tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5363874074949975924..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: NASCAR TV Needs Darrell Waltrip After Fox Is DoneDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66666717079453387272009-05-24T07:01:32.336-04:002009-05-24T07:01:32.336-04:00Why do you delete posts that say essentially the s...Why do you delete posts that say essentially the same thing as posts you do not?<br /><br />Welcome to the Daly Planet, where fairness and thought are punished - kinda like DW aren't you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59089351470614434582009-05-21T21:57:37.494-04:002009-05-21T21:57:37.494-04:00I've got a slightly different take on it, JD. DW ...I've got a slightly different take on it, JD. DW should just plain get out of the booth and stick to the columns and other gigs. He is so bad in the booth that it undercuts the other stuff that he is good at. By the end of Fox's portion of the package, I just want him gone. I think he would have a lot more to offer if he wasn't trying so hard to be a charchter.Matt TSBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18353836584361078532009-05-21T11:05:30.632-04:002009-05-21T11:05:30.632-04:00I have heard all of 'ol DW's self-promoting I will...I have heard all of 'ol DW's self-promoting I will ever need. I'm not saying his articles are'nt ok, as long as you don't HEAR him. His "good 'ol boy" status has grown stale, as has his uneducated terminology. Kyle Petty is light years ahead of him, and approaches his topics with enthusiasm and honesty, instead of seeing who he can kiss up to.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63614567761991983472009-05-21T09:24:23.541-04:002009-05-21T09:24:23.541-04:00DW is the racing version of Howard Cossell. He's ...DW is the racing version of Howard Cossell. He's an opinionated know it all who is self absorbed and misses a lot of the action on the track. I was glad when Howard left broadcasting and I look forward to the same with DW. I just want an objective broadcast that covers the race well.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59048645674101139172009-05-20T22:00:45.173-04:002009-05-20T22:00:45.173-04:00On the panel shows DW is very good and can bring o...On the panel shows DW is very good and can bring out some interesting things. But his analysis of the race and the cars is lacking. The sport has changed. The cars have changed. His analysis is based on what he did. Everyone else has moved on. <br />Kyle Petty gives more info about what is happening on the track in one race than DW does in the a whole Fox season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10020687146393872882009-05-20T21:12:34.984-04:002009-05-20T21:12:34.984-04:00NASCAR has an identity problem--and it's been crea...NASCAR has an identity problem--and it's been created by the way they slice the TV pie. Between NASCAR changing the name of the series (i.e Winston Cup, Nextel Cup, Sprint Cup) and then not having a consistent TV identity--they are creating branding confusion. DW brings personality, passion and a little controversy. NASCAR would be better off with two TV networks televising every other race (alternating between Sprint Cup and Nationwide.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200103216591085448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74525541529997474632009-05-20T20:56:08.709-04:002009-05-20T20:56:08.709-04:00I'll be so happy that I don't have to hear boogity...I'll be so happy that I don't have to hear boogity,boogity,boogity before the green flag is coming up! DW is a big joke and we have to hear "Well when I was in the racecar.This how I would run!Who cares.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35751339687303585802009-05-20T20:33:50.575-04:002009-05-20T20:33:50.575-04:00DW the analyst is a HUGE asset to both NASCAR and ...DW the analyst is a HUGE asset to both NASCAR and FOX. DW the corporate shill is just plain annoying.<br /><br />Do we need DW the rest of the season every week, I say no. But an appearance on Trackside from time to time, a windtunnel segment or NN segment would be nice. DW can bring alot to the table when he is making a connect to the fans using his experience as a driver <br />where he can really shine.<br /><br />What David said above is the way I also feel...I love his columns, but waay hate his bromance w/Vile Kyle & HMS & his bro & the foreign car company. He's great on WT & could probably add alot to NN if called on. He has tons of insite that other folks don't have. <br />But here's the problem. Because of all the things I listed, fans are just sick of him at the moment & can't separate the 2. So he needs to disappear for a couple of mths, until we can wash the bad taste of DW the shill out of our mouths & THEN come back & offer his unique views! jmo, of course.PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21398843879678180662009-05-20T20:17:58.489-04:002009-05-20T20:17:58.489-04:00Allisong,
