tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5571564847281171892..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Pit Reporters Missing Element In Fox BroadcastDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19180861985330501072009-03-13T10:06:00.000-04:002009-03-13T10:06:00.000-04:00What would've been nice to see was Sam Hornish Jr ...What would've been nice to see was Sam Hornish Jr BEFORE his car hit the wall ... <BR/><BR/>Then one could compare Bill Elliott's two interviews ... The one he gave to FOX first ... Then the one he gave to PRN ... They were two totally DIFFERENT interviews ... <BR/><BR/>Bill's story had changed by the time he gave his interview to PRN ... At that time, he actually admitted that Sam might've had a tire go down as his car went straight into the turn ... Whereas he threw Sam under the bus in the FOX interview (which some fans seemed to enjoy) ... <BR/><BR/>Since both FOX and PRN failed to do an interview with Sam, we will NEVER know what really happened ... and that is a complete disservice to Sam, his fans, Roger Penske and all that watched / listened to the race ... <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Neither FOX nor PRN said "why" the 09 of Bliss retired from the race ... But, PRN did report legitimate problems for Blaney (whose car owner is a News Corp employee) and Nemechek ... <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW - I like Digger ... I also enjoyed "Talladega Nights" ... and I'm far from being 8yo ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15292201377193525732009-03-10T20:35:00.000-04:002009-03-10T20:35:00.000-04:00Let's move on from insisting on full field rundown...<B>Let's move on from insisting on full field rundowns!! They will feel endless .. the timing just does not make sense.</B><BR/><BR/>NBC used to do them all the time when they had NASCAR. Called it "Through the Field." Even had it sponsored.<BR/><BR/>They worked great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75146547409083330802009-03-10T20:32:00.000-04:002009-03-10T20:32:00.000-04:00The problem with Fox's argument that Digger brings...The problem with Fox's argument that Digger brings a younger audience to the race is that they are not coming for the race itself--they're coming for the cartoon.<BR/><BR/>Racing's survived for longer than TV itself without having to use a silly cartoon character to promote itself.<BR/><BR/>Digger is an embarrassment and shows how desperate Fox has become.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87169269323764703082009-03-10T18:00:00.000-04:002009-03-10T18:00:00.000-04:00Last week I listen to the radio and watched the ra...Last week I listen to the radio and watched the race. Much better to do that.Rubberhead88https://www.blogger.com/profile/02349649827734478957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50860981596860613482009-03-10T16:22:00.000-04:002009-03-10T16:22:00.000-04:00JD- Thanks for keeping the site up! I just noticed...JD- Thanks for keeping the site up! I just noticed it today, and I have A LOT of reading to do now. <BR/><BR/>Mr. Joy is great at play-by-play and Larry & Jeff do a great job from a crew chief's perspective. The pit crew is one of the best and could be used more, but they stayed on top of pit stops and interviewed most of the drivers with trouble. A through the field from 1-20 would be much appreciated and less emphasis on digger, racer's new best friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79171726532965569792009-03-10T12:57:00.000-04:002009-03-10T12:57:00.000-04:00Bobb,If what was being shown on the screen was a b...Bobb,<BR/><BR/>If what was being shown on the screen was a bunch of cars racing hard for position, the leader all alone blowing a tire or spinning out would not be a big deal.<BR/><BR/>This debate was grown out of a new approach to TV that was oriented around a small group of high-profile drivers who brought sponsorship to the table on the TV side.<BR/><BR/>The roots of this problem lie within the TV industry and even with NBC gone, they are still with us.<BR/><BR/>What is the importance of the leader on any lap except the final one in today's NASCAR?<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12207446888148910632009-03-10T12:02:00.000-04:002009-03-10T12:02:00.000-04:00This showing only the leader has been a hot topic ...This showing only the leader has been a hot topic for a long time. <BR/><BR/>How would fans react if TV were showing cars 1/2 lap down and the leader had a wreck. They would complain why wasnt TV covering the leader and showing the wreck instead of the cars 1/2 lap down.<BR/><BR/>On the other side TV is different now and all three TV partners - even ESPN use split screen at least for replays so it is possible to cover multiple cars - heck FOX did it in the Atlanta race.