tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4230719999068240029..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Crunch TimeDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71314252639004527362011-01-29T10:03:37.096-05:002011-01-29T10:03:37.096-05:00JD writes: "It has to do with pictures framed...JD writes: "It has to do with pictures framed so tightly viewers never see the actual race."<br /><br />I've often wondered if this might be because the stands are not full, and nascar doesn't want that seen. I think things would be much different if the sanctioning body's owner didn't also own half of the tracks where the races are run.jack shaftoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25440048243163653732011-01-28T22:04:42.081-05:002011-01-28T22:04:42.081-05:00storkjrc has a lot of good comments. Only thing I ...storkjrc has a lot of good comments. Only thing I will say is the racing on Fox is much better since we discovered the mute button. No more nonsense from Darrel Waltrip makes for less frustration in our house. In our area we cannot get the race on radio so this is a good alternative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9555952414721929542011-01-27T13:46:50.780-05:002011-01-27T13:46:50.780-05:00"There are never going to be commercial free ..."There are never going to be commercial free races, there never have been. Has anyone ever clocked and NFL game? I can assure you the % of play versus commercial is at the very least comparative."<br /><br />storkjrc, the difference is no plays are missed during an NFL game. They have built-in time outs. NASCAR doesn't really have those, but maybe that is next.MRM4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04045747192945960087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79218318596217225692011-01-27T10:09:08.007-05:002011-01-27T10:09:08.007-05:00When is somebody going to have the brass to questi...When is somebody going to have the brass to question the "demaenor" of Brian France? Is he on drugs? Is he afraid of public speaking? Does he have a drinking problem? He doesn't articulate his thoughts worth a hoot, and he gives the appearance of someone wondering when and where he will get next fix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3107024523369402922011-01-26T21:47:53.277-05:002011-01-26T21:47:53.277-05:00What little I watched during the Q&A session w...What little I watched during the Q&A session was about the point system.Did anyone have the GUTS to ask about tne networks poor telecasts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14655293975460211392011-01-26T18:40:55.079-05:002011-01-26T18:40:55.079-05:00I want to take the opportunity to commend anon 8:3...I want to take the opportunity to commend anon 8:38 am for expanding on his original posting. I now understand the context. TDP is the only Nascar blog I read and wasn't aware of other threads on the topic. In a rush, it's easy to not provide all the insights you originally intended. Anon 7:29 am/12:10 pmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82962560023369277732011-01-26T18:30:12.864-05:002011-01-26T18:30:12.864-05:00JD provided a link on the right side of his blog h...JD provided a link on the right side of his blog home page.Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55135190465614869482011-01-26T17:53:13.419-05:002011-01-26T17:53:13.419-05:00It's really difficult to find the link on nasc...It's really difficult to find the link on nascar.com but I think we've got it! Why does Nascar make everything so hard???????Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86310425158718762812011-01-26T16:45:38.881-05:002011-01-26T16:45:38.881-05:00Folks...it's not going to change.
Either accep...Folks...it's not going to change.<br />Either accept it or don't watch.<br />I for one don't watch. I catch the races on my Sprint phone.<br /><br />I also listen to MRN, PRN etc...<br /><br />We can hope for change..we can even call for change but the folks in Daytona are slow to respond and quick to sell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28135824252350582212011-01-26T16:19:27.279-05:002011-01-26T16:19:27.279-05:00Have we officially confirmed that Chris Myers will...Have we officially confirmed that Chris Myers will be back?Nathan Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829911459870773896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52928820801209450212011-01-26T16:10:20.553-05:002011-01-26T16:10:20.553-05:00Going to get worse before it gets better. Yet anot...Going to get worse before it gets better. Yet another year of the same old same old. NASCAR changes everything that doesn't matter, to fix it's rating's. It won't be until almost no one watchs or cares till someone steps in and buys NASCAR and gives the customer what they want.Mike (Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47085696070592658732011-01-26T16:08:47.148-05:002011-01-26T16:08:47.148-05:00Great article, John! I hope you are getting it in...Great article, John! I hope you are getting it in the hands of the right people. They clearly aren't hearing us and don't seem to care that there's a problem.Gretanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53273562776126977482011-01-26T15:43:20.393-05:002011-01-26T15:43:20.393-05:00anon 12:10...that comment wasn't directed just...anon 12:10...that comment wasn't directed just at this posting--probably should have clarified. It's been a number of comments over the last few weeks on this blog. Some guys like DW I think are really polarizing figures--love them or hate them or even something in between...but some of the intensity toward Hammond surprised me a bit. I'm just not seeing whatever it is, but as I said, everyone has something they like or don't like. If I had to choose between the two, frankly I'd get rid of DW before him. And btw--I do think there is a lack of respect for both of them, and Rusty, considering they had very successful careers. I don't mind comments criticizing broadcasters, but some people carry it off in an exaggerated direction. <br /><br />Personally--while I was surprised at Rusty's extension, I think he could be good in the right capacity. That would *not* be live analysis or yucking it up with Brad in the studio using tired cliches. <br /><br />I do agree in general with what 51 year fan says...we've been watching these same guys for 10 years and it is getting a bit old--I think Hill doesn't get that (that's the other blog posting, I know). But it all goes back to the fact that *those* are the two guys they picked to talk about the changes. I might have found someone else.