tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6097259900843690373..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Reclusive Waltrip On TV Monday NightDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74841751562464230672008-08-04T20:38:00.000-04:002008-08-04T20:38:00.000-04:00Good posts from everyone. A lot of discussion here...Good posts from everyone. A lot of discussion here.<BR/>I don't require an interview with any specific driver at any time. My personal opinion is the media is a little to close most of the time. These drivers do have a job. Driving a race car. Even Mikey, as a self employed owner/driver still has people to answer to and business to take care of. I say let the drivers take care of business then do the media tour. (I know it don't work that way)<BR/>All said, all I expect from a broadcast crew is to keep us fans aware of what happened,(other than he's in the garage) or in DW's case forsee the future when an engine is about to blow.<BR/>I haven't re-watched the race yet to find the Mikey interview that one poster said happened. Maybe tonight. If it happened, I missed it. <BR/>Just tell us what happened. I'm not there, I don't have a clue.<BR/>A quick thanks to all who contribute, it really makes me think about the good and bad.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10666433146105252852008-08-04T20:01:00.000-04:002008-08-04T20:01:00.000-04:00I listened to MRN and they run thru the field. Its...I listened to MRN and they run thru the field. Its simply laziness on ESPNs part. They have the ticker on top - which tells you basically zilch. OUT why is the car out? When did the car leave the field and why?<BR/><BR/>ESPN is supposed to provide race coverage, not a wheres the top 12, Jr. & the "newest fav driver" of the week, each race.<BR/><BR/>Race coverage -imho- should include updates of all the cars entered, where they are & why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34513240784556283662008-08-04T18:38:00.000-04:002008-08-04T18:38:00.000-04:00If the booth needs a break have AB do a follow up ...If the booth needs a break have AB do a follow up on the guys having problems as part of a commercial bumper or something. The point here is give us the info, I figured out what happened to Mikey from Pit Command (a TNT product) and Foxtrax (a FOX product) because ESPN wasn't giving me the info and they were calling the race. That's the issue and I was paying attention to Mikey but I missed the R Gordon issue and still don't exactly know why he was 2 laps down. The same thing happened with Reutimann at Indy, if I didn't have Pit Command I would have been clueless.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56749216378595147942008-08-04T18:22:00.000-04:002008-08-04T18:22:00.000-04:00If the announcers give a full field rundown, or a ...If the announcers give a full field rundown, or a rundown of the cars a lap or more down, or the cars out of the race that would fill some air time - without having to think - and give everyone in the booth a chance to catch their breath AND inform the fans. MRN and PRN both give frequent full field rundowns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48059918983022645252008-08-04T18:09:00.000-04:002008-08-04T18:09:00.000-04:00JD, I think you were the one who pointed out yeste...JD, I think you were the one who pointed out yesterday that no explanation was offered re #7 being 2 laps down. ESPN's housekeeping during the race is poor at best. I agree w/Dave in WI that at least they could have updated all the cars that an abnormal day during the rain delay. I know we're not going to get any 43 car thru-the-field rundowns but ESPN can do better than they have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53646241673132590132008-08-04T16:53:00.000-04:002008-08-04T16:53:00.000-04:00Mike will be likely filling in the details tonight...Mike will be likely filling in the details tonight <BR/><BR/>He is a great guy and a great driver , nice to see him get back on track so to speak after the poor finish in the last 2 races.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5447135352646918192008-08-04T16:06:00.000-04:002008-08-04T16:06:00.000-04:00Anon 3:44PM,That was a swing and a big whiff.My fe...Anon 3:44PM,<BR/><BR/>That was a swing and a big whiff.<BR/><BR/>My feedback on TWIN with Waltrip has been overwhelmingly positive. Of course, that would require you to read those posts rather than just bashing me.<BR/><BR/>This column is pro-Waltrip in almost every way. It is asking why someone who is a driver/owner who retired in a race was never interviewed. <BR/><BR/>His issues were never detailed and he was dismissed as nothing more than a backmarker. My point is that this is unfair and should never happen in a Cup race.<BR/><BR/>If you would like I list of my recent columns promoting Waltrip and TWIN, just drop me a line. Be happy to help you with a little reality.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38109424352537927342008-08-04T15:44:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:44:00.000-04:00I was going to make a nice comment about ESPN but ...I was going to make a nice comment about ESPN but everyone else pointed out how lame they are, so I don't need to. I DO want to point out, however, that even though you claim that this devastated Michael in the points, you couldn't be more wrong. He's still in the top 35, he's pretty good at road courses too. He's still got a good chance. I have noticed that you, Mr. Daly, have a bad habit of dogging Mikey every chance you get. Why don't you write something nice once in a while. Your article, honestly, was nothing but filler since you apparently couldn't find anything better to write about. <BR/><BR/>How about writing how Carl finally won a race this year without cheating? How about how Roush has finally stopped yapping like a chihuahua about