tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2542139119217719877..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Truck Series Reality Coming To TV SoonDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67821752433659332802009-01-29T17:24:00.000-05:002009-01-29T17:24:00.000-05:00Sears Holding just renewed its Official Tool deal ...Sears Holding just renewed its Official Tool deal with NASCAR.<BR/><BR/>Randy Moss and David Dollar have just inherited much of last year's championship team and signed one of the development drivers and Mike Skinner as the drivers of the two Toyotas.<BR/><BR/>A few new teams are developing, and I see the teams are looking at a 12-man roster limit, 5-man pit crew limit (not a fan of it - bring back the old-style halftime breaks to save cash), and engines that must last two races (exceptions for some races will be included). The two race per engine rule is being considered for more NASCAR series as an idea to save costs. Better yet, I say this idea might be perfect to develop racing technology.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366544608847776006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90900252248117685772009-01-28T16:24:00.000-05:002009-01-28T16:24:00.000-05:00NASCAR has pretty much told us that races with Cup...NASCAR has pretty much told us that races with Cup drivers are the only ones that matter. We see 10-18 Cup drivers running most NNS races, but are lucky to see one or two race in the truck series. That might help some.<BR/><BR/>Another thing that hurt the truck series is all the number of races that are run on Fridays or a stand-alone event with little promotion. Maybe they should reduce the number of NNS races and let them alternate weekends with the truck series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26048285217850045472009-01-28T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:23:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-369882481740079862009-01-28T10:22:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:22:00.000-05:00"don said... One more time! We don't need the Nati..."don said... <BR/>One more time! We don't need the Nationwide series, Its the same as Sprint Cup, (allmost) same cars, same drivers, not enough sponsors, blah, blah, blah. Get rid of Nationwide series and keep the trucks, now you have plenty of quality drivers and sponcors to fill a 43 truck field. The left overs can run ARCA."<BR/><BR/>Nice thought, Don. However, the Nationwide series, like Busch before it, gives the teams in Cup a place to sell off used equipment, and gives aspiring 2nd tier teams a source of less expensive cars and engines-albeit used. Unless trucks use the same chassis/engine combination that Cup or Nationwide do, there is a disincentive for owners to invest in Cup equipment. A bit of pretzel-logic theory, I know- but I believe its valid.<BR/><BR/>Here's a wild idea. For 2009 series, how about every car that shows up and enters a Cup race gets in. Entire field lineups based on qualifyfing. Cars in excess of 43 might have to share pits (like the old days)<BR/>This model insures that owners with short budgets are guaranteed to get tv exposure (unless they're on ESPN-ha!) and everyone gets a piece of the winnings<BR/><BR/>BrayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48501074732798857352009-01-27T19:53:00.000-05:002009-01-27T19:53:00.000-05:00JD;The comments -- as usual with many on target an...JD;<BR/><BR/>The comments -- as usual with many on target and many others sprayed all around the map, which makes this a great forum for debate -- got me fired up for a little research. 56% of 2008's truck races -- or 14 of 25 -- had short fields. The shortest was Las Vegas, 31 starters, two of which were start-and-parks. Nine of the 14 short races had 34 or fewer trucks, so with the economic forecasts we're all aware of, it seems likely a larger percentage of short fields will occur in 2009, which will certainly merit more investigation as the season unfolds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39252413163744918912009-01-27T19:37:00.000-05:002009-01-27T19:37:00.000-05:00wow, i'm still in shock in the most horrible "pre-...wow, i'm still in shock in the most horrible "pre-season thunder" i just saw. today is the last speed will be on my television till the 150'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12374112192169145612009-01-27T18:24:00.000-05:002009-01-27T18:24:00.000-05:00On the issue of series sponsorship, I don't know w...On the issue of series sponsorship, I don't know whether the current owner of the Craftsman brand, Sears Holdings saw this coming in the truck series or not.<BR/><BR/>But, the company that emerged from the merger of KMart and Sears is rumored to be in trouble itself and may not survive the year.<BR/><BR/>If you're an executive of a company that is struggling to survive, it gets <B>much</B> easier to cut things like a race series sponsorship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19856664611975285222009-01-27T17:50:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:50:00.000-05:00Another thing to think about is that the Camping W...Another thing to think about is that the Camping World East & West series has much better racing with super talented youngsters and older drivers...much of the talent is now racing here instead of trucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91102186816952743212009-01-27T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:44:00.000-05:00IMHO, CWTS is not Sprint Cup junior, it is a stand...IMHO, CWTS is not Sprint Cup junior, it is a stand alone series. <BR/><BR/>I have been wondering since its inception where the media support has been. NASCAR.com treats it like the unwanted stepchild who shows up at Thanksgiving. Neither NASCAR or SPEED do anything to promote it. <BR/><BR/>Where are the online lap trackers that the other NASCAR series enjoy? Where are the interviews and race reports. With SPEED's limited nat'l penetration, how about a Youtube recap? One would think a NASCAR series would merit at least as much attention as racing wives.