<BR/><BR/>again be careful of what you wish for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73225337001840884632009-03-10T07:53:00.000-04:002009-03-10T07:53:00.000-04:00Anon 12:41AM,You certainly take things very litera...Anon 12:41AM,<BR/><BR/>You certainly take things very literally. As I mentioned in my column, you can call reviewing the field anything you want. I certainly did not demand that all 43 cars be reviewed in every segment or even together.<BR/><BR/>The NASCAR TV networks handle this situation differently. Fox recaps the cars on the lead lap or the top ten. TNT starts outside the top ten and goes as far back as they choose. ESPN uses the pit reporters to review the field and tries to at least get in the top twenty.<BR/><BR/>The key thing to remember is that top names are now in the middle and the back of the field in every race due to the wild economic circumstances we are facing this season. <BR/><BR/>What I am suggesting is that Fox wake-up to the fact that doing things the same way as last season where reviewing the field is concerned is no longer working.<BR/><BR/>They changed other things like coverage of the final lap and puttig the wideshot of pit road up for caution flag stops. It is about time they help the fans of the drivers outside the top ten understand how those team got there.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43537099505190966962009-03-10T00:56:00.000-04:002009-03-10T00:56:00.000-04:00@ DewcCrew88, I so agree with you about the camera...@ DewcCrew88, I so agree with you about the camera change from a racing bunch back to the leaders. <BR/><BR/>When the camera is on the racing bunch, whoever they are, that would be a perfect time to mention those drivers. Yesterday would've been a good time to do this when KuB was 7 secs ahead of 2nd.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58181459425167147372009-03-10T00:41:00.000-04:002009-03-10T00:41:00.000-04:00Let's move on from insisting on full field rundown...Let's move on from insisting on full field rundowns!! They will feel endless .. the timing just does not make sense.<BR/><BR/>Give us the best coverage of the best racing on the track - never miss the pass for the lead (as it could be the last one that wins). <BR/><BR/>Show us the leaders on pit road where we know races are won and lost - then do those commercials that we all have to understand pays the bills.<BR/><BR/>Follow the best and most important stories and remember there are 43+ teams. <BR/><BR/>Let the 2nd guessing begin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26986674713505088552009-03-09T23:05:00.000-04:002009-03-09T23:05:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37325188978411177702009-03-09T22:41:00.000-04:002009-03-09T22:41:00.000-04:00Gina, add me to those who thought Talladega nights...Gina, add me to those who thought Talladega nights was 2 hours of my life I won't get back...<BR/><BR/>Anyways, I thought the coverage was 'okay' except for the rodent. To stricklinfan82--it's unfair to put Joe in that group. I am not particularly a Nemechek fan, but he's been running a team himself off and on for many years--*not* a S&Per. He had (before his talent was recognized) Brian Pattie as a crew chief.) He wants to run a whole season and I don't think he wants to be in the garage for it....I think it's just a lack of money. You just can't buy equipment that's as reliable as other teams. JD alluded to having a crew to pit your car as a difference; I'm assuming Joe had one, but someone can correct me if I'm wrong. It's the 66 team that's been questioned, and your stats would bear that out. Be interesting to see if that stops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35796297492794800652009-03-09T21:30:00.000-04:002009-03-09T21:30:00.000-04:00OK, I can agree with JD on the point that rather t...OK, I can agree with JD on the point that rather than full field run downs, following the action and stories on the track would be the right choice for the race coverage. I can see why it would take a lot of time from the actual racing, especially if they do the camera shots on each car.<BR/><BR/>Also, I agree with Jenna's article. Sorry, as soon as I heard them say they were going to the Digger cartoon during the pre-race, I switched the channel. I get that kids and probably some of their parents like it, but use some judgement on the overkill. I will certainly NOT be buying any Digger katchka any more than I bought Ricky Bobby crap when Talladega nights came out.