tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6107253037629539952..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: "NASCAR Now" In The Midnight ModeDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43708937354217229392007-08-28T12:21:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:21:00.000-04:00I remember when SPEED Channel aired NASCAR Victory...I remember when SPEED Channel aired NASCAR Victory Lane on Saturday nights after races as late as this year when Fox had the broadcast rights. So ESPN must have had exclusive post-race show rights negotiated into their portion of coverage.<BR/><BR/>And Steven Tyler was born on 3/26/48? Wow! My mom was born just 11 days before that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37371689236597658322007-08-28T09:42:00.000-04:002007-08-28T09:42:00.000-04:00The hallmark of the modern media is the mental gia...<B>The hallmark of the modern media is the mental giant who invented the request (demand?) "Talk about (whatever it was you were doing)." </B><BR/><BR/>Ah, yes, the hallmark of the reporter who doesn't know what to ask. <BR/><BR/>I recommend that any subject of an interview who is on the end of that demand say, "I'm sorry, did you have a question for me to answer?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26398315396181058312007-08-28T09:39:00.000-04:002007-08-28T09:39:00.000-04:00No. Totally incorrect.If you don't know the legali...No. Totally incorrect.<BR/><BR/>If you don't know the legalities, don't presume to tell others how they work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65562658782122768992007-08-27T19:56:00.000-04:002007-08-27T19:56:00.000-04:00Speed not showing Victory Lane after the race. Do ...Speed not showing Victory Lane after the race. Do you THINK maybe ESPN has an exclusivity clause regarding broadcasting rights on race day. Maybe you should listen to the annoucements made before or during the broadcast. I know baseball, football and hockey have these rights so I suppose Nascar may also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8822114805785019392007-08-27T17:56:00.000-04:002007-08-27T17:56:00.000-04:00I've got to agree that SPEED should be airing Vict...I've got to agree that SPEED should be airing Victory Lane live after the race, even late on a Saturday night. They could still re-air it in the regular Sunday night timeslot for those people who expect to find it there.<BR/><BR/>Since they don’t air it live on a regular basis, we are left to wonder why. Maybe JD can get the straight scoop on this for us???<BR/><BR/>Is it ESPN that is somehow blocking SPEED from airing it live? I guess that’s theoretically possible (if they have some sort of exclusivity agreement with NASCAR on post-race programming), but ESPN doesn’t even have their own live post-race show (after the race broadcast signs off, anyway), unless you count the obnoxious SportsCenter coverage as legitimate post-race programming (I certainly don’t!). Furthermore, for whatever its worth, they don’t seem to have the ability to stop RaceDay from overlapping with Countdown.<BR/><BR/>Here’s my theory -- I think it might have something to do with the cost of guaranteeing a slot on a satellite for the live feed. Because it's difficult to predict when the race will actually end, I'm guessing they'd have to pay lots of $$$$$$ to reserve a big block of satellite time. Since they can only run so many commercials during the one hour show, there might not be enough revenue to cover the satellite costs. This is just a WAG on my part, as I certainly don’t have any inside info…cwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55333405597459210192007-08-27T17:50:00.000-04:002007-08-27T17:50:00.000-04:00Let's just get ESPN out of motorsports! I don't w...Let's just get ESPN out of motorsports! I don't watch ESPN because I am not a sports junkie but a racing junkie, so I really don't understand ESPN at all; just like they don't understand racing.<BR/>I like reading this column, because I can't stand to watch much of the show.<BR/>Poor Boris and Stacy, I have seen enough to watch them squirm, but I really don't like watching torture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89536670537250961182007-08-27T16:51:00.000-04:002007-08-27T16:51:00.000-04:00sophiaz,What makes me upset is SPEED's decision to...sophiaz,<BR/>What makes me upset is SPEED's decision to only air VL on Sunday, even for Saturday races leaves ESPN as the only option for post race coverage. <BR/><BR/>They could easily pre-empt whatever is on at that time and air VL live.<BR/><BR/>ESPN does something similar when an NBA or MLB playoff game is on another network. Once when the game is over, ESPN's post game show would begin.