tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2773940750024708727..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Wednesday NASCAR TV/Media NotesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25305399456737369882011-04-23T06:52:41.394-04:002011-04-23T06:52:41.394-04:00Speed needs to get JB in the booth for the Truck r...Speed needs to get JB in the booth for the Truck races. In 2009, he filled in for Mikey did an awesome job, and made the overall broadcast better. I like Phil, but with Mikey in the booth, he just loses focus, and it's annoying hearing Rick continuely trying to keep them focused.Horn Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3604873181833544592011-04-20T22:03:57.387-04:002011-04-20T22:03:57.387-04:00I don't understand all this Waltrip-bashing.
...I don't understand all this Waltrip-bashing.<br /><br />I really got sick of Mikey on TWIN and am really tired of his clown routine on Inside NASCAR.... but when it comes to calling the truck races, he always does a great job.<br /><br />And as for DW, I've heard him do the trucks before too (subbing for Micahel), and he leaves a lot of the histrionics of Cup behind.<br /><br />Give the guys a chance before you lambaste them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6228183647875906882011-04-20T21:16:44.751-04:002011-04-20T21:16:44.751-04:00Apparently I blocked that out, I don't remembe...Apparently I blocked that out, I don't remember him being in the booth before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24849960046203842032011-04-20T19:02:21.706-04:002011-04-20T19:02:21.706-04:00I really enjoyed Brad's influence in the booth...I really enjoyed Brad's influence in the booth back in 2007 when he did a couple of Nationwide races (one of them was at Kansas, I believe). I think this will be a good combo. Give it a chance, folks!Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81420346044323809472011-04-20T18:44:12.722-04:002011-04-20T18:44:12.722-04:00As much as I like Richmond, I will not watch the W...As much as I like Richmond, I will not watch the Waltrip love fest.boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294840909356871860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26691329803487809852011-04-20T17:07:26.965-04:002011-04-20T17:07:26.965-04:00anon 11:17 -- when DW started in 2001, I really en...<i>anon 11:17 -- when DW started in 2001, I really enjoyed listening to him. Trouble is he's still saying the same things 10 years later plus he's so emotionally invested, as well as financially, in certain drivers and manufacturers that he fails the professional and credibilty test for me.</i><br /><br />I know a lot has been made about "DW being a shill for Toyota", but can someone - anyone - give me some concrete examples of this? In my view, it's been a long time since he's said anything on the air that shows a bias towards Toyota.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78686200207898446282011-04-20T15:37:18.816-04:002011-04-20T15:37:18.816-04:00Yes, Brad did an NNS race before in the booth. He ...Yes, Brad did an NNS race before in the booth. He was still new at the TV game, but did a good job. As Rick Hendrick says, it's all about chemistry.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92169007938719174342011-04-20T15:34:31.753-04:002011-04-20T15:34:31.753-04:00Looks like it'll be the MUTE button for me. Ri...Looks like it'll be the MUTE button for me. Rick Allen and Phil Parsons handled the commentary fine for years before somebody decided to muck things up.<br /><br />GinaV24, the Waltrips are popular with themselves and that's all that matters to them. The sounds of their own voices drowning out sanity and reason.<br /><br />Faux is already campaigning for DW to go into the HOF. Has anyone been paying attention to all of these "DW Moments" in each and every race where they've been showing clips of his racing years? It'll only get worse. Wait til we see DW on any special about any driver who ever raced and DW talks about how he raced them or influeneced then even if they were dead or retired before DW even got to NASCAR. Yes, it will get that bad.The Mad Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59599036156500452682011-04-20T15:32:13.240-04:002011-04-20T15:32:13.240-04:00Haven't read and won't. The picture of tw...Haven't read and won't. The picture of two Waltrips just gag me. Off to the bathroom for a complete throw up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22341782462503925812011-04-20T15:16:57.864-04:002011-04-20T15:16:57.864-04:00I