tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6709260617733435254..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Dover Truck Race Should Be Televised LiveDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65863471117881824932011-05-13T17:09:24.197-04:002011-05-13T17:09:24.197-04:00Makes no difference to me.
Since the beginning of...Makes no difference to me.<br /><br />Since the beginning of the season, I have DVR'd all NASCAR on SPEED programs.<br /><br />I no longer watch LIVE and I no longer watch commercials.<br /><br />SPEED seems to have a problem having commercial break audio much louder than the program itself. Therefore, I don't watch promos or any commercial sponsors.<br /><br />I love my DVR !Ken-Michigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22126735170669916272011-05-13T14:44:15.248-04:002011-05-13T14:44:15.248-04:00Here we go again ...now SPEED is taking big networ...Here we go again ...now SPEED is taking big network lessons ...show the race live ...tape-delay will draw new viewers and many of those who would watch the race live ...get with it NASCAR, you provide the product, your broadcast partners should uphold their end of the deal and air the races as they happen!w17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14723382874541957792011-05-12T14:14:55.916-04:002011-05-12T14:14:55.916-04:00I look at the problem this way...ultimately, it is...I look at the problem this way...ultimately, it is NASCAR's fault that they continue to schedule an event that cannot be shown live.<br /><br />While many Planeteers might not use services like Twitter and Facebook, I guess that NASCAR has not considered what a huge hassle it is to either have a separate non-NASCAR/news account in such services or, even worse, to temporarily un-follow anybody that posts NASCAR-related news. In today's world where things like Twitter and Facebook are used just as much for legitimate communication as they are for silly things like FarmVille and celebrity gossip...well, it is yet another piece of evidence that the folks running NASCAR are either still clueless about the online world or unwilling to conform to it. Either way, that is much to their detriment and that is regardless of whether or not the trucks are a top-tier series.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56477360052837084272011-05-12T12:48:47.905-04:002011-05-12T12:48:47.905-04:00I see both sides of this argument. Most folks have...I see both sides of this argument. Most folks have a better chance to watch in prime time anyway, especially west coast fans.I think a delayed race is the perfect opportunity for Truck Buddy. I could at least keep up live on my PC at work.Ian Schradernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79829314731225558222011-05-12T09:20:10.368-04:002011-05-12T09:20:10.368-04:00Dover has always been 2nd on my list after Martins...Dover has always been 2nd on my list after Martinsville to get lights there. I've asked several times over the years & the AFB doesn't have a problem with it. Why does NASCAR?<br /><br />PS LMAO at those who won't watch the Truck race because they assume an 18 win. NOTHING, repeat NOTHING is assumed in a race. That he wins so much is a testament not only to Kyle skill but to his team at track & shop. His OWN team, let me add.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48511777582157310852011-05-11T22:45:35.182-04:002011-05-11T22:45:35.182-04:00Before making my comment, I checked to see if Weed...Before making my comment, I checked to see if Weed was in the race. He is. I don't care now if I see it or not. He'll steal the show as always. Kyle Busch and the Camping World Truck Series.<br /><br />A more fitting penalty for both Weed and Kevin Harvick (I think it was unfair KH got penalized) would've been if nascar forbade them from running the truck race. Even though they do own the trucks. We know how they love to race. The fine is peanuts to them.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2310208270928458012011-05-11T21:12:57.026-04:002011-05-11T21:12:57.026-04:00If this was 2002, I'd understand SPEED's r...If this was 2002, I'd understand SPEED's reasoning. But like you said, social media has changed so much. <br /><br />If NASCAR and the tv partners put money and egos aside, the solution that makes the most sense would be to have the broadcast streamed live on SPEED's website or NASCAR.com and replayed that night on SPEED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42520840842460368922011-05-11T19:59:07.977-04:002011-05-11T19:59:07.977-04:00Was disappointed that the race isn't being sho...Was disappointed that the race isn't being shown live. There's no point in watching a replay after the race has already happened. I won't be watching it. Instead, I'll be out at my local track for some Friday night racing. Perfect chance to go.Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50766491619722825132011-05-11T18:56:30.833-04:002011-05-11T18:56:30.833-04:00@Fantasy NASCAR Geeker - you are wrong - the Dover...@Fantasy NASCAR Geeker - you are wrong - the Dover infield hold all three series. Cup and Nationwide have garages and the trucks park in a field. Nationwide will already be in on Friday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57849615695924091222011-05-11T18:23:01.962-04:002011-05-11T18:23:01.962-04:00Mr Editor -
