tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2713012693480882963..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Gentlemen, Start Your Computers!Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48456965618638699312008-06-05T19:05:00.000-04:002008-06-05T19:05:00.000-04:00From a quick glance, NASCAR.com looked as cluttere...From a quick glance, NASCAR.com looked as cluttered and user-unfriendly as the last time I tried to use it months ago. To check on their level of commitment, I tried to see how easy it would be to leave a comment, and never found out. Even at ESPN it is basically intuitive, and for the borderline computer literate like me, resonably easy to leave a comment.<BR/>Since TNT is part of Time Warner, "free" would seem to be an alien concept.<BR/>Except for possibly trying to pick up some MRN broadcasts - like qualifying - that I cannot locate over the air, I'll probably continue to avoid NASCAR.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48604613215443047202008-06-05T12:02:00.000-04:002008-06-05T12:02:00.000-04:00Well said, andypandy! :)Well said, andypandy! :)Lisa Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816899271672467136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85706755096191100772008-06-05T10:51:00.000-04:002008-06-05T10:51:00.000-04:00I hope this system works well for all of you who w...I hope this system works well for all of you who will use it. I also hope that the TV broadcast is never tied to it so closely that the viewing experience <I>requires</I> an online component.<BR/><BR/>I'm another one of those IT guys (staring at a monitor 8 hours a day at work, 3 hours a night at home) and when it's race time, all I want is my big TV, surround sound system, and a couple of cold cans of Busch. Maybe some Doritos. I refuse to touch a mouse or follow anything on a small screen between the green and the checkers. I use the race as an escape from my usual routine, and a PC tie-in feels too much like work. However, for those who choose to take advantage of the technology, it looks like this may be a good step forward in the evolution of the product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40261150331859230462008-06-05T00:58:00.000-04:002008-06-05T00:58:00.000-04:00Until Bill Weber is not on theshow ..there is simp...Until Bill Weber is not on the<BR/>show ..there is simply nothing<BR/>postive about it. In fact it sounds like TOOO much stuff...<BR/> If Bill Weber could talk ina few<BR/>lower tones...AND NOT go on these<BR/>streaks of R A I S I N G HIS<BR/>V O I C E ..at the end of sentence<BR/>after sentence...but alas it will<BR/>never happen.<BR/> Kyle is a nice guy great driver<BR/>gives a ton to charity .. but talks<BR/>too much in the booth <BR/> good nite...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67452716233064988852008-06-04T22:25:00.000-04:002008-06-04T22:25:00.000-04:00I don't use trackpass because of the cost. Last ye...I don't use trackpass because of the cost. Last year I prefered the live leader board. It was a simple thing that updated the running order as the drivers would cross the start finish line. It gave information of the drivers speed, time behind the leader, points where they were running and so on. <BR/><BR/> This year however, the new format that nascar.com is using is like those cheep hotdogs that are sold at the track. Chopped full of peckers and lips. There are so many ads running. Several are animated. They just keep going and going. <BR/><BR/> I have a 6meg connection, which I know is not the fastest. But it's not shabby either. In a race this spring the "LIVE LEADERBOARD" was 30 laps behind in their data by the end of the race. <BR/><BR/>Just another example that more isn't always better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52117059900855957882008-06-04T21:32:00.000-04:002008-06-04T21:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20240208347397613352008-06-04T18:49:00.000-04:002008-06-04T18:49:00.000-04:00I will play with Buddy to see what it offers, I al...I will play with Buddy to see what it offers, I already have Trackpass, Foxtrax and this blog running during a race so whats another screen or 2. Hopefully it works better than raceview I tried taht a few times and never could get it to load but Pitcommand always worked fine and I love listening to Jimmie and Chad and as long as I do not have to give that up I'm game.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77061412047910048292008-06-04T17:19:00.000-04:002008-06-04T17:19:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42323538500375602212008-06-04T16:14:00.000-04:002008-06-04T16:14:00.000-04:00JHD, I agree with your hope that this allows for t...JHD, I agree with your hope that this allows for the ability to focus on some of the other drivers. If it does, it will be a successful venture.Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44790665073220577802008-06-04T15:16:00.000-04:002008-06-04T15:16:00.000-04:00Even with the Flash application, I'll have to see ...Even with the Flash application, I'll have to see if this works. My home computer is an IBM that firmly believes it's a Commodore 64. I usually have the Trackpass scanner (and only the scanner) on during the race because using anything else will cause my computer to crash. One of these days, I'll rejoin the modern world at home....but I digress.<BR/><BR/>If this does work for anyone, and I will get to focus on drivers that aren't normally on my TV as opposed to showing different views of the same 5 cars I see on TV, then it'll be worth it.JHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520556026815084964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64787761152495654312008-06-04T15:11:00.000-04:002008-06-04T15:11:00.000-04:00They actually did something similar last year... t...They actually did something similar last year... though it was just a couple cameras. I'm all for expansion of it.<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm really glad they decided to do the extended online post-race show again. TNT did it at Daytona and Chicago last year, and interviewed a lot of the drivers who were lower in the field. You can actually still access them, since they're part of the online post-race NASCAR.com does already. This is the thing I was hoping they'd continue most, so hopefully TNT will have an improvement all around this year.SonicADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647057393154203533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7874176740586317452008-06-04T13:24:00.000-04:002008-06-04T13:24:00.000-04:00I really don't think they're going to pick my ques...I really don't think they're going to pick my question when I ask why they never showed a decent camera angle of what *really* happened in a wreck, or why they didn't question NASCAR's decision on something, lol. I've sent in Q&A for *other* types of shows, I just don't want them wasting time during my broadcast when they could be telling us something more worthwhile, like lap times, etc, or cover a driver they haven't mentioned. Yes, I do sometimes want to know what happened to someone, but I usually just find out later. It's not to the point where I'd pay for extra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33480995475929034382008-06-04T12:25:00.000-04:002008-06-04T12:25:00.000-04:00I will try out RaceBuddy at least once during the ...I will try out RaceBuddy at least once during the TNT season. I have faith in the website to keep up with the demand.<BR/><BR/>I am also relieved to see that TNT will have additional postrace coverage on NASCAR.com and hope that it is as extensive as possible (many driver interviews, full-field standings, etc.). At the very least, there is some alternative in case TNT again leaves early for a movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68245425095201724022008-06-04T12:22:00.000-04:002008-06-04T12:22:00.000-04:00Attention Producers:Why won't anyone try this........Attention Producers:<BR/><BR/>Why won't anyone try this.....<BR/><BR/> Lets coordinate the broadcast so you can have a NASCAR official IN THE BOOTH with the On-Air team.<BR/><BR/> I truly think this would be a huge hit with every single fan. <BR/><BR/> I'm not saying that this official needs to have a microphone for every lap, but simply to EXPLAIN the different calls during the event. ( PGA Golf has done a similar set up over the years with the networks to explain the rules of the game )<BR/><BR/> Think of the confusion it would clear up at a race :<BR/><BR/> Let the NASCAR person explain a debris caution, where is it and show us.<BR/><BR/> Show us and explain when and where a car was speeding on pit road.<BR/><BR/> Point out WHERE the scoring loops are on the track... etc.<BR/><BR/> Each and everyone one of us can think of a time when we WISH we had an explanation of why something was called the way it was OR wasn't called at all.<BR/><BR/> If you really want to encourage NEW FANS to join the NASCAR army, those NEW FANS need to know how YOU (NASCAR) is calling a race. Plus you would be satisfying alot of us 30 year fans along the way as well.<BR/><BR/> It may be too late in the game for TNT to add this, but ABC / ESPN..... lets try it.<BR/><BR/> You will not believe the positive feedback, IF YOU TRY IT !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85948994217688124292008-06-04T12:05:00.000-04:002008-06-04T12:05:00.000-04:00I guess I'm gettin' old or something, but the comp...I guess I'm gettin' old or something, but the computer stuff just doesn't do anything for me when I want to watch the race.