tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7198116762886538308..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Regional Racing And "NASCAR Now" Still Can't ConnectDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24488370065385232052009-04-02T18:21:00.000-04:002009-04-02T18:21:00.000-04:00I like BV but really what was that, he obviously i...I like BV but really what was that, he obviously is very intelligent but I'm not sure what the point was in having him interview Marty, it went on way too long. <BR/>About the only question that I wanted the answer to regarding Dario was the one about his hair but everything had nothing to do with Nascar. The name is Nascar Now right? <BR/>Perhaps promoting the local would/should encourage people to seek out their local, I know it makes me think about hitting the local short track. That would be Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91137947195222898322009-04-02T15:54:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:54:00.000-04:00The Mod squad goes back way more than 25 years. Th...The Mod squad goes back way more than 25 years. They are the best racing your going see anywhere.<BR/><BR/>ESPN is missing the boat by not covering the mod's.<BR/><BR/>Every week when the so called big boys and the COT bore us to death on TV I say the same thing to my son: There is nothing wrong with this race track that 43 modified's could not cure."<BR/><BR/>If you ever get the chance get to New Hampshire to see the Modifieds, if you like many think that track is a problem, the modifieds will change your view.<BR/><BR/>If your lucky enough to be in Connecticut when the Tour runs Stafford or Thompson, buy a ticket, its the best racing your ever going to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16248831478077347562009-04-02T15:47:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:47:00.000-04:00I'm wondering if TBTB at ESPN believe that having ...I'm wondering if TBTB at ESPN believe that having Johnny Benson on occassionally as a panelist on the Monday Roundtable discussion of NASCAR Now is the same as covering the truck series. <BR/><BR/>ESPN needs to learn that NASCAR is NOT just the Sprint Cup series and that the only stories in the NW series come from the Cup drivers. Before calling ESPN to cover the developmental series, which they should cover, they need to start covering the #2 and #3 series in the sport. <BR/><BR/>It has been said that the reason why the NW series allows/needs the Cup drivers to race in that series is that they need the name recognition and to draw fans into the seats. Well, if the NW only drivers were given any attention, people *might* just learn who they are and would be interested in seeing them race. The same goes for the truck series. <BR/><BR/>Once the NW and truck series are covered, then ESPN should start focusing on the regional development series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69111218883164506892009-04-02T15:23:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:23:00.000-04:00John:On the Thursday SPEED telecasts of the Campin...John:<BR/>On the Thursday SPEED telecasts of the Camping World Series - are the announcers actually at the track or is it a voiceover done at the SPEED studio?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45395863337396582072009-04-02T15:22:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:22:00.000-04:00JD - First, let me say that I agree that racing at...JD - First, let me say that I agree that racing at the local short-track level is some of the best racing there is, and these tracks need help in staying afloat in this economy. I get all that, however, the key word above is LOCAL. What good does it do the track to be spotlighted on a national TV show, when, as a viewer, it is certainly not going to get me to jump in my car and travel the 800 or so miles to take in the race, nor can I see it on TV. And I'm sure Buoy One Seafood and Reen Orthodontics are great sponsors, and I'm sure the drivers and the track are happy to have them, but I'm never going to have the opportunity to spend my money with them.<BR/><BR/>I feel that these tracks should focus their promotional efforts on the local radio and TV stations and daily or weekly newspapers in their areas. NASCAR NOW is the only daily motorsports show on a network devoted to ALL kinds of sports. In my mind, I feel they are correct in focusing on the national motorsports series.<BR/><BR/>I can agree with you that SPEED (which is, or at least was, a motorsports network) should give the Trucks way more exposure than they do. As you pointed out, that would be in their best interest, after all, to draw additional viewers to the races they broadcast.<BR/><BR/>I do, however, agree with the poster from earlier this week who said the Trucks are 3rd in the pecking order behind Nationwide and Cup. If you look at any measurable criteria such as, purses, cost of competing, size of the field, attendance, cost of sponsorship, length of schedule, they come in 3rd. The only exception is the actual racing, which quite often is the best of the weekend. But again, that is a subjective opinion.<BR/><BR/>Feel free to disagree, just don't be disagreeable. :)allisongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29636620799876100232009-04-02T14:45:00.000-04:002009-04-02T14:45:00.000-04:00To ESPN. First, let me drill my first question dow...To ESPN. First, let me drill my first question down to a K3 grade level. 