<BR/><BR/>SPEED should do the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18148363369287520742007-08-27T14:41:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:41:00.000-04:00i watched nascar now once. that show sucksi watched nascar now once. that show sucksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22610432057011619812007-08-26T23:27:00.000-04:002007-08-26T23:27:00.000-04:00Sorry JD, just some gentle ribbing from a confirme...Sorry JD, just some gentle ribbing from a confirmed Yankee of the "New England" variety. I know how touchy those "New Yorker" type Yankees can be about their city!<BR/><BR/>I need to call myself out too. I’m usually careful about the proper use of "its" and "it's", but I'll be darned if I didn't screw it up there in that post!cwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56542686534960535212007-08-26T23:03:00.000-04:002007-08-26T23:03:00.000-04:00I guess I could have said it a little bit better. ...I guess I could have said it a little bit better. Yonkers is just north of NYC proper. Yes, cwebs...it is its own city.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91342168691993918512007-08-26T22:56:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:56:00.000-04:00I hope the New Yorkers don't come after you JD, Yo...I hope the New Yorkers don't come after you JD, Yonkers is it's own city, not part of NYC! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Yonkers actually has at least one connection to NASCAR. It was the birthplace of Larry Mann, said to be the first driver who died in a NASCAR race (way back in 1952).cwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56382769427875316842007-08-26T22:44:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:44:00.000-04:00Thanks John. That must be a little known fact abou...Thanks John. That must be a little known fact about Aerosmith because after living in New England for so many years, I assumed Steven was born in MASS.<BR/><BR/><BR/>He is like the "Springsteen" of that particular area, but as you know, not nearly as popular as the Red Sox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16787626403043643682007-08-26T22:15:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:15:00.000-04:00Steve,That would be Steven Tyler, born March 26, 1...Steve,<BR/><BR/>That would be Steven Tyler, born March 26, 1948 in the Yonkers section of NYC. Good guess!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25049672675131447422007-08-26T21:33:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:33:00.000-04:00While I will agree MUCH of SPEEDS late night tv is...While I will agree MUCH of SPEEDS late night tv is TOTAL TRASH, i do not understand your hostility that they show VL on Sunday night. They used to repeat it on Monday night and should again.<BR/><BR/>As far as after the race, I do miss that aspect but not enough to get mad over it. I think folks never knew when to TUNE to SPEED and often the show SPEED was broadcasting would get dumped for the race when they ran overtime...just my guess?<BR/><BR/>Well, ok...they did leave Michigan early but that two day rain delay messed up lots of stuff...no INC, etc.<BR/><BR/>Just curious, you any relation to the ESPN supporters here. ;-)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49267294223602222622007-08-26T21:18:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:18:00.000-04:00Nice try, but no. They have shown them before and ...<B>Nice try, but no. They have shown them before and will show them again. Last week, for example</B><BR/><BR/>Dude, you missed my point. Showing a post race show for a Saturday night race Sunday night is something only a crap network would do. SPEED needs to get with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84543927474129612152007-08-26T20:51:00.000-04:002007-08-26T20:51:00.000-04:00I guess SPEED doesn't care to much to show a post ...<B>I guess SPEED doesn't care to much to show a post race show if a different network is showing the race.</B><BR/>Nice try, but no. They have shown them before and will show them again. Last week, for example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77896794975633192682007-08-26T20:44:00.000-04:002007-08-26T20:44:00.000-04:00So last night Erik demonstrated his vast knowledge...So last night Erik demonstrated his vast knowledge of NASCAR, it's drivers and fans by comparing Tony Stewart to Manny Ramirez? This is the dumbest attempt at an anology I have ever heard! First of all, no-one outside of MASS and NH has ever heard the phrase, "Manny being Manny", and furthermore, Tony and Manny are totally different personalities. You really cannot compare Tony to anybody, he is his own man.<BR/><BR/>Erik also furthered the stereotype? of ESPN Eastcoast baseball bias.<BR/><BR/>The Saturday night broadcast was a vast improvement and I see a better product. Not so for the host of NASCARNOW, just keep him away from any ESPN microphone please!<BR/><BR/>John, who is the 59 year old from Yonkers you were referring to? Aerosmith?