tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6436588549146525852..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: In-Progress From Atlanta: "NASCAR Countdown" And Nationwide Series RaceDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49833388229141101022008-03-09T00:19:00.000-05:002008-03-09T00:19:00.000-05:00I understand why EPSN2 focused on Keselowski some ...I understand why EPSN2 focused on Keselowski some in following up on that race last week, because two cars from the same shop wrecking is always news.<BR/><BR/>But this dude has a bad attitude. He shouldn't be interviewed on TV in a "woe as me" stance a week after the race because he's not going to win a PR battle against Mark Martin.<BR/><BR/>Now I read that Mark Martin called him and left a message apologizing but Keselowski didn't call him back because he says Mark can't fix it with words. Maybe they said that during the discussion about it on the broadcast and I glossed over it.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad I missed him saying that on ESPN if he did because kid has me steamed. No respect at all. Mark Martin calls to apologize and you blow him off? Not going to help me root for a Nationwide only guy when I see that, especially when ESPN seems to be making him the star of their coverage every week -even before this- that I'm supposed to root for. (In the spring, it appears I'm supposed to root for Logano, based on the ESPN ads.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19136432725567922692008-03-08T22:53:00.000-05:002008-03-08T22:53:00.000-05:00Anonymous said... I really do not like Brad Daughe...Anonymous said... <BR/>I really do not like Brad Daugherty ... He just does NOT add anything to the broadcasts ... In fact, he's a bad distraction ... <BR/>March 8, 2008 3:40 PM<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>I disagree wholeheartedly , I think Brad D. is awesome @ what he does. He does great work and knows what he is talking about, bringing an enthusiasm that is needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10738261145730597918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1024975651188075082008-03-08T22:25:00.000-05:002008-03-08T22:25:00.000-05:00re: pit road coneI do not know if it illegal to to...re: pit road cone<BR/><BR/>I do not know if it illegal to touch or knock the cone. What everyone knows and what they seem to be referring to is it is illegal to go around the cone. Don't bash the crew for that. I think the confusion is touch vs. go around it. And I do not think everyone know the rules about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9600626474879504412008-03-08T22:14:00.000-05:002008-03-08T22:14:00.000-05:00Just a heads up: ESPN 2 is re-airing today's race ...Just a heads up: ESPN 2 is re-airing today's race on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD if anyone missed anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70580466285069784652008-03-08T21:39:00.000-05:002008-03-08T21:39:00.000-05:00Anonymouse @ 7:53 PM - The tires have been a tv is...<B>Anonymouse @ 7:53 PM - </B><BR/><BR/>The tires have been a tv issue ... <BR/><BR/>When certain drivers had a problem with their tires last week, they were written off as having rookie mistakes ... <BR/><BR/>Others had tv reporters try to bait them with a particular type of questions in an attempt to get an explosive reaction that could be played to the hilt on tv ... <BR/><BR/>The same thing happened this week ... by the same tv reporters ... <BR/><BR/>It's all about the 6 second soundbite ... and lately, tires have been creating those soundbites ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8788798872829769512008-03-08T19:53:00.000-05:002008-03-08T19:53:00.000-05:00why are we talking tires and not TV?why are we talking tires and not TV?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4817582548581210132008-03-08T19:49:00.000-05:002008-03-08T19:49:00.000-05:00Thanks ESPN for showing the FINISH LINE!!!!Good jo...Thanks ESPN for showing the FINISH LINE!!!!<BR/><BR/>Good job.<BR/><BR/>Course, we would like the other camera that lets the cars look bigger but hey, it's a huge step forward compared to some Network finishes..the pre determined "WWF Style" I call it....which was remedied last week as that network ALSO allowed us to see half the cars finish.<BR/><BR/>It is GREATLY APPRECIATED to allow us to see the "rest of the story" after investing HOURS into a broadcasts, CHOCK full of commercials, often ill timed! :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks again ESPN.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36961701488548633142008-03-08T19:00:00.000-05:002008-03-08T19:00:00.000-05:00When Casey & Denny had problems at Fontana it was ...<B>When Casey & Denny had problems at Fontana it was because there is NO grooved tread on the tires and they hit the water ... which means hydroplaning ... </B><BR/><BR/>I understand that, I didn't mean to imply the tires caused those wrecks at California. Another user said there wasn't a tire problem because plenty of others cars didn't blow tires. My point is that under that questionable logic, since 41 cars didn't crash running over the water at California, there was no safety hazard with the water then right? Under almost any conditions you're not going to have all 43 cars suffer from a problem. Even in the 2001 All-Star race when they waved the green flag under a massive rainstorm, Gordon, Waltrip, Harvick, and Burton crashed in the rain and 17 or so others didn't... that didn't mean the wet track wasn't a hazard, that just meant some drivers were luckier than others.