realize this isn't going to change anybody&#...I realize this isn't going to change anybody's mind, but I seem to recall Brad D. doing a Nationwide(Busch) race back in either 2007 or 2008 and actually got some favorable comments in this blog. I think. I could be wrong. JD, do you remember that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61849075653559578042011-04-20T14:21:33.138-04:002011-04-20T14:21:33.138-04:00anon 11:17 -- when DW started in 2001, I really en...anon 11:17 -- when DW started in 2001, I really enjoyed listening to him. Trouble is he's still saying the same things 10 years later plus he's so emotionally invested, as well as financially, in certain drivers and manufacturers that he fails the professional and credibilty test for me.<br /><br />In the right context, I can enjoy DW - I'd rather see him doing the Hollywood Hotel gig during the race than what he is doing now.<br /><br />And having him and motormouth on together to "call" a race, is a non-starter for me.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32733843516439380572011-04-20T13:30:43.823-04:002011-04-20T13:30:43.823-04:00anon 11:17--it's a shame because DW has given ...anon 11:17--it's a shame because DW has given us occasionally excellent moments over the years. When he first started it was fresh & often insightful. He was actually watching the races and noticing things the others did not. (However, I always thought the boogity thing was embarrassing.) But his commentating has just turned into something else--tired & uninspired. Trying to read the drivers' minds. Cheerleading for certain teams. Backtracking all the time to make it look like he's right about everything, when if he hadn't made these far out speculations to start with, he wouldn't have to. As much as he's a legend in his own mind, as a broadcaster, I don't believe he will never be remembered like Ned Jarrett or Benny Parsons (about whom I used to complain that they were the biggest NASCAR defenders around.) I used to complain about Larry Mac's grammar, but at least what he has to say is more valuable.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29166813035807015182011-04-20T12:17:04.831-04:002011-04-20T12:17:04.831-04:00OMG I've got nothing elseOMG I've got nothing elseNewracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79593491633730199462011-04-20T12:09:07.596-04:002011-04-20T12:09:07.596-04:00The Waltrips are two of the most annoying people e...The Waltrips are two of the most annoying people ever to grace a TV screen, for the reasons we have been articulating on for the past no. of years. Thank goodness Fox has no more races than they do.<br /> This HOF thing has not been a fav. of mine either, simply because there is no racing, just politicking to get your favorite in. <br />Wonder how many guys who drove against DW would vote him in? Not very many,I bet.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9966289009049535522011-04-20T12:02:46.215-04:002011-04-20T12:02:46.215-04:00The Waltrips should become hucksters for Walmart. ...The Waltrips should become hucksters for Walmart. Those people you see on the great website "people of walmart" are the Waltrips greatest fans, I am sure. Those 2 Waltrips could be out in front of the store arguing how the name of the store should be changed to Waltrips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21983319709673781762011-04-20T11:17:42.463-04:002011-04-20T11:17:42.463-04:00John Madden had a ton of detractors. But at the en...John Madden had a ton of detractors. But at the end of the day, he was still the voice of football and one of the most respected analysts out there.<br /><br />It's the same with DW. He has his critics, but at the end of the day, he's still THE MAN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57074494598909622662011-04-20T10:54:23.487-04:002011-04-20T10:54:23.487-04:00Mr Editor -
