tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2924299267824223661..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Week Two: Ask Your NASCAR TV Questions And Get An AnswerDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47250680181341249602007-10-11T22:24:00.000-04:002007-10-11T22:24:00.000-04:00Thanks everybody, we will open the questions next ...Thanks everybody, we will open the questions next Tuesday afternoon and go through Friday.<BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90995905784612221222007-10-11T19:05:00.000-04:002007-10-11T19:05:00.000-04:00Anon 11:43PM - There is no "hard time" for a race ...Anon 11:43PM - There is no "hard time" for a race to be over. The only way to make sure that Victory Lane airs is to schedule it a bit later than the suggested end of the race, and then deal with the circumstances. Several times, things have been done on the fly and SPEED deserves credit for rolling with the punches on this innovative program concept.<BR/><BR/>Anon 12:53AM - We will find out shortly about the next season. NASCAR Images is struggling to deal with SPEED and ESPN and find a high-profile timeslot. We all miss those good Monday night shows that SPEED used to have. Maybe ESPN will make a move to migrate some NASCAR programming over to ESPN Classic, which is essentially an un-used network of repeats.<BR/><BR/>robyn - the closest right now is the online video at NASCAR.com One of the biggest discussions since Talladega when ABC left is how fans can see the "aftermath" of the event and get the good comments from those involved in the event. Believe it or not, before ESPN had NASCAR, ESPN News used to televise the post-race Media Center interviews live...how weird is that?<BR/><BR/>lisa hogan - just like any big business, there are many factors in place when it comes to being a public spokesman for the company. ESPN wants to "brand" their NASCAR coverage with its own people. <BR/><BR/>This philosophy has been in place at ESPN for several years now, with very little success. The coverage of NFL football on Monday Night Football has been panned by the critics for the announcers. <BR/><BR/>The network is trying to extend the "brands" and the people associated with them into the field, and it is not going well. <BR/><BR/>I think they will re-think this over the off-season and come back with a re-vamped daily show and Busch crew. As I am sure you know, there are company politics in every business.<BR/><BR/>bobb from Long Island - this year's qualifying has been "time shifted" several times by both ESPN and SPEED. The idea is to show all the cars make their runs, and that slowly delays the TV show until sometimes the show ends thirty minutes later than the session in real life. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes, if qualifying is started earlier than the network ON time they time shift it back and delay it so it starts at the scheduled time. Qualifying for the Cup Series this season has been hit or miss, fun or boring, and interesting or mind alteringly boring.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43415554417411190552007-10-11T18:06:00.000-04:002007-10-11T18:06:00.000-04:00Question:Why is Qualifying much delayed as opposed...Question:<BR/><BR/>Why is Qualifying much delayed as opposed to the semi-live page at jayski. This happens at both Speed and ESPN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9279626186857708902007-10-11T18:00:00.000-04:002007-10-11T18:00:00.000-04:00At the start of this season, I was stunned at the ...At the start of this season, I was stunned at the arrogance and ignorance of the ESPN management placed in charge of the new NASCAR coverage.<BR/><BR/>I can’t imagine what logic they think they are using by placing only their long-time ESPN announcers in key positions. I would think that any good management would place the most qualified in those positions.<BR/><BR/>Bestwick in the background because he is identified with another network? Do they think that a “casual fan” will say, “Oh, there’s Suzy, I like her on football so I will stay tuned and watch the race.”? Do they think that a “casual fan” will say “Oh, there’s Bestwick, I’m not going to say tuned because he was on NBC.”?<BR/><BR/>John, can you assist me in finding the logic for these decisions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38067372097675597922007-10-11T13:05:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:05:00.000-04:00ESPN News press conference live coverage must depe...ESPN News press conference live coverage must depend on what else is in sports news that day, because they showed quite a bit of Juan Pablo Montoya's s media center appearance after he won earlier this season. I've also seen the press conferences for race winners Kasey Kahne (not this year, obviously) and Jimmie Johnson on that network. <BR/><BR/>They never show the full conferences, but 10-15 minutes worth, which is pretty nice. The winning crew chief and sometimes the owner is also up there, too. I don't remember them showing the 2nd and 3rd place