tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5360883076228756507..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Right "TV Team" On-The-Air For McDowell Crash (Thanks for the nice comments)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38898433646047831582008-04-06T13:03:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:03:00.000-04:00Excellent insight on the handling of the Broadcast...Excellent insight on the handling of the Broadcast. We know that they have seen tragedy before and they handled what could have been devastating to that young man and his family with true professionalism.<BR/>Great Coverage and choices by the entire Speed Crew.WDStumpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28101435737456946122008-04-06T07:34:00.000-04:002008-04-06T07:34:00.000-04:00the intertubes seem to have eaten my comments :(Bu...the intertubes seem to have eaten my comments :(<BR/><BR/>But anywho, you were spot on JD! Thank you for the wonderful column!<BR/><BR/>I had just been able to tune in when I saw smoke coming as if from a car and then Michael going to the ambulance. I was about to back up the DVR when they did the replay.<BR/><BR/>It really was something else! He's definitely lucky to still not only be with us but have no major damage. <BR/><BR/>As others mentioned, if we had the SAFER Barriers and the COT years ago, we might have others still with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32861145920934151672008-04-06T01:16:00.000-04:002008-04-06T01:16:00.000-04:00Out of the top 5 wrecks that wasn't fatal, that ha...Out of the top 5 wrecks that wasn't fatal, that has to be number 2 (Since nothing will beat Michael Waltrip's 1990 Bristol wreck....and let's hope & pray nothing will.) in my book. But, I too was a critic of the COT yet it did what everyone in NASCAR said it was supposed to do. And after a wreck like that where it was more spectacular than a Daytona wreck or a Talladega wreck and more violent, and to see Michael McDowell come out and said that he was MAD? Different age in NASCAR from the past, yet, I'm just glad the dude said it. Sad to say but if this was 8 years ago before we lost Earnhardt, A. Petty, and Irwin Jr., can we honestly say that something would be done to place safety in the cars?<BR/><BR/>As for the SPEED crew - Kudos, because my jaw dropped when I saw that and DW had that voice - similar to Daytona 2001. And when Mike Joy came out and said he's moving around, then he said that he's coming out and waving to the fans, I exhaled. That was pure professional broadcasting right there.<BR/><BR/>JD, I too agree with what you said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88239697959478769762008-04-05T23:04:00.000-04:002008-04-05T23:04:00.000-04:00I had just gotten home from work when I turned on ...I had just gotten home from work when I turned on the TV in the garage. As I turned to go into the house to change clothes I heard DW say those words. As I looked on all I could think about was this young man's folks. I thought the worst. I kept saying to myself, "get out, boy!" Somehow I did not think that would happen. But when that young man got out of that racecar I applauded, in my garage with the door wide open! It mattered not who was watching or listening in the neiborhood. I even thanked the Allmighty as I applauded. As a parent, what a relief when I saw somebody's child climb from that car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18286973950954170242008-04-05T21:38:00.000-04:002008-04-05T21:38:00.000-04:00Well said JD. The commentary was what it should b...Well said JD. The commentary was what it should be in situations like that: emotional, but not too much so, informative, and most of all respectful.<BR/><BR/>bill55,<BR/><BR/>I know the wreck you speak of with Michael Waltrip, and McDowell's wreck on Friday took my breath away just like that one. If you haven't seen it, it's on YouTube - but it's under the wrong year. It happened in 1990, but the clip says '88 or '89.<BR/><BR/>~SAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34385364855001113552008-04-05T21:10:00.000-04:002008-04-05T21:10:00.000-04:00In 1990 Michael Waltrip at Bristol had the worst w...In 1990 Michael Waltrip at Bristol had the worst wreck I have seen. Not as spectacular but car was worse. Google that one for a reminder.<BR/>billbill55https://www.blogger.com/profile/16211761671650122978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6895536125066145912008-04-05T18:07:00.000-04:002008-04-05T18:07:00.000-04:00JD, As I watched the wreck happen, my heart was in...JD, As I watched the wreck happen, my heart was in my throat and as others stated, I found out later, I was holding my breath. Seeing that young man walk away from what was left of his car was unbelievable. After seeing wrecks of the past...technology is a blessing for the safety of these talented drivers. I echo your comments on the coverage by Larry, Mike and DW.Professional, emotional and demonstrated the delicate handling the story needed. The SPEED and FOX teams did an amazing job. Please let them know from a fan in Minnesota!