Sorry that NCWTS will not be shown liv...Mr Editor -<br />Sorry that NCWTS will not be shown live ...many will watch at 8 pm on tape delay or replay ...show it live!<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52384760458529847622011-05-11T17:40:58.907-04:002011-05-11T17:40:58.907-04:00If the grandstands are empty, then why should it b...If the grandstands are empty, then why should it be on TV?<br /><br />I'm sorry, because I know the racing in the truck series can be awesome, but it is not only a minor league outfit, but a struggling minor league outfit. The last few races have not even had enough fans to pay the hot dog vendors their hourly wage. <br /><br />The race doesn't deserve to be on TV until there is actual fan demand, and right now there is next to none.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60003688131682599852011-05-11T16:56:57.114-04:002011-05-11T16:56:57.114-04:00Just to let everyone know I live up here in Delawa...Just to let everyone know I live up here in Delaware and have worked at all the horse tracks here and I have been told first hand that all Nascar has to do is ask and the speedway will put up lights but they won't spend the money not to never use them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48784999256213154782011-05-11T15:48:59.602-04:002011-05-11T15:48:59.602-04:00JD - minor quibble with your probation statement.....JD - minor quibble with your probation statement...According to Kerry Tharp on SIRIUS yesterday, Harvick & Busch are on probation for any and all NASCAR sanctioned events they enter until the date indicated, not just the Cup races.allisongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36060747929970926532011-05-11T15:47:20.335-04:002011-05-11T15:47:20.335-04:00Anon 2:11AM- My brother said pretty much the same ...Anon 2:11AM- My brother said pretty much the same thing when I checked the guide.<br /><br />At least I can listen to it during that slow time of the day (provided the station in Daytona Beach plays it live)Hotaru1787https://www.blogger.com/profile/00039330762559268246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13429054496492142512011-05-11T15:20:51.368-04:002011-05-11T15:20:51.368-04:00Same rules should apply for qualifying as well. I...Same rules should apply for qualifying as well. I don't like the tape delayed version SPEED shows, as I like to complement the TV broadcast with data NASCAR.com provides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89952197357423204082011-05-11T15:12:55.377-04:002011-05-11T15:12:55.377-04:00Most fans in the Pacific time zone are still at wo...Most fans in the Pacific time zone are still at work so the time works good for us. For the people who "must" use their twitter or constantly check whatever, just cut them off during that time and you won't know the results. <br /><br />Harvick and Busch are on probation in all 3 series, aren't they? So what do you think is gonna happen between them? Nothing----<br /><br />DrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43117659769376812022011-05-11T13:22:14.875-04:002011-05-11T13:22:14.875-04:00Watching a same day delayed event is like eating l...Watching a same day delayed event is like eating leftovers. It's not as good as fresh but it's OK if there is nothing better available. It's like using a DVR and watching it later. It's good only if you can avoid finding out about the results before you see it. <br /><br />I wonder about the value of a delayed race to the advertisers. Is it as valuable to them when it is shown live before prime time or is it more value warmed over in prime time?OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51108298299081322202011-05-11T12:06:23.079-04:002011-05-11T12:06:23.079-04:00The awkward start time due to no lights is to blam...The awkward start time due to no lights is to blame, you can't place all the blame on SPEED. A 4:45 EST green flag on a Friday is the worst possible time to start a race. Eastern Time Zone people will be getting home at 5:30 at best and with the shorter truck races, miss a fairly significant portion of the race. Central Time Zone viewers would miss it live almost entirely.<br /><br />I agree that it should be shown live, you can get all the early race story-lines from twitter until you're able to find a TV set, an an 8:30 EST replay is perfect for those who don't follow the net and want to watch it as it was live.<br /><br />An 8:30 EST start, 5:30 PST is a good time slot to be in. It's when casual fans are accustomed to say "Hey I wonder if the Truck series is racing tonight?" and flip onto SPEED. So the question is, do you turn off more fans who come home and find out the live race is half-way over, or do you anger more fans by showing it on tape-delay only?<br /><br />Regardless, blame Dover for not having lights and scheduling all 3 series into a facility that can't hold all 3 series. The reasoning behind the trucks on Friday is so they can pack up their haulers and get out Friday night and the Nationwide haulers can come in late Friday night after the trucks are cleared out. A perfect situation would be for Dover to give up space somewhere on its grounds to have all 3 series parked on Saturday, running the Nationwide and Trucks as a double header.Fantasy Nascar Geekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311214785786013119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12765712868857819812011-05-11T10:50:55.596-04:002011-05-11T10:50:55.596-04:00Great work, John. It took the NBC/Olympics conglom...Great work, John. It took the NBC/Olympics conglomerate a while to emerge from the dark ages and realize that the internet has changed the way sports are presented.