tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4027305298978417920..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Auto Auction And NASCAR Clash AgainDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81092676400941072912012-06-24T20:08:30.895-04:002012-06-24T20:08:30.895-04:00Hey Charlie Spencer: Yes, we get it, SPEED only ex...Hey Charlie Spencer: Yes, we get it, SPEED only exists to make money for its owners. But since this is a fan/media/analysis site, we're here talking about how SPEED's pursuit of every possible cent doesn't make the viewers happy. In case you weren't in on the memo, viewers = ratings = money.<br /><br />Ever wonder why there is no shortage of apologists for greed?AllisonJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53757681470110202162012-06-23T13:31:07.363-04:002012-06-23T13:31:07.363-04:00Thanks to the idiotic decision of SPEED to not air...Thanks to the idiotic decision of SPEED to not air the qualifying live, I did listen to the PRN streaming on my computer. Because I know that track very well, it was very easy to mentally follow the cars around the track. Then I watched the qualifying as I wanted to get a sense of how the cars looked on the track. Two comments: How did I NOT know DW would be blathering? And, the way they kept switching cameras made me extremely dizzy - with the exception of a couple of corners it was very difficult to figure out where the car was on the track. If they would pull the camera back a bit, it would be easier to follow. Thank god I will be there in person and to all of you watching Sunday, you have my greatest sympathy.<br />MtnVwJayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70343959863538343562012-06-22T23:02:40.097-04:002012-06-22T23:02:40.097-04:00Happy, happy, joy, joy. We get AA and DW. I'm ...Happy, happy, joy, joy. We get AA and DW. I'm going to bed. I can't sit through this mess.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69765266040174855972012-06-22T19:01:28.207-04:002012-06-22T19:01:28.207-04:00We have this discussion every time BJ rolls around...We have this discussion every time BJ rolls around. Speed / Fox is in business to make money. If they run BJ instead of practice or qualifying, it's because they feel they will make more money doing so. They're not out to get NASCAR, but they don't owe anything to it either.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57246593571441920442012-06-22T16:39:50.528-04:002012-06-22T16:39:50.528-04:00Whats funny is last week Speed interrupted Live Ra...Whats funny is last week Speed interrupted Live Race Coverage of the 24 Hours of LeMans to show an unscheduled NASCAR practice session. Now Speed tape delays Nascar Qualifying to show to an auto auction. Doesn't make much sense to me. No consistency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48905581212868004112012-06-22T16:34:19.052-04:002012-06-22T16:34:19.052-04:00I would watch qualifying live on TV. I wouldn'...I would watch qualifying live on TV. I wouldn't watch qualifying online. I won't watch qualifying on tape delay. I don't watch the auctions.Lisa Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467463661032218684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37258836435502117932012-06-22T16:10:07.309-04:002012-06-22T16:10:07.309-04:00Such a shame for Barrett-Jackson to actually overt...Such a shame for Barrett-Jackson to actually overtake actual motorsports, yeah "blah blah blah it's only practice and qualifying", but it's the most exciting ones to watch all year because it's a road course. Barrett-Jackson is really watering down their product with these new auctions in Orange County and in Las Vegas anyway.<br /><br />FOX/SPEED need to get with the times and use SPEED.com or SPEED2. It's absolutely ridiculous that won't use it for Barrett-Jackson or the NASCAR stuff online if there's a conflict.@AuzGramsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78617112498653931002012-06-22T15:54:16.532-04:002012-06-22T15:54:16.532-04:00If they at least streamed it live on SPEED.com it ...If they at least streamed it live on SPEED.com it wouldn't be that big of a deal. But I still don't see it as that bad of an injustice, though. With the current qualifying format, we know over 75% of the cars are safe no matter what, and only 1 car is going home. (At least with provisionals there was still some unpredictablility) 2 hours of coverage can be reduced to a few minutes of highlights on SPEED Center.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49920000043924002292012-06-22T12:53:11.163-04:002012-06-22T12:53:11.163-04:00Well, there are a couple of VW "Things" ...Well, there are a couple of VW "Things" on the list, but neither is the right color (yellow) so it is not worth watching.