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69289162758706811492008-04-05T16:26:00.000-04:002008-04-05T16:26:00.000-04:00JD, Well said. Thank you - and thanks to all the S...JD, Well said. Thank you - and thanks to all the SPEED crew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80907478173817552052008-04-05T16:25:00.000-04:002008-04-05T16:25:00.000-04:00Very well said. I was hanging up laundry and heard...Very well said. I was hanging up laundry and heard DW's voice. Hearing his voice, not watching the TV brought tears to my eyes. I ran to the TV and saw MM sitting with the window net up on the destroyed car. My heart sank, I couldn't breathe. When he got out and waved to the crowd, I was out right crying, tears of happiness. <BR/>I have been a person who has been on the fence about the COT. I think I would rather see the driver's struggle getting the setup right because the safety equipment definately does work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70680080306889869202008-04-05T15:40:00.000-04:002008-04-05T15:40:00.000-04:00You said it perfectly, JD. I had just gotten home...You said it perfectly, JD. I had just gotten home and turned on the TV. When I saw what was happening, it made my stomach drop and I couldn't watch it. The TV team handled it so very well. Hearing Mike Joy say those words made the world start up again and I could watch. I didn't watch the replays though. I have been to races where the crowd cheers a wreck and it makes me feel sick. I'm not sure how you can hate another human being enough to cheer when you don't know if he's been hurt or not. Thank goodness for all of the safety improvements, too, they let McDowell live to race another day.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42552409174693245812008-04-05T14:31:00.000-04:002008-04-05T14:31:00.000-04:00Even though they may goof off and get silly, when ...Even though they may goof off and get silly, when the Fox (Speed) boys are on the air it feels like the grownups are now in charge and they'll know what to do when things go wrong, and they did.<BR/><BR/>As good of a crew chief as he was, Larry Mac was made for his role on Fox. The man knows just what to say and how to say it. He can cut right to the point and tell you just what happened or what's about to happen like no other announcer in any sport.<BR/><BR/>Of course, we all were praying that McDowell was going to be okay, but I found myself also hoping for the boys in the booth's sake that he was uninjured because I didn't want to see them have to go through that sort of tragedy on the air.AndyPandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651262273074649511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57004977987824464392008-04-05T12:11:00.000-04:002008-04-05T12:11:00.000-04:00JDGreat article. As I posted yesterday I was comi...JD<BR/><BR/>Great article. As I posted yesterday I was coming into the room as the wrecked car sat there and MM was getting out. The replay still got to me.<BR/><BR/>But what REALLY GOT TO ME was watching the replay of quals on SPEED and the 'live time' reaction of the fans in the stands, and the boys in the booth. DW's quiet voice of concern affected many.<BR/><BR/>Some may think of these guys in the booth as goofy at times (I am shocked how many people do not like these guys, or ANY of the SPEED gangs... but I know to each his own) But as mentioned, when a big crash happens, they know how to handle things.<BR/><BR/>Glad the crash had a happy ending for Michael.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52278284226728079682008-04-05T11:48:00.000-04:002008-04-05T11:48:00.000-04:00I watched everything about 15 minutes later due to...I watched everything about 15 minutes later due to an interruption so I knew there was an unbelievable crash and was still shocked. JD your comments nailed it on the head about how Speed/Fox handled it. As much as I thought I wanted a close up shot of the car while we waited on Michael in my heart I was glad I was watching the black marks on the safer barrier. Those involved were the ultimate professionals and I am not sure anyone else could have handled it as well. Professionals turn down their emotions enough to handle the situation and then later let it slam them (just ask any nurse). You want to bet that Mike, DW and Larry Mac were sitting there with shaking hands, DW was teary eyed I'm sure, when they finally had the Speed guys take over for a while. I know there were some critics of this car saying that Nascar hadn't really done true crash tests unfortunatly Michael did it for them, thank God he could walk away. I know we will see the crash way to many times and I am not sure I want to it still has me rattled.