<br /><br />If you're not airing it live, you're probably wasting your time. That doesn't mean you can't run delayed broadcasts of live events, but you have to air them live before you do anything else, or you're doing your audience a real disservice.Bruce Ciskiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047065575250548176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3566390186278568352011-05-11T09:27:06.023-04:002011-05-11T09:27:06.023-04:00Frankly, it's not that big a deal to me person...Frankly, it's not that big a deal to me personally. If I was home (I'll be in Dover) I would just not check the internet and watch it like it was live. However, I will say that their *reason* is what doesn't make sense. Obviously there's no real purpose in delaying it except they think prime time gets better ratings. Race fans, particularly truck fans, will find it no matter when it is on. If there was some important event opposite or something, I could get that. But just for ratings--I find it hard to believe it would make that much difference.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87522819951822760982011-05-11T08:49:12.502-04:002011-05-11T08:49:12.502-04:00Harvick is screwed if he uses the pit crew he had ...Harvick is screwed if he uses the pit crew he had Saturday night! Every time I see a replay of his pit crew TRYING to run up pit lane, I laugh. I don't think they've recovered yet from their wind sprints! Harvick needs to fire his 'conditioning' coach. Those guys look like they've never run in their lives. On a serious note, WHY does why does Nascar and the networks do these things? Maybe it's a good thing the Truck race will be "delayed" and have reduced viewership. The fact that two drivers are on Super-Secret Probation won't stop the announcers from trying to manufacture controversy where none might exist. You really missed out if you didn't see Jimmie Spencer's segment on the Hub last night. He showed at least a half dozen incidents of Harvick losing it. Spence said he could put together a one hour segment of Happy's run-ins. It really was hilarious. The more replays I see, the sillier those guys look. The other contradiction is all the concern about the car that rolled 25 feet before hitting the pit wall. The #29 car was all the way up pit road where they come off the track. The only people on that section of pit road were a couple of Harvick's crew gasping for breath. The real danger to the pit crews is during the races where cars are whizzing by while they do their work. They should be commended for how well they do under the circumstances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49520340305986843042011-05-11T08:43:18.614-04:002011-05-11T08:43:18.614-04:00The best Nascar racing by far, and it's tape d...The best Nascar racing by far, and it's tape delayed. And to me Nascar's probation is a joke anyway. I am truly disappointed with this but like you said, JD, this has been done several years now. Oh well, there's 2 upset racin' fans in this house!Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79473539626518327522011-05-11T08:33:42.984-04:002011-05-11T08:33:42.984-04:00I would rather miss some of the practice and see t...I would rather miss some of the practice and see the race and then they can re-broadcast it. This makes absolutely no sense at all, I am not even sure I even care about the KNN race, but could care less about watching practice and usually watch it if there is nothing else i want to watch.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13947977703695988102011-05-11T08:04:53.193-04:002011-05-11T08:04:53.193-04:00ALL CUP TRACKS SHOULD HAVE LIGHTS! They have plent...ALL CUP TRACKS SHOULD HAVE LIGHTS! They have plenty of our money to do so! Mo excuses!michealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698520955076358203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19107826570155019142011-05-11T02:11:44.601-04:002011-05-11T02:11:44.601-04:00WHY??????? SPEED WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!! WH...WHY??????? SPEED WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!! WHY??????????? this makes no sense at all. who makes these decisions JD? your idea seems to make logical sense. show it live and then later for the people who can't see it because of work. I just took a look at SPEED's on air schedule.<br />430pm - the 10 <br />5pm - NASCAR K&N pro series SO.boston<br />6pm - re-air truck qualifying <br />7pm - trackside <br />are you kidding me!!!!! I've heard SPEED call themselves the motorsports authority in promos .... I might go back and check that! if you are the authority start acting like it! <br />SPEED really missed a great opportunity to showcase their trucks series and get some viewers who may have turned in just for Kyle vs Kevin. <br />any chance this could change last minute? nobody watches races after they know the results! SPEED its 2011...not 1911!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com