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73926981438269761532007-08-26T20:07:00.000-04:002007-08-26T20:07:00.000-04:00At least ESPN had a post race show. SPEED is noth...At least ESPN had a post race show. SPEED is nothing but trash. Why the heck not show Victory Lane on the day of the race? They did when their corporate buddies FOX was the network showing the races. <BR/><BR/>I guess SPEED doesn't care to much to show a post race show if a different network is showing the race.<BR/><BR/>They either need to step up or step out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23043056023178071742007-08-26T18:46:00.000-04:002007-08-26T18:46:00.000-04:00Explain something to me. What was NASCAR Now doin...Explain something to me. What was NASCAR Now doing in studio? It boggles my mind. The little network that doesnt even carry the race has more people and more at track coverage then the network that owns the rights to air it!!!<BR/><BR/>I wont watch NN its too much hype and zero substance. Boris Said, it must be painful to him to appear on that show. I hope at some point he can take it in a better direction. I however doubt in ESPN HYPE WORLD even thinks that there is anything wrong with the show.<BR/><BR/>Just spit balling.... but how do you guys think Boris would be in Rustys spot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22599304931625494942007-08-26T18:42:00.000-04:002007-08-26T18:42:00.000-04:00NASCAR Now is clearly produced by someone who does...NASCAR Now is clearly produced by someone who doesn't know the sport and doesn't care to know it, either. This person apparently assumes that race fans go to races to see wrecks, so they show wrecks as "highlights" and if there weren't many, they call it a dull race.<BR/><BR/>The importance of pit strategy and who-passed-who-when (and where) eludes them.<BR/><BR/>Is "Baseball Tonight" produced by someone who doesn't know baseball and thinks the most exciting part of a game happens if there's a fight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21898354836386074992007-08-26T17:39:00.000-04:002007-08-26T17:39:00.000-04:00JD - "Midnight at the Oasis" - I love it! Makes m...JD - <BR/><BR/>"Midnight at the Oasis" - I love it! Makes me think of Maria Muldaur...<BR/><BR/><BR/>bevo - <BR/><BR/>I agree, they're just looking for easy soundbites. Tony's far too wise(azz) to give them out so easily!<BR/><BR/><BR/>I think it was the reporter who was holding the "NEWS 13 abc" mic that Tony was challenging. It wasn't even the "not as many crashes" answer that Tony went off on. Since that was basically true (though painfully obvious), Tony prompted him to give another reason. The reporter then said something like: "It was faster?". It was after this pathetic answer that Tony went on is rant. Love him or hate him, you've got to admit that Tony isn't afraid to call a spade a spade!<BR/><BR/>cwebscwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47128007124757692912007-08-26T17:19:00.000-04:002007-08-26T17:19:00.000-04:00I'm just surprised they stopped talking about what...I'm just surprised they stopped talking about what number Junior will drive next year to actually mention anything about the race. <BR/><BR/>wow... didn't see that one coming.Statboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934932569438588673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1557872817033530212007-08-26T16:56:00.000-04:002007-08-26T16:56:00.000-04:00I hardly think critiquing ESPN for their lame, clu...I hardly think critiquing ESPN for their lame, clueless questions from their CLUELESS reports and pointing THAT out, is comparable to what is being discussed at this site.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully I did not watch NN but Stewart had a VALID POINT.<BR/><BR/>Erik K is just USELESS.<BR/><BR/>Pathetic show, putrid host, clueless producers/directors, etc.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43801270410400507292007-08-26T16:38:00.000-04:002007-08-26T16:38:00.000-04:00The hallmark of the modern media is the mental gia...The hallmark of the modern media is the mental giant who invented the request (demand?) "Talk about (whatever it was you were doing)."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46663986507793253572007-08-26T16:04:00.000-04:002007-08-26T16:04:00.000-04:00The problem is that they are NOT asking questions....The problem is that they are NOT asking questions. All they want are sound bites. Listen to these and count how many actual questions are asked. Most are just statements by the reports and they expect the drivers to expand those thoughts. If you're a reporter watch the race and take notes. Ask questions based on what you noted. Don't just throw a mic in front of a driver and expect him to do your job for you.<BR/><BR/>As far as Erik K goes... I don't care. If he's on I turn it off. He's had plenty of time to improve. It ain't going to happen. Man I miss RPM2Night (or Nite, however they had it).bevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.com