finishers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5794795648991227292007-10-11T12:33:00.000-04:002007-10-11T12:33:00.000-04:00ESPNEWS often shows the post-game news conferences...ESPNEWS often shows the post-game news conferences of college football coaches on Saturday immediately after the games (probably do this for all stick and ball sports). They should do the same with the top three drivers after each Cup race. They would then be offering counter-programming to SPEED's Victory Lane. Shoot, they could probably do it for every race, even the ones that Fox broadcasts. But that would interfere with their pro football coverage. Maybe SPEED could do it instead, after Wind Tunnel.slithybillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806193822543329626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88269375268323306832007-10-11T10:10:00.000-04:002007-10-11T10:10:00.000-04:00Is there any way to see the press conferences that...Is there any way to see the press conferences that are held after the race? I'm especially bummed that I was cheated out of post-race interviews this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88790866317274106792007-10-11T07:56:00.000-04:002007-10-11T07:56:00.000-04:00Is it just me, or would something like this make i...<B>Is it just me, or would something like this make it easier for the viewers to follow the action as it unfolds?</B><BR/>I disagree.<BR/><BR/>It's easy enough to tell what you're seeing if you understand how the trak is laid out. Adding more crap on the screen would not be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17634633873162790672007-10-11T02:53:00.000-04:002007-10-11T02:53:00.000-04:00stricklinfan82 -I remember when FOX took over and ...stricklinfan82 -<BR/><BR/>I remember when FOX took over and Myers didn't have much of a clue about NASCAR. Like you said, they threw him in and let him handle much more than just hosting the Nextel Cup race.<BR/><BR/>I think the biggest difference is that he knew that he didn't know NASCAR, we knew that he didn't know NASCAR, and he knew that we knew that he didn't know NASCAR. Hammond and DW made fun of him for his lack of knowledge, and rather than get mad, he laughed with them. Do you ever hear Jerry, Andy or Rusty teasing each other, or even just relaxing and having fun? Guys, it's not brain surgery - it's 43 cars driving around in circles. Lighten up!<BR/><BR/>At least ESPN has succeeded in one way - in sucking all of the fun out of a NASCAR broadcast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78226160839787840332007-10-11T01:41:00.000-04:002007-10-11T01:41:00.000-04:00I've noticed some weird things about Brad Daughret...I've noticed some weird things about Brad Daughrety's "studio" as well. Some nights, there's hardly any lighting in there. The poor guy looks like he's standing in the shadows! It wasn't quite so bad tonight, though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40089839048257327042007-10-11T01:02:00.000-04:002007-10-11T01:02:00.000-04:00Hello, Mr. Daly:Just in case you missed my questio...Hello, Mr. Daly:<BR/>Just in case you missed my question, posted at 5:26pm(as you were preparing your answers posted at 5:29pm - this might have been like two ships passing in the night) Anyway, a further question: NASCAR NOW on Wednesday had Erik K. interviewing Brad D. During each of these segments, Brad D. had an echo coming from his "studio" and the back drop of the set looked as if it had been run over by a series of golf carts. with smudges and tracks behind Brad! I can't remember seeing as sloppy a set and having an interview with a fellow correspondent conducted with obvious techinal problems continuing into further segments.Coming from "the world leader in sports" why should this be so sloppy, especially when the scene reverted back to Erik in the high-tech set?<BR/>thanks,<BR/>Tom in Dayton, OH,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72479735466427619542007-10-11T00:53:00.000-04:002007-10-11T00:53:00.000-04:00"I have been hammering NASCAR Images to put out a ..."I have been hammering NASCAR Images to put out a DVD catalogue or make shows available online to order, but so far there are no plans for this."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for asking NASCAR Images about the DVD availability for its shows.<BR/><BR/>My question is: I've read that ESPN could still produce new episodes of NASCAR Drivers Non-Stop. It's the same show/format as NASCAR Drivers 360 with a title change.(I assume for legal reasons or because they were sold to two different networks, FX and ESPN2). <BR/><BR/>There were four new episodes with new drivers last year on ESPN2 but, like Chasing Glory, the broadcasts flew under the radar. Can you find out if they - I don't know if it's NASCAR Images or ESPN in charge - have plans to produce new episodes next season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83794383671156855182007-10-10T23:43:00.000-04:002007-10-10T23:43:00.000-04:00Question - Why isn't SPEED's Victory Lane program ...Question - Why isn't SPEED's Victory Lane program on live or at least semi-live (tape-delayed by just a few minutes) after every race? Is this due to contractual restrictions or is it an economic/logistical decision on the part of SPEED? It sure would be nice if they would come on right away after the race each week, especially with ESPN/ABC dropping the ball so often!