tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5338549880415697863..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: NASCAR's Qualifying TV DoubleheaderDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92023741220876365642010-07-03T13:33:53.640-04:002010-07-03T13:33:53.640-04:00Jerry Punch was good on pit road. Its all good as ...Jerry Punch was good on pit road. Its all good as long as we don't have to hear from that talentless hack, Michael POS Waltrip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16984388566745377962010-07-02T18:49:14.743-04:002010-07-02T18:49:14.743-04:00I see that qualifying was rained out for the Sprin...I see that qualifying was rained out for the Sprint drivers. Why are they filling Speeds time slot with practice from yesterday.<br /><br />I thought there were all kinds of stories to be told. Could they not discuss these stories live right now.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003781121938153072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76695376361273819212010-07-02T17:49:03.679-04:002010-07-02T17:49:03.679-04:00JD-maybe you can help me out with this question.
...JD-maybe you can help me out with this question.<br /><br />Is DW an owner in MWR now? I noticed that DW has said several times lately "our shop" when talking about MWR. On today's qualifying interview with David, David seemed concerned that DW wouldn't be happy with the new facial hair growth. Then DW said that he didn't like it and David would have to clean up. DW sounded almost pouty! :)Lisa Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467463661032218684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67727061670607271812010-07-02T16:18:53.408-04:002010-07-02T16:18:53.408-04:00I think Allen still meant NBC to them where NASCAR...I think Allen still meant NBC to them where NASCAR was concerned. Especially back in 2007 when the current TV contract began.<br /><br />Bestwick started as a NNS pit reporter and has not worked his way up to be the senior member of the staff and the real face of NASCAR on ESPN.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28479925827969419812010-07-02T15:43:46.935-04:002010-07-02T15:43:46.935-04:00My understanding is that Cup COT's, especially...My understanding is that Cup COT's, especially last year's, can be relatively easily adapted to the new generation N-wide car - thus, making it easier for N-wide teams and giving Cup teams some market for out-of-date COT's.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90471832561579336392010-07-02T15:20:52.320-04:002010-07-02T15:20:52.320-04:00Jerry Punch has been nothing short of awesome back...Jerry Punch has been nothing short of awesome back on pit road. That truly is home for him and where he does his best work.<br /><br />I give NASCAR alot of credit with this car, the amount of work that has gone into this NW project has been amazing from what Robin Pemberton said this morning. Shame the economic situation for many teams isn't better but for the ones who are here and will run all night this could be either a lot of fun or at least interesting to watch.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89794426355772592010-07-02T15:01:08.533-04:002010-07-02T15:01:08.533-04:00well, guess I'll skip Speed's qualifying -...well, guess I'll skip Speed's qualifying -- still not willing to listen to the DW & Larry pairing, plus RP qualifying is as exciting as watching paint dry.<br /><br />If the pothole repair already caused a wreck in practice, that doesn't bode well for the actual race when everyone will be crazy especially if NASCAR sets up the field for multiple green white wreckers at the end of the race. of course, if Jr is leading when there's a wreck, I fully expect there to be NO caution.<br /><br />Is that too cynical a point of view? Betch a $1!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12589187210673696692010-07-02T14:38:40.131-04:002010-07-02T14:38:40.131-04:00And I agree with the previous anon, Bestwick certa...And I agree with the previous anon, Bestwick certainly is better than Reid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6270215512197562612010-07-02T14:38:03.650-04:002010-07-02T14:38:03.650-04:00Jerry Punch is absolutely fantastic on pit road. ...Jerry Punch is absolutely fantastic on pit road. Hate that he had to take a demotion of sorts but this is where he shines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48070305021243895932010-07-02T13:57:17.767-04:002010-07-02T13:57:17.767-04:00ESPN didn't put Allen Bestwick in the booth fu...ESPN didn't put Allen Bestwick in the booth full-time...why? <br /><br />Bestwick>Reid<br /><br />ESPNFailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44187724617576122082010-07-02T10:43:59.352-04:002010-07-02T10:43:59.352-04:00Well the news this morning said they found some is...Well the news this morning said they found some issues in the same spot and epoxied it.