<br /><br />anon 8:38Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16738938298338726322011-01-26T15:37:54.028-05:002011-01-26T15:37:54.028-05:00At the risk of incurring the wrath of JD and all o...At the risk of incurring the wrath of JD and all of his loyal fans, I have to say grow up people. <br /><br />Is the coverage perfect? NO.<br />Are you ever going to be able to satisfy everyone? NO. <br /><br />There are never going to be commercial free races, there never have been. Has anyone ever clocked and NFL game? I can assure you the % of play versus commercial is at the very least comparative. <br /><br />Many of the items in this editorial are very true. If you don't like the coverage don't watch. Go to the race, or listen on radio. As a FAN of Nascar, I would much rather have poor coverage, than no coverage. I love racing, and can't afford to go to every race. That's why I will continue to watch Nascar, no matter who the commentators are, or who is in the studio, or on pit road. Just like I watch the NFL, MLB and college basketball, no matter which channel, or who is calling the game. Some I like, some I don't.<br /> Now if someone, say Nascar, were to start its own cable network, like the NFL. How much would you pay to watch a race, with no commercial breaks? I have a feeling that even then, there would still be complaints: too much in-car, to many this, not enough of that. <br /> Are we that spoiled as a consumer that we have nothing better to do than deride the Companies that provide us a gateway to our sport? Lets all try to be a little more realistic. In a time of 10% unemployment and economic uncertainty, is Darrell Waltrip the biggest problem we have to deal with?<br /> Anyway, I am sure I will get flamed for this comment, but as a blogger, and a Nascar fan since 1986, I will continue to support the sport I enjoy, and the drivers I cheer for, each and every week, no matter the channel.storkjrchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393083256677861111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35898594100342981852011-01-26T15:29:18.931-05:002011-01-26T15:29:18.931-05:00The Waltrips, Wallaces and directors have ruined t...The Waltrips, Wallaces and directors have ruined the TV broadcasts of NASCAR racing. Most people decide to go to races live after than have watched them on TV. If they don't see a good race on TV, they assume the race is not good and decide to stay at home and save their money. The current booth bobble heads and directors make watching an entire race impossible to watch from beginning to end.<br /><br />I work hard to avoid Waltrips and Wallaces. I think the popularity of racing would be far less if we did not have DVRs to avoid those has beens and never weres that the networks seem to love and most fans hate.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59855700941508078832011-01-26T15:15:35.110-05:002011-01-26T15:15:35.110-05:00I'll bet commercials won't occupy one-thir...I'll bet commercials won't occupy one-third of this broadcast.Palmettonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12938254752619803332011-01-26T13:21:12.317-05:002011-01-26T13:21:12.317-05:00Glass Half Full.......
In regards to mrclause - I ...Glass Half Full.......<br />In regards to mrclause - I think that the networks HAVE heard what fans think about DW and Rusty. Either the networks hear much more positive things about those announcers from other fans who love them or they (the networks) just don't care about the complaints. I will admit that it's a possibility that the networks have thousands and thousands of emails from Nascar fans praising the job that Rusty and DW do on Sunday. If that is the case then I guess those of us sick of DW and laughing at Rusty are in the minority. Someone thinks Rusty is doing a good job, it's just not me. <br />Looking forward to hearing the BRAIN, one Brian France tonight. I believe Nascar can and will survive despite this clown!Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54980776294835405322011-01-26T13:13:51.467-05:002011-01-26T13:13:51.467-05:00Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. He...Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Here comes the smoke and shadows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56783593153833089162011-01-26T12:51:22.073-05:002011-01-26T12:51:22.073-05:00I'm waiting to see if the Czar comes up with a...I'm waiting to see if the Czar comes up with anything matching or correcting, the fans displeasure and constant voicing of their complaints. I'm guessing that it will still come across as the fans being ignored or blown off.