tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7308409860626559581..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: In-Progress At Texas: SPEED's Very Strange FridayDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-620867087407273922007-11-03T19:10:00.000-04:002007-11-03T19:10:00.000-04:00Steve yes the scanners keep track of places hubby ...Steve yes the scanners keep track of places hubby was using ours and keeping me up somewhat but before the race was even over they turned the scoring pylon off and even the drivers/crew chiefs & spotters were confused about that so you can imagine us folks in the stands went away shaking our heads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55895995488882420922007-11-03T12:40:00.000-04:002007-11-03T12:40:00.000-04:00IF ESPN would use SPEED's coverage of the truck ra...IF ESPN would use SPEED's coverage of the truck races as a template for their coverage of Busch and Cup, they'd have a lot mroe happy fans and, most likely, more viewers overall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11343383099207666602007-11-03T12:19:00.000-04:002007-11-03T12:19:00.000-04:00Busch Series Fan!That's why I use a scanner at the...Busch Series Fan!<BR/>That's why I use a scanner at the live races. Without one, I'd be lost too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89795319498173338222007-11-03T07:39:00.000-04:002007-11-03T07:39:00.000-04:00We were at the track last night for the truck race...We were at the track last night for the truck race. Sometimes it's better watching on tv because you can keep track of the drivers, etc they only show the scoring pylon but no one knows who is a lap down, etc. Lots of action too especially the last crash but it was confusing for us they turned the pylon off so no one was really sure who won the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44670035811605209042007-11-03T01:11:00.000-04:002007-11-03T01:11:00.000-04:00I missed some of the action doing a late night lau...I missed some of the action doing a late night laundry load, and was out of the room of the digital tv.<BR/><BR/>When they went off the air, they clearly said that NASCAR would be reviewing the video tape to find the finishing order. It was a very wild last few laps and then got crazy after the red flag.<BR/><BR/>I hope it's not a sign of things to come for the rest of the weekend. This has been some of the craziest finial laps in racing I have ever seen. In all the series!<BR/><BR/>I must have missed Waltrips steamrolling over the show. I was doing some work on the computer and just keeping an eye on the screen...so NICE to see so much of the racing on SPEED as opposed to a bunch of GRAPHICS, taped footage and yapping heads in the booth interviewing folks during green flag racing.<BR/><BR/>I didn't see anything specific about Waltrip mentioned on another board so will be curious to see what I missed.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84109922550477518852007-11-03T00:40:00.000-04:002007-11-03T00:40:00.000-04:00Overall, I really do enjoy the SPEED presentation ...Overall, I really do enjoy the SPEED presentation of the NCTS, although I agree with JD that Mr Waltrip needs to turn down the volume a bit. As the season has progressed, I have grown to appreciate Rick Allen.<BR/><BR/>I am reluctant to join in on the "piling on" frenzy regarding ESPN miscues, but the ESPN producers could learn something by watching a truck race. What SPEED does NOT leave on the table is fully informing viewers of the finishing order before the end of the program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34957656473398065542007-11-02T23:36:00.000-04:002007-11-02T23:36:00.000-04:00SPEED left a little bit on the table there with Ri...SPEED left a little bit on the table there with Rick Allen getting overwhelmed by Michael Waltrip at crucial moments.<BR/><BR/>SPEED needs to establish Waltrip's role and keep him in it, simply for the sake of order on-the-air. <BR/><BR/>No doubt Waltrip lends enthusiasm to a very laid-back Phil Parsons, but there have to be some boundaries or there will continue to be lots of fractured commentary as we saw this evening.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69397002883274546002007-11-02T23:22:00.000-04:002007-11-02T23:22:00.000-04:00Wild and Crazy truck race!!!!Wild ending and poor ...Wild and Crazy truck race!!!!<BR/><BR/>Wild ending and poor Chad, hard hit...so close..:(<BR/><BR/>But Skinner ended up 3rd! LOL.<BR/><BR/>A red flag and they didn't even make it a lap around for the ending.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41314799168484563562007-11-02T21:49:00.000-04:002007-11-02T21:49:00.000-04:00These truck races are so much fun...Mikey and I th...These truck races are so much fun...Mikey and I think Ric both went "OH" at the same time when Kyle Busch got a little loose.