tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3430740161034729300..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Happy Hour In Texas Not TV HappyDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21666170551485624432011-04-09T11:28:04.868-04:002011-04-09T11:28:04.868-04:00We agree to disagree JD.We agree to disagree JD.Bucky Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514519230957576700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67866086744988771762011-04-09T11:22:51.931-04:002011-04-09T11:22:51.931-04:00Bucky, going to disagree with you on this one.
NA...Bucky, going to disagree with you on this one.<br /><br />NASCAR owns the TV rights and they are all scheduled in advance of the season. <br /><br />A short pre-race and the ensuing race coverage offers most of the NNS teams nothing.<br /><br />The stories of the sport and what is really going on are told in the practice coverage by the reporters. The folks they interview and the updates are the only real way to get a feel for the reality of the weekend.<br /><br />To me, it's vital that all three series have practice online or TV.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91158384676529768182011-04-09T10:53:52.416-04:002011-04-09T10:53:52.416-04:00SPOT ON Alan 5:13!!! Well said!!SPOT ON Alan 5:13!!! Well said!!Bucky Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514519230957576700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28568161307639422862011-04-09T10:45:58.851-04:002011-04-09T10:45:58.851-04:00I will not be convinced that any Nationwide Team w...I will not be convinced that any Nationwide Team will be adversely affected by practice and qualifying not being televised. I also don’t blame Speed for this perceived outrage. ESPN owns the property for race broadcasts. It should be their responsibility to broadcast practice and qualifying. They have the channels and the means. Other than The Masters, they have nothing else going on on their other outlets. I for one appreciate Speed’s commitment to Barrett-Jackson. I also don’t believe that all things NASCAR absolutely MUST be on TV whenever there is on track action. That is terminally boring. These channels must have some kind of diversity to keep eyes on the screen.<br /><br />Now, all that said. I have come around to the assertion that there is absolutely no reason why all on track events can’t be on an on-line outlet, streaming live. No reason. Because there is a segment of the population that wants to see cars going around a track during practice and of course qualifying, no matter the series. So, if they want it and are able to go get it, no one loses. The Masters does a spectacular job show casing their event on line and has for years. No reason that any racing series cannot do the same. This will have no impact on TV viewership, since we are only speaking of instances where TV scheduling conflicts with separate events. For me, I would rather watch Barrett-Jackson than another NASCAR practice session. But there is no reason for those who want to see a practice session can’t be able to access it on line.Bucky Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514519230957576700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88630709733912478722011-04-08T19:58:27.474-04:002011-04-08T19:58:27.474-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6817908886521540722011-04-08T19:37:48.663-04:002011-04-08T19:37:48.663-04:00Dear Alan 5:13
Please, Sir, I want some more!Dear Alan 5:13<br /><br />Please, Sir, I want some more!Loudmouth:-)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25890683719780607902011-04-08T19:36:27.331-04:002011-04-08T19:36:27.331-04:00Wow, the #6 on the pole!Wow, the #6 on the pole!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68760298108733065352011-04-08T18:59:51.439-04:002011-04-08T18:59:51.439-04:00i like Barrett Jackson as well, but if you're ...i like Barrett Jackson as well, but if you're going to commit to cover the Sport of NASCAR, u should b willing to arrange your schedule around it, we NASCAR fans want Practice, qualifying and race on schedule LIVE (or Tivo in qualifying so we see each and every car) not a car auction. save the Car Auction for the spot on TV where Car Warriors and Car Science currently reside. and because i don't have an account with Google, I'll sign this Zebmonkey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74208679856679238232011-04-08T17:20:22.672-04:002011-04-08T17:20:22.672-04:00If one is involved with fantasy racing, watching p...If one is involved with fantasy racing, watching practice can help you know who is running good right now at the track which may help you set your fantasy lineup for the race! <br />If fans at home, who can not go to the race, are able to be engaged with the track activities each weekend in multiple ways it is good for the sport! Practice, Qualifying, Race, Fantasy Nascar, Real Time Scoring, Race buddy, Scanners, all of it keeps people engaged! <br />During practice, in the stands each week, fans of a certain driver will listen to that drivers scanner during practice. Listening to scanners online would be cool. Yes, it's for Nascar junkies, but it keeps people engaged.Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77434969608289541002011-04-08T17:13:48.897-04:002011-04-08T17:13:48.897-04:00Just checked in at thedalyauction web sight and th...Just checked in at thedalyauction web sight and they are all upset and complaining that the stupid taxi cab practice is cutting into their auction TV time.<br /><br />First I don’t get the attraction of watching practice. If there’s nothing else on them I might check it out, but my life isn’t ruined by not getting to see practice. I’m interested in who wins the race, not who was fast during play time. Plus as has been mentioned many times no other sport shows you the practice so if you miss one of these, what’s the big deal? You already get way more practice coverage than any other sport.<br /><br />Second, I love the “my sport is more important than yours” attitude around here. The universe doesn’t revolve around racing; there are others who are just as passionate about their sport or activity. And I have the ability to tell someone that I love my sport without telling them that the one they like sucks.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686634209010832607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41964807049187155032011-04-08T16:42:14.685-04:002011-04-08T16:42:14.685-04:00Why watch practice? Well, my friends and I watch ...Why watch practice? Well, my friends and I watch because we're in fantasy racing leagues, and P&Q can tell you a lot about how a driver is going to do this weekend. I'll bet there are a lot more fantasy players than B-J bidders. I can't believe the ratings numbers are there to support regularly broadcasting B-J, so maybe the auction is paying for the air time.Palmettonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60951136888274116922011-04-08T15:38:12.330-04:002011-04-08T15:38:12.330-04:00Someone asked...."Do people really think show...Someone asked...."Do people really think showing Practice and Qualifying is critical to the future existence of NASCAR?<br />I would love to hear why?"<br /><br />I am not speaking about just streaming online in regards to practices and qualifying but the races too! All 3 series! In addition to that, the online streaming of the races should go beyond what we see on tv- like the truck buddy/race buddy but even better and improved! <br />If something very cool in the way of an online race application does not become part of the future of Nascar at some point soon, the future of Nascar is going to look very limited compared to to all the other options available to people in terms of entertainment!Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32993365063957184172011-04-08T13:22:31.947-04:002011-04-08T13:22:31.947-04:00After being on the road for nearly 2 months and no...After being on the road for nearly 2 months and not being able to catch much coverage, I'm finally at home on a Friday and was looking forward to working at home while watching some Texas pre-stage. Man, not even online streaming is unacceptable. I don't understand why they seem to try to limit fans from accessing the sport.Kitemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7361525955010403292011-04-08T12:47:13.756-04:002011-04-08T12:47:13.756-04:00Well, I am watching, mostly listening to the Maste...Well, I am watching, mostly listening to the Masters online. But I'm not in anyone's "key" demographic, age or gender, so no one, least of all SPEED probably cares.<br /><br />Went to Indycar, then remembered no online...just leaderboard.<br /><br />Then SPEED has BJ on TV and online, but no practice.<br /><br />Why do I watch practice? Well, I don't watch every minute. I DVR then go through looking for updates on certain drivers. Checking on who is fast. Just info so not watching race cold.West Coast Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699630999524810425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76418883683274769102011-04-08T12:32:03.144-04:002011-04-08T12:32:03.144-04:00The CEO of NASCAR, whatsisname-Arthur Bach? He and...The CEO of NASCAR, whatsisname-Arthur Bach? He and the President of NASCAR, Mike Hobson, connot be bothered with the plaints and problems of the little people-for the power has gone out in the wine cellar and there is work to be done lest the inventory spoils.Loudmouthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28401834448840235582011-04-08T12:27:58.194-04:002011-04-08T12:27:58.194-04:00Just asking?
