tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4307205709189954589..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN's Goals For Watkins GlenDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43416563506146671962011-08-14T00:54:35.534-04:002011-08-14T00:54:35.534-04:00Leigh Diffey was a very good addition. His grammar...Leigh Diffey was a very good addition. His grammar is good, not something you worry your kids might pick up, and his racing knowledge goes beyond just NASCAR. He is comfortable with road racing. His work with the Grand-Am is good. Speed has a number of announcers and commentators who appreciate racing, and are not limited to just NASCAR.dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804227666271358860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-376719334956269032011-08-13T12:48:41.409-04:002011-08-13T12:48:41.409-04:00Leigh Driffey ..super loud mouth in
the booth for ...Leigh Driffey ..super loud mouth in<br />the booth for qualifying. just<br />what we need .. more announcers<br />and a stone LOUD MOUTH TO BOOT<br /> He is theeee worst of all of the<br />folks over at Speed Channel. There<br />is not one good thing about him<br />period...Please stop the loudmouthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44006092607985711762011-08-13T11:35:18.920-04:002011-08-13T11:35:18.920-04:00OMG! Larry Mac said "Kez-lowski", not &...OMG! Larry Mac said "Kez-lowski", not "Kez-a-lowski" during the NNS quals! Was it a mistake or has he finally got it right!!! Thank you if the latter.<br /><br />Ps...yes a small thing...but it was irritating.<br /><br />Pss...and yes, Brad said, however...but it is nice to have your name prononced correctly.West Coast Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699630999524810425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27681978634462890742011-08-13T11:18:10.926-04:002011-08-13T11:18:10.926-04:00Like Leigh Diffey and Jeff H is so much better her...Like Leigh Diffey and Jeff H is so much better here than with DW. Like two different people.<br /><br />What network is that article about? Like to see if Directv carries it....lol.<br /><br />I like the road course races. Beats the Pocono, Fontana, etc snoozers.West Coast Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699630999524810425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52562812237143012702011-08-13T10:32:56.938-04:002011-08-13T10:32:56.938-04:00What a hoot! Leigh Diffie doing pxp for practices...What a hoot! Leigh Diffie doing pxp for practices and qualifying! I've always considered him extremely annoying with his overbearing and obnoxious delivery during Grand Am and F1 races, especially when compared to the elegant and cerebral Bob Varsha. Bob's ultra dry sense of humor during Barrett-Jackson broadcasts is a riot.<br /><br />But, Diffie seems well-prepared, and is using his statisticians effectively, and seems to come off far more knowledgeable and comfortable than Marty Reid ever has. Of course, Diffie's skills haven't been tested during an actual race, a slightly more difficult challenge, to say the least.<br /><br />It's a novelty, for sure. It's so out of place, that it's entertaining, at least for now. <br /><br />What's next? Larry Mac in the booth and Hermie Sadler in the pits at the Grand Prix of Monaco?Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920629334740298963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78729224240189249872011-08-12T18:18:47.632-04:002011-08-12T18:18:47.632-04:00Anon @ 9:30 AM
I respectfully disagree.