<BR/><BR/>Its a matter of connecting the dots. Aggressive promotion is required to inform fans. Unfortunately, the CWTS seems to exist in a vacuum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74304321607396074562009-01-27T17:05:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:05:00.000-05:00How is it a target to ask for more TV coverage of ...How is it a target to ask for more TV coverage of a series I enjoy?<BR/><BR/>We have nothing to do with pointing a finger at NASCAR, this is the real economic pressures we all are feeling.<BR/><BR/>The way to solve them is to step-up and get on-board with some additional exposure for the sponsors that are in the CWTS and also for those on the fence.<BR/><BR/>It there was a weekly TV show on this series and a regular day on NASCAR Now where the trucks were featured it would be a good start.<BR/><BR/>Integrating the CWTS into other shows like RaceDay and Victory Lane would also help.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4151484233955120242009-01-27T17:01:00.000-05:002009-01-27T17:01:00.000-05:00Anon@3:45Most people here view the truck series as...Anon@3:45<BR/><BR/>Most people here view the truck series as a sibling and on the same level as the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10356691473475786892009-01-27T15:51:00.000-05:002009-01-27T15:51:00.000-05:00NASCAR fans like to blame everyone else for their ...<B>NASCAR fans like to blame everyone else for their problems except NASCAR.</B><BR/><BR/>You don't read this blog (or any others) much, do you?<BR/><BR/>Because if you did, you'd realise that NASCAR is <B>everyone's</B> favorite target.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9694144809102123922009-01-27T15:45:00.000-05:002009-01-27T15:45:00.000-05:00Anonymous said... Why people refuse to see this as...Anonymous said... <BR/>Why people refuse to see this as the same reason there is no national show on D-League Basketball, AHL Hockey or AAA Baseball.<BR/><BR/>Sorry, this ain't baseball, basketball or hockey. <BR/><BR/>The fact that you use this comparison shows that you don't understand racing any better than ESPN does--which is, not much.<BR/><BR/>My point was that the "minor leagues" show up on NBATV, MLB Network and NHL Network....You can't expect SPEED, ESPN,TNT and others to promote the minor leagues on their national stations. The promotion of NASCAR's minor leagues needs to be done by their TV Network...which does not exist!!!! NASCAR fans like to blame everyone else for their problems except NASCAR..NASCAR does not have the balls to start their own network, don't bash the networks that at least show us the sport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58614258749161925632009-01-27T15:38:00.000-05:002009-01-27T15:38:00.000-05:00Then he leaves with his millions, and wonders why ...<B>Then he leaves with his millions, and wonders why he's not the most popular person around.</B><BR/><BR/>This ain't Little League. It's a business, just like any other sport.<BR/><BR/>Hendrick found a way to win, legally. He did nothing wrong.<BR/><BR/>Was he supposed to say, "Y'know, I like winning and all, but it just isn't fair to the other teams that I have to money to do this, so I ought to just back off and let them catch up?"<BR/><BR/>Maybe everyone could get a trophy, too, just like kids' soccer games, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90918535027823759132009-01-27T14:55:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:55:00.000-05:00In my firm opinion, I believe that the reason that...In my firm opinion, I believe that the reason that costs have skyrocketed in all THREE series can be attributed to one man: Rick Hendrick. He was the first to start using 7 post shakers, the first to use wind tunnel testing, the first to use carbon fiber seating,etc. Although at first glance, these things should be commendable, the other teams had no choice but to emulate Hendrick Motorsports. Then when the competition got closer, he again started out-spending them. It's still related to this column, as my point is that the teams that couldn't reach into deep pockets, start to fade away. Thus the thin fields at ALL three series, and the sponsors just aren't going to attach their name to a failure.<BR/>It's known as the "slash and burn" policy. Notice how he doesn't field trucks, and only has a couple of Nationwide teams? He came in and slashed and burned everything, to where no one wants to be associated with it. Then he leaves with his millions, and wonders why he's not the most popular person around.<BR/>He may not be the sole reason for the Truck series demise, but I would say he's at least 95%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89423037969098822762009-01-27T14:48:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:48:00.000-05:00The Truck Series may be a national series, but lik...The Truck Series may be a national series, but like it or not, its still just a third tier racing series.