tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2744607892157383357..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: SPEED Warms-Up Richmond Crowd For ESPNDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29627979967519983102010-04-30T21:34:46.752-04:002010-04-30T21:34:46.752-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51840814371582225402010-04-30T18:50:14.405-04:002010-04-30T18:50:14.405-04:00The live blog is up for the Nationwide Series race...The live blog is up for the Nationwide Series race!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28190889832895462432010-04-30T18:49:06.516-04:002010-04-30T18:49:06.516-04:00"Allen Bestwick has moved into the TV booth....."Allen Bestwick has moved into the TV booth..."<br /><br />That's all I need to know.Palmettonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69895467793597471062010-04-30T18:39:57.225-04:002010-04-30T18:39:57.225-04:00MRN stopped broadcasting qualifying for a number o...MRN stopped broadcasting qualifying for a number of reasons, 1 is budget cutbacks, 2 is that the local affiliates have started to not see the worthwhileness in airing qualifying so with less and less markets carrying it, it was a losing cause for the radio networks. At least how I understood it being explained a while back ago.<br /><br />I agree with the tight shots, not a good omen and I LOVE this track!The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29703292273836336142010-04-30T18:33:52.786-04:002010-04-30T18:33:52.786-04:00I think they quit broadcasting qualifying for an ...I think they quit broadcasting qualifying for an obvious reason. The top 35 rule has made qualifying almost meaningless except for pit selection and the go or go homers. The pole winner doesn't even get a special race any longer.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83023901993350990112010-04-30T18:25:03.534-04:002010-04-30T18:25:03.534-04:00The tight shots during qualifying will probably be...The tight shots during qualifying will probably be very similar to the shots we get during the race - anyone want to bet?Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003781121938153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56683797766335232632010-04-30T17:39:49.830-04:002010-04-30T17:39:49.830-04:00Mr. Waltrip is becoming Captain Obvious.Mr. Waltrip is becoming Captain Obvious.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17358486990424095082010-04-30T16:39:13.040-04:002010-04-30T16:39:13.040-04:00Anyone notice during the first Cup package, SPEED ...Anyone notice during the first Cup package, SPEED break out the old virtual garage graphic?The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89409511938771370122010-04-30T16:14:50.125-04:002010-04-30T16:14:50.125-04:00I'm happy that Speed is doing the right thing ...I'm happy that Speed is doing the right thing and tape delaying Trackside until 11 PM so they can cover the full day of practice and qualifying live. I hope they put the egos aside and finally do the same thing at Texas in fall even though it's not "their" race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44494807252903786132010-04-30T16:00:06.554-04:002010-04-30T16:00:06.554-04:00All I can say is I LOVE everything about the lineu...All I can say is I LOVE everything about the lineup on ESPN for tonight's Nationwide race. Should be enjoyable.Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52328266886314016202010-04-30T15:27:08.389-04:002010-04-30T15:27:08.389-04:00Why does Darrell Waltrip get a pass for leaking &q...Why does Darrell Waltrip get a pass for leaking "off the record" #3 Wrangler info on Twitter?<br /><br />Instead of @AllWaltrip he should be @AllJawsAllTheTime.<br /><br />From what I've read, seen, & heard today, he really pulled a fast one on Dale Jr and Kelley Earnhardt, JR Motorsports, DEI, and RCR.<br /><br />Does he need to boost his ego that bad? He can't claim it was for FOX because he didn't tweet it on @NASCARONFOX, he did it on @AllWaltrip.<br /><br />Thumbs down "Jaws" - Even the Chinese didn't leak the diecast were done and ready for sale. You should be ashamed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35464832663054400262010-04-30T15:21:34.414-04:002010-04-30T15:21:34.414-04:00Richard, I agree that its important for people to ...Richard, I agree that its important for people to think before they speak, but IMO all the Nascar coverage from all the various media has gone to saying absolutely nothing of value about anything and that is as detrimental to the sport as speaking only negative things.<br /><br />Like you I've followed NASCAR for a long time and I remember the days of the constant haggling over which manufacturer got what concession so that they had an advantage over another manufacturer. Now we have "parity" and they are running kit cars. Honestly, I would rather have a car on the track that I can identify with and enjoy the arguments that used to take place. That was half the fun.<br /><br />We have more Nascar coverage than ever but less substance as far as I'm concerned.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65102930191078831152010-04-30T15:20:25.882-04:002010-04-30T15:20:25.882-04:00I'll be at the track for the race. Will let yo...I'll be at the track for the race. Will let you all know how it compares to the broadcast. Oh, and I hope Speed carries Denny Hamlin's Short Track charity race from last night, held at Southside Speedway. Standing room only crowd, and the best racing I've seen in a blue moon. A 22 yo Virginia guy beat Hamlin on the last restart and won. Harvick, Labonte, Logano, all out with wrecked cars.