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71138241885198052062008-04-05T11:20:00.001-04:002008-04-05T11:20:00.001-04:00I wonder what happens in the production truck on a...I wonder what happens in the production truck on accidents like that. The people in the truck are fans like us. I don't know how they can still work and keep there composure when watching a wreck like that. I watched the video on youtube and they swtiched angels during the wreck and took down the graphics while the wreck was on progress. I don't know how they did it. I would be going craxy watching a wreck like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52842322922299974872008-04-05T11:20:00.000-04:002008-04-05T11:20:00.000-04:00Thank you for all of the very kind comments. There...Thank you for all of the very kind comments. <BR/><BR/>There is now a new post up for your comments on the Saturday practice coverage of the Sprint Cup Series on SPEED.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5457524846910046332008-04-05T11:06:00.000-04:002008-04-05T11:06:00.000-04:00What a wonderfully written artical John. If anyon...What a wonderfully written artical John. <BR/>If anyone didn't catch Trackside last night, Jeff Burton said that the COT was actually driving better this weekend then the Nationwide car(COY).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3709805314939967522008-04-05T11:03:00.000-04:002008-04-05T11:03:00.000-04:00In additon to the excellent coverage I wish someon...In additon to the excellent coverage I wish someone on Speed had interjected that this accident validated that Dale Earnhardt Sr. did not die in vain because his crash in 2001 served as a much needed wake up call <BR/>to NASCAR on the subject of driver safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37057584445122664092008-04-05T10:44:00.001-04:002008-04-05T10:44:00.001-04:00JD, please convey my thanks to the SPEED team for ...JD, please convey my thanks to the SPEED team for their excellent choices in covering the accident as it unfolded. <BR/><BR/>The new car may be ugly, and it may drive like a dump truck --- but after yesterday, I LOVE it!<BR/><BR/>All the time and money spent on this new car was well and truly spent.TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22359203730610330662008-04-05T10:44:00.000-04:002008-04-05T10:44:00.000-04:00Exactly!Well done, JDExactly!<BR/><BR/>Well done, JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27218300511478955442008-04-05T10:19:00.000-04:002008-04-05T10:19:00.000-04:00excellent commentary!excellent commentary!PaleRider55https://www.blogger.com/profile/08893479739600006730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17206580790605694142008-04-05T09:52:00.000-04:002008-04-05T09:52:00.000-04:00When we complain about ticket prices,let us rememb...When we complain about ticket prices,let us remember part of our money is going to pay Nascar and the tracks for the safty improvments they are making.No more complaining from me after watching the crash yesterday.Wish we had that safty in 2001.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13974069327972824322008-04-05T09:49:00.000-04:002008-04-05T09:49:00.000-04:00tzExcellent write-up JD and spot on. It's a shame...tzExcellent write-up JD and spot on. It's a shame we had to loose to many racers to enact the safer walls and cars of today when the technology was available. Dale Sr. could be running his race team and Adam Petty could be the next superstar. Kyle would be retired and running Petty Enterprises, like he had planned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69763190884979244792008-04-05T09:42:00.000-04:002008-04-05T09:42:00.000-04:00After watching that replay with my wife last night...After watching that replay with my wife last night, I said to her, "If he can walk away from that, the COT is literally indestructible." I can not imagine a way to die inside that car given what it just went through. If only Dale had that car, the HANS and those SAFR barriers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69578557343368270362008-04-05T09:29:00.000-04:002008-04-05T09:29:00.000-04:00Amen, JD, Amen. And thank heaven for Dr. Sicking, ...Amen, JD, Amen. And thank heaven for Dr. Sicking, the IRL, NASCAR, and the people who invented the HANS and SAFER devices, and Gary Nelson's team for their work on the driver capsule in the COT.<BR/><BR/>I hope the powers-that-be at all the networks that broadcast racing read your comments. There are too many producers out there who would have wanted to do a Chris Myers-type hype or even an ESPN-anchor kind of gush over this--and you're right, the photo angles the SPEED team chose to show were informative but still tasteful. Yet the TV was still compelling, the clip made every major broadcast in the country, and SPEED made news. There are a lot of lessons the networks can learn from yesterday afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5950321504015732362008-04-05T09:16:00.000-04:002008-04-05T09:16:00.000-04:00Kudos to the broadcast booth, the flak they contin...Kudos to the broadcast booth, the flak they continually catch does not always reflect there greatest talent. That is how do you react under fire, like this incrediable crash. Which as I watched thinking, man this kid is in trouble.<BR/><BR/>How do you respond to what could be disastrous situation. I dont know how you could have done a better job. They all get a high five plus, a big Thank You for a job well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com