<BR/><BR/>If it was on par with the Cup series, races would pay out the same, and attendance would be about equal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11854045008014109852009-01-27T14:47:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:47:00.000-05:00One more time! We don't need the Nationwide series...One more time! We don't need the Nationwide series, Its the same as Sprint Cup, (allmost) same cars, same drivers, not enough sponsors, blah, blah, blah. Get rid of Nationwide series and keep the trucks, now you have plenty of quality drivers and sponcors to fill a 43 truck field. The left overs can run ARCA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52625757093885233402009-01-27T14:08:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:08:00.000-05:00Back when the SuperTruck Series was formed, there ...Back when the SuperTruck Series was formed, there were two main purposes for the series. The first was to provide nationwide series that could have a low cost for everybody involved. We see today that costs have skyrocketed in this series. <BR/><BR/>Second, it was used to expand NASCAR into the Western U.S., in areas where NASCAR didn't have a market. With two races in California, two in Phoenix, two in Dallas/Ft. Worth, and one in Kansas and Chicago, NASCAR at least has a presence in the West.<BR/><BR/>I've heard that Camping World is paying less than what Craftsman is paying. It doesn't look great for the Truck Series. Which is sad, because it IS the best racing in NASCAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20174002098995167492009-01-27T14:02:00.000-05:002009-01-27T14:02:00.000-05:00I have to say to Deborah, the Truck series will in...I have to say to Deborah, the Truck series will indeed go under if very small fields become the norm. There are costs associated with running a race, including Nascar's costs (officials, tech inspectors, etc), the promoter's costs, and of course Speed's costs. Fewer trucks = fewer sponsors = harder to sell ad time on Speed. Unlike the last days of Champ Car, Nascar isn't going to buy air time for the series, so it will just be put down. Its a shame too as they were the most entertaining races on TV most weekends. I don't know this for a fact, but I'm confident there are "escape" clauses built into the TV contract and the Camping World contract to allow the series to die if certain conditions aren't met.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66215954438365436562009-01-27T13:33:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:33:00.000-05:00it's most definitely not what anyone else associat...<B>it's most definitely not what anyone else associated with this sport is saying from SPEED who said the other day that they will be continuing to broadcast races as always regardless of how many trucks are in the field or the governing body of the sport who have expressed that the sport will continue to run races and move forward in spite of some challenges. </B><BR/><BR/>NASCAR isn't being honest about anything else these days--why do you think they're suddenly going to tell the truth now?<BR/><BR/>Same for SPEED.<BR/><BR/>Try listen to Sirius NASCAR radio if you want to hear a more realistic appraisal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40890357124999419472009-01-27T13:30:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:30:00.000-05:00Why people refuse to see this as the same reason t...<B>Why people refuse to see this as the same reason there is no national show on D-League Basketball, AHL Hockey or AAA Baseball.</B><BR/><BR/>Sorry, this ain't baseball, basketball or hockey. <BR/><BR/>The fact that you use this comparison shows that you don't understand racing any better than ESPN does--which is, not much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58107743466838807172009-01-27T13:27:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:27:00.000-05:00I wonder how many truck fans, like me, quit watchi...<B>I wonder how many truck fans, like me, quit watching the trucks just because they couldn't stand hearing Mikey Waltrip run his mouth constantly? </B><BR/><BR/>Are you kidding? He's the reason I started watching the trucks in the first place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18242917965955615852009-01-27T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-27T13:23:00.000-05:00JD, you should be the last person to tell someone ...JD, you should be the last person to tell someone they are "100% incorrect". You really dont have a 100% clue about whats going on within the sport. You are as much of a fan as the next person, not a reporter. You dont travel to the races as a reporter, you dont have conference calls with NASCAR and other representatives. You get your information from websites and such. Dont always believe whats on the internet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11119577294844181972009-01-27T12:22:00.000-05:002009-01-27T12:22:00.000-05:00I wonder how many truck fans, like me, quit watchi...I wonder how many truck fans, like me, quit watching the trucks just because they couldn't stand hearing Mikey Waltrip run his mouth constantly? It really is the best full fendered racing there is but Waltrip's mouth ruins the broadcasts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83347627892250365812009-01-27T11:23:00.000-05:002009-01-27T11:23:00.000-05:00i have a easy solution too the coverage issue..put...i have a easy solution too the coverage issue..put dale jr too race in the truck series..ratings go right up and so would the coverage lol just a thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com