Everyone has an opinion and that is why...Allisong,<br /><br />Everyone has an opinion and that is why people come here. They want to express their views. <br /><br />Once Waltrip is done with the Fox races, there are six months of the racing season left.<br /><br />As I mentioned in my column, this season is like no other ever encountered. Many of these issues (COT, drugs, GM) are new and what is often lacking is perspective from those on TV.<br /><br />Reporting is one thing, offering opinion and analysis of a major sport is quite another. <br /><br />DW is 62, Dale Jarrett is 52 and most of his ESPN buddies are about the same age. That is ten years difference in experience.<br /><br />You continue to include your comments about Waltrip's commentary on the races. This topic has nothing to do with that.<br /><br />As the year moves on, who would you like to see on shows like Wind Tunnel, NASCAR Now, ESPNEWS and even Larry King Live when topics about the sport are being discussed?<br /><br />I think you have made your views on this topic rather clear, I hope this helped you to understand mine and why this topic was raised.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67581877153448778592009-05-20T20:12:26.550-04:002009-05-20T20:12:26.550-04:00NASCAR TV needs DW as much as I need an ingrown to...NASCAR TV needs DW as much as I need an ingrown toe nail. Though, the ingrown toe nail would be a heck of alot less annoying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7609250828242819992009-05-20T19:54:13.023-04:002009-05-20T19:54:13.023-04:00OK, I'll answer your questions: Do I want to see m...OK, I'll answer your questions: Do I want to see more of DW after the FOX portion is over? To quote JPM, "HELL, no!" Do I think he is just full of hot air? Hot air would be one thing he's full of.<br /><br />I still don't understand what you mean by NASCAR having less of a national TV presence without Waltrip's viewpoints being available. And how having him all over our screens would help in this "season of turmoil".allisongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16745918240333915032009-05-20T19:05:32.246-04:002009-05-20T19:05:32.246-04:00There is a new post up about the Wednesday edition...There is a new post up about the Wednesday edition of NASCAR Now with Brad Daugherty, Marty Smith, Ed Hinton, Kasey Kahne and Mike Massaro.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67247650757468739792009-05-20T19:03:50.550-04:002009-05-20T19:03:50.550-04:00JD When I saw the topic for this post I knew it wo...JD When I saw the topic for this post I knew it would be a blow up. I love the history and insite DW brings to the sport, who else hears an individual engine going south among 43 others. I do miss him when he's not on Trackside and find myself seeking out his posts on the Foxsports site to see what he has to say. That said I do get annoyed with all the shilling at times, he does get excited and appears bias towards some drivers (probably is to some extent) which is OK when I like the driver and annoying when I don't so I just live with it. I would love to see him fairly regularly on Wind Tunnel, that's where he can really shine.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33780079436244086002009-05-20T18:44:16.694-04:002009-05-20T18:44:16.694-04:00DW the analyst is a HUGE asset to both NASCAR and ...DW the analyst is a HUGE asset to both NASCAR and FOX. DW the corporate shill is just plain annoying.<br /><br />Do we need DW the rest of the season every week, I say no. But an appearance on Trackside from time to time, a windtunnel segment or NN segment would be nice. DW can bring alot to the table when he is making a connect to the fans using his experience as a driver. But the second that crosses the line to trying to pedal a product or over-force Shrubby on us (Im a shrub fan but DW can overdo it) it just becomes a headache.<br /><br />Should be interesting to see how it plays out after the FOX segment is doneThe Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11693374517355078572009-05-20T18:20:56.257-04:002009-05-20T18:20:56.257-04:00I believe DW is just being DW, warts and all - no ...I believe DW is just being DW, warts and all - no pretence - and remembers the days of the picture above and all that NASCAR racing has given him. He's a big fan of NASCAR racing - and Dale, Jr., Kyle B., and Mikey.<br /><br />He raced with and against many of the greats and was transformed from villain to semi-good guy. I appreciate his insights and connections. If you heard him off FOX in 2007 he predicted just about everything Dale, Jr. did. I'd like to hear more from him after the end of NASCAR on FOX. In particular I'd like to see him on Wind Tunnel with Robin Miller.<br /><br />Benny Parsons had several famous stories - the lead radio and the ice cream for instance. I heard him tell them every year, they never grew old, and I wish I could hear him tell them again.Richard in N.C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70005858772945309432009-05-20T17:02:35.466-04:002009-05-20T17:02:35.466-04:00I think one of the things that really bothers me i...I think one of the things that really bothers me is,that at at times during the race,Mikey,Ambrose or Reuitaman runs into another vehicle."Ole DW" is real quick to say the other vehicle got into them.I rewatch it on the DVR,and it's the other way around !It's not hard to follow the line.Maybe he's calling it live,but maybe he better make sure who caused it.Anyone else notice that ?John E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37381501974001727872009-05-20T16:58:16.718-04:002009-05-20T16:58:16.718-04:00When I think of DW as an example of what a NASCAR ...When I think of DW as an example of what a NASCAR spokesman should be I cannot get past his winning the Daytona 500 and doing the "Icky" Shuffle. Showed real class there and still the