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Comment/Suggestion - This may be completely off the wall (and it probably is), but I'm curious if any of the networks have ever considered adding one particular bit of significant info to their on-screen graphics package - a track location indicator. By this, I mean a small indicator that would display "TURN 4", "BACKSTRETCH", "TURN 1", etc. in the corner of the screen as the camera angles change. Is it just me, or would something like this make it easier for the viewers to follow the action as it unfolds? Actually, considering the level of confusion in the booth lately, it might help the announcers too!<BR/><BR/>While I don’t necessarily want to see even more info cluttering up the screen, I somehow think this would be a useful addition. It might be a bit difficult to implement (since a single camera can cover multiple parts of the track depending on how it’s panned/zoomed), but I’m guessing they could use some sort of technology to make it work. Considering all the tight shots, quick cuts, and odd angles used in today’s broadcasts, I think it would be useful…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76796713087890424572007-10-10T20:51:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:51:00.000-04:00Brett said... Why don't networks use the old style...Brett said... <BR/>Why don't networks use the old style ticker anymore? Like the box that showed three drivers at a time in the upper left or right corner. It was simple and easy to read. It seems like all the networks use marquee like bars now, since FOX started it in 2001. Wouldn't simple be better.<BR/><BR/>October 10, 2007 8:22 PM<BR/><BR/>I disagree. FOX revolutionized the TV industry with these new graphics. They CONSTANTLY provide a lot of the information I need if I tune in late to a race. I don't want to wait for ESPN to decide when to give me the information I want now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40954792779342325842007-10-10T20:47:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:47:00.000-04:00brett - TV techniques change all the time, we rare...brett - TV techniques change all the time, we rarely see older ones come back into play. Its all fancy graphics all the time now days.<BR/><BR/>Anon 8:24PM - There will absolutely be some changes. Remember the name Dale Jarrett.<BR/><BR/>Anon 8:40 PM - If I can get myself hooked-up with DirecTV next season, I will certainly add some columns about Hot Pass. This being our first season, I just concentrated on the core programs. My TV friends keep telling me how good they were on Hot Pass so I guess I have to cave.<BR/><BR/>I will be back on Thurs. to crank this up again...great questions everyone!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8576685623542174112007-10-10T20:40:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:40:00.000-04:00I'd like to see a similar forum on Hotpass and the...I'd like to see a similar forum on Hotpass and the online products like leaderboard, & trackpass.<BR/><BR/>The combination of Hotpass and Raceview has certainly helped make some of the disappointing coverage bearableAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20794512901912712832007-10-10T20:38:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:38:00.000-04:00A couple things:- Drivers probably have more influ...A couple things:<BR/><BR/>- Drivers probably have more influence now than they did under Big Bill & son. Let's not forget how anti-union and in many ways anti-competitive NASCAR is. In the past, drivers could drive as much as they like, but god forbid they drive at a non-NASCAR sanctioned race. On more than one occasion drivers were referred to as monkeys and other derogatory names by the Frances. <BR/><BR/>What other sport do you know that doesn't have a players union or representation? NASCAR is the ONLY major American sport that does not have such a thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83783807843026753302007-10-10T20:24:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:24:00.000-04:00In your opinion, what are the chances that ESPN wi...In your opinion, what are the chances that ESPN will actually make any changes to their staff next year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22620858470185094982007-10-10T20:22:00.000-04:002007-10-10T20:22:00.000-04:00Why don't networks use the old style ticker anymor...Why don't networks use the old style ticker anymore? Like the box that showed three drivers at a time in the upper left or right corner. It was simple and easy to read. It seems like all the networks use marquee like bars now, since FOX started it in 2001. Wouldn't simple be better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2367338596113659842007-10-10T19:34:00.001-04:002007-10-10T19:34:00.001-04:00karen,got a column going up now about that series....karen,<BR/><BR/>got a column going up now about that series.