I do not begrudge a woman in motorsports, but she is a mid-pack driver going to drive for a has been or mid-pack driver who is more impressed with his personal appearances than driving a race car.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45208396234347150502009-12-15T19:44:32.515-05:002009-12-15T19:44:32.515-05:00I've stopped taking a look at Jayski because a...I've stopped taking a look at Jayski because a vast majority of articles listed on his page is nothing but Danica. So, it goes without saying that I will not waste my time looking at some silly press conference. The only thing I will be interested in watching is when she punts a Nationwide regular or if she tangles with Kyle Busch during any race. Plus, if I hear she's throwing one of her hissy fits, ala Milka or Dan Weldon, then I may be interested, but not before that.<br /><br /><br />BTW, why no media about Milka, who will also be testing an Arca car at Daytona this week? I bet not many of you here even knew she was going to be testing for Braun Racing.Darcienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2165005147163561362009-12-15T18:40:14.945-05:002009-12-15T18:40:14.945-05:00Maybe somewhat inartful, but DP has now managed to...Maybe somewhat inartful, but DP has now managed to come up with a reason for 3 media events for her plans for 2010. More exposure for NASCAR, especially the N-wide series, can't hurt. I hope she can cut through the Tiger media fog and get some exposure, but I doubt she will. Might try to record, but won't be able to watch live.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20559811433266875012009-12-15T16:04:49.428-05:002009-12-15T16:04:49.428-05:00My message to Danica is..."Shut Up and Drive!...My message to Danica is..."Shut Up and Drive!" This woman has played Nascar like a fiddle to suit her carer interests ($$$$). Like many, I believe she is a mediocre talent who is worse than the many other open wheel drivers that have failed at Nascar. The shame is that she will suck the oxygen out of the room while numerous,outstanding young Nascar drivers can't get the sponsorship in this recession to remain competitive. She'll be in top notch equipment and I really do wish her well, but I don't want to hear her whining and excuse-making. I snickered when I heard she would make her debut at the California Nationwide race. The cars are so spread out there that she can toddle around with no one in sight of her and hope that attrition gives her a fish in the top 20.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47016615753076695692009-12-15T15:52:01.970-05:002009-12-15T15:52:01.970-05:00The thought of Danica working her way up to drive ...The thought of Danica working her way up to drive Mark Martin's 5 car makes me . . . roll on the floor laughing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37812019682028759902009-12-15T13:07:06.263-05:002009-12-15T13:07:06.263-05:00Thank Damon! Took the words out of my typing hands...Thank Damon! Took the words out of my typing hands. KoHoSo, you say she was under Tony Kanaan's tutelage. Well he did a great job. She finished ahead of him and about 60 to 70 points behind 4th place Helio, winner of 3 500's. She also had a much better attitude last year. <br /><br />With that said....<br /><br />Danica isn't my style, personality wise. However, I don't begrudge her the opportunity to do whatever she wants in racing. <br /><br />If she brings new/old fans to NASCAR and some of them stick and around and become fans that is good.<br /><br />Racing is a business, sponsors want to sell products. Unfortunately it isn't going to change. <br /><br />The part of the Danica craze that bothers me, is the salaciousness of her sponsor's ads. I do not look forward to those and am thankful for the DVR's FF button which I will be using. <br /><br />As far as the media frenzy, I am sure MOST athletes/celebrities don't like it, whether good press or bad. <br /><br />Back to the question. I will DVR it and maybe watch, maybe not. If I watch it won't be for Danica, but just to see what JR has to say..LOL!West Coast Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40630143633442340342009-12-15T12:54:35.950-05:002009-12-15T12:54:35.950-05:00I am interested in the Great Danica experiment and...I am interested in the Great Danica experiment and I am curious about how she will handle the travelling NASCAR media, who get to know the nuances of the drivers very well. My prediction is that the Great Danica Experiment will not end well. <br /><br />Maybe she is a natural at driving stock cars and we will all be shocked by her abilities, but I can't see how that could be. <br /><br />I think the real story will be the radio transmissions between Danica and Tony Eury Jr.. I'm sure he will do all he can since he is working for Dale Jr., but I can't see him suffering many indignities before dropping the hammer on her.Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884549705336979557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61904168337308756772009-12-15T12:39:18.736-05:002009-12-15T12:39:18.736-05:00Ziggy,
Me too. The ESPN hype machine is going to ...Ziggy,<br /><br />Me too. The ESPN hype machine is going to kill us come February. Let's just hope that we don't get Jerry Punch on top of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2354942585115561132009-12-15T12:34:39.536-05:002009-12-15T12:34:39.536-05:00No thanks.
I like how they said they'd 'c...No thanks.<br /><br />I like how they said they'd 'cut from regular programming', 'cause at 11AM, it's usually an infomercial! :)Hotaru1787https://www.blogger.com/profile/00039330762559268246noreply@blogger.com