tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6603801871309342570..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: "Race Hub" Takes It On The Chin AgainDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75395264419288902782012-02-07T21:06:56.179-05:002012-02-07T21:06:56.179-05:00John Daly -- It would be interesting to know what ...John Daly -- It would be interesting to know what your age demographic is of people posting here. I'm guessing "older" 40+. They have to remember that they are not the coveted 18-34 demo anymore. Advertisers want to spend $ on where that younger demo watches. If any channel ups that demo they will be happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19962168886314550362012-02-07T21:02:32.203-05:002012-02-07T21:02:32.203-05:00Bucky Butler-- It's not an every night show bu...Bucky Butler-- It's not an every night show but that's what SPEEDCenter is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69661451396258335462012-02-07T11:54:16.031-05:002012-02-07T11:54:16.031-05:00I don't watch Race Hub and never really have. ...I don't watch Race Hub and never really have. There is enough NASCAR ONLY programming on Speed to last a lifetime. I've said this before and will continue to beat the drum, I truly believe that what RACE FANS want is an all around, nightly, motorsports news show. RPM Tonight was must see TV in my house for years and it only seems a no brainer to me that a channel called "SPEED" would have such a program. Especially when their own website is full of motorsports news and commentary from around the country and around the world. I just don't understand.Bucky Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514519230957576700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9740263416231205702012-02-06T21:55:40.082-05:002012-02-06T21:55:40.082-05:00Speed seems to think that the west coast doesn'...Speed seems to think that the west coast doesn't seem to matter. Everything is geard for east coast time. If they keep that up there will be less and less fans due to lack of Nascar news coverage. There are a lot of dedicated fans out here that will be upset with this decision. Get it together Speed!!Janrod14https://www.blogger.com/profile/08133150240168549900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90778296372989160612012-02-06T16:14:35.795-05:002012-02-06T16:14:35.795-05:00Dot, you are right, trying to track when Nascar No...Dot, you are right, trying to track when Nascar Now airs is difficult, (it's hard to nail down a moving target). Why doesn't ESPN just put it on a certain time and be done with it. And when we sometimes DVR they are likely to show the 2009 tiddly winks championship or 2010 WSOP than NN!Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66581358891980700102012-02-06T10:04:09.089-05:002012-02-06T10:04:09.089-05:00Doesnt matter what time it comes on, I still wont ...Doesnt matter what time it comes on, I still wont watch it. Like a lot of people have said they do so many things that are childish and unprofessional. Nascar Now just takes it to school. Race Hub was better when it was 30 minutes. Less time for their antics. The Jimmy Spencer segments are embarrassing. The only good thing about them is the Kurt Busch Radio Sweetheart segment. Randy Pemberton isnt a very good analyst, he hits the Nascar kool-aid a little too hard.<br /><br />On the plus side its on every night at the same time, and has never been pre-empted for a month due to little league baseball. <br /><br />This show could be a lot better, but in typical Speed Channel way its nothing more than 5 minutes of good quality TV with the rest a bunch of skits that are intended to be funny yet fall short.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623901340377966481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48955258976164464812012-02-06T08:42:55.493-05:002012-02-06T08:42:55.493-05:00Well, all the scheduling changes have forced me in...Well, all the scheduling changes have forced me into DVR mode for RaceHub which is a shame because I really enjoy Steve as the host and I always made sure I tuned in to see Hammond do his show and tell on tech on Wednesdays.<br /><br />It's not the same if I have to do it this way. I looked forward to interviews with drivers - especially the young up and comers that I didn't know much about.<br /><br />Guess as others have said it is all driven by ratings - so do the stupid (IMO) lifestyle shows get great ratings. Don't know because I've never bothered to watch them.