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81539513307373394252009-03-09T20:34:00.000-04:002009-03-09T20:34:00.000-04:00I thought Fox did a decent job with the race they ...I thought Fox did a decent job with the race they were handed. They do need to give the Pit Road reporters more air time with the run downs/ through the field. The radio just lists who is where and that is why it only takes a minute but when something happens to a car they tell you what it was no matter where the car was running and do periodically give you the back story of why someone is where. Mike did give us the running order to the top 20 or so multiple times but I'm not at the race so I can't see why they are there. We did get some back stories but there were many more out there. I remember reading somewhere that it's not the job of TV to give a sponsor/car air time but with what is going on right now perhaps a little time for everyone might improve overall ratings and therefore increase revenue for both the teams and Fox/ESPN/TNT. Fans of drivers not running well are more likely to tune in if their driver is at least mentioned and info about their run makes it on TV. I swear I remember Fox doing through the field/ race run down or what ever in the past so I am not sure where it went. Fox has the best pit reporters in the business use them please.<BR/><BR/>I was OK with Mike Joy's comment about Digger when Kurt was going backwards, I actually thought it was pretty funny. I've chosen to ignore the animation in the corner and so far it's working for me. I can't wait to go to Dover this spring and see how much Digger stuff is there compared to last year which was none.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24785176153786843182009-03-09T19:58:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:58:00.000-04:00These races can be produced in a manner to profess...These races can be produced in a manner to professionally cover the majority of the field without calling for full field rundowns. It's simply easier and show's the lack of preparation in the way they currently produce the FOX races.<BR/><BR/>Viewership was DOWN 16% at Atlanta. That's large in my mind.<BR/><BR/>FOX is there to cover and report on a NASCAR race. They've had years to sharpen their skills, but their production is dull as ever.<BR/><BR/>I'll agree some of the racing is losing it's luster as well since the introduction of the COT. That's NASCAR's fault and they are starting to feel the effects, hence, a lot of empty grandstand seats.<BR/><BR/>You would think that if the "economy" was the reason for low ticket sales....wouldn't the FOX ratings be rising (people staying home to watch).... instead of falling 16% ?<BR/><BR/>If NASCAR events on TV were produced in a more professional manner and gave the sport more respect, instead of cartoon animals and boogity-boogity.. people would STILL be buying tickets, corporate America would be buying advertising on the network, and maybe ISC stock would climb as well.<BR/><BR/>Mr.France you've allowed FOX to go too far.... CHANGE IT !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48434948644709757712009-03-09T19:38:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:38:00.000-04:00Here is a direct quote from my 7 year old son duri...Here is a direct quote from my 7 year old son during Sunday's FOX Atlanta pre-race show ....<BR/><BR/>" Why are you watching cartoons Dad, I thought the race was gonna be starting? "<BR/><BR/>He's 7 !! and HE could figure out that Digger doesn't fit !!<BR/><BR/>Digger is a blatant slap in the face of the sanctioning body and their fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32459135434607301692009-03-09T19:37:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:37:00.000-04:00this is the second week in a row that if you paid ...this is the second week in a row that if you paid attention to trackpass/raceview you understood that there was 3 wide racing and tons of passing going on back from 9-20th all race and we saw not a second of it. every restart we saw the front 2 cars and a fraction of a second you could see the rest of the field 3 wide and you would be hoping to see who was in it before they quickly changed to a shot of the front two cars<BR/><BR/>Now I know the front runners get strung out and that usually is the case at 1.5mi tracks, but networks seem to think we want to see a close up shot of a top 10 car and zooming in on it filling the whole frame is no help either becasue then you cant get an idea of where he is in relation to everyone else. <BR/><BR/>Digger dancing with an checkered flag is so embarrassing to anyone who is a racefan its unbelievable. I want someone at Fox to explain how if you have friends over and the race is on, how do you explain to a casual fan that this is what a race broadcast consists of.. A cartoon dancing or making facial expressions with a video camera.DewCr3w88https://www.blogger.com/profile/00239339359972856721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38016873258206985042009-03-09T19:00:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:00:00.000-04:00Richard - How can this be? Full field rundown feat...Richard - How can this be? Full field rundown featuring every car in a minute or so? That would be less then 2 seconds per car/team if you do the math. What can you really learn in 2 seconds or less? And it's also reasonable to note there is a difference between television and radio - do we really think seeing 43 different cars for less then 2 seconds each with matching pictures will be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64815642482668104972009-03-09T18:24:00.000-04:002009-03-09T18:24:00.000-04:00@ Boyd, I like your Digger decal idea. Let me add ...