tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2815003045089058876..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: In-Progress At Pocono: Sprint Cup And Nationwide ActionDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7405788738230375112008-06-06T21:55:00.000-04:002008-06-06T21:55:00.000-04:00@haus20--I don't recall this type of conflict eith...@haus20--I don't recall this type of conflict either, but I miss most since my DVR is dual so it can record 2 channels at the same time.<BR/><BR/>I actually had a rare triple conflict tonight--Trackside, NN and For Race Fans Only. Since there's a Trackside replay, I told it not to record that so it recorded FRFO (which *normally* doesn't start until 8 eastern) and NN since there wasn't a replay for it. Dan H. is on vay cay so Dan W. filled in tonight :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81295560257722168562008-06-06T21:04:00.000-04:002008-06-06T21:04:00.000-04:00I was not thrilled with Steve Byrnes on this broad...I was not thrilled with Steve Byrnes on this broadcast. I've noticed that on a lot his shows he seems to really get off on making the other panelists laugh, and he is the first to let out a huge belly laugh at the slightest comical comment (where others might only chuckle softly), as well as his own jokes. Maybe it's just me, but I started obsessing on the big guy's laugh and his constant attempt at joke-making during the last TWIN, when it seemed like him and Waltrip were running off some inside jokes over and over again that no one else could get. Well, the big laugh showed up again today during qualifying. It would make a good drinking game, but instead I had to turn on the mute and just watch the throttle/placement graphics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22465928834269349862008-06-06T20:39:00.000-04:002008-06-06T20:39:00.000-04:00Tremendous qualifying coverage. It was great to s...Tremendous qualifying coverage. It was great to see every second of every car's entire qualifying run thanks to the TiVo style format. It was great to see the focus of the broadcast remain on the session they are there to televise (unlike the ESPN method of skipping on-track action to show full-screen video packages and having the booth have long-winded conversations about anything but the on-track action). It was also great to see the entire screen filled with the on-track action (unlike the ESPN method of putting it in a tiny box surrounded by ridiculous line graphs and driver stats).<BR/><BR/>If TNT's production of qualifying today is a sign of things to come Sunday I will be thrilled. Great start.<BR/><BR/>To address earlier concerns, yes DirecTV's Speed Channel HD always seems to have video freeze-ups throughout anything they cover - Raceday, practice, qualifying, etc. Hopefully someone fixes that problem soon.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76128507898576295502008-06-06T20:03:00.000-04:002008-06-06T20:03:00.000-04:00There is a new post up for the Truck Series race t...There is a new post up for the Truck Series race tonight on SPEED.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50921806173394588412008-06-06T18:59:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:59:00.000-04:00haus20 -Yep same thing here.I've been on DirecTV H...haus20 -<BR/><BR/>Yep same thing here.<BR/><BR/>I've been on DirecTV HD all year and I've experienced that same video problem quite a bit.<BR/><BR/>I noticed the same thing when they switch shots, but for some reason, today at Pocono, that Turn 3 speedshot had video problems while it panned from left to right.<BR/><BR/>Would be cool if we get some kind of confirmation from FOX / SPEED TV what the problem is or was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16382821292590030952008-06-06T18:49:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:49:00.000-04:00They're definitely using this practice session to ...They're definitely using this practice session to promote the Belmont Stakes (which will be broadcast on sister ABC on Saturday). Especially when talking about Kyle Busch going for his own Triple Crown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10607820127130922912008-06-06T18:43:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:43:00.000-04:00It is interesting to see that Nascar Now is up aga...It is interesting to see that Nascar Now is up against tracksidethis evening. I don't remember that happening before.Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43186641697308919792008-06-06T18:41:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:41:00.000-04:00Ken - I get that same hiccup and have been all yea...Ken - I get that same hiccup and have been all year. It always seems to happen when they change shots. It also seems to be when the camera shot goes from a shot of the corner to the straight away. The image freezes for a split second then changes to the next shot.<BR/><BR/>Do you have HD?<BR/><BR/>I have DirecTV HD.Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32091140536749425722008-06-06T18:32:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:32:00.000-04:00Okay, this time I will TRY to type coherently. It'...Okay, this time I will TRY to type coherently. It's been a long hot day here, getting to 100 tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I thought the Speed gang did a nice job showing the Sprint cars qualifying, as well as with the pit road interviews.<BR/><BR/>If there are horrendous typos in this post, please don't tell me.