<BR/><BR/>Lately the ONLY things I watch the computer for during the race is JD's blog AND with all the timing and scoring issues with FOX, I turn on the computer for a better "up to date" scoring reference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89075743800123411702008-06-04T11:51:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:51:00.000-04:00I do not use a computer to enhance my stick & ball...I do not use a computer to enhance my stick & ball experience, but I do enjoy using the computer during races. I enjoy knowing how my driver's lap times are compared to the leader or the guys around him. <BR/><BR/>I don't always use it, but the reality is that with 43 cars in the field, some drivers will not be covered as much as the others no matter how great the coverage is. This is a way for me to keep up with my driver at my convenience.Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19927219109875576632008-06-04T11:42:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:42:00.000-04:00Lou,Kingston,ny - I hate the Jack Dan postrace. E...Lou,Kingston,ny - I hate the Jack Dan postrace. Everytime I have watched it there have been so many facts that were stated wrong that I was screaming at the computer. The hosts are not very knowledgable. At least with the TNT version, it will be the actual TV announcers who presumably watched the race, LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88980990305587915072008-06-04T11:37:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:37:00.000-04:00lou,Ms. Czarniak is going to be finding an off-bea...lou,<BR/><BR/>Ms. Czarniak is going to be finding an off-beat story from the track itself, this will not be a pre-produced feature done during the week. She is a full-time reporter, so the results could be interesting.<BR/><BR/>glenc1,<BR/><BR/>What if you wanted to know something or were upset by something and sent an email that was then answered or addressed on the telecast? I just have trouble seeing how this is a bad thing. I watch the Florida Marlins games, and the email has become an integral part of the game telecasts. Give it a try.<BR/><BR/>dan,<BR/><BR/>The best way to stop folks from doing the "DVR Dance" with the races would be to install side-by-side ads on all three Sprint Cup TV partner broadcasts. Maybe NASCAR and the sponsors will wake-up to the fact that full-screen ads are just a two minute opportunity for fans to do something other than watch that channel.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24262790054245488492008-06-04T11:17:00.001-04:002008-06-04T11:17:00.001-04:00To Anon @ 7:06.....What an interesting concept! T...To Anon @ 7:06.....<BR/><BR/>What an interesting concept! Try it, if you don't like it, turn it off. Who would have thought of that? LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72087816603205115042008-06-04T11:17:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:17:00.000-04:00Hi JD, I am back.LOLAnyway just some wandering com...Hi JD, I am back.LOL<BR/>Anyway just some wandering comments I made as I read the blog and comments.<BR/>Laptop always on during races. Lets see FREE and INTERACTIVE, will check it out. I just watched Robin this morning and she did mention the contest and her as the prize.lol. Glad Wally's back. Lindsay on Loc..., JD , could this be like Wendy's real deal? I enjoyed those segements very much. Live post race on NASCAR.com, sounds good. Currently watch the Jack Dan... post race. Will there be a conflict for them. I do enjoy the post race online. Love to hear about the new tech race stuff. Hope some of it works out. Yea, and to think I used to get my racing stuff in 1970 from Hot Rod mag. So yes, in general I do look foward to the next 6 races. ESPN rasied the bar, and we as fans now get to see it rasied further.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30012164064490511522008-06-04T11:12:00.000-04:002008-06-04T11:12:00.000-04:00To be honest, whenever those Q&A things come on, I...To be honest, whenever those Q&A things come on, I can't hit the remote fast enough. I really don't care what Joe in Peoria is asking. I don't care if it's sports or American Idol. Biggest waste of time in the universe to me during a broadcast (an analysis show is different). The job of a reporter is to *anticipate* the questions the general public wants to know--if they did their jobs properly, we wouldn't need 'Joe' to ask the question...