tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3345564214838499354..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: The "Daly Planet" Christmas Present: Mike JoyDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59369107412493543652007-12-19T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-19T14:09:00.000-05:00Hello, Mike!Thanks for taking the time to answer s...Hello, Mike!<BR/>Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions from the community of race fans! I do remember seeing you race at a number of SCCA events when my family was active in SCCA.<BR/>My question is:<BR/>Given the changes you've seen and experienced in your 35+ years of radio and TV work, and with the increasing presence of the internet, where do you see the future of autosports coverage evolving to in future years?<BR/>Many thanks!<BR/>Tom in Dayton, OH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22275511072079052672007-12-19T12:12:00.000-05:002007-12-19T12:12:00.000-05:00Mike, thanks for taking the time for us fans and J...Mike, thanks for taking the time for us fans and JD thanks for all your effort this year.<BR/><BR/>One of the things that really impacted my race enjoyment, was the next day after a race, to read on the internet, that there were ten or twenty or whatever number of pit road penalties, non of which was mentioned in the recent TV coverage. Only then do I figure out why my guy (or other cars for that matter) fell so far behind. I don't remember this being the case on the FOX broadcasts.<BR/><BR/>Question:<BR/>How are these penalties handled/reported by the FOX crew? <BR/><BR/>Harry<BR/>Springville CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28840074584111826212007-12-19T10:56:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:56:00.000-05:00Mike, thanks for taking the time to answer our que...Mike, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions.<BR/><BR/>Now it's time for a serious question on a vital subject. Do you folks in the booth get to eat during a race, and if so, has it ever caused a problem (spilled food, mouth full when asked a question), and without mentioning names, did any commentators back in the early days of TV racing coverage have an adult beverage or two during races like some of the MNF guys allegedly did?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76007042721084930112007-12-19T08:53:00.000-05:002007-12-19T08:53:00.000-05:00Mike:Prior to the 2001 Daytona 500, FOX showed a f...Mike:<BR/><BR/>Prior to the 2001 Daytona 500, FOX showed a feature where Earnhardt took Terry Bradshaw around the track in a street car. As those things go, I'm sure that a lot of great stuff was edited out in the interest of time. Since Dale's death, I've often wondered why FOX didn't put together an expanded or unedited version of that feature and sell it. I'd sure pay for it. Have you seen the unedited footage? Is it as good as I imagine?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all you do. You are classy guy who stands far above your competition.<BR/><BR/>CarlKudzuCarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109217342383418151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30348797924636109632007-12-19T00:07:00.000-05:002007-12-19T00:07:00.000-05:00Mike, thanks so much for taking time to answer our...Mike, thanks so much for taking time to answer our questions.<BR/><BR/>During the many years you have covered this sport, the face of the average fan has changed. When calling a race "today", do you try and discuss certain topics that appeal to the new fans as opposed to things you may have discussed several years ago?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/>Matt, Rochester NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15242588825526884142007-12-18T22:48:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:48:00.000-05:00Thank you very much Mike for taking the time to an...Thank you very much Mike for taking the time to answer these questions. I'm sure you get this a lot but...<BR/><BR/>What advice would you give for someone (like me) who would like to break into NASCAR/auto racing play-by-play broadcasting?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>Alex F. - Brooklyn, NYUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555965613877228435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58170070692400726712007-12-18T22:35:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:35:00.000-05:00Mike,Firstly, thanks for spending time with us. I'...Mike,<BR/><BR/>Firstly, thanks for spending time with us. <BR/><BR/>I've been a racing fan since the 60s when ABC wedged the fast four wheels in between cliff diving and some other obscure sport. <BR/><BR/>When Fox won the NASCAR contract, I'll admit that my trepidation was up there because I'd grown accustomed to the coverage from Bob Jenkins, Larry Nuber, Buddy Baker, Ned Jarrett and the rest. Boy were my fears unjustified. By the time a few Fox races were in the can, I was a fan. <BR/><BR/>Your team, from the crew in the booth,the team on pit road, and the folks in the truck all just get it, and bring us the best coverage this sport has yet sen. My question is, how did your team capture this lightning-in-a-bottle? The whole is clearly greater than the sum of the parts. Why do you think this is so?