<br /><br />Going to seriously give consideration to dropping down a tier since ESPN for me is a wasteland -including Nationwide coverage - and why bother with Speed when there's only one show on that I actually watch and that isn't on at a time that works for me?GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20793680655412486352012-02-05T15:40:40.742-05:002012-02-05T15:40:40.742-05:00Anonymous 10:26, I understand the point you’re try...Anonymous 10:26, I understand the point you’re trying to make but as a Comedy Central viewer, particularly of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, I'm insulted that you would think Comedy Central would find the Wallace/Petty/Wood/Waltrips and *puke* Spencer in any way humorous or appealing to the vast majority of their viewership, and they have had some real dogs in their time as a network, but nothing as sadly unfunny and insulting to viewer intelligence than the above mentioned crew. Because of them I have as little interest a person can have in RH or Race Day. Byrnes, Roberts, Voda and Trotta do a fine job, but not enough to overcome the crap and scheduling changes Speed inflicts on us. <br /><br />Anonymous 11:27, I would welcome frat boys or high school students running programming compared to those who actually do so. I fear they're suits being cycled through who try to justify their existence and have not the slightest clue about the sport and what fans want. Their opinion of the NASCAR fan base seems unbelievably out of touch and insulting to the serious fan. They seem to operate on the basis only of ancient and ignorant stereotypes of the NASCAR fan.<br /><br />It flogs the imagination when trying to wrap one’s head around the fact that the same network that produces and runs RH and RD also generates F1 on Speed, not to mention Wind Tunnel. The F1 team is excellent and covers that racing discipline brilliantly. DeSpain, like him or not, is an incredible fan of all racing and draws some truly quality guests. <br /><br />How can Speed exhibit such truly flaming contrast? It’s stunning.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20549078551907249122012-02-05T12:34:26.033-05:002012-02-05T12:34:26.033-05:00The only good thing about RH being on at 3PM (PST)...The only good thing about RH being on at 3PM (PST), is that you know when you DVR it, you'll see it. Unlike what BSPN does to nascar now. That is when you can find it. And, even then, you may have recorded a rerun of a 2011 poker game or tennis.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68091318668787669142012-02-05T11:27:29.999-05:002012-02-05T11:27:29.999-05:00Just man's opinion but Speed seems to be run b...Just man's opinion but Speed seems to be run by high school kids or a bunch of college frat boys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64896587786969270262012-02-05T10:56:57.802-05:002012-02-05T10:56:57.802-05:00That's why I posted that the Hub Producers/Dir...That's why I posted that the Hub Producers/Directors should introduce themselves to their Nascar audience. Just who are these people that give us Hub and the other Speed TV programming?? Most of the Speed shows that are advertised appear to targeted towards those that watch Comedy Central. I'd pay a lot extra to have a cable show similar to Speed Vision or the Speed Channel. Motor Sports coverage for adults....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58954181304512969742012-02-05T01:34:15.892-05:002012-02-05T01:34:15.892-05:00Speed is not alone in giving the shaft to worthwhi...Speed is not alone in giving the shaft to worthwhile TV shows in favor of "Lifestyle" scripted so-called reality shows. I just learned that Discovery has cancelled the Storm Chasers show. And even The Weather Channel is getting into the Lifestyle gig with new shows about Life Guards and the people who build power generating wind turbines. This Lifestyle programming needs to go away immediately, if not sooner!DaveM4210https://www.blogger.com/profile/08661146275364277936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79238477768406102342012-02-04T19:18:37.173-05:002012-02-04T19:18:37.173-05:00I guess Speed thinks that all their reality shows ...I guess Speed thinks that all their reality shows are more interesting for viewers than Hub. I don't get that since I don't like any of them.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73527053276828928002012-02-04T17:11:16.810-05:002012-02-04T17:11:16.810-05:00Just another miscalculation by Speed. But I don...Just another miscalculation by Speed. But I don't expect anything more or anything less from the network that loves to cram the Waltrips down my throat.JimHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49312531004936839682012-02-04T16:04:17.845-05:002012-02-04T16:04:17.845-05:00Can't stand the silly stuff alright for kids I...Can't stand the silly stuff alright for kids I reckon but at 74 its to much to watch so after all those yrs. of watching I just change the channelibndn57noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57467047157815566692012-02-04T07:10:35.307-05:002012-02-04T07:10:35.307-05:00I DVR the show and fast forward through all the si...I DVR the show and fast forward through all the silly stuff (and commercials). The Wood/Petty stuff is