Toyota(for now), how about Junior loses yet ANOTHER race, how about how close Tony got to winning finally? None of those interest you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46263814539735441682008-08-04T15:35:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:35:00.000-04:00I am a MW fan, but that really isn't the point, ES...I am a MW fan, but that really isn't the point, ESPN had 4 hours including a lengthy red flag. <BR/><BR/>It wouldn't have mattered to me if they did an interview with the drivers who were out of the race but they should have at least mentioned why the drivers who were out, were out. <BR/><BR/>If any of the Hendrick drivers, Gibbs, Rousch, Childress drivers had just dropped out of the race that early, that RF crew would've had their work out start early. <BR/><BR/>I don't buy conspiracy theories about network affiliations being to blame, You think ESPN would avoid talking to Chad Knaus if JJ dropped out that early? <BR/><BR/>I don't think so.<BR/><BR/>Dave in Wisc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88651642917466347472008-08-04T15:19:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:19:00.000-04:00Pit reporters are assigned drivers for the race, r...Pit reporters are assigned drivers for the race, remember TNT doing a pit reporter run-down before the event?<BR/><BR/>There is a Pit Producer in the Truck who coordinates the movement and the on-air activity of all four pit reporters. This Producer also sends them to the garage or the Infield Medical Center as needed.<BR/><BR/>Each crew has a complete wireless camera crew with them (called RF) and can go anywhere. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46962334923783016272008-08-04T15:09:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:09:00.000-04:00J. D.,Are the pit and infield reporters expected t...J. D.,<BR/><BR/>Are the pit and infield reporters expected to do find stories outside of their assigned beats, or must they be sent to cover stories such as MW (or other drivers) who left the race? How was this handled in your day?<BR/><BR/>Every driver has his own constituency. I would like to hear a "through the field" at least once every quarter of the race, supplemented by a chart bumper coming in or out of spots several times during the race. It could even become a shtick, with those who finish in the bottom 13 consistently taking on the sobriquet, "Unlucky 13."<BR/><BR/>Do you know if this absence of reporting on the field-fillers is a deliberate decision by the production team or simply an oversight?<BR/><BR/>Pacific Time Zone Kenny<BR/><BR/>[To those West of the Mississippi, please shout out where you are so the Eastern Time Zone folks know how many of us there are out here.]Kenn Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381315903467639353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51810850132750671882008-08-04T15:00:00.000-04:002008-08-04T15:00:00.000-04:00In light of the unusual strain on motors at Long P...In light of the unusual strain on motors at Long Pond and since most of the Toyota motors (except JGR) come from the same place, I was surprised that ESPN had nothing on why MW fell out so early.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87671193435952205732008-08-04T13:58:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:58:00.000-04:00I will check out TWIN and stick around if the show...I will check out TWIN and stick around if the show isn’t backwards. I will skip Nascar Now tonight as I have no interest in listing to more of the ESPN pit reporters.Lisa Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816899271672467136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36794806692857440672008-08-04T13:45:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:45:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30483358730651191822008-08-04T13:29:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:29:00.000-04:00Ritchie, your post makes the point.I had NO IDEA s...Ritchie, your post makes the point.<BR/><BR/>I had NO IDEA so many drivers were out of the race, because ESPN didn't tell me! <BR/><BR/>That's part of their job; it isn't just some waste of time that takes away from covering the race. It IS the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59686218147326251122008-08-04T13:09:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:09:00.000-04:00Mr. Editor,No, it would not have been difficult. ...Mr. Editor,<BR/><BR/>No, it would not have been difficult. As I said in my first response, you picked a great race to use as an example of this. <BR/><BR/>Also, like I said, if your only point is that EVERYONE who drops out of a race deserves an interview I would respectfully disagree, but understand your point.<BR/><BR/>If however, this became a serious issue when Mr. Waltrip didn't get an interview, I think that is disingenuous.<BR/><BR/>There were five drivers who dropped out of the race:<BR/>Yeley, Montoya, Nemechek, Menard, and Waltrip.<BR/><BR/>Did any or all of those guys get an interview? I admit, I wasn't keeping track, but I certainly will in the future.Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884549705336979557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11440642230116982772008-08-04T13:05:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:05:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56085192178661510522008-08-04T13:01:00.000-04:002008-08-04T13:01:00.000-04:00All 43 drivers have their fans, and when only a fe...All 43 drivers have their fans, and when only a few get talked about.........and not a word said about laps lost, or out of the race, it is a slap in the face to loyal fans. I stayed with the whole darn thng waiting for a mention of Mikey, watched Victory Lane...nothing.....D Despain.... nothing. Wonder how NN will handle it tonight.