Couldn't the parties involved re...Just asking? <br />Couldn't the parties involved renegotiate the online content portion of the contracts? Obviously, I do not have any idea if this is possible (I am not a lawyer) but I am just asking? It would benefit everyone involved, wouldn't it? <br />When business people want to get something done in this country, when there is a desire to get something done, it seems that things can usually get done. One way or the other! <br />When people are looking for excuses they can usually find one of those too! <br />I guess I am saying the existing contract is an excuse for doing nothing. Smart people always find a way to get things done! They don't take NO for answer. In this case I don't see any forward movement! Just excuses! <br />When it comes to online technology it is 2011 but Nascar (and the TV partners) are operating like it's 2001!Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52481991040595405532011-04-08T11:51:57.734-04:002011-04-08T11:51:57.734-04:00"I have never understood what someone gets ou..."I have never understood what someone gets out of watching rich people bid on cars. I always assumed it was just to fill time on a channel lacking live action but when they show that instead of NASCAR practice sure shows how wrong I was."<br /><br />I agree with you. One time I had nothing to watch and watched a 'rerun' of the B/J auction. Most of the cars sold that night was to only one or two individuals with 'lots' of money to blow. The same guy bought 10 cars in a row!<br /><br />Yep, that's more important than live coverage of NASCAR, the filthy rich having fun spending money.... NOTSteve L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11156912937459278220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10072396247332347832011-04-08T11:37:04.940-04:002011-04-08T11:37:04.940-04:00When Nascar/Speed should be trying to get addition...When Nascar/Speed should be trying to get additional viewers and fans they are broadcasting an auto auction. This is just awful.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43359668538818545982011-04-08T11:19:03.247-04:002011-04-08T11:19:03.247-04:00Again, No one has an answer for the reason it is i...Again, No one has an answer for the reason it is important that Practice is vital for the existence of this sport.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35117097313048308182011-04-08T10:46:21.248-04:002011-04-08T10:46:21.248-04:00I have never understood what someone gets out of w...I have never understood what someone gets out of watching rich people bid on cars. I always assumed it was just to fill time on a channel lacking live action but when they show that instead of NASCAR practice sure shows how wrong I was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43781833205230934572011-04-08T10:09:30.701-04:002011-04-08T10:09:30.701-04:00Mr Editor -
One word in regard to NASCAR's con...Mr Editor -<br />One word in regard to NASCAR's concern for its fans - pitiful! Apparently with FOX + ESPN's money in hand, NASCAR shows little interest in promoting their own events, all the while voicing mock concern about attendance and ratings ...this will bite 'em in the butt come contact time, because TV sells on ratings, not on wishful thinking ...there is no shame among thieves and that's just what NASCAR has become ...hey, BZF, take your hand out of my pocket ...tickets are out of reach for many fans and now access to the sport is greatly hampered ...fan for more than 50 yrs, but no longer seriously interested ...there are other things to occupy my time<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41146510642319522952011-04-08T10:08:09.267-04:002011-04-08T10:08:09.267-04:00Do people really think showing Practice and Qualif...Do people really think showing Practice and Qualifying is critical to the future existence of NASCAR? <br />I would love to hear why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75850058658280717872011-04-08T09:42:45.749-04:002011-04-08T09:42:45.749-04:00MRM4 - near as I can tell, the TV contracts are ma...MRM4 - near as I can tell, the TV contracts are made on a fairly long basis - 2014 is gonna be the next renegotiation/shop-around.<br /><br />This whole fancy internet thing flew out of the dark, and while it happened early enough to be in the paperwork for the lawyers, those same lawyers have put the kibosh on streaming.<br /><br />Turner owns the rights to the Nascar domain, streaming rights, etc, far as I know.<br /><br />So, that said, it's not a matter of no one wanting to - it's just tied up in ownership rights, legalese, and a lot of other crap.<br /><br />Which is stupid, but it's how lawyers and people with a few billion dollars operate. Inefficiently. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32557859045587255402011-04-08T09:30:00.204-04:002011-04-08T09:30:00.204-04:00That's such a shame :(. I'll be at the tra...That's such a shame :(. I'll be at the track today but would be very upset if I were home. It was bad enough yesterday just getting one practice. <br /><br />@Roland--same here, I'll watch some of it but not hours upon hours at a time. The last one I kept an eye on Twitter & checked in when they got to the Kennedy hearse to see what that hoopla was all about. Caught a bit of Austin Petty & Goldberg there. Mr. Hendrick buying another 18 gazillion cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78120845828575662122011-04-08T09:28:16.350-04:002011-04-08T09:28:16.350-04:00Vince said:
"NA$car's online presence ri...Vince said:<br /><br />"NA$car's online presence right now is a mess. Speed/ESPN/Fox/Turner/NASCAR need to get their sh*t together and fix the mess they've created. There is no excuse for the absence of live streaming for the fans. None. And BZF keeps telling us it's all about the fans. Yeah, like I believe that one."<br /><br />This is the same Brian France who said in the Homestead media center that he's never seen or heard one complaint from a fan about the Chase. I was standing in the room when he said it. I still can't believe the media assembled there didn't heckle him and force him to leave in disgrace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com