tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3357025339697914381..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Updated: Mayfield Arrest - Wednesday TV/Media NotesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88947584295103717532011-11-03T09:47:47.960-04:002011-11-03T09:47:47.960-04:00I don't know where you've been anon 10:22,...I don't know where you've been anon 10:22, but it will be great if Shane can just walk again, much less drive a race car. <br /><br />You also might try working on some complete sentences in your posts; they would make a lot more sense.English Teachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54093387425637180882011-11-02T22:22:11.443-04:002011-11-02T22:22:11.443-04:00Avery - it's a function of brain chemistry. No...Avery - it's a function of brain chemistry. Not to be too out of line here, I hope, but your first time? That one? Bet you never went back to celibacy.<br /><br />Multiply that by hundreds, thousands, or like meth, hundreds of thousands for levels of addiction and need...and it is an outlier percentile that get away from the stuff. Like monks. Not many of them. In either case.<br /><br />Why Hmiel can't come back is beyond me. Driver's on probation? Fine, treat it same as real world probation. Wednesday you get hair/blood tested at own cost, urine tests (they sell inexpensive kits) until day of race, must remain on site or on call for a random that may or may not come.<br /><br />Do that for long enough - 1 year, 10...and if you want to race badly, that badly, you'll set aside a bit of each purse for the next race.<br /><br />But Nascar, and us fans, are not fair and just people. Again, a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66903433180935714022011-11-02T22:12:10.857-04:002011-11-02T22:12:10.857-04:00Mayfield arrested for possession of amphetamines? ...Mayfield arrested for possession of amphetamines? What better channel to report on the matter than SPEED.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920629334740298963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89418706523364694082011-11-02T22:10:06.075-04:002011-11-02T22:10:06.075-04:00It's a shame there are more Jeremy Mayfield...It's a shame there are more Jeremy Mayfield's than Shane Hmiel's in the world. I held out hope that NASCAR had messed up in banning an innocent driver. Unfortunately the allegations were true and he never unlike Hmiel tried to curb his habit. I'm sure Shane would give his life to drive one more time in a NASCAR series where as mayfield was perfectly fine pissing away the only thing he was good at. As for the pit road accident I only wonder what if the guy had died? Would ESPN have mentioned it then? They need to start covering the 'race' and not what they think we want to see.AveryNHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71776705998031793562011-11-02T21:57:30.215-04:002011-11-02T21:57:30.215-04:00One more thing about Mayfield that I totally misse...One more thing about Mayfield that I totally missed - and apologies for that, no edit function:<br /><br />Regardless of his guilt or personal situation, I do applaud him wholeheartedly for filing that suit.<br /><br />One major complaint from any fan has been the lack of transparency in Nascar. It seems (At least I kinda remember it as being) that when it comes to drug testing, drivers get the short end of the stick.<br /><br />A caveat to this is HIPAA rules regarding disclosures, but it does not prevent the governing authority from making available a clear, legally binding (to drivers) and explanatory (to everyone) ruleset for what is, is not allowed, etc.<br /><br />Too many things are left up to the woeful actions-against-what-we-wants-so-shaddap! rule. <br /><br />Don't expect that to change until the day potentially comes that they lose revenue because of it. Not a situation where you can start up Occupy 'Dega or something. :)<br /><br />But kudos to Mayfield. He went down, but made some important waves. Shame they were so easily forgotten.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35976724618750117032011-11-02T21:42:36.051-04:002011-11-02T21:42:36.051-04:00Per Mayfield - maybe he was just on scripts and cl...Per Mayfield - maybe he was just on scripts and cleaned up. <br /><br />False positives are very easy these days, particularly with the sensitivity of tests and increasing similarity between compounds licit and not.<br /><br />Not that they're comparable in a spectrometer, I'm sure, but Celexa has a similar effect as marijuana in rat brain receptors. <br /><br />Something to think about when it comes to metabolites and tests for them...<br /><br />Do I think he was clean? Very unlikely, statistically speaking. But addicts can get clean and then relapse after major events. Maybe he fell off the wagon.<br /><br />Fact is, we don't know for sure. So I'll give him that much.<br /><br />Far as "stock" goes - Nascar, McLaren et al are correct in stating that it's closer with EFI of any kind than a carburetor under the hood.<br /><br />Low-budget, pile of junk late 80's Ford LTD (and I think..) Merc Zephyr had throttle bodies.<br /><br />But regardless, it is a pointless distinction to make in this case. <br /><br />People don't commute to work in tube-chassis anything, with no interior, no other seats, hood pins, tinfoil sheet metal, etc, etc.