<br /><br />This issue is being completely caused because of the driveunder tunnel in turn 1. the track settled and they are launching out of a bump landing where the pothole originated. Thus why the track has issues holding together. I really think even if the asphalt wasn't 30 years old it would have a problem. It's brand new pavement being torn up now.<br /><br />Should hold for the weekend but yeah, thats the issue from what I can gather. 3400 lb stock car vs track, stock car wins.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65227462308002840602010-07-02T10:27:21.496-04:002010-07-02T10:27:21.496-04:00Also another update, just logged on twitter and sa...Also another update, just logged on twitter and saw this tweet form Jenna Fryer. Not good news "DIS says it repaired 1-ft-by-4.5-ft area of Turn 2 (not on the patch) overnight. Used high-strength epoxy. Precautionary, they say. "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91337325807004263202010-07-02T10:22:13.469-04:002010-07-02T10:22:13.469-04:00@Anon 11:19 PM
According to Lee Spencer who inter...@Anon 11:19 PM<br /><br />According to Lee Spencer who interviewed some fans at the track camping near the pothole, things could be better. (http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/daytona-international-speedway-still-trying-to-fix-track-070110)<br /><br />From a fans perspective watching the practice sessions last night they showed the patch a few times. Alot of guys still bottom out there, and Kyle Busch ever mentioned it. Also when they showed the patch on camera it looked a little dark similar to the Daytona 500, like people were bottoming out there ALOT.<br /><br />But im not going to worry about it. Nothing us fans can do. Im sure everything will be fine but its a concern I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31373359683583595992010-07-02T09:38:27.301-04:002010-07-02T09:38:27.301-04:00A Pothole 400 = FAIL for TNTA Pothole 400 = FAIL for TNTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8648804909269055372010-07-02T09:06:34.515-04:002010-07-02T09:06:34.515-04:00Look out for potholes! What eyewitnesses are telli...Look out for potholes! What eyewitnesses are telling Fox Sports and what NASCAR is saying are two different things, as usual. "NASCAR representatives were unaware of any issues". I know we are close to the beach, but how deep can NASCAR bury its head in the sand before it hits solid earth?<br /><br />Anon @ 11:38PM: I agree, Go-or-go home qualifying will be difficult for Phil. JD, why couldn't TNT borrow Wendy Venturini from Speed? I know she is expecting, but I heard her last week at Loudon as a reporter for PRN. She is a much better reporter than Phil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61019115386793219512010-07-02T08:49:30.511-04:002010-07-02T08:49:30.511-04:00Jenna Fryer tweeted that an area on the track was ...Jenna Fryer tweeted that an area on the track was repaired last night although it wasn't in the same place as February's repair. Lots of rain here in Houston all week, we are really being drenched so I wonder if the tropical areas are giving Florida more moisture and then rain. Anon, I know you meant to type Brad Kez starting on the pole for the NW race. Wonder how long our David Starr will last in the race too - we'll really have a local boy to root for.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74084113478477328462010-07-02T01:31:38.778-04:002010-07-02T01:31:38.778-04:00I think that both Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series...I think that both Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series qualifying sessions will be rained out on Friday. As a result, Kevin Harvick will start on the pole for Saturday's Coke Zero 400 and Brian Keselowski will start on the pole for the Nationwide race on Friday. And not only that, there is a good chance we may see the Coke Zero 400 be raced on Sunday afternoon. What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88260713570196950402010-07-01T23:38:10.627-04:002010-07-01T23:38:10.627-04:00Phil Parsons doing pit road interviews during qual...Phil Parsons doing pit road interviews during qualifying seems like a potential problem.<br /><br />The #55, which is really a PRISM car this week and not a Michael Waltrip restrictor plate special, is due out 44th of 45 cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85125049517979072252010-07-01T23:19:50.045-04:002010-07-01T23:19:50.045-04:00Has anyone heard anything about the condition of t...Has anyone heard anything about the condition of the track? On NASCAR Now they made a few bondo jokes that made it seem like they weren't very confident the track was going to hold up by the time the Cup race was underway. Can NASCAR afford another pothole incident on the same track? Has anyone read anywhere that the officials are confident there will be no problems at this event, or is everyone just keeping quiet and crossing their fingers? I know the track is scheduled to be paved before the Daytona 500, but I haven't heard a peep about whether or not it will be ready for the 400!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com