<br /><br />Therefore I would rather have live Qualifying and tape delayed BJ <br /><br />I just read my words over ... Yikes. :)AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27256123915691798012012-06-22T12:16:37.995-04:002012-06-22T12:16:37.995-04:00I was at Sonoma Friday and Saturday last year and ...I was at Sonoma Friday and Saturday last year and it was just amazing watching the cars on the road course. Am so disappointed it won't be aired live today and tomorrow because it really is a thrill to watch them go around the corners. Fortunately, I will be there Sunday in person to watch, what is to me, one of the most exciting races of the year. Last year I was blown away by the passing in areas where there never previously were passes and no passing in the obvious passing places. And I got to see ALL the drivers without tv telling me what and who to watch. Sunday I will think of everyone watching on TV missing all the good stuff.<br /><br />MtnVwJayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90030022402274800362012-06-22T11:49:02.958-04:002012-06-22T11:49:02.958-04:00JD, it leaves some of us in a real quandary as to ...JD, it leaves some of us in a real quandary as to where to place the blame here. In this case, I think that lies with Turner. They are only accommodating a six-pack of races this year, and along with at least three different network options, they maintain control over nascar.com until 2013. <br /><br />If they are busy with reruns of Cops or the like, they could still stream practice and qualifying live online. <br /><br />SPEED, as noted, belongs to FOX, but usually does a great job of picking up the slack in live coverage of fringe programming for all the networks. In this instance, they are committed to one of their cash cows, the Barrett-Jackson Auctions, which does draw a huge audience. For the person asking if Barrett-Jackson were paying SPEED, I'd wager it might be the other way around. <br /><br />As a FOX network (And one I hope we are able to keep in the future) SPEED is under no obligation to sub for TNT and their less than stellar coverage. That seems to be something that NASCAR let slip through the cracks at contract time. Bet that doesn't happen for 2014. <br /><br />Each week I post TV times for my website, www.racersreunion.com, as you do here, but I post them all... NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, ARCA and NHRA. I took extra time this week to explain the deficiency in coverage and suggested online places where stat coverage at least can be obtained. Both nascar.com and Jayski.com carry practice and qualifying at least semi-live. No video, but at least we can follow the process and hear the lineup in real time. <br /><br />Thanks for what you do. It's always interesting to stop by the Planet.PattyKayhttp://racersreunion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51935161692497764602012-06-22T11:36:37.663-04:002012-06-22T11:36:37.663-04:00BJ is a snoozefest. I watch Speed for racing. I wi...BJ is a snoozefest. I watch Speed for racing. I will record the quals and since I will know the results by then I will just fast forward through it looking for the driver interviews.dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7835815568015717682012-06-22T11:20:59.096-04:002012-06-22T11:20:59.096-04:00I have a positive take on the Barrett-Jackson broa...I have a positive take on the Barrett-Jackson broadcasts. At least we all will be able to listen to Mike Joy's comments without him constantly being interrupted by the 'Boogity Circus Clowns'!Bob from OCCALnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42843830409773813912012-06-22T11:13:27.758-04:002012-06-22T11:13:27.758-04:00Glenc1, I would like Cup qualifying done like the ...Glenc1, I would like Cup qualifying done like the way Nationwide qualifying is done. Five or six cars out on the track at one time is much more interesting than one. And every team gets some air time. <br /><br />Sparky97, my concern is that SPEED is turning away from straight NASCAR programming for years. It's never going to be a full time NASCAR channel.Trina...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06328950913036002901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24412182999293300782012-06-22T11:03:50.514-04:002012-06-22T11:03:50.514-04:00What is the big deal about Barrett Jackson ? To m...What is the big deal about Barrett Jackson ? To me it is BORING!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11554534940105202752012-06-22T11:01:34.299-04:002012-06-22T11:01:34.299-04:00West Coast Diane said:
Unbelievable. Well, not re...West Coast Diane said:<br /><br />Unbelievable. Well, not really. Par for the course.<br /><br />Fortunately we live 90 minutes away, so are driving up to watch in person today.<br /><br />Real loss in momentum coming off Junior's win. Especially since Jr has a different attitude this year...shooting for a top 10 instead of his..."I don't like this place" comments. <br /><br />Let's hope with the change next year we at least get live streaming. <br /><br />Also, over B-J auction. We watched in the beginning. As with many things these days, once a success they go overboard to the point you just don't care about it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11246379236816460782012-06-22T10:59:32.639-04:002012-06-22T10:59:32.639-04:0011:00........Forget about it!!