Road co...Anon @ 9:30 AM<br /><br /><br />I respectfully disagree.<br /><br />Road courses have been known over the years to put on a good show.<br /><br />Remeber the Rusty wallace-Ricky Rudd showdowns at the 88 Bud at the Glen and the inagural Sears Point race in 89.<br /><br />The 91 Rudd screwjob was exciting.<br /><br />So Road Course racing isn't boring in fact it is exciting.saltsburgtrojanfannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29048957852256220752011-08-12T16:40:33.663-04:002011-08-12T16:40:33.663-04:00Feinberg took 4 years to get Bestwick in the booth...Feinberg took 4 years to get Bestwick in the booth and now you can listen to the show. If Feinberg would change the guys that sit on the bench behind him, you might get a product you could watch too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80843355102081226932011-08-12T16:32:50.117-04:002011-08-12T16:32:50.117-04:00I like Kyle Petty’s ability to speak what’s on his...I like Kyle Petty’s ability to speak what’s on his mind combined with a memory like a steel trap. <br /><br />In Cup practice this morning, Petty called out the #48 for “unintentionally” running out of gas at Watkins Glen and causing the caution flag to come out. He reminded us that just a few weeks ago JJ called out the #37 car for bringing out a caution late during the first practice and ruining his final attempt at a qualifying lap. Then Petty said that with JJ just bringing out the caution late in this first practice (used for setting qualifying order) that he just ruined qualifying runs for about 10-15 drivers. Total silence from his booth buddies.NorCalFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373612307351787221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14741820501798131842011-08-12T14:26:28.473-04:002011-08-12T14:26:28.473-04:00Leigh Diffey was definitely very good for practice...Leigh Diffey was definitely very good for practice play by play. Definitely someone I'd give a chance if needed.Roadgeek Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680361652819842398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33625374936578021612011-08-12T14:16:10.673-04:002011-08-12T14:16:10.673-04:00I watched the Cup practice with the volume turned ...I watched the Cup practice with the volume turned off 90% of the time. I randomly turned the volume up. Once, I heard Larry Mac explain that they run the race backwards regarding the pit stops. Now, we've all only heard that 111 times,but the guys in the booth couldn't resist enlightening us all. Another time, I got to hear Jimmie Johson defend the indefensible---that he didn't try to wreck Kurt Busch at Pocono. Race Hub has been showing the replays all week where Johnson turned down on Kurt while they exited Turn One . I incorrectly thought that this was the third time Johnson tried to wreck Kurt in the last three years. But I was wrong. It was the fourth time according to the replays shown on Race Hub. Sooner or later,Jimmie will no longer be Cup Champion. One would think he would lose the title gracefully. Sadly, he's shown a darker side to him. Like when he tried to wreck the #24 a year or two ago. Today, he was making all kinds of excuses for trying to wreck Kurt. By the way, Kurt is near the bottom of my list of favorite drivers, so I'm not carrying water for him. I've always respected JJ, but have lost respect for him lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62152779964582967492011-08-12T11:10:22.053-04:002011-08-12T11:10:22.053-04:00Mr Editor -
Leigh Diffey, inceed ...what a miz w/K...Mr Editor -<br />Leigh Diffey, inceed ...what a miz w/Kyle and Larry Mac ...we'll see how an F1 background translates to NASCAR ...Marty Reid's best effort came with the straight-liners and excellent editing ...as for Feinberg's comments - looks like he may consider EXPN's NASCAR coverage a work in progress with changes already made ...as for the remainder of the NASCAR season, racing will always yield to the stick-and-ball agenda, so nothing should surprise viewers ...SPEED holds the key for fans seeking current and active coverage ...Leigh Diffey, indeed - Tally Ho!<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63307586904823872792011-08-12T09:58:32.190-04:002011-08-12T09:58:32.190-04:00Vargo's column reads like an ESPN placed PR it...Vargo's column reads like an ESPN placed PR item. Maybe the PR folks or Feinberg should send copies to the production group.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the coverage<br />today but may have to activate<br />closed caption to follow Diffey and Larry Mc.<br /><br />Hope the weather holds off for one of the better races of the year!52 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34594258923307875092011-08-12T09:30:15.039-04:002011-08-12T09:30:15.039-04:00This is another NASCAR road race. The racing is h...This is another NASCAR road race. The racing is horrible, so don't expect much from the broadcast.