same..... LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15257132438509699462009-05-20T16:46:46.006-04:002009-05-20T16:46:46.006-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33666653445357596612009-05-20T16:37:23.693-04:002009-05-20T16:37:23.693-04:00Oh Hell no...NO MORE WALTRIP!!!! Its bad enough he...Oh Hell no...NO MORE WALTRIP!!!! Its bad enough hearing him shill for his brother, even worse to have to hear his rants over that GOOPHER. His time has long passed. Whenever he attempts to make some sort of prediction about the pace of a race or its inevitable outcome, he is WRONG!!!. He THINKS he knows much more than he actually does know. If Fox would tell him his contract was up and he no longer was needed in any booth, I WOULD CELEBRATE and hoist a beer in honor of my senses NO LONGER being bombarded by his ramblings/inane musings/attempts at humor!!!!...GOOD RIDDANCE, Jaws....Stay in Kentucky or whereever you call home.....Rainy2228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23255471287146334302009-05-20T16:30:05.550-04:002009-05-20T16:30:05.550-04:00JD wrote "This NASCAR season has been unlike any o...JD wrote "This NASCAR season has been unlike any other in history."<br /><br /><br />...and to think you actually (tried to) quit this blog!<br /><br />Back on subject, is there any sport that doesn't benefit from the active participation of a passionate retired player/coach? Your question about DW reminds me of John Madden. Can anyone argue the sport would have been better w/o him?<br /><br />Problem is NASCAR has no track record of using it's former stars in this way.cvtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76555318715513990592009-05-20T16:12:19.837-04:002009-05-20T16:12:19.837-04:00Anon 4:04PM,
So, you would like him to quit TV to...Anon 4:04PM,<br /><br />So, you would like him to quit TV totally? Is that what you are saying? <br /><br />The reason I ask is that many folks here are saying he only talks about Kyle Busch and Toyota. <br /><br />You seem to be upset that he only talks about Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. <br /><br />Interesting how folks can have soo many different perspectives on the same topic.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23792662079823808042009-05-20T16:04:45.086-04:002009-05-20T16:04:45.086-04:00You have got to be kidding me! I can't wait until ...You have got to be kidding me! I can't wait until he is gone! All you hear out of him is, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson. I can't stand him. To listen to him you would think he was the greatest. Other than his time with Jr. Johnson he sucked. Spent the last of his years on providginals and riding around the track laps down. He needs to go!!!!!!! The sooner the better I say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71876682583846256022009-05-20T16:04:18.718-04:002009-05-20T16:04:18.718-04:00We do not need the EX read it EX Drivers , Crew ch...We do not need the EX read it EX Drivers , Crew chiefs to be constantly babbling on about the PAST all the while missing the PRESENT happenings on the track.<br /><br />My grandson watched the 1st segment of sat nights race , he asked Who is JIMMY JOHNSON and why is he the only 1 they talk about.<br /><br />Todays technology should have us having the BEST TV coverage ever , but no we get a GOPHER , DW has run his course , NASCAR needs to get a lot of other things STRAIGHTENED out and DW is not helping with any of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65529084571349973652009-05-20T15:57:23.831-04:002009-05-20T15:57:23.831-04:00DW enhances any NASCAR commentary program and he s...DW enhances any NASCAR commentary program and he should be featured season-long. It's that simple. Many fans may not like the boy, but he's tops.<br /><br />Nothing's worse than NASCAR TV talk shows that feature 'experts' who 'think' they know NASCAR and in reality have only opinions based on cursory short-term experience and hearsay. Where are some old-line NASCAR reporters for these shows...It took ESPN's NASCAR NOW a while to figure out much of their initial talent was ignorant of NASCAR. They just wanted an ESPN 'talking head', "just read the teleprompter big guy". Thanks to JD for carrying the banner on that one until it changed tremendously.<br /><br />It's one thing to be a NASCAR fan and write a blog about it, but to be on a national NASCAR talk show and blab on based on current information without the experience and history to provide context, is worthless to anyone who understands and cares about NASCAR racing. The same is true for all sports.<br /><br />No one really cares what newby reporters think about NASCAR, let them report and keep their opinion/commentary to themselves. Get folks with experience, like DW, for commentary.<br /><br />Off Topic - The combo of Joy, McReynolds and Waltrip are the best in the booth right now. Nothing the other networks have comes close.BToS JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006493796055867710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11978210922655988852009-05-20T15:50:36.204-04:002009-05-20T15:50:36.204-04:00It doesn't matter who DW is doing the cheerleading...It doesn't matter who DW is doing the cheerleading for, Kyle, Earnhardt Jr., or anyone else, its the fact he is doing it. There is no place for it in a national broadcast booth with so-called professionals. And the cheerleading is only one part of what makes DW just flat out horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com