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>We do NOT get genuine excitement like this in the ESPN booth.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40089731888663296482007-11-02T21:41:00.000-04:002007-11-02T21:41:00.000-04:00Most of these issues were decided well in advance....Most of these issues were decided well in advance...like months. <BR/><BR/>SPEED was obligated for the Truck race, the Truck pre-race, and Trackside. All those start times were hard.<BR/><BR/>NASCAR put together the qualifying coverage in the TV contract. <BR/><BR/>I didn't think SPEED would fit all that qualifying into that short time slot. Makes you wonder what NASCAR told them...Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21802201174855723612007-11-02T21:16:00.000-04:002007-11-02T21:16:00.000-04:00@newracefan--not JD but the reair will have the sa...@newracefan--not JD but the reair will have the same coverage. Things have been thrown in to the mix mid-show before and it stayed the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41746947600304181432007-11-02T21:13:00.000-04:002007-11-02T21:13:00.000-04:00@Stricklanfan--IIRC, Trackside has never been aire...@Stricklanfan--IIRC, Trackside has never been aired earlier than 5 pm eastern since it's been on. If there's a scheduling conflict (as your example of Qualifying until 7 eastern and then Busch scheduled to start on another network at 7) they've either taped Trackside earlier in the day *or* taped it at that time and then air it after the Busch race was scheduled to end. There was one (at least) that I seem to remember where they taped it while the race was going on. But also for early taping of Trackside, you have to also work around driver activity at the track. IF they're all practicing who are your guests going to be?<BR/><BR/>Sophia--it's a very *rare* thing, they usually schedule enough time, but as stated by JD it was a VERY tight day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38835148092020731902007-11-02T21:12:00.000-04:002007-11-02T21:12:00.000-04:00stricklinfan82 said... Excuse me? He's getting mor...stricklinfan82 said... <BR/>Excuse me? He's getting more exposure now after the cameras are turned off and no longer covering qualifying than he would have gotten if qualifying had remained on the air? You want to explain that one to me?<BR/><BR/>November 2, 2007 8:17 PM<BR/><BR/>UM....pretty simple....I would say much more than double the people watch Trackside vs Busch Qualifying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34481626891374530822007-11-02T20:44:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:44:00.000-04:00John, was Busch Qualifying a last-minute addition ...John, was Busch Qualifying a last-minute addition to the SPEED schedule? That's the only reason I can think of for this debacle. SPEED is usually better than this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63679401341457691382007-11-02T20:43:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:43:00.000-04:00JD do you think they will keep the interview and u...JD do you think they will keep the interview and update of qualifying for the reairs. Isn't there on sundayNewracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13548092677878517472007-11-02T20:41:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:41:00.000-04:00I admit that I was miffed when Busch qualifying wa...I admit that I was miffed when Busch qualifying was abruptly switched to Trackside. However, I did enjoy tonight's show, especially the Davis - Skinner segment.<BR/><BR/>SPEED redeemed itself somewhat with the pole winner interview and setting the lineup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32564578952311975742007-11-02T20:38:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:38:00.000-04:00I never thought about the primetime hour that Reut...I never thought about the primetime hour that Reut got on tv...guess you have a good point there...and at least they did update us which would be a FOREIGN concept to some stations.<BR/><BR/>;-)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40503674252235572452007-11-02T20:35:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:35:00.000-04:00Stricklinfan82......You need it explained that he ...Stricklinfan82......You need it explained that he gets more exposure being interviewed during "Trackside" rather than during a qualifying show? You must just be on drugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79476570781539020462007-11-02T20:26:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:26:00.000-04