@ Boyd, I like your Digger decal idea. Let me add to it. If FOX is so gung ho on Digger and we're so gung ho on a field run down, why not have Digger tell us who's where. Yeah, we'd be annoyed but, we would know where our drivers are.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I found out that Marcos' tire was dropped then hit.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69701396371192434232009-03-09T17:57:00.000-04:002009-03-09T17:57:00.000-04:00When MRN and PRN do their full field rundown I bel...When MRN and PRN do their full field rundown I believe it only takes a minute or a little more. I don't keep up with it, but I'm virtually sure they do 3 or 4 rundowns in a race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36303710881388622652009-03-09T17:43:00.000-04:002009-03-09T17:43:00.000-04:00I don't really like the 'through the field' rundow...I don't really like the 'through the field' rundowns. They take forever and are kind of repetitive. <BR/><BR/>Still, I would prefer them to the current coverage, which dictates that nobody gets any coverage except the leaders. <BR/><BR/>There's a middle ground of course. When there's not much going on with the lead guys, why not show Stewart for a couple minutes and explain how he's managed to get laps back and all that. Especially in Sunday's race, with all the chaos that the caution flags caused throughout the field, it's amazing how many drivers got no love from the producers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1824779340685142492009-03-09T17:29:00.000-04:002009-03-09T17:29:00.000-04:00The TV broadcast was pretty good, but we missed th...The TV broadcast was pretty good, but we missed the lap down cars and that is where some of my favorites reside now.<BR/>I think that if we have to put up with Digger, lets put him to good use...<BR/>Every car that is unsponsored gets free Digger decals and some cash from Fox. That way they would get some sort of coverage.boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294840909356871860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79840667703311339922009-03-09T16:59:00.000-04:002009-03-09T16:59:00.000-04:00I am glad that Jenna chose to address this. I usu...I am glad that Jenna chose to address this. I usually tape delay about an hour, but when I realized that there was rodent ridiculousness, I ended up going live. There are some features I like to see during pre-race, but I refuse to in any way make it worth FOX's while to air that nonsense. <BR/><BR/> Sorry FOX, show me digger--I don't watch ANY of you pre-race commercials or features!<BR/><BR/>Tom<BR/>Inverness, FLTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004047098122631995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25024387402636931232009-03-09T15:32:00.000-04:002009-03-09T15:32:00.000-04:00Lesley,I am sure there are some AMA boards on whic...Lesley,<BR/><BR/>I am sure there are some AMA boards on which you could post your comments. SPEED botched the audio on both the road racing and supercross telecasts. <BR/><BR/>We do not review motorcycle racing, but that was a disaster from start to finish. No graphics, few usable audio portions where you could hear the announcers and lots of yelling from Ralph Sheheen that made it unwatchable.<BR/><BR/>I feel bad for the technical problems that SPEED has been having, but I actually had to turn off the audio portion of the supercross because it was so bad.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment, let's get back to NASCAR on Fox in Atlanta.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17382247158480214122009-03-09T15:27:00.000-04:002009-03-09T15:27:00.000-04:00This deals with another network but I think It nee...This deals with another network but I think It needs attention Badly!!Speed TV needs to fire! there sound engineer!!Did any one see the bike race Friday night??You could not hear a word of what was going on in the race! Does Speed not see this?Do they simply flip a switch and walk away?? COME ON MAN!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com