tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4489569325911453244..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Mayhem In Daytona Tests TV TeamDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16290660266577763762012-02-29T18:01:38.903-05:002012-02-29T18:01:38.903-05:00Of course there is only one thing worse than 1 Wal...Of course there is only one thing worse than 1 Waltrip, and that is two of them. They are doing nothing but promoting themselves during the entire race. A real travesty. And why does a car owner go on TV during a race? I believe Jack, Rick, and JD Gibbs have more important things to do. Nothing like telling the world how worthless you are. What was really funny was when Mikey again showed why he is the "worst driver in NASCAR". Clint Bowyer should be enshrined for that one. The radio is so much better for broadcasts. Thanks to them.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65052994555874019822012-02-29T14:15:45.647-05:002012-02-29T14:15:45.647-05:00The Waltrip Brothers are horrible. I can't tak...The Waltrip Brothers are horrible. I can't take them and their over hyped opinions. From Darrell fawning over Danica all night to Michael proclaiming the JPM Jet/Dryer wreck a "tragedy" it is just too much. Before the final 40 laps even started Michael was screaming about how it was going to be the best racing ever seen in the history of NASCAR. I WILL NOT WATCH AGAIN with those 2 on air. My blood pressure can't take it!!Bobby Salmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409459618669017144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43590206710180569142012-02-29T11:35:47.983-05:002012-02-29T11:35:47.983-05:00Regardless of what I watch om television, I stand ...Regardless of what I watch om television, I stand ready to hit the mute button. It does wonders for my disposition and blood pressure.The few times I tried to listen to the Waltrips this last weekend, I just couldn't stay with them. If they just reported what they saw on the track, I could stomach them. Unfortunately, they can't help but spew a lot of silly BS. As for drivers/car owners doing analysis, several times last year, Sadler was asked to comment on Harvick's latest "incident" and his prospects for the Chase. What did the Producers/Directors expect him to say? "The guy who signs my paycheck is a hot-headed jerk who will never be Champion until he matures".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60473403056257310102012-02-29T10:30:40.730-05:002012-02-29T10:30:40.730-05:00As I attended my 37th Daytona 500 I missed the Fox...As I attended my 37th Daytona 500 I missed the Fox coverage but from JD's post and fan comments, I see I didn't miss much. Except for the addition of another Waltrip voice and that would make me hit the mute button for sure, what I'm taking away is nothing has changed from 2011.<br /><br />But even MRN goofs up. They totally missed the 22 car getting into the 39 on pit road and didn't know why the 22 had radiator issues. It happens.<br /><br />One observation about night races and the Daytona 500. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the Monday night running. It was a very long night for those of us in attendance. I've attended night races at Daytona before in July and I was at the Camping World Truck Series race on Friday night, another long night. I'm not opposed to a scheduled night race but not the Daytona 500. For one important reason. Weather. Even though it is Florida, February in Central Florida can be down right cold at times. I've attended day time Daytona races where the air temp was in the 50's and it would not be fun to be sitting there at night, with the way the wind blows this time of year in the 40's or 50's at night. Not to mention if you get a long red flag like we saw and the race stretches to the wee hours of the next morning. It's the chance one takes when they buy a ticket, I understand. But we have enough scheduled night races and those are on Saturday nights for a reason.<br /><br />I'll be watching this Sunday but I've already resolved I'm not going to get upset with TV coverage this year and ruin my season. By now we all know what we get with Fox, The Waltrips, The Hollywood Hotel, etc. Just sit back, enjoy the pictures they provide, mute the sound and turn up the live streaming of MRN/PRN and lets all have a great 2012 NASCAR season.Bucky Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514519230957576700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53141806279776611922012-02-28T20:29:15.911-05:002012-02-28T20:29:15.911-05:00regarding Sadler...I just have to say...we expect ...regarding Sadler...I just have to say...we expect a heck of a lot from these guys. Whenever a guy makes a mistake, if it's not your guy, then you hate him. The problem is, sooner or later, it's