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25543092754635383022010-04-30T15:08:09.719-04:002010-04-30T15:08:09.719-04:00I mean more focused for the Cup broadcast. Sorry,...I mean more focused for the Cup broadcast. Sorry, that was not clear.JohnPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569069135013356289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33111794590547524832010-04-30T15:06:14.375-04:002010-04-30T15:06:14.375-04:00I wonder how much more focused Joy, Mac, and DW wo...I wonder how much more focused Joy, Mac, and DW would be if they didn't have to do this coverage of two practices and qualifying.<br /><br />I left Speed the second Joy said "the fans got an exciting race on TV last week(Dega)and walked away saying wow". Not word for word, but close.<br /><br />Yea Joy, we sure did say wow. But, I think it might of had a few choise words after the word "wow". As in Wow That Was Horrible.JohnPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569069135013356289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40099241349085171682010-04-30T14:46:10.259-04:002010-04-30T14:46:10.259-04:00NBA Playoffs follow the Nationwide race. Things c...NBA Playoffs follow the Nationwide race. Things could get interesting if the race runs long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23434261474170438182010-04-30T14:39:58.711-04:002010-04-30T14:39:58.711-04:00I have been a NASCAR fan since the King ran hemi&#...I have been a NASCAR fan since the King ran hemi's and, at least since the 1970's, there has been almost a tradition in NASCAR of whining in the garage - the Ford has a better nose, or the Chevy has a better deck lid, or the Plymouth has a better cup holder. NASCAR is far from the only business that has reminded the people involved with it to give some thought to the potential effect before saying something. I do not recall ever seeing anyone ever state that anyone in NASCAR ever told the drivers or crews to never say anything negative - just to be aware that what they say has an effect. It is clear to me that the majority of the media is going to write negatively about NASCAR routinely and those making a living from the sport need to be aware that their comments can be used to harm the sport. I am not saying that anyone in the sport should not be honest, but it never hurts to remind people to think before spouting off.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80989674276550427472010-04-30T13:29:20.989-04:002010-04-30T13:29:20.989-04:00thanks, allisong, for that info. As you say, I...thanks, allisong, for that info. As you say, I'm sure that it does indeed save MRN/PRN money by not having to be there until raceday.<br /><br />So in other words, NASCAR's ratings have fallen for RADIO as well. Interesting.<br /><br />Sorry, JD, I know this is off-topic -- the thing is that I subscribe to Sirius because of its NASCAR coverage and I realize that I use my radio less and less since they, along with the TV broadcasters, have succumbed to NASCAR's "positive messages only" - even when it is obviously BS and the fans know it.<br /><br />Speed may have all this race day coverage but I wonder what the ratings are for it in 2010? -- once upon a time I would have set my DVR to catch it all when I got home, but I don't do that any more.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59432752239729435102010-04-30T13:28:09.186-04:002010-04-30T13:28:09.186-04:00we haven't had radio qualifying for years anyw...we haven't had radio qualifying for years anywhere around here...I didn't realize they had stopped doing it altogether. I suppose it makes sense as it's not a particularly exciting thing to listen to on the radio. I like to watch it so I can kind of get caught up on who is in a different paint scheme, who is entered that may have an interesting story, or maybe how fast the track consitions are and such. I suppose you have to be more than a casual fan to care about that.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76471168789095296822010-04-30T11:07:07.142-04:002010-04-30T11:07:07.142-04:00Gina, to give credit (or blame, in this case) wher...Gina, to give credit (or blame, in this case) where it is due, it's not that SIRIUS is not carrying the radio coverage of qualifying, it's that there IS no radio coverage of qualifying anymore for them to carry.<br /><br />Both MRN and PRN have ceased their qualifying broadcasts because not enough terrestrial stations were carrying it to make it economically feasible. This move enables them (MRN/PRN) to save $ by not having their talent show up until race day.allisongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18678750537415674552010-04-30T08:35:15.601-04:002010-04-30T08:35:15.601-04:00sounds like another busy day for the media at Rich...sounds like another busy day for the media at Richmond. I'll miss the Nationwide and practice stuff since I won't be home, but I'm going to try and get home in time to watch the Sprint cup qualifying on TV. Since Sirius radio no longer covers it, except by providing updates during whatever other programming they have on the Nascar channel, I can't listen to it in the car when I'm driving. I really hate that Sirius has bailed out on the coverage from the track -- I'm really searching for reasons to renew my subscription when it comes due and honestly I'm not finding that many.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the Nationwide race coverage tonight by ESPN and absolutely dreading Fox's coverage of the Cup race on Saturday. what a difference a year and some personnel changes can make as to whether or not its fun to watch a race broadcast.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.com