tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7301597459458692228..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Truck Series Banquet Closes A Strong Season For SPEED (Updated)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88374934405692297452008-12-09T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-09T17:30:00.000-05:00I watched the Truck banquet last night. I agree th...I watched the Truck banquet last night. I agree they could have left out the entertainment; but otherwise, for a banquet, it was the best. That afternoon, I finally was able to watch the Cup banquet. Even though they did the replay in less time, the entertainment could have been left out. Why don't they just tape and cut like they do for the Nationwide and Truck Banquets. The question and answers work very well and cuts down on time. THe drivers say to much anyway and lot of it is inside jokes. Why couldn't all 12 drivers at the cup level be there, acknowledged, but not on stage. Also did anyone hear if Carl Edwards actually left the banquet early<BR/>ALso best of luck to Johnny Benson in his new ride; hopefully they can find sponsorship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62229175027203478292008-12-09T14:07:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:07:00.000-05:00Interesting that Brian France did not present the ...Interesting that Brian France did not present the Trophy, considering it was his idea, along with two or three others, to create the Truck Series in the first place.<BR/>I would rather have the banquets edited for time, and produced into a shorter version, than live, drawn out, and strained.Also, I'd lose the comedy and entertainment bit. Quit trying to be like the Academy Awards. Even they have been losing ratings.Sometimes the comedy gets lost on those who appear to be at the recieving end of a jab, and it creates awkward moments. (Watch Jay Mohr a couple of years ago try to joke with Brian France. )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29781095784052612282008-12-09T11:59:00.000-05:002008-12-09T11:59:00.000-05:00I prefer this format of informal conversation that...I prefer this format of informal conversation that I saw last night to the parade of speeches that the Cup banquet was. This celebration is about the drivers, the teams, and their seasons, and they should enjoy themselves.<BR/><BR/>Johnny Benson is class personified. Good luck to him next season in the #1 truck. How fitting!<BR/><BR/>The only complaint I have is that the 90 minutes was padded with too many commercials. At one time, there were ads every five minutes or so. The show should have been cut to an hour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-354951008934995892008-12-09T09:47:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:47:00.000-05:00i wasn't able to catch the truck banquet last nigh...i wasn't able to catch the truck banquet last night and i chose to ignore the cup one so i guess that says something right there. i love the truck guys but honestly? i'm not certain i would have made time to watch the banquet if i'd had the opportunity. the banquets no longer hold my attention and frankly, i can watch only the pieces i choose to watch by taking advantage of all the internet resources available. once again, the internet has changed the way i interact with the sport. <BR/><BR/>that being said: i need to once again say thank you and congratulations to everyone at speed for THE best racing broadcasts all season! the entire truck series production team excelled at bringing us the cleanest, most interesting, most intelligent racing broadcasts of all 3 series. of all the networks and on-airs who currently cover the various nascar series, only the speed team has earned my respect and loyalty because of the way they handled the truck series. <BR/><BR/>and the truck teams ain't no slouches, either! maybe a great new year's resolution for all nascar fans is to watch more truck races in '09 and see why some of us believe it to be the BEST racing out there (well, except for dirt tracks for me but you know what i mean, right?!?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24216418256246352402008-12-09T09:20:00.000-05:002008-12-09T09:20:00.000-05:00I too am really happy to hear that Benson will be ...I too am really happy to hear that Benson will be back next season and hopefully they can acquire sponsorship really soon and think that Red Horse racing seems to be a quality outfit as well, and frankly I am happy to see him stay with Toyota.<BR/>I just wish that the Cup banquet was like the Nationwide and Truck series as well.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33255771232516567992008-12-09T08:51:00.000-05:002008-12-09T08:51:00.000-05:00There will be one final re-air on Sunday at 1pm ET...There will be one final re-air on Sunday at 1pm ET.