trash.larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719301959106609734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74507178565729485482012-02-04T07:04:35.141-05:002012-02-04T07:04:35.141-05:00No matter what my interests are on TV, I tend to r...No matter what my interests are on TV, I tend to record and view later when I can fast-forward through 90% of it to view what appeals to me. Race Hub is really a half hour show with an additional 30 minutes of silly fluff. Hub usually has something half interesting at the very beginning and at the very end hoping you'll endure Ruttledge,Kyle and Kenny. I've come to really appreciate Matt Clark. He knows what he's talking about and gives you no BS. Randy Pemberton has lately come across as a used car Salesman. While Hub is doing all these interviews, I wish they'd trot out the producers and directors so they could share with the viewers all their Nascar-related experience and knowledge. It shouldn't take long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12049862145243862472012-02-03T21:37:36.992-05:002012-02-03T21:37:36.992-05:00Watched the first show of the season and it was fu...Watched the first show of the season and it was full of stupid stuff. A silly game and old twitter news. Haven't watched one since. Done with it and anything else speed dreams up...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521546200915194927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49049675942463217592012-02-03T19:33:07.013-05:002012-02-03T19:33:07.013-05:00Let's face it, everything is driven by ratings...Let's face it, everything is driven by ratings and as much as we love the sport, NASCAR related shows don't draw huge ratings. The races do OK, but other shows just don't cut it. Then the powers that be come up with the Spencer in the groundhog suit and other silly things and it alienates people like myself, I stop watching. If ten years ago someone told me I would skip a race on TV, there was no way that could happen. But last year I didn't watch one truck race and skipped the cup race with the Waltrip brothers in the booth. That's the effect the lack of professionalism has on me, and many others. There's nothing worse than someone who isn't funny, attempting to be funny, it's just plain sad. Hopefully the people in charge will see the error of their ways and upgrade the on air talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8880143503967817942012-02-03T18:48:50.959-05:002012-02-03T18:48:50.959-05:00These are the same people who took Jeff Hammond of...These are the same people who took Jeff Hammond off the pre-race show & put Michael Waltrip on, no matter how unpopular that decision is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23832733428175556872012-02-03T18:15:56.568-05:002012-02-03T18:15:56.568-05:00Looks to me as if everyone wants the money that co...Looks to me as if everyone wants the money that comes with most things NASCAR but have little interest is providing a decent product including the talking heads at Daytona. No matter what it's the fans that come up short.mrclausenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47359052087824724452012-02-03T16:09:12.401-05:002012-02-03T16:09:12.401-05:00i feel at this point speed channel is run by the m...i feel at this point speed channel is run by the monkeys in the careerbuilder.com commercials. Seriously this is the opposite of what EVERYBODY wanted.AveryNHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85337066348084879092012-02-03T15:56:28.407-05:002012-02-03T15:56:28.407-05:00i think it was so much better in half hour format....i think it was so much better in half hour format. You got racing news. Now most if it is just stupid silly crap with Spencer, Kyle Petty, Rutldge, and Kenny Wallac all trying to be funny. You may watch half of the dumb stuff before you get real racing news, or driver reports. <br /><br />Do love Daniella Trotta. Good move, but sadly the only good part. Do not waste my time anymore and no longer TVO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2882591026205582332012-02-03T15:07:56.667-05:002012-02-03T15:07:56.667-05:00We record Racehub to be able to fast forward all t...We record Racehub to be able to fast forward all the commercials and garbage like Spencer. Before too long we will see DW and some of Speeds other idiots cluttering up the show,so it's best to be able to have this option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33895034502133901342012-02-03T14:06:33.381-05:002012-02-03T14:06:33.381-05:00I like race hub because in the winter it is the o...I like race hub because in the winter it is the only game in town,of course i already have any breaking news at least a day earlier from Sirius nascar radio , and after that i can watch more reruns of pass time and what other dribble with RV, wreckers, semis,shop dribble about all kins fo stuff that doesnt go fast, lets remame the network to ABN ( automotive boring network.)Oldirtrackernoreply@blogger.com