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74937007167281690452007-10-10T19:34:00.000-04:002007-10-10T19:34:00.000-04:00stricklinfan,Basically, ESPN could not swallow All...stricklinfan,<BR/><BR/>Basically, ESPN could not swallow Allen Bestwick on their high-profile ABC races. He is too closely identified with another network right now.<BR/><BR/>So, they let Bestwick do the cable stuff, put Kolber on the ABC Cup races and then fly her to the Monday Night Football gig.<BR/><BR/>That is network politics at its finest.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82877577381890643902007-10-10T19:32:00.000-04:002007-10-10T19:32:00.000-04:00Quick comment: Just watched Chasing Glory and lik...Quick comment: Just watched Chasing Glory and liked it very much. Featured racer, Kyle Busch. Sorry I missed the first two episodes. Anyone here know which Chase drivers were featured on the first two?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18545160554239579222007-10-10T19:27:00.000-04:002007-10-10T19:27:00.000-04:00If ESPN wants Suzy Kolber to be the face of NASCAR...If ESPN wants Suzy Kolber to be the face of NASCAR on ESPN why doesn't she host anything other than the Cup races (qualifying, practice, or Busch races)?<BR/><BR/>In a similar instance when Fox first came in they made NASCAR novice Chris Myers the face of NASCAR on Fox and he hosted everything - the Busch races, qualifying sessions, happy hour, and more recently the truck races on Fox.<BR/><BR/>I think Suzy would gain some credibility with the fans and could actually get to learn about the sport and get to know the people in the garage area if she was around the track all weekend and was able to treat this sport as her number 1 priority. <BR/><BR/>What insults me is that it just seems like she's a football reporter that just flies in to the track on Sunday morning, talks on the air for a few hours, and then goes to the football game to do her "real job" and doesn't see a race track or talk to anyone in the sport again until the next Sunday.<BR/><BR/>I know it's not her fault because she's just doing what she's told, but if ESPN's not going to use a "NASCAR person" as their NASCAR host, they should at least pick someone and let them focus primarily on NASCAR, instead of just being at the track 1 day a week in between preparing for Monday Night Football on Saturday and working the game itself on Monday.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69620606885309421422007-10-10T19:21:00.000-04:002007-10-10T19:21:00.000-04:00Why did Bob Jenkins leave ESPN?Why did Bob Jenkins leave ESPN?LuckyForwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035914357860053732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66024909419611915132007-10-10T18:58:00.000-04:002007-10-10T18:58:00.000-04:00matt,The NHRA coverage had some holes in it, and K...matt,<BR/><BR/>The NHRA coverage had some holes in it, and Kernan just knows the ESPN system. It is interesting that both Bob Jenkins and Kernan have quietly come back on the ESPN airwaves this year...<BR/><BR/>I have been hammering NASCAR Images to put out a DVD catalogue or make shows available online to order, but so far there are no plans for this. Eventually, either there will be a NASCAR TV Network or a NASCAR Internet site where videos will be available. ($)<BR/><BR/>brett - that is a great question. I am a big ARCA fan and was friends with the late Bob Loga, who ran the series for a while. SPEED has just made a big announcement about the entire ARCA series for 2008. You can either go to the ARCA site, SPEEDtv.com, or just google ARCA TV 2008.<BR/><BR/>Anon 6:18PM - its just a choice of equipment and layout. ESPN likes the big "jibs" that swoop and they also have all kinds of remote cams and gizmos. It is purely choice.<BR/><BR/>Anon 6:22PM - I think this is a tough one. Drivers have a limited view of the media, and it is mostly sponsor driven. Some of the newly media saavy drivers like Tony and Junior are starting to understand what a problem the TNT and ESPN coverage has been in many ways. <BR/><BR/>As things grow in TV, they also change. The old days of everybody being chummy and then putting on a show are gone. This is a billion dollar TV contract, and there is direct competition in the TV compound between ESPN/ABC and the DirecTV HotPass folks. <BR/><BR/>The reason the drivers spoke up ealier is because of the sponsor issue. As you can see from watching INC on SPEED, lots of times drivers don't even watch a replay of the race. <BR/><BR/>The one thing that is going to make ESPN get up and pay attention is the NASCAR.com threat. You don't need to buy a dish, or order other things like DirecTV. All you need is your computer and you can keep the ESPN/ABC feed muted on your TV. This is the way lots of folks watch the race. <BR/><BR/>Remember, the biggest threat to cable TV right now is the internet. Remember my story about Rowdy.com and the two guys with the top 100 iTunes podcast?Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.com