<BR/><BR/>Weren't features of Trackpass offered free its first season, and then after they lured people in, they started charging (although they added stuff, I think?) I just remember people being angry later, as if they thought they were 'entitled' to all that for free. Frankly, I never go to NASCAR.com unless it's a link, too much visual junk to find anything worthwhile. To me it's like a book. Some people want to read, and some people want to look at the pictures. Nothing wrong with either, just a different approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11502734048991488202008-06-04T10:07:00.000-04:002008-06-04T10:07:00.000-04:00well, since i'm already on the laptop during the r...well, since i'm already on the laptop during the races, i will try this newest wrinkle this weekend. one of the features i'm frankly looking for is something that will allow me to . . . diminish my reliance on network broadcasters. i'm hoping this new feature will ADD hard information to my experience, not add fluff. i may be in the minority but, when i can't be at the race, i want all sorts of info: intervals, lap times, positions and lead changes, technical info, who's running what line where on the track -- all that stuff. <BR/><BR/>i'm very leery of any "ask the expert or driver or commentator" feature during the race as it has the potential to seriously pull attention away from the race and that's the biggest mistake any broadcast can make in my world. <BR/><BR/>if the internet presentation is going to be used for the "soft stuff," i'll absolutely return to my current way of watching a race at home: tv on, laptop on, several windows open simultaneously on the laptop and a radio nearby so i can mute the tv broadcast and listen to mrn. <BR/><BR/>i'm not a fan of the name or the cartoon image but, to borrow a phrase: "what . . . ever." i'll disregard that piece of tackiness if it brings me more solid information that adds to, doesn't detract from, my race watching at home. so, yes, i'll give it a solid shot at least this weekend. and, knowing how glitches happen, i'll likely be on-board for the next 4-6 races with this newest technology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67750286646871027372008-06-04T09:49:00.000-04:002008-06-04T09:49:00.000-04:00I know this type of tie-in is the future, but righ...I know this type of tie-in is the future, but right now it doesn't do much for me. The cynic in me is thinking that this "expanded" broadcast is nothing more than a ploy to reduce the number of people that Tivo the race. The only way to take advantage of all TNT is offering is to watch the race live. That means suffering through all the commercials and promos. The idea might have potential, but for me, it's not nearly enough make me sit through a live broadcast.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534394751236374490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28240415862863524992008-06-04T09:30:00.000-04:002008-06-04T09:30:00.000-04:00Hey guys,Great comments. The TNT video feed is goi...Hey guys,<BR/><BR/>Great comments. The TNT video feed is going to use flash technology to try and avoid any delay. <BR/><BR/>Turner Interactive in Atlanta runs a lot of websites and just got the contract to take-over NBA.com recently. They have all the capacity to handle this with no problem.<BR/><BR/>For those of you trying to keep the TV and the computer separate, I am afraid it is a losing battle. <BR/><BR/>So many NASCAR fans are already on the computer during the race that this is a very attractive feature for a network like TNT to add.<BR/><BR/>There is no commercial element to RaceBuddy like Digger, TNT just decided to use a cartoon-like character to give the new concept a name, they do a lot of cartoons at Turner and had easy access to create this.<BR/><BR/>If you watched the NBA on TNT you saw this approach almost exactly and it went over very well with the viewers. <BR/><BR/>So, basically the TNT guys and NASCAR.com feel they have all the technology ready for folks who use the computer as a companion piece for the TV. <BR/><BR/>I think if you want to focus on the TV portion of the race, the computer stuff will be no hassle. <BR/><BR/>Broadasters from Major League Baseball to SPEED's sports car guys take email questions during an event and have done so for several years. <BR/><BR/>I really can't remember when new technology like this was rolled-out for free. Perhaps, it will bring a younger crowd over to NASCAR when they discover the added extras during these six races.<BR/><BR/>PS - it would not surprise me to see this NASCAR.com partnership spread to other NASCAR series. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63911048993658109002008-06-04T08:53:00.000-04:002008-06-04T08:53:00.000-04:00Once again, I don't need "extras". Just show the d...Once again, I don't need "extras". Just show the da** race! They will be so busy turning this into Grand Theft Auto, that viewers will be turned off immediately. Imagine the pre race is going to have at least 5 minutes of hyping this gadgetry.<BR/>Somewhere along the lines, people with too much money, and not enough common sense got some media power, and the rest of us "fans" suffer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com