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86004276105720425232008-06-06T18:29:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:29:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2618830657436473712008-06-06T18:28:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:28:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19847342758973194742008-06-06T18:17:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:17:00.000-04:00ESPN2 may regret televising this practice session....ESPN2 may regret televising this practice session. With there being a final session later this evening, it doesn't appear too many cars are going to get out on the track during this first session with as hot as it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79744879200742993582008-06-06T18:11:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:11:00.000-04:00Why is ESPN hosting practice coverage from the Pit...Why is ESPN hosting practice coverage from the Pit Studio instead of the booth?Spring Rubberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11226798238454274813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71189771391088553332008-06-06T18:07:00.000-04:002008-06-06T18:07:00.000-04:00Interesting how they're doing practice on ESPN2......Interesting how they're doing practice on ESPN2.....Punch and Rusty are calling it from the infield booth Bestwick is normally in. And it looks like Petree and Jamie Little are handling the duties of pit reporters. Must have a limited staff on hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60683636755545831882008-06-06T16:02:00.000-04:002008-06-06T16:02:00.000-04:00I am also weary of all Kyle...all the time...in al...I am also weary of all Kyle...all the time...in all three series. No escaping. Since he is in all three series I think he has bypassed all the Jr talk and all the Danica mania talk from the last year :(<BR/><BR/>I remember when I used to enjoy the Trucks race more ...sigh...not that I hold a grudge he wrecked JB towards the end of that one truck race or anything....<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Hotter than hades here and dewpoint is 70...sounds COOL in Pocono...glad for drivers/crew sakeSophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65873144380336313142008-06-06T14:39:00.000-04:002008-06-06T14:39:00.000-04:00It is 92 degrees here at the Nashville track. Very...It is 92 degrees here at the Nashville track. Very hot and windy.<BR/>Steve L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34742662596209666452008-06-06T14:08:00.000-04:002008-06-06T14:08:00.000-04:00hey richard in nc: yep, long pond is in the mounta...hey richard in nc: yep, long pond is in the mountains so the temps are a bit lower. and fog has been a factor for more than one race at that track. there is usually a good breeze that comes across and that helps. but its still scheduled to be hot and humid as the weekend progresses.<BR/>(and now i'm wacthing f-1! excellent.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23347437988486984692008-06-06T14:03:00.000-04:002008-06-06T14:03:00.000-04:00red- I thought Long Pond was up higher and did not...red- I thought Long Pond was up higher and did not have such high temps & humidity? I do recall 1 year at least 15 years ago when 1 of the Pocono races (2nd 1 I believe) had to be red flagged for fog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75587913657808539172008-06-06T13:44:00.000-04:002008-06-06T13:44:00.000-04:00i was also having that video "hiccup" that ken men...i was also having that video "hiccup" that ken mentioned. i'm on comcast outside philly.<BR/><BR/>and, now that we've mentioned for the umpteeth time since practice started that busch is running all 3 series this weekend, can we backpedal a bit on it for the rest of the weekend? we get it, we get it. and there are other stories to be told.<BR/><BR/>in all seriousness, it's beyond understandable now. i get it: he's leading the cup, he's running everyone else off the tracks right now but c'mon! it needn't be "all busch all the time", does it? at what point does the media coverage of the story become the story itself? are we there yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-635638965775872292008-06-06T13:30:00.000-04:002008-06-06T13:30:00.000-04:00That speed shot on top of the wall in Turn 3 has h...That speed shot on top of the wall in Turn 3 has had a constant problem with the video this whole session.<BR/><BR/>Almost looks like a loose cable or kink in the cable. Every time is Pans....the video goes all funky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70316261833478331732008-06-06T13:28:00.000-04:002008-06-06T13:28:00.000-04:00the TNT crew is handling the practice and qualifyi...the TNT crew is handling the practice and qualifying sessions but they are using the SPEED look. This is just like Fox did during their half of the year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14560252233660941412008-06-06T13:22:00.000-04:002008-06-06T13:22:00.000-04:00I dont know if the production truck folks are read...I dont know if the production truck folks are reading today.....<BR/><BR/>But, i've been getting a video "hiccup" alot today. Audio isnt effected, but the video will stutter for a quick second from time to time.<BR/><BR/>I watch on DirecTV if that helps. But I have also noticed this at nearly every track this year.<BR/><BR/>Is it some kind of radio / communication interference at the track ??<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to let ya know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48938290169384383182008-06-06T13:01:00.000-04:002008-06-06T13:01:00.000-04:00Sure would enjoy hearing more driver's interviewed...Sure would enjoy hearing more driver's interviewed during this practice session.<BR/><BR/>From a "competition" standpoint, seems like the teams and NASCAR would start using these practice sessions with more emphasis on "race" type situations.<BR/><BR/>The COT has proven to be less than stellar under race conditions. The COT needs more "practice" with cars around it.... for now the only time other cars are around the COT is on race day and it gives us fans a boring race with little passing for position.<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised to see SO MANY single car runs in this Pocono practice session.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45633274973431496272008-06-06T12:45:00.000-04:002008-06-06T12:45:00.000-04:00It's sort of strange to see there being an overlap...It's sort of strange to see there being an overlap in coverage later today.....with Cup qualifying on Speed eating 30 minutes into ESPN2's coverage of Nationwide practice. I wonder if Cup qualifying will actually take that long with just 45 cars entered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6935837438600292372008-06-06T12:41:00.000-04:002008-06-06T12:41:00.000-04:00The ticker is certainly different, graphically. Lo...The ticker is certainly different, graphically. Looks like the font is a bit larger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com