<br /><br />Not off the lot. Not like the days of yore. And other series have somewhat, haltingly cropped up to replace that aspect of early Nascar.<br /><br />I think it will hurt a lot of smaller teams, but so did the COT revisions in Cup and NW both.<br /><br />Cars haven't been stock for ages, haven't always been pretty (that jellybean front end is atrocious, IMO - if you go back and look at it, like a kid smashed a car with his fist) and we ain't driving souped up Fords with rumble seats or 57 Chevy's or Plymouth Superbirds.<br /><br />Where is Plymouth, Olds, Pontiac? Times change. It's worth giving change a chance, and being critical of losses in common sense, excellence, engineering, and so forth. Also, keep it simple, stupid! <br /><br />But to apply that to a fuel delivery change is like demanding more stagecoach races.<br /><br />Long rant, not directed at anyone but the issues raised. Whew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53119026900128620852011-11-02T20:40:31.275-04:002011-11-02T20:40:31.275-04:00I was totally shocked that RH did not even address...I was totally shocked that RH did not even address the JM situation until the end of the show! Sucky news for sure..thank goodness for twitter.PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55736414368931828092011-11-02T19:59:38.190-04:002011-11-02T19:59:38.190-04:00What a week of NASCAR news! The chaos didn't s...What a week of NASCAR news! The chaos didn't stay in Martinsville. <br /><br />I was one of the people that originally supported Jeremy against NASCAR. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Now it's clear he's made some horrible choices and he needs to get some help.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60765097822798801882011-11-02T19:27:28.082-04:002011-11-02T19:27:28.082-04:00"Thinking back to all the debates on this blo..."Thinking back to all the debates on this blog about Jeremy Mayfield... I really wonder how the dozens upon dozens of folks who insisted Brian France was unfairly persecuting an innocent man to exact some phantom personal vendetta will react to this news. Will they insist that Brian France planted the drugs at Mayfield's house?"<br /><br />@Anon. Its clear Mayfield was lying. But doesn't it show the reputation Brian France and NASCAR have produced for themselves over years of secret fines and other things. The fact that this Mayfield's allegations could stick with anybody shows NASCAR has a poor reputation of honesty, somewhat of their own doing.<br /><br />Personally, I am glad to finally know a resolution and at least some truth to the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33041447345809019572011-11-02T16:51:55.717-04:002011-11-02T16:51:55.717-04:00Addiction is a horrible thing. I do know one perso...Addiction is a horrible thing. I do know one person who beat meth but it was after she was in the hospital near death.<br /><br />Sorry to hear that Mayfield, or anyone is caught up in it.dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20674912897120138102011-11-02T16:46:56.656-04:002011-11-02T16:46:56.656-04:00My first reaction when I saw the first tweet about...My first reaction when I saw the first tweet about Mayfield:<br /><br />"Oh, I guess he was on meth then. Huh."<br /><br />A lot of people are saying he threw away the opportunity of a lifetime. I agree completely. But he now has another major oppurtunity. He can either continue to lead the life he has chosen to live, or he can for lack of a better term "pull a Josh Hamilton". Either way he has some major issues that need help and I hope he gets the help he needs.<br /><br />It was interesting to sorta people watch on twitter today. Watching all the Mayfield tweets come in. Some were joking about it, some were compassionate about him getting help. Interesting to see the media who choose to report news objectively and those who choose to report based on opinion. Different strokes for different folks I reckon. <br /><br />Im just glad that this whole mess is somewhat over. Now Nascar can wash their hands of the situation and everybody can move on. The legal system will take care of Mayfield. Itll be interesting to watch.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623901340377966481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77499370054243505662011-11-02T16:45:42.395-04:002011-11-02T16:45:42.395-04:00JD looking forward to your column tonight! Oh and...JD looking forward to your column tonight! Oh and for Mayfeild I have one word for him<br /><br />DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22302222620452361282011-11-02T16:34:01.897-04:002011-11-02T16:34:01.897-04:00Fergie from BEP is one of them who beat the odds. ...Fergie from BEP is one of them who beat the odds. Google it, some interesting tales. But from what I read, what AR says is very true--it's a particularly tough one to beat. Always a shame to see a guy who once had everything destroy himself.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87900625034335277922011-11-02T15:54:49.158-04:002011-11-02T15:54:49.158-04:00Shame about Mayfield. Meth is so destructive and s...Shame about Mayfield. Meth is so destructive and seductive. I hope he can get past it though I have yet to see anyone I personally know shake it. Bad stuff.