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again Mike. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year... from a fellow New Englander. <BR/><BR/>TrippTripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8638045085110504882007-12-18T22:27:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:27:00.000-05:00Mike,How well does the entire production truck coo...Mike,<BR/><BR/>How well does the entire production truck cooperate with the booth team? It seems there is more cooperation between the three of you with Z, Barry, and Artie than any other booth and the truck.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366544608847776006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65308224036851541632007-12-18T21:59:00.000-05:002007-12-18T21:59:00.000-05:00Mike,Thanks for taking the time to answer these qu...Mike,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions, you're one of my favorite announcers in all of sports!<BR/><BR/>My question is, what is your weekend schedule like, and how does it get affected when there's a long rain delay and/or postponement?<BR/><BR/>Frank, MichiganSonicADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647057393154203533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50074817689159333772007-12-18T20:58:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:58:00.000-05:00Mike, thanks for taking the time. When the Fox co...Mike, thanks for taking the time. When the Fox contract started in 2001, you had two very green broadcasters as partners in DW and Larry. We all remember the last lap of your first race together, but I remember that the rest of the race went pretty smoothly as well, first time out or not. How did you and the rest of the Fox team get them prepared and up to speed so successfully? We've certainly learned this year that that doesn't happen automatically ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35537124042089586742007-12-18T20:03:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:03:00.000-05:00Mike,Thanks for participating in this Q&A. My que...Mike,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for participating in this Q&A. My question is, how much preparation do you do for your appearances on Wind Tunnel?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>Jill<BR/>FloridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19207038072318641672007-12-18T19:46:00.000-05:002007-12-18T19:46:00.000-05:00Hi Mikle, Thanks for taking some time for us fans....Hi Mikle, Thanks for taking some time for us fans. I would like to ask if you think the chase format is good for the sport and has the media given it too much attention and taken something away from the overall racing the last 10 races of the year Rich Hemet CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28262181033327367642007-12-18T18:58:00.000-05:002007-12-18T18:58:00.000-05:00Thanks for taking the time to answer some of our q...Thanks for taking the time to answer some of our questions Mike. I'm old enough to remember seeing or hearing (in the case of MRN) most of your firsts in broadcasting. <BR/><BR/>I've heard that you sometimes have used the Internet and Usenet newsgroups to prepare for broadcasts. My question is have you ever used this blog to prepare for a broadcast or taken any suggestions mentioned here to change something in a broadcast? Those of us who regularly post here would like to think maybe we some how can make a difference in the coverage we are currently getting of all things Nascar. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. You're a true professional in the booth.<BR/><BR/>Vince from MIVincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34268958056152342072007-12-18T16:06:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:06:00.000-05:00Now that you have run the gauntlet of just about e...Now that you have run the gauntlet of just about every position involving a microphone in racing (public address announcer, radio and TV pit reporter, radio and TV play-by-play) which was/is the most difficult, the easiest, and the most rewarding and why?<BR/><BR/>Sam, Outer Banks NCSam Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328140184845624343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1742490769362478932007-12-18T16:05:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:05:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sam Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328140184845624343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17250984881128327742007-12-18T15:46:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:46:00.000-05:00Hello Mike,Your versatility and depth of knowledge...Hello Mike,<BR/><BR/>Your versatility and depth of knowledge about cars and motorsports is truly something to be admired. <BR/><BR/>My question is this: did you ever have a desire to do more behind the wheel, or were you always more drawn to being behind the mic?<BR/><BR/>Thank you in advance for your time and answering our questions.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!