<BR/>Grani GirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52984430283607150922008-08-04T12:50:00.000-04:002008-08-04T12:50:00.000-04:00Many here are making this about Michael Waltrip bu...Many here are making this about Michael Waltrip but in my opinion it is not just about him. It's about all the cars that fall out of a cup race. At least give us an update about it and as JD said with the small video box we can even see the interview. Did they interview anyone who fell out or crashed out yesterday. Not that I can remember 55, 15, 78. We are not talking about start and park cars. Someone posted using Dave Blaney as an example while I agree he perhaps did not deserve an interview we could at least have heard about him once with view of his car during the race. I know we bashed FOX big time this year but they seemed to understand the every team deserved at least some type of mention even if it wasn't for a good thing. Heck show the poor guy getting lapped at least his sponsor will get some airtime.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41129318131364208292008-08-04T12:43:00.000-04:002008-08-04T12:43:00.000-04:00Altho I think the ESPN people need alot more polis...Altho I think the ESPN people need alot more polish with their broadcasts, I did'nt miss a Mikey interview at all. All you would hear is him blaming someone else for his team's errors and how they will turn it around. How long do you think a sponsor is going to listen to that crap? I give him until the end of this year, at best. Since his Monday nite show is UNWATCHABLE I can do something constructive. Now if we can just think of a way to retire 'Ol DW from Fox, we could start improving their announce crew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8281249828060448932008-08-04T12:37:00.000-04:002008-08-04T12:37:00.000-04:00Ritchie,There was no one else out of the race...ho...Ritchie,<BR/><BR/>There was no one else out of the race...how hard could it be?Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42970917752476461022008-08-04T12:17:00.000-04:002008-08-04T12:17:00.000-04:00The Daly Planet editor wrote:There was no issue ab...The Daly Planet editor wrote:<BR/><I>There was no issue about who "deserved" and interview and who did not. If a car fell out of the race the driver was interviewed as a part of the network's coverage. It did not matter if it was a traditional backmarker or a star.</I><BR/><BR/>I am man enough to admit if I mis-interpreted your original blog, but I'm not sure I did. You wrote an ENTIRE post about Mr. Waltrip not being interviewed after he fell out of the race early. Just Waltrip, nobody else. You pointed out that he is a car owner, TV celebrity, and how he has many fans. Does Mr. Editor believe readers are not going to infer from this that The Daly Planet thinks Mr. Waltrip deserves an interview regardless of other drivers who drop out of the race?<BR/><BR/>Its similar to visiting an art museum. The paintings that get an entire wall to themselves are considered the most important and valuable.Ritchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884549705336979557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33269771376529438562008-08-04T11:55:00.000-04:002008-08-04T11:55:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55463929253349132132008-08-04T11:30:00.000-04:002008-08-04T11:30:00.000-04:00One of the key elements to keep in mind is that pi...One of the key elements to keep in mind is that pictures and sound are different when a TV network is doing a live race.<BR/><BR/>In the older days, the pit reporter would talk to the driver who was out of the race while the video of the live race continued on the screen. <BR/><BR/>There was no issue about who "deserved" and interview and who did not. If a car fell out of the race the driver was interviewed as a part of the network's coverage. It did not matter if it was a traditional backmarker or a star.<BR/><BR/>With today's TV technology, two video boxes appear on the screen and an interview is done in one while the live racing continues in the other. There is no interruption in the live coverage of the race.<BR/><BR/>At the time Waltrip retired from the event, it was not in a big crash with multiple cars. He was the only car heading to the garage. ESPN made a decision to keep the pit reporters on pit road and call the pit stops.<BR/><BR/>This issue arose last season when ESPN absolutely avoided interviewing the drivers involved in accidents as they were released from the Infield Care Center. Fans had to scramble to the Internet or radio to find out the info about their favorite driver.<BR/><BR/>ESPN has three people in the Infield Pit Center, four reporters on pit road and three more announcers in the booth. With ten people on the telecast, there is no excuse not to follow-up on stories of the race.<BR/><BR/>Ultimately, as we see with other networks like SPEED, the ability exists to just have the driver put on a headset briefly and talk directly with the announcers in the booth. <BR/><BR/>In the end, there is a four hour window of live TV in which decisions are made about how to present this event to the TV viewers. Not speaking with a driver who retired from the race early and finding out what went wrong is fundamentally avoiding the responsibility of a NASCAR TV partner.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17916108108147923632008-08-04T11:24:00.000-04:002008-08-04T11:24:00.000-04:00Oddly, MRN managed to explain what happened to Wal...Oddly, MRN managed to explain what happened to Waltrip, includidng an interview, and despite your "Zero-sum" assertion, I don't believe anyone is complaing that MRN's coverage was lacking as a result.<BR/><BR/>Used to be, when a driver went out of the race early, we were told why by the TV people. Heck, Punch even promised we would be, although he failed to deliver on that promise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com