<br /><br />I know this makes me sound like Debbie Downer, but it reflects my experience. But only mine.AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67265953610106019582011-11-02T15:43:44.154-04:002011-11-02T15:43:44.154-04:00Anon 10:47 -- my car has fuel injection already, d...Anon 10:47 -- my car has fuel injection already, doesn't yours?<br /><br />there aren't many cars left that have carburetors - so the fuel injection will make the current car more stock like, not less.<br /><br />Not that it makes me like this current ugly piece any better.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19152158151873485432011-11-02T15:34:42.775-04:002011-11-02T15:34:42.775-04:00well there goes Mayfield's lawsuit!well there goes Mayfield's lawsuit!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87886844057573513652011-11-02T14:54:35.679-04:002011-11-02T14:54:35.679-04:00Finally someone is standing up and saying somethin...Finally someone is standing up and saying something negative about ESPN's coverage of the pit road "incident". I'm sure Irvan wouldn't think of it like that but don't the viewers deserve the report anyway???? C'mon ESPN!Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52641932942922609102011-11-02T12:56:39.264-04:002011-11-02T12:56:39.264-04:00Anonymous 11:14...you bring up a good point. I wa...Anonymous 11:14...you bring up a good point. I was one of those that questioned NASCAR's motives and especially the way they handled the situation. Obviously, NASCAR had it right. Still, that just goes to show how little faith many have in the sport's leaders due to too many years of things such as secret fines, inconsistent rulings, knowing what happened with Tim Richmond, and a general perception that NASCAR no longer takes actions that put the fans first. That type of environment makes it much easier to consider the possibility of a conspiracy or to fall prey to those that put such a thing out there as a troll.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59995374892603647862011-11-02T12:34:24.396-04:002011-11-02T12:34:24.396-04:00Anonymous Anonymous said...
I would like for ...Anonymous Anonymous said...<br /><br /> I would like for someone to explain to me how NASCAR can keep their name when they go to fuel injection. The cars will no longer be stock cars. DUH!!!!!<br /><br /> November 2, 2011 10:47 AM<br /><br />--------------------<br /><br />Maybe you haven't bought a new car in a while, but you're hard pressed to find a new car that has a carburetor. They're all fuel injected anymore. And for that matter, the "stock cars" that NASCAR has been running for the past few years haven't been "stock" in any way, shape or form.TerryGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64660931571094348782011-11-02T12:27:29.210-04:002011-11-02T12:27:29.210-04:00Anon, the guy was KO'ed on pit road and left t...Anon, the guy was KO'ed on pit road and left the track in an ambulace!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60782951048713172802011-11-02T12:19:19.546-04:002011-11-02T12:19:19.546-04:00Sad but not surprising about Jeremy.
Took Pete Ro...Sad but not surprising about Jeremy.<br /><br />Took Pete Rose what 18 yrs to admit he betted on baseball?<br /><br />Denial and self delusion is a powerful thing. :(Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28682846420090225262011-11-02T11:45:20.328-04:002011-11-02T11:45:20.328-04:00espn have scanners for race control,drivers,and em...espn have scanners for race control,drivers,and emergency personnel.they knew,it just wasn't a top twelve team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7236628725930786382011-11-02T11:39:29.859-04:002011-11-02T11:39:29.859-04:00I guess because I love a conspiracy theory, I was ...I guess because I love a conspiracy theory, I was believing Jeremy Mayfield....til today. What a waste of talent.<br /><br />And Reba will be a great host for the banquet!Michael Stoffelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87098783703148866092011-11-02T11:17:40.365-04:002011-11-02T11:17:40.365-04:00Here is the thing about the pit-road incident... t...Here is the thing about the pit-road incident... they would not have known the crew member had a concussion until after a CT scan would have been performed at a hospital. You can get a concussion in a rather unspectacular accident, and it is possible that the actual car contact and resulting injury didn't seem particularly significant visually, and thus wasn't reported. It would probably be some time before an concussion victim started reporting symptoms consistent with a more serious injury and need to be checked out. So, you can't fault ESPN if they had no idea there was any serious injury until much later. Or did they know at all? Did the team report the test results back to the track? Unlikely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83425022298828462752011-11-02T11:14:51.372-04:002011-11-02T11:14:51.372-04:00Thinking back to all the debates on this blog abou...Thinking back to all the debates on this blog about Jeremy Mayfield... I really wonder how the dozens upon dozens of folks who insisted Brian France was unfairly persecuting an innocent man to exact some phantom personal vendetta will react to this news. Will they insist that Brian France planted the drugs at Mayfield's house?<br /><br />If anything comes from this, I hope it at least clears up the ridiculous misconception everyone here seemed to have that you can't be a meth addict and have good teeth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com