your guy. When it's Jeff Gordon wrecking a bunch of cars, it's okay. When Mark Martin takes out a guy, oh well. But if it's a part time guy, or a backmarker, he gets crucified, even when it was a mistake any of them could have made. Just saying....they're going 200mph inches apart, and it doesn't take much, ya know? Jimmie tweeted this morning that Elliott called him & they are good. Maybe we as fans should follow. However, I do agree it makes for an awkward conversation on TV. <br /><br />btw, Spencer was an idiot...the 1 blew a left year tire, nothing more complicated than that. He tweeted it this morning.Stick with the Biffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69358644733858495702012-02-28T19:36:30.847-05:002012-02-28T19:36:30.847-05:00good race, I still miss Mike Joy, but I leave MRN ...good race, I still miss Mike Joy, but I leave MRN going so I don't have to listen to the Waltwits tried but already tired of them, it is amusing though, as you watch with the sound off, to see Waltwits, Larry Mac, and Hammond all waving their arms about wildly, just imagining what could justify their movements, not a fan of John Roberts, but a thousand percent improvement over Myers, the few times I did listen, I was listening to the broadcast when Larry Mac was explaining the repairs to Danica's car when he offered this gem, the rear-end housing is located at the back end of the car, can't argue with that!, still glad to be back racing,I know Fox won't lose the Waltwits, but please tone them down!!!tonybctnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46607190125704438012012-02-28T19:24:14.045-05:002012-02-28T19:24:14.045-05:00I agree. Thought they might soft-sell the Sadler m...I agree. Thought they might soft-sell the Sadler mistake early in the race but they gave it right to him.<br /><br />Really sad to see someone with an opportunity like that waste it and affect so many others. <br /><br />Still not a fan of current drivers or owners in analyst roles. <br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38648920944129529212012-02-28T19:16:26.104-05:002012-02-28T19:16:26.104-05:00I just watched Race Hub. I couldn't believe th...I just watched Race Hub. I couldn't believe that Elliot Sadler was the co-host for half an hour. The first 15 minutes was devoted to Sadler's dumb move at the start of the race and to Danica.I have to admit that Spencer did make me laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56906064893851720662012-02-28T19:01:36.517-05:002012-02-28T19:01:36.517-05:00Bray, why are you a race fan? I'm here for the...Bray, why are you a race fan? I'm here for the racing and have been for years.<br /><br />If you are here for the accidents and potential for driver injury, I understand. <br /><br />Just because TV technology exists, that does not mean you have to use it. Most pro sports have guidelines, like never showing fans running on the field in MLB games.<br /><br />Sensitivity is a word that is personal to each one of us. Having been involved in multiple TV telecasts where drivers lost their lives, this is something I feel strongly about. <br /><br />I appreciate your opinion, but saying I am somehow wrong with my own views on this issue is ridiculous.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45022116504905647662012-02-28T18:50:17.523-05:002012-02-28T18:50:17.523-05:00JD
You are wrong, wrong WRONG on the in car camera...JD<br />You are wrong, wrong WRONG on the in car camera thing.<br /><br />Had Jimmie been hurt, how does showing it change anything? It doesn't.<br /><br />I do not understand your position on this<br /><br />Again, I detest FOX, but they are not wrong on this issue. You are<br /><br />Bray KroterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39658755809826028772012-02-28T18:30:43.937-05:002012-02-28T18:30:43.937-05:00It was interesting watching the race without havin...It was interesting watching the race without having the 'distraction' of having the computer on for the firs time in years. It made the Waltrip brothers even more irritating. Way too much useless blather. Opinions offered without much insight. While I missed that 'Planeteers', Twitter just doesn't get it for me. The best consequence of the return of pack racing is that Fox was forced to show more than one car per shot.