1). The name of a weekly sports talk show on your network is NASCAR NOW. (ESPN) Right!<BR/><BR/>Now that we got that outta the way...<BR/> <BR/>2). Then please explain to us what in the name of God does Dario Franchitti have to do with NASCAR ?<BR/>I'll answer this one for you - NOTHING ! <BR/><BR/>Sorta like Emeril Lagasse talking about microwave cooking. <BR/><BR/>Frustrating very frustrating.<BR/><BR/>ZigZiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575751456094003292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70005594723681142082009-04-02T11:49:00.000-04:002009-04-02T11:49:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35666585125707883882009-04-02T10:41:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:41:00.000-04:00but that's just the thing...I don't think it IS in...but that's just the thing...I don't think it IS in the best interests of the network not to mention those very things. Yes, I suppose there is ESPN programming on opposite those events that they would prefer us to watch, but still...it's just common sense that promoting sports on a sports *network* makes sense. I know, I'm preaching to the choir...<BR/><BR/>But they'd better look out, because those alternate networks are going full guns....can't wait to watch IRL on Versus...glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69194334223795524352009-04-02T10:04:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:04:00.000-04:00glen,We can still not get NASCAR Now to even promo...glen,<BR/><BR/>We can still not get NASCAR Now to even promote the start time and the network for either the Trucks or the Sprint Cup Series.<BR/><BR/>Instead, they insert the NHRA Drag Racing promo because that sport is televised by ESPN.<BR/><BR/>This is a sign of the internal struggle of this company where the good of a sport is often put behind the interests of the network.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7732907217096854832009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:00again, I just don't understand why ESPN doesn't ge...again, I just don't understand why ESPN doesn't get that promoting the sport, even races they don't carry, promotes racing in general and in the long run is good for their ratings. It's hard to believe they're that stupid....glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67507191013633291752009-04-02T05:56:00.000-04:002009-04-02T05:56:00.000-04:00I agree that the truck series needs to be covered ...I agree that the truck series needs to be covered better and Wednesday's show was just a useless waste of time. I love watching ZNicole Manski, but I think even she was a little bit bored with the show like I was. Give us real news and not this fluff garbage, it is like watching Digger on the pre-race shows.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59198010571067776752009-04-02T01:37:00.000-04:002009-04-02T01:37:00.000-04:00I need to revise my earlier comment. I did enjoy t...I need to revise my earlier comment. I did enjoy the interview with Diandra Leslie-Pelecky. She was the bright spot today. Too bad time was chewed up by Brian and Marty. Diandra should have been interviewed longer. If they need filler stuff, this is the way to go.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16488609932182108972009-04-02T00:45:00.000-04:002009-04-02T00:45:00.000-04:00Sure, the nascar regional racing would be cool to ...Sure, the nascar regional racing would be cool to hear about. But I'd be happy if they would just support the damn truck series.<BR/><BR/>Why do the trucks get ignored like a cousin nobody likes by Speed and ESPN? I just don't understand.Photojoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43636196435122444622009-04-01T23:19:00.000-04:002009-04-01T23:19:00.000-04:00I was waiting for a post of this nature since Tues...I was waiting for a post of this nature since Tuesday night<BR/><BR/>Here goes...<BR/><BR/>Tuesday's Dario interview was another one of those 'okay, off topic again' moments of thought.<BR/><BR/>Tonight's show I only glanced at as I was busy packing for a trip, but it had some good Vickers moments (that interview was dumb).<BR/><BR/>I agree with some of y'all... talk about the others during the week. But I have another idea... does the show have to be on EVERY weeknight?hotarunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3550891218938405282009-04-01T22:42:00.000-04:002009-04-01T22:42:00.000-04:00I like Vickers. I really do. But sheesh. . .what a...I like Vickers. I really do. But sheesh. . .what a waste of TV on Wednesday. Didn't even watch the whole thing, it was so awful.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70665433701284433832009-04-01T22:35:00.000-04:002009-04-01T22:35:00.000-04:00@ The J, Ditto.Tuesday's and Wednesday's s...@ The J, Ditto.<BR/><BR/>Tuesday's and Wednesday's shows weren't very good. How does BSPN justify the interview w/Dario? Don't get me wrong, I like him. Just wondering. <BR/><BR/>Tues and Weds are slow Cup & NW news days usually. Unless there is breaking news, and I mean REAL breaking news in CUP & NW, make the shows about NASCARs' other series.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43262015574295181662009-04-01T22:08:00.000-04:002009-04-01T22:08:00.000-04:00if they barely talk about the truck series, what m...if they barely talk about the truck series, what makes anyone think theyll talk about the mods or any other regional series? im not shocked by this, just another poor showing from the bristol bullies.The Jnoreply@blogger.com