<br /><br />One other thing, JD you need to start a countdown for the start of college football season, when the nationwide series suddenly becomes invisible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51218715181341452392011-08-12T08:54:04.531-04:002011-08-12T08:54:04.531-04:00They've promised us racing in the rain many ti...They've promised us racing in the rain many times over the years. I'd really enjoy seeing it, especially with the tight points race that we have going. It probably favors the ringers, but this is the year for first-time winners so have at it boys.<br /><br />Will ESPN put on a good show? I'll reserve judgement till afterwards. I like Bestwick. I wish we heard more from Kyle Petty during the Sprint Cup races. I distrust ESPN's stick & ball mindset but they did a great job back in the Eighties and maybe they can do a comeback. Without DW there is always hope.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283047990239738052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72756657854001064592011-08-12T08:52:23.029-04:002011-08-12T08:52:23.029-04:00Leigh Diffey and Larry McReynolds... so is Kyle th...Leigh Diffey and Larry McReynolds... so is Kyle there to translate?<br /><br />Kidding, I like all of them.Wisconsin Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13433950236318185452011-08-12T08:46:59.841-04:002011-08-12T08:46:59.841-04:00well, while I'll concede that Feinberg has mad...well, while I'll concede that Feinberg has made some positive changes, I'm reserving judgement on whether or not ESPN "gets it" as far as NASCAR goes. Still too many people talking IMO. Plus will they revert to the "script" when the chase gets here?<br /><br />Also, ESPN continues with their conflict of interest cast of broadcasters, esp with Cousin Carl entering the booth next year.<br /><br />The road courses are always a challenge, but I expect that Allen will do a fine job of the PXP. Hopefully the camera work will keep up and the rain will stay away!<br /><br />Feinberg can put out all the press releases he likes about ESPN's goals, but I'm still from Missouri - show me!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/08428501118097469128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35830000051198028972011-08-12T08:22:15.916-04:002011-08-12T08:22:15.916-04:00So far I've been pleasantly surprised by the ...So far I've been pleasantly surprised by the ESPN coverage of the races. It does appear that they finally started listening to the fans they depend on to make their coverage a success, and have made some of the appropriate changes. The KISS method really is the best for covering races. If they can actually stick to that philosophy, they should make a lot of fans happy.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233133246348697023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13126982300433590742011-08-12T08:10:00.915-04:002011-08-12T08:10:00.915-04:00I, for one, am not interested in listening to that...I, for one, am not interested in listening to that trio today. I live close to the Glen. Today is gorgeous,but the weather people say steady rain Sunday into Monday. The good news is that they're not often correct. If Feinberg says that his priority is the racing, then why does he have so many air heads sitting behind microphones? e.g. Briscoe, Rusty, Big Brad,etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79274191404452295232011-08-12T07:11:47.164-04:002011-08-12T07:11:47.164-04:00Love to see the Sprint Cup cars on on rain tyres, ...Love to see the Sprint Cup cars on on rain tyres, especially since Tony Stewart did a short rain tyre run during the Mobil 1 Car Swap.Bobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366544608847776006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27780360326271858362011-08-12T04:15:35.106-04:002011-08-12T04:15:35.106-04:00Yes Brian posted that they expect rain all weekend...Yes Brian posted that they expect rain all weekend :(<br /><br />I believe I recall seeing a tweet the other day that mentioned the N'wide cars would be able to run rain tires if necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22546305416159708002011-08-12T04:10:55.836-04:002011-08-12T04:10:55.836-04:00hot air from a ESPN exec. I doubt there will be a...hot air from a ESPN exec. I doubt there will be any changeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55811457860500092962011-08-11T23:46:34.867-04:002011-08-11T23:46:34.867-04:00leigh diffey, interestingleigh diffey, interestingSpencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90340940791213257202011-08-11T23:07:44.664-04:002011-08-11T23:07:44.664-04:00We'll see how the weather cooperates with the ...We'll see how the weather cooperates with the coverage. There is a good chance of rain and/or storms both Saturday and Sunday in the Watkins Glen area.<br /><br />Do the Nationwide cars still have the option for racing in the rain even with the new car? I really hope so because I find few things in racing more fun than racing in wet conditions.<br /><br /><br />It should be good to watch a road race also with Allen announcing. Watkins Glen races can often bring some great excitement throughout the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com