NASCAR seems deter...11:00........Forget about it!!<br /><br />NASCAR seems determined to destroy itself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28290406125623717022012-06-22T10:52:17.426-04:002012-06-22T10:52:17.426-04:00Speed is going to be gone when
FOX launches their...Speed is going to be gone when <br />FOX launches their own sports<br />network to compete with ESPN.<br />They did the FOX Business Network<br />and they will do this one. <br /><br />NASCAR, cut ties with Speed and<br />launch a 24/7 NASCAR Channel. The<br />Golf Channel is going strong<br />and it's golf all the time. With<br />owning your product, you have <br />even more freedom of coverage!<br /><br />This weekend's coverage with <br />no live TV or on-line streaming is<br />outrageous. And TNT, you have<br />the NASCAR website with today's <br />technology???<br /><br />Let's all make our complaints<br />known to NASCAR, TNT and Speed! E-mail them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9127395680566199032012-06-22T09:12:58.332-04:002012-06-22T09:12:58.332-04:00I won't bother with the tape delayed broadcast...I won't bother with the tape delayed broadcast of qualifying. By the time it comes on, I'll know how everyone qualified and have no need to watch.<br /><br />I enjoy the road courses and watching them qualify on those tracks has always been more fun IMO than the ovals.<br /><br />NASCAR loses again - anyone surprised?<br /><br />Oh well, I guess watching rich people buy and sell cars is far more lucrative for Speed.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77008741100231985912012-06-22T09:12:29.867-04:002012-06-22T09:12:29.867-04:00Remember, this is the same SPEED that one week ago...Remember, this is the same SPEED that one week ago, cut away from *live racing* at Le Mans to show an hour of Cup cars practicing at Michigan. Yes, the tires and speeds were a big story, but that could have easily been covered with a few drop ins, rather than pre-empting live competition for a practice session.Moosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88463215669657767942012-06-22T08:34:54.109-04:002012-06-22T08:34:54.109-04:00I get the info I want in real time on Twitter, my ...I get the info I want in real time on Twitter, my un curated feed not nascars. No tape delay watching here.<br /> <br />Another FOXlike weekend - race only ( maybe) Why doesn't Speed use SPEED2 they blathered on & on about? Stream it online - this is not 1992 folks.<br /><br />NASCAR & FOX/SPEED really are clueless.Jojhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003121615505036490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78971854681750804782012-06-22T08:31:11.841-04:002012-06-22T08:31:11.841-04:00I long for the days of less TV coverage, real prin...I long for the days of less TV coverage, real print media and something to make fans WANT to go see a race in person whenever possible. Not having everything from a crew chief's hangnail to what his wife wore to the awards banquet shoved down my throat.Randynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57233131515379425062012-06-22T08:26:46.739-04:002012-06-22T08:26:46.739-04:00Barrett Jackson so BORING!!! They should at least...Barrett Jackson so BORING!!! They should at least stream it online (qualifying that is). Make the people happy. Speed and NASCAR so stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73431549712503808182012-06-22T08:23:01.501-04:002012-06-22T08:23:01.501-04:00Qualifying at road courses is not the worlds most ...Qualifying at road courses is not the worlds most entertaining TV (I wish they would use European qualifying for Cup)...but I would have still watched anyways....but not at 11pm....obviously BJ is a big draw for them, my guess is, both viewers and certain kinds of advertisers. But Trina mentions the obvious solution, to have streamed it online would at least be something....glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31889603353935277832012-06-22T07:45:43.146-04:002012-06-22T07:45:43.146-04:00This seems to be the weekend of tape delay, with C...This seems to be the weekend of tape delay, with Cup Practice and Qualifying and F1 all being effected. I know that Barrett Jackson is a big ratings draw for SPEED, but at least they could stream the cup stuff online. The F1 race I understand what they are doing in putting it in a better time to increase viewers. In this digital ages, I'll know all the results before the races air and I won't watch it when it finally shows. And if there's anything major happens (in F1, like Mark Webber's bad crash a few years ago) in will end up on YouTube.Trina...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06328950913036002901noreply@blogger.com