tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3207445574450149761..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Irwindale And Daytona Both Featured NASCAR StarsDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86162576732048428282009-01-27T20:07:00.000-05:002009-01-27T20:07:00.000-05:00Speedcouch,I think Mike and Phil stepped aside wit...Speedcouch,<BR/><BR/>I think Mike and Phil stepped aside with their own judgements until NASCAR determined what they would officially do about the incident.<BR/><BR/>As usual, both sides have their points. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9010203673931150472009-01-27T09:24:00.000-05:002009-01-27T09:24:00.000-05:00The no-gimmick approach to the Irwindale race was ...The no-gimmick approach to the Irwindale race was great! But we felt Joy and Parsons went way to far in excusing Hornaday's decimation of half the field. Is it the TV crew's job to downplay the actions of a driver? It was like the "kinder gentler" approach to announcing where no blame is placed. Or was it because it was "big name" involved? That really bothered my husband and I both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72351128528028470652009-01-26T23:52:00.000-05:002009-01-26T23:52:00.000-05:00Sophia, no, Irwindale did not do the same thing. ...Sophia, no, Irwindale did not do the same thing. Due to the close finish and the circumstances, eyes wide open on this finish.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30465650951367144452009-01-26T22:41:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:41:00.000-05:00First, I also hope Stricklanfan is ok. Have misse...First, I also hope Stricklanfan is ok. Have missed his manifestos! :-)<BR/><BR/>I was shocked to hear of the move Logano made. He is young but I still can't believe he is the full time driver for HOME DEPOT..this kid was pushed too soon. <BR/><BR/>Stinks about the camera work at the end of Rolex. Did the same thing happen at Irwindale? I only caught that on SR Highlights and missed if that was commented here.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64364361813593092212009-01-26T22:20:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:20:00.000-05:00Anon 2:17p,I believe you're referring to Stricklin...Anon 2:17p,<BR/><BR/>I believe you're referring to StricklinFan as the poster with the excellent suggestions for TV. Now that you mention him, wonder where he is this year? <BR/><BR/>JD, maybe you can check on him.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62384605581179058172009-01-26T20:41:00.000-05:002009-01-26T20:41:00.000-05:00Enjoyed the 24, Leigh makes it easy to know when t...Enjoyed the 24, Leigh makes it easy to know when to give it all my attention. Had to FF through some just because it's a long time to sit in front of the TV. Irwindale is on tape for future viewing and based on what I read hear I will watch it.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2688032837113648332009-01-26T19:21:00.000-05:002009-01-26T19:21:00.000-05:00It's rare but they've done it. It happened at Sear...It's rare but they've done it. It happened at Sears Point 1991 when Ricky lost his win to Davey Allison. Ricky spun Davey on the last lap and they credited Davey with the win even thought Ricky crossed first. But these days they fine and take points that in the end for the top teams doesn't mean anything. I think Jimmie has been in the teens in points once or twice and has never failed to be out the top 10 (now top 12) at the end of the day. So he can be fined all day and not drop out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47049982155624581402009-01-26T18:54:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:54:00.000-05:00I watched both races too.I did notice that the cov...I watched both races too.<BR/><BR/>I did notice that the coverage is much better when there are no bells, whistles and extra commentators. See BSPN & FOX, less is more.<BR/><BR/>I guess the tone is set for this years' racing on FOX when we only saw the winner of the Rolex race cross the finish line. One less thing to crab about since no one is listening. <BR/><BR/>One thing I'd like to know is, why does NASCAR take away wins in the other series, but not the Big 3? Yeah, yeah I know, the sponsors. I'd still like to see it though. Ickler lost his win sometime back for an illegal brake part. Now Joey lost his due to crazy driving.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88469035895503396322009-01-26T18:15:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:15:00.000-05:00I forgot to mention, I felt for Dr. Dick...his poo...I forgot to mention, I felt for Dr. Dick...his poor purple nose :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9346694253225088782009-01-26T18:09:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:09:00.000-05:00BTW--I actually thought Kevin James on the Segway ...BTW--I actually thought Kevin James on the Segway was mildly amusing (and fortunately, brief...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10469368666284065712009-01-26T18:07:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:07:00.000-05:00I was another east coaster who didn't make it to t...I was another east coaster who didn't make it to the end of Irwindale, but I saw the recaps on SPEED Report. What I saw of it was well done as usual. <BR/><BR/>I *loved* the coverage of the Rolex series. I watch a lot of the sports car racing on Speed and they do a great job. It was a great finish even with JPM's whining, lol. Pruett handled it with his usual class. Yes, it would have been nice to see at least each type cross the finish line, but I think they made up it some by interviewing so many drivers afterwards. And there was even a nice mention of Paul Newman during the broadcast. I thought Kyle Petty added some nice things as well in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63579967561074243572009-01-26T17:57:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:57:00.000-05:00It sure was nice to hear Mike Joy back at his best...It sure was nice to hear Mike Joy back at his best in Irwindale. The only complaint I had there was the sound. They needed better on-track sound of the cars running around the track.<BR/><BR/>I usually don't watch the 24 hour race at Daytona, but watched more this year than ever before. I too tired of the constant JPM talk at the end and was disappointed with the famous FOX ending showing finishline, crew jumping up and down, no other drivers crossing the checker flag.