...enough already, now it seems FOX is...Mr Editor -<br />...enough already, now it seems FOX is dictating more to SPEED than previously known ...attn: powers-that-be - are you so hard up for analysts and air talent that you must recycle such disrespectful (to race fans) personalities as DW? ...he never tires of hearing his own voice, but listeners have tired of his relentless drolling on-and-on and use of a single pronoun, "I" ...hopefully, there will be a radio broadcast of the Truck Series, but more likely I will watch the Pelletier brothers saga on American Loggers ...keep it up NASCAR, this 50+ year fan has about with your abuse.<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47839933061822029492011-04-20T10:38:30.066-04:002011-04-20T10:38:30.066-04:00im with glenc1im with glenc1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48256517331516738242011-04-20T09:45:12.315-04:002011-04-20T09:45:12.315-04:00Wow, well based on that lineup in the booth, I'...Wow, well based on that lineup in the booth, I'll give the Nationwide race a total pass this weekend.<br /><br />Just who is it that the Waltrips are so popular with?GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1835772670327670712011-04-20T09:18:48.245-04:002011-04-20T09:18:48.245-04:00The networks are clearly confused. They think we ...The networks are clearly confused. They think we watch the races because of the Waltrips and Wallaces. They don't realize we watch the races IN SPITE of the Wallaces and Waltrips. They would save money and increase their audience if they sent all the talking heads whose last name started with W out to pasture.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5714352964280801212011-04-20T07:25:15.106-04:002011-04-20T07:25:15.106-04:00I just read a couple weeks worth of articles. I ha...I just read a couple weeks worth of articles. I have gotten really burned out on both Fox and ESPN coverage of races. It was so bad for one race (don't remember which now) that I muted the sound on the TV and brought my XM Radio in from the car and connected it to the stereo! <br /><br />The best race TV coverage IMHO right now is Speed's NCWTS and ARCA races and the Versus IndyCar races. Speed's coverage of the Rolex and ALMS series was good last year, but I have not had a chance to watch them yet this year. <br /><br />I think the only hope for decent coverage of Sprint Cup and Nationwide races is for Speed and NBC/Versus (and maybe Velocity?) to bid for them when the contracts expire in a couple years. We can only hope, we can only hope!<br /><br />I am also getting close to ignoring Trackside on Friday nights. What was the deal with Larry Mac no longer on the show? I will be glad when DW bails out at the end of Fox race coverage. I used to like Ol' DW, but not for the last few years. I had enough of Rusty the first race he broadcast. Bring back Eli Gold and Gentleman Ned Jarrett!<br /><br />Dave<br />SD80MAC on TwitterDaveM4210https://www.blogger.com/profile/08661146275364277936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9670925850412572342011-04-20T06:23:04.531-04:002011-04-20T06:23:04.531-04:00Took me, and that is just me being me, mind, a cou...Took me, and that is just me being me, mind, a couple of tries to get past the picture to read the copy.<br /><br />But I will follow Craven wherever they allow him to practice his craft.<br /><br />And I know this DW stuff -- this, this year over the top and running hell bent for boogity boogity DW stuff -- will not be over until he makes the HOF.<br /><br />The look on his face last year said it all and I cannot, I will not, and I shall never take it away from Darrell that he wants to win. For it is a fact the man needs to. Not for us. Not for the sport. For DW. God love and keep him.<br /><br />Jus' sayin'AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46712695931767664462011-04-20T05:03:45.253-04:002011-04-20T05:03:45.253-04:00The news about Brad and the Nationwide telecast is...The news about Brad and the Nationwide telecast is unfortunate. I cannot stand the sound of his voice and he never says anything original. Like a parrot. I guess I'll just FF to the end and see who wins the race. I guess ESPN doesn't need credibility.cdhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995900430284129462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67943588779153644552011-04-20T00:35:40.063-04:002011-04-20T00:35:40.063-04:00Brad in the booth...oh there's a hot mess :(. ...Brad in the booth...oh there's a hot mess :(. Ricky will school him & Marty. <br /><br />Poor Rick :( he won't be able to get a word in edgewise next Friday after he intros the telecast :(. <br /><br />Happy that things worked out for them to be able to show the N'wide race at least. <br /><br />Agree nice folks on Twitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78777621301406303502011-04-19T22:42:33.896-04:002011-04-19T22:42:33.896-04:00Guess my weekend is free...I can't stand eithe...Guess my weekend is free...I can't stand either one. Oh well.Fed UPnoreply@blogger.com