<BR/><BR/>Renata<BR/>Orlando, FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45756792497188704032007-12-18T15:40:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:40:00.000-05:00JD- Thank you very much for arranging this.MIKE- T...JD- Thank you very much for arranging this.<BR/><BR/>MIKE- Thank you for taking your time to consider questions. I really enjoyed your announcing of F1 races and I do really enjoy your outstanding work on FOX. Other than NASCAR, what kind of racing do you enjoy watching - especially after the FOX part of the NASCAR season. Thank you, and Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8066873614214907182007-12-18T15:36:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:36:00.000-05:00Mike, in recent years it seems as though we hear m...Mike, in recent years it seems as though we hear more constructive criticism of NASCAR during broadcasts than in the old (CBS) days--I know race control is somewhere in a booth close to yours during a race--how do you balance expressing your opinions with knowing the NASCAR officials may not always like what you have to say?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76753640803473114432007-12-18T15:19:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:19:00.000-05:00Mike you and Bob Varsha are the top 2 race announc...Mike you and Bob Varsha are the top 2 race announcers today. Who would you put in your class from the old days of radio and early TV?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77760752423248444062007-12-18T13:45:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:45:00.000-05:00Mike, first off thank you very much for stopping b...Mike, first off thank you very much for stopping by. You make watching these races very fun, as you have for many years. I was just wondering from your days as a pit reporter to the present, who has been your biggest inspiration, to become what you have today?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009046883462925303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14370032730180661642007-12-18T13:31:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:31:00.000-05:00John, thank you. Mike, thanks for being available...John, thank you. Mike, thanks for being available. I just want to know if working with DW and Larry Mac is as much fun as it looks. Sometimes you seem like a hockey referee - throw down the puck and get out of the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7958215138657839812007-12-18T13:28:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:28:00.000-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33400867195137976922007-12-18T13:20:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:20:00.000-05:00John, what a great Christmas present for us all. ...John, what a great Christmas present for us all. Thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>Mike, it seems like I have been hearing your voice as long as I have been following Nascar. I vividly remember that first race on CBS. The first time I ever "saw" a whole race. You've been around thru a lot of notable times in Nascar, thru scary dangerous wrecks, deaths of notable drivers, etc. Of all the stories of that nature, which was the hardest one for you personally to report on.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear you again in Feb.<BR/><BR/>Ann in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14270152648244763502007-12-18T12:40:00.000-05:002007-12-18T12:40:00.000-05:00John: I can't think of a better present - Mike Jo...John: I can't think of a better present - Mike Joy!!! Thank you so much and I wish you and your staff a very happy holiday season.<BR/><BR/>I do not have a question for Mike Joy - instead I wish to thank him on behalf of all NASCAR fans. Your credibility is so strong and consistent, your questions probing and your interviews go straight to the heart of the matter. I am sure that I am not the only one when I say that I am looking forward to hearing and seeing you in 2008 -- too bad, especially after the ESNP/ABC fiasco that was their NASCAR 'coverage', that we can't have you for the entire season -- you and Allan Bestwick would make a very formidable team!<BR/><BR/>Have a happy holiday Mike and thanks for your time.chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751889821381250237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39992607845427995782007-12-18T12:17:00.000-05:002007-12-18T12:17:00.000-05:00Hi Mike, Thanks so much for taking time to answwer...Hi Mike, Thanks so much for taking time to answwer our questions. You and the Fox staff have raised the bar so high, I'm sure the other networks as besides themselves.<BR/><BR/>I think you are the best professional in yor role, but one thing no one can train for is chemistry in the booth. Because of that, I think Fox's broadcast is one of the secret weapons to bring in more NASCAR fans. <BR/><BR/>It seems that DW is one wild and crazy guy. Have you ever played any pranks or jokes on him? Or him on you and the rest of the gang?<BR/><BR/>I count the days till you and Fox return in Februrary.elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307257449151940082noreply@blogger.com