<BR/><BR/>Still nice to see some racing!Steve L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11156912937459278220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48905009887701945612009-01-26T17:52:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:52:00.000-05:00Bob Varsha and David Hobbs need their own morning ...Bob Varsha and David Hobbs need their own morning radio show. they absolutely KILL me<BR/><BR/>im not a Phil Parsons fan, i liked last year when Dr Dirt was in the booth<BR/><BR/>all in all good coverage but SPEED did kind of slack on some replaysWickedJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786052306720946487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55836605889292709432009-01-26T16:10:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:10:00.000-05:00I thoroughly enjoyed the 24 Hours of Daytona cover...I thoroughly enjoyed the 24 Hours of Daytona coverage on SPEED. It would be really nice if they showed the entire thing, but we would have missed the Irwindale race this year if that were the case.<BR/><BR/>The only thing I did not like was the later start time. I have always watched the 24, so it took a little getting used to that it didn't start and end at 1:15p/et. I guess now that NASCAR (Holdings) owns it, they have to do later start times, too.<BR/><BR/>The entire SPEED cast did a great job. I hope this year to follow each one of the Rolex Sports Car races.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20119827162474119522009-01-26T14:48:00.000-05:002009-01-26T14:48:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed the Rolex 24 - good to have some ...I really enjoyed the Rolex 24 - good to have some quality racing and announcing back. After 2 months wandering in the no-racing allowed SPEED-EESPN wilderness, there's nothing like listening to Leigh Diffey's unique southern (UK) accent mentioning the bustling metropolis of Welcome, NC. 2 thumbs up.<BR/><BR/>If full-night coverage is impractical, I sure do wish SPEED would at least have a crawl with a field update during at least some of the night hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7326961293801063072009-01-26T14:17:00.000-05:002009-01-26T14:17:00.000-05:00The ending with "one car across the finish line" w...The ending with "one car across the finish line" was typical fox and used to get blasted for this last year...somehow it seems acceptable this year.<BR/><BR/>WHo is the poster that wrote the very long, detailed posts last season with suggestions to TV folks? He was good...hope he is ok.<BR/><BR/>As anon said, the ending ruined it for me...but it was never mentioned in the column.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24222384338447442042009-01-26T13:40:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:40:00.000-05:00Imagine all the confusing silence and awkwardness ...Imagine all the confusing silence and awkwardness if Dr Jerry Punch was calling the end of the Toyota All Star showdown. Joy once again shows why he's tops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84130034912125184412009-01-26T13:37:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:37:00.000-05:00Mr Editor -I watched most of the broadcast, but es...Mr Editor -<BR/>I watched most of the broadcast, but especially enjoyed the professionalism and insight of Bob Varsha and David Hobbs' efforts from Daytona (Leight Diffey easily transfers his excitement to the viewer - a breath of fresh air to what can be a tedious broadcast ...SPEED took the bull by the horns and came out on top ...nice break from Daytona to Irwindale with Mike Joy and Phil Parsons making it a treat to watch ...director's work deserves kudos for keeping the action on the screen throughout the show.<BR/>Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53373033987702737952009-01-26T13:31:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:31:00.000-05:00I enjoyed the FOX portion of the ROLEX 24. I wonde...I enjoyed the FOX portion of the ROLEX 24. I wonder why they only show the start on FOX. Why not show the start, and then the next day show the finish on FOX?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51766400032192058532009-01-26T12:56:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:56:00.000-05:00Enjoyed both coverages. With the exception of the ...Enjoyed both coverages. With the exception of the constant JPM coverage during the final three laps of the 24, I still enjoyed it. As far as JPM being a racer, and disappointed about second place, I didn't get that. What I got out of it was him blaming the crew and everyone else, including equipment, for his failure to win. He couldn't admit that he was beaten by a better driver.<BR/>I also don't like the "race winner only on camera, then cut to the crew" visual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36415891412067811042009-01-26T10:52:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:52:00.000-05:00Leigh Diffey rules! Loved his enthusiasm, his call...Leigh Diffey rules! Loved his enthusiasm, his calls.<BR/><BR/>The ending, yeah, it was not cool that they pulled away from the rest of the field crossing the line. JPM managed to be both ticked off and gracious to his team. What do you expect, he came in second. He's a racer, he wanted to win.<BR/><BR/>I was just so happy to see racing and hear someone in the booth who loved calling the thing.<BR/><BR/>Saw the start of Irwindale, but had to get to bed since I teach Sunday School.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59306932993427289872009-01-26T10:36:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:36:00.000-05:00I watched both races and I must say they were cove...I watched both races and I must say they were covered very well. If only ESPN's NASCAR coverage was as good...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8720701751730359222009-01-26T10:07:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:07:00.000-05:00I would have liked to see Juan and the rest of the...I would have liked to see Juan and the rest of the lead lap cars cross the finish line after watching that battle for so long.<BR/><BR/>Instead, they chose to do the patented Fox Sports finish of an auto race. Cut straight to the pit crew right after the winner crosses the finish line ignoring everyone else.<BR/><BR/>Just flat out horrible, disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39418740261192016422009-01-26T09:54:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:54:00.000-05:00oops....."drove"oops....."drove"Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69123037689005484952009-01-26T09:53:00.000-05:002009-01-26T09:53:00.000-05:00Red,What is done with Notre Dame Football is that ...Red,<BR/><BR/>What is done with Notre Dame Football is that TV viewers who want to see the band at halftime move to the Internet and watch the halftime activities streamed online. <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, the TV network continues to show their own halftime studio show.<BR/><BR/>I hope SPEED might consider keeping a feed of the Rolex 24 online as the network moves to other programming during the night. <BR/><BR/>This would satisfy both the network and the viewers who only get a chance one time each year to see this spectacle.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.com