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233133246348697023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14962214141565260092012-02-28T18:17:15.162-05:002012-02-28T18:17:15.162-05:00Now that Daytona is behind us..What other info can...Now that Daytona is behind us..What other info can Mikey give us?? Darrell feels a need to answer everything Mike Joy brings up with something out of his past.and if they are going to interview drivers who finish in the 30's Id must rather hear Joe Nemechek than who know who. Production wise Fox did a good job, but someone needs to leave a few microphones behind when they load up for Phoenix. Larry Mac is turning into my Uncle Phil......my Aunt Marylou would blather on and on at every party and poor Phil would turn into a seat cushion...tis a shame...another season of Fox misery I think..MortonGroveDonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11806421145893800722012-02-28T17:52:55.597-05:002012-02-28T17:52:55.597-05:00I can't beleive that fox spent so much time co...I can't beleive that fox spent so much time covering the blown engine of Gordon. I get sick and tired of all the attention they give this guy. It's not like we can't figure it out on our own. The amount of time they spent explaining how and why he suddenly dropped out of the race was total overkill. He gets way too much face time in any race compared to the other drivers that it really messes up the entire broadcast. I don't know if I can stand to watch the next broadcast if all I am gonna hear and see is Gordon all the time. What kind of special power does he have to command such a disproportionate amount of tv time than the other 42 drivers? To make it worse they even showed Jeff Gordon as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8392505892545235042012-02-28T17:35:53.705-05:002012-02-28T17:35:53.705-05:00All in all, I will give Fox some good marks for th...All in all, I will give Fox some good marks for this past weekend. Its not easy to fill four or five hours of show that doesn't occur, so you go to plan B.<br /><br />Monday's telecast: Thought it was very well done. Didn't mind that within minutes the flag was thrown and the drivers started racing. I just wish that it could happen like that on the regular days as well. I must be getting better at tuning DW out, becuase not once did I hear the dreaded boogers theme. Whenever they went to the hollywood hotel, I changed the channel.<br />Was so glad that no one was seriously hurt in any of the accidents. That was one nasty accident with JPM and the safety truck, never so glad to see him get out of the vehicle and to hear that the driver was o.k...was a relief.<br />Not sure that I care for such tight packs, but didn't care much for the two car tandem either-what happens when your team mate partner gets crashed out?-but its very beautiful to watch. Poetry inmotion...<br />Have to wait to see how things pan out next weekend..but not a bad broadcast. Like to hear more from Mike Joy though...he has a good voice.FED UPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29473117167784546622012-02-28T16:54:19.549-05:002012-02-28T16:54:19.549-05:00Montoya broke a transmission. Kinda hard to drive...Montoya broke a transmission. Kinda hard to drive without one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36157933398975231612012-02-28T16:44:04.072-05:002012-02-28T16:44:04.072-05:00Echoing what every other sane person in America is...Echoing what every other sane person in America is saying, lose the Waltrips please. From an overwhelming majority of comments in a nutshell..nobody can stand em!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58931684216360006602012-02-28T16:39:48.571-05:002012-02-28T16:39:48.571-05:00I have to add something else..sorry.
What happene...I have to add something else..sorry.<br /><br />What happened to the man in the truck and Juan P. was horrific. Thank god it ended that way..The most important bizzare incident in the history of the race and no up close clear picture of that??? But we sure can pony up coverage of the Princess going to relieve herself? Come on people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41447961894870539802012-02-28T16:27:03.563-05:002012-02-28T16:27:03.563-05:00That was a loonngg race last night. The coverage w...That was a loonngg race last night. The coverage was not bad overall except for the previously mentioned too many commercials. My take on Montoya's accident that he was to busy checking all the symptoms of his problem and when he came around the corner said: Oh @#&%*# and hit the brakes and spun into the jet dryer. Oh and great commercial for Tide on the cleanup as well.Racefan323https://www.blogger.com/profile/11630103157265449543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14463315443032578422012-02-28T16:24:54.481-05:002012-02-28T16:24:54.481-05:00I was at the track with a scanner listening to the...I was at the track with a scanner listening to the broadcast and I must say it is amazing the amount of traffic direction Mike Joy does during commercial breaks. He is on top of things from asking the producer and director about updating back markers and cars out of the race, as well as steering the direction of the coversation between himself, Larry Mac and DW. During the first few commercial breaks DW was asking Mike what he thought of the conversation so far and Mike's response was something like (paraphrasing) "I think it's good to a point we just sort of have to try to focus and not jump all over the place from topic to topic so quickly"<br /><br />Other comments such as "let's not mention the threat of weather until/if we get it" <br /><br />Also the pit producer when she sent Matt Yocum to the backstretch "No joking only serious reporting please" and she re-iterated that a number of times to Matt. They also sent Steve Byrnes to turn three to report but they were initially discussing sending Jeff Hammond.