<br /><br />We've seen in the past few days from the networks that DW is revered by Fox, Rusty has been rehired, why has nobody heard the fans opinions on those two. Well if you add Reid, Meyers, Brad, Mikey, to those two you might get some idea of why tv fans are bowing out. You've got Bestwick, Joy, Jarrett, Petrie, Kyle, that bring something to the show. Why is it that we have to suffer through hours of non-announcing, self promoting boobs when we should be given the same quality announcing/play calling as in every other sport out there? I love the trucks but if Mikey or DW are in the booth the channel gets turned. I refuse to listen to hours of their self promotion, their "I'd do it this way" crapola, their rudeness to their broadcast partners. A little tiny hint, the race is the show, not the announcers. But the announcers can make or break the show. How can these networks go from Parsons and Baker down to the level of the Waltrips, Rusty, Reid, Meyers, and Brad and not have it affect the viewers? Why can't we have professional announcers for a professional sport?mrclausenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48974835445645130322011-01-26T12:45:32.454-05:002011-01-26T12:45:32.454-05:00I for one will be watching and listening very clos...I for one will be watching and listening very closely. Nascar has made some big mistakes. From the chase, fake debris cautions and sending the boys to the big trailer if they smirked wrong were all brought about by Nascar getting too involved and in turn manipulating the outcome of races and championships. These were experiments that went way wrong and lost many fans in turn. In fairness they've also done a lot right. <br />Tonight I want to watch Brian France to see if he even "gets" it. I want to watch other Nascar executives to see if they even believe in the changes taking place. Since most of us watch on television I want to hear positive changes taking place. I would love to hear a Nascar executive say "Yes, I've watched a complete race on tv and the presentation needs a lot of work. So ok I can at least dream. <br />But tonight will be interesting television to say the least. <br /><br />ps. I don't know if I will watch what DW or Jeff Hammond has to say but I do know for a fact that afterward's you will find a tweet or something from Michael Waltrip telling us how wonderful these changes will be.suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47695330384756799392011-01-26T12:10:09.560-05:002011-01-26T12:10:09.560-05:00Let me understand this. If you think Hammond is eg...Let me understand this. If you think Hammond is egotistical,it's an example of hatred? If you think Hammond is technically obsolete, it's hatred? Isn't that word a bit harsh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-868036544781049942011-01-26T10:59:18.355-05:002011-01-26T10:59:18.355-05:00Last year, NASCAR got the "Game 7" finis...Last year, NASCAR got the "Game 7" finish they had always hoped for. <br /><br />And to celebrate, they're going to further change the way the champion is decided.<br /><br />How moronic can you get?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14047778494239829002011-01-26T10:05:40.341-05:002011-01-26T10:05:40.341-05:00Speaking of the Cutler situation on Sunday...durin...Speaking of the Cutler situation on Sunday...during the game current NFL players who were not in the game but were watching the game from home were tweeting comments about the Cutler situation as it was happening. Many of the tweets were not very nice (to put it mildly). The NFL has said they won't do anything about it, which I agree, the NFL should not try to police tweeting form players not in the game. <br />Can you imagine what would happen if Brian Vickers had tweeted comments from home about a Nascar incident during a race broadcast last season. How would Nascar react? I think we know the answer.<br />About the awful broadcasts - I used to think that Nascar and the Networks were not hearing us (the fans) but I do not think that anymore. I know now that Nascar and the Networks have heard us and they don't like what they are hearing, so they blame others and ignore it. The egos and the arrogance of those at the top of the Nascar and Network food chain is the problem. Kind of reminds me of the folks in our government in Washington, DC. Just plain OUT OF TOUCH!Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49766365962387276452011-01-26T09:59:42.716-05:002011-01-26T09:59:42.716-05:00As I have said before, the presentation is STALE. ...As I have said before, the presentation is STALE. DW, Hammond, Wallaces, and Waltrips<br />have grown old to the fans. Why<br />not one new face to bring something<br />new to the table. Craven and Lajoie<br />could at least add something to<br />the table. Bestwick is not being<br />used to his potential. I guess<br />Rusty and DW do have pictures after<br />reading about the renewal and Hill's ridiculous comments.51 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68181519236776303282011-01-26T09:38:42.456-05:002011-01-26T09:38:42.456-05:00Another great article, JD, that hits all of the po...Another great article, JD, that hits all of the points. I just wish someone would listen. I'll tune in to Race Hub (assuming I can get home in time with all the snow)but I'm not expecting to be particularly convinced by any words of Brian France's. <br /><br />I found disingenuous at the very least to hear all the interviews with drivers saying how wonderful the changes to the points system will be when it hasn't even been finalized yet.<br /><br />ESPN renewed Rusty's contract through 2014 - wow, color me unimpressed. One more reason NOT to watch ESPN's coverage.<br /><br />When I watch an NFL telecast, I see professional people doing a professional job. Watching a NASCAR telecast is a completely different deal. NASCAR fans get a disjointed mess with broadcasters who have too many conflicts of interest to be professional AND we get awful camera work.<br /><br />I am now taking the position that "I'm from Missouri, prove it" to any words I hear from NASCAR, broadcasters or drivers.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.com