<BR/><BR/>So to say that there is no tire problem because "I saw plenty of drivers finish without blowing tires" seems silly to me, that's the point I was trying to get across.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79204223526055710532008-03-08T18:51:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:51:00.000-05:00When Casey & Denny had problems at Fontana it was ...When Casey & Denny had problems at Fontana it was because there is NO grooved tread on the tires and they hit the water ... which means hydroplaning ... <BR/><BR/>It had nothing to do with the tires being soft or hard ... It has everything to do with them having no grooved tread ...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Some teams also are well known for pushing the limits when it comes to camber settings ... causing irregular wear and blow outs ... <BR/><BR/><BR/>They all complain about the tires ... But, certain drivers complain more than others ... <BR/><BR/>IF they hate the tires so much, they can go run in some other series with a different sanctioning body and tire suppliers ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10683499848596233072008-03-08T18:43:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:43:00.000-05:00Many drivers have voiced concerns over these tires...<B>Many drivers have voiced concerns over these tires over these last few weeks,</B><BR/><BR/>They complain about tires EVERY week. They have for YEARS.<BR/><BR/>I have never heard them speak well about tires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52968187982549572292008-03-08T18:27:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:27:00.000-05:00Odd, I saw lots of other drivers finish the race w...<B>Odd, I saw lots of other drivers finish the race without having blown tires.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps Kyle's driving style is the problem here?<BR/></B><BR/><BR/>Based on your logic, then at California when only Casey Mears and Denny Hamlin lost control when the water seepage problem started, that was a case of their driving styles being different and not an indication that there was a problem with the track then right?<BR/><BR/>Many drivers have voiced concerns over these tires over these last few weeks, and after seeing so many cars blow tires I'm going to have to believe the drivers when they say there's a problem.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27850571242066583232008-03-08T18:15:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:15:00.000-05:00Goodyear ruining this sport and his chances specif...<B>Goodyear ruining this sport and his chances specifically these last few weeks.</B><BR/>Odd, I saw lots of other drivers finish the race without having blown tires.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps Kyle's driving style is the problem here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8686412880859064022008-03-08T18:14:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:14:00.000-05:00Why do we have a crew calling the race who has to ...Why do we have a crew calling the race who has to ask--on the air--whether running over the commitment-line cone is a penalty?<BR/><BR/>This is basic, NASCAR 101. If the guys in the booth don't know the rules, it is time to give them the heave-ho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88240258239269807122008-03-08T17:58:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:58:00.000-05:00Good job today by the ESPN guys and gals. Other t...Good job today by the ESPN guys and gals. Other than forgetting the Lucky Dogs I didn't notice any glaring issues with the coverage.<BR/><BR/>I'm not going to bash Kyle Busch for the interview with Shannon Spake. He was obviously very upset - as I would be - with Goodyear ruining this sport and his chances specifically these last few weeks. If the rock hard tires that don't promote side-by-side racing are intended to prevent tire failures and we're seen a rash of tires problems anyway, then something is definitely very wrong here as Tony Stewart mentioned in an interview he did with Speed earlier today. I hope Fox and ESPN follow up on these tire issues on the pre-race show tomorrow and NASCAR Now during the week because this is clearly one of the biggest stories going on right now in NASCAR.<BR/><BR/>Kyle was angry and short with his answers but he wasn't rude to Shannon and Shannon didn't go over the edge and try to prod him into snapping as another reporter did last week in a similar situation.<BR/><BR/>JD, I also hope that Allen Bestwick gets the play-by-play assignments when Dr. Punch gets some time off. Nothing against Marty Reid but I would prefer using the #2 NASCAR announcer (who arguably should be #1 anyhow) than the #1 IndyCar announcer.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83907944744162973322008-03-08T17:40:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:40:00.000-05:00Anon 5PM,I would suggest that you never say never....Anon 5PM,<BR/><BR/>I would suggest that you never say never. This is a long season, and last year when Jerry Punch went on vacation, they used Marty Reid as the host because he was ABC friendly.<BR/><BR/>This season, when Jerry is away, it should be interesting to see if they put Allen up top and bring Mike Massaro or Nicole Manske down into the Infield Pit studio role.<BR/><BR/>Say what you will, Manske has been holding her own while she learns the ropes. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76857778955852830782008-03-08T17:37:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:37:00.000-05:00I heard that as well, and can only assume he was w...I heard that as well, and can only assume he was working for someone in a radio role because that is the next booth over. The other way is the ESPN booth, and I do not think he would be in there.<BR/><BR/>Squier and ESPN have a long history. But, you never know in TV land.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7088687166186178982008-03-08T17:31:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:31:00.000-05:00JD- This morning or early PM on SPEED Mike Joy mad...JD- This morning or early PM on SPEED Mike Joy made a comment about Ken Squier being in the "booth next door." Would Ken Squier have just been hanging out, or is he doing some broadcast work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15744521311406076412008-03-08T17:21:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:21:00.000-05:00patrick,I am going to let that hang for now, but w...patrick,<BR/><BR/>I am going to let that hang for now, but we do not use that type of language in this forum, no matter how creative the spelling. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71541606132674539102008-03-08T17:20:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:20:00.000-05:00We worked very hard on the NASCAR TV partners last...We worked very hard on the NASCAR TV partners last season to rise above their own network agendas and grasp the concept that it was hard for fans to follow the races on all the different networks.<BR/><BR/>They have responded this season by doing exactly that and even more. NASCAR Now promotes the Cup races on Fox with their logo and the Truck races on SPEED with that network's logo.<BR/><BR/>SPEED and Fox speak about the Nationwide races often, and the announcers refer to each other often by name. DJ started the day today by talking about the Truck Series race on <BR/>SPEED last night.<BR/><BR/>This has been an outstanding season of change and cooperation from the TV partners, and if all we have to moan about is no graphics on the finish line, I will certainly take it.<BR/><BR/>Last year at this time, NASCAR TV was a train wreck and about to get worse with TNT on the horizon. <BR/><BR/>It should be interesting to see how that network responds to all the great chances that ESPN2, SPEED and Fox have made so far this year.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61472313223956018682008-03-08T17:09:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:09:00.000-05:00Kyle is such a little beeyatch. Shannon's question...Kyle is such a little beeyatch. Shannon's question was legitimate and non-confrontational. Maybe if he'd realize his aggressive driving has consequences on the wear of the tires, he might finish the race where he was running.<BR/>ESPN did a decent job today. I was not paying attention as close as I normally would, but besides a few late returns from commercial when its clear there is a caution and a couple of late returns for the restarts, the booth dynamic is so much more palatable. I say good job and keep up the improvements.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296753538273585842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25228432946151413582008-03-08T17:06:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:06:00.000-05:00I too would like to see AB in the booth (it would ...I too would like to see AB in the booth (it would also dramatically improve the pit reporting) but Dr. Punch does have a unique relationship with many of the drivers, family and crew people.bevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53771728626522810702008-03-08T17:00:00.001-05:002008-03-08T17:00:00.001-05:00Why oh Why oh Why won't espn put bestwick in the b...Why oh Why oh Why won't espn put bestwick in the booth instead of Paunch<BR/><BR/>AB is so much better...relaxed and CONCISE! He doesn't try to oversell every happening on the track.....and also doesn't portray himself as the closest friend and cofidant of every driver, crew chief and wife/girlfriend in nascarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23036958960703696732008-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:002008-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:00I heard you need a copy of the finishing order fro...I heard you need a copy of the finishing order from NASCAR.com(I'm not sure about other sites.) to get your free fries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3727478940282604722008-03-08T16:59:00.001-05:002008-03-08T16:59:00.001-05:00I think we're finally seeing a truce between Fox a...I think we're finally seeing a truce between Fox and ESPN after the stupid stuff when Fox started covering NASCARbevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186936436307739896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77551307219421490192008-03-08T16:59:00.000-05:002008-03-08T16:59:00.000-05:00JD - Yes, on the free curly fries on Monday ... Ar...<B>JD - </B><BR/><BR/>Yes, on the free curly fries on Monday ... <BR/><BR/>Arby's is only on the car for 3 races ... <BR/><BR/>But, the promotion runs for the whole season ... <BR/><BR/><BR/>If you register at Arbys.com ... They'll send you an email with the coupon to print out ... <BR/><BR/><BR/>They also send you a coupon for a free sandwich for your birthday ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com