<BR/><BR/>I only watched the beginning and I enjoyed what I saw. I thought that some of the interviews were way too short. I guess they flew by because I was enjoying them. Can't wait to see the rest of it later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50777654898201945612008-12-09T08:40:00.000-05:002008-12-09T08:40:00.000-05:00The show was already rebroadcast last night at 12a...The show was already rebroadcast last night at 12am EST and is on again right now (8am EST). It will be on one last time:<BR/><BR/>SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1:00PM-2:30 ESTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43001611632440495252008-12-09T07:57:00.000-05:002008-12-09T07:57:00.000-05:00Now all racefans know what the original guys at SP...Now all racefans know what the original guys at SPEEDVISION knew all along. That Johnny Benson is a talented, humble, high class individual with integrity and a centrist appeal that resonates with Americans. SPEED Channel unceremoniously bounced him off their network for media darling and chick magnet (not) brian vickers.Now they've dumped Schrader.<BR/>WAY TO GO, JOHNNY BENSON!! PROOF THAT NICE GUYS FINISH FIRSTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29353945893087311712008-12-09T07:22:00.000-05:002008-12-09T07:22:00.000-05:00Thanks for the updates about JB next season, but a...Thanks for the updates about JB next season, but a sponsor needs to come along for that program to move forward. I certainly hope that happens.<BR/><BR/>I did not see a re-air of this program, but I will check with SPEED. If anyone sees a re-air listed, please note it here.<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64374784711313450432008-12-09T04:03:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:03:00.000-05:00JD I missed it last night, is SPEED going to re-br...JD I missed it last night, is SPEED going to re-broadcast it? BTW...thanks for being first to note that the cup deal was NOT live!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86989481346221742562008-12-09T03:48:00.000-05:002008-12-09T03:48:00.000-05:00I'm not sure if this will make it up, as it's not ...I'm not sure if this will make it up, as it's not really a comment about the banquet itself.<BR/><BR/>But reports are just now out that Benson will be back in '09 to defend his title. Various outlets are reporting that he has signed with Red Horse Racing and will be team mates with David Starr and that his BRD crew chief Tri Bruce will be joining him there.<BR/><BR/>Not a "TV media" comment. But I thought it was worth mentioning as part of JD's story touched on Benson's popularity and the fact that he would not be back in '09. Now he will be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17113869607897595412008-12-09T00:38:00.000-05:002008-12-09T00:38:00.000-05:00I just got done watching the banquet. I like the f...I just got done watching the banquet. I like the format, however not the commls after each driver. I know it was chopped up on purpose. They should have left out the entertainment and given more time to the drivers, imo. And why did Rick have to eat right then? Kinda tacky. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to see the Cup banquet use this format. It seems to put the drivers more at ease.<BR/><BR/>I agree with dear Sophia on the other CTS banquet post from earlier.<BR/><BR/>PS, I heard Eli Gold's voice. I wouldn't want to trade the Allen/Parsons Project, but I wish he was on TV.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-29231730025706786212008-12-08T22:28:00.000-05:002008-12-08T22:28:00.000-05:00Johnny officially in the #1 truck next year, so he...Johnny officially in the #1 truck next year, so he is returning. <BR/><BR/>http://www.jayski.com/cts/ctsnews.htm<BR/><BR/>Johnny Benson, who had previously announced he would leave Bill Davis Racing at the end of the 2008 season, will drive the #1 truck as a teammate with David Starr for Red Horse Racing, team co-owner Tom DeLoach confirmed Monday. Trip Bruce, Benson's crew chief, also has joined the team. As far as sponsorship, DeLoach said that sponsors are still being courted. Benson has won titles in the Nationwide and Truck and has 274 career Cup starts.(SceneDaily.com)(12-8-2008)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74602586158337974052008-12-08T22:16:00.000-05:002008-12-08T22:16:00.000-05:00I felt the tension between the Davis' and Johnny a...I felt the tension between the Davis' and Johnny all the way here in GA.<BR/>The show was ok.<BR/>The show was a little to scripted and looked like most everyone was very uncomfortable. <BR/>I think it was as good as it could have been. The only two people that looked comfortable to me were Mike Helton and Wayne Auton.<BR/>It would have been nice if MRN had carried it also.<BR/>As for Johnny, I believe Moody told us today that it was official that Johnny and Tripp would be at Red Horse Racing in 2009.<BR/>I don't think the banquets are made for the fans, and I'm good with it. The banquet is to celebrate the season among the teams and the sport.<BR/>I am thankful for the ability to see inside such a special occasion.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695831353283754366noreply@blogger.com