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17385290035283474872012-02-28T16:22:47.123-05:002012-02-28T16:22:47.123-05:00They also showed Dale Jr going to take a potty bre...They also showed Dale Jr going to take a potty break...just saying it wasn't just D. I do agree...do not interview her when she finished in the 30s and ignore the other top 5-10 finishers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52395692573315967622012-02-28T16:17:16.969-05:002012-02-28T16:17:16.969-05:00I think it's safe to say that Brad D. is out o...I think it's safe to say that Brad D. is out of touch. His rants today on NASCAR Now were so off, like Brad K was supposed to be fully concentrating on racing at all times, this was during the red. He made himself irrelevant today. But what is also a bit troubling is that I had already read before the show aired that NASCAR was taking no action on the Twitter in the car thing. Yet the NN host Allen Bestwick brought it up like it was still an issue. If I knew it wasn't then ESPN, Allen and Brad should have known too.<br />Has the look of sensationalism to me. As if this sport isn't sensational enough.John in Chiconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64987815183272537532012-02-28T16:13:08.984-05:002012-02-28T16:13:08.984-05:00This DW and Mikey thing is already out of hand. I ...This DW and Mikey thing is already out of hand. I felt sorry for John Roberts last night having to try to keep the show moving while being ignored by the Waltrip combo. They talked to each other, not to John or even the cameras at times. They are both rude and far too self important for comfort.<br /><br />I don't blame FOX for DW's seeming love affair with Danica. DW goes from one persons coat tail to the next instead of just resting on his laurels and experience. His lap dogging of Helton was sad. Could it be that age and those many concussions have taken their toll? He's becoming a sad parallel to the DW of old.mrclausenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80472650191576757642012-02-28T16:07:42.521-05:002012-02-28T16:07:42.521-05:00As to Brad Daugherty's anti-Twitter statement,...As to Brad Daugherty's anti-Twitter statement, many Planeteers may know I'll never be the king of social media, or even the stableboy's shoe cleaner. However, I fail to see anything inherently inappropriate in using it. Brad has forgotten that sports is entertainment, and that drivers today are also pitchmen. If NASCAR tried to put a stop to it, team sponsors would blow up like a Chevy-slammed jet dryer.Charlie Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89859719007358311952012-02-28T16:04:38.102-05:002012-02-28T16:04:38.102-05:00JD,
Any word from the Fox people about their view...JD,<br /><br />Any word from the Fox people about their view of a Monday night race? I loved it. It was clear to me from Twitter that lots of people that don't care for NASCAR were watching last night.<br /><br />IMO, NASCAR should consider this as a regular thing. NASCAR should have the Daytona 500 in primetime every Presidents Day (Monday), the Coke 600 in primetime on Memorial Day (Friday), and the season-ending race the day after Thanksgiving in primetime (Friday) so it doesn't get swallowed up by America's football obsession. I think that would create more buzz and energy and, yes, viewership than all the Sunday afternoon racing does. I would be interested to see what Fox would think about doing that.<br /><br />Overall, great job by Fox, but Hammond seemed to disappear early in the broadcast. They need to figure out a better way to utilize him because what they did with him last night didn't work.<br /><br />Glad to hear Chris Myers will be back next week.<br /><br />Larry B.Larry Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39716711513518700202012-02-28T15:49:00.906-05:002012-02-28T15:49:00.906-05:00Now that MRN is streaming, I am doing it to get aw...Now that MRN is streaming, I am doing it to get away from the ignorant Waltrip brothers. It's amazing how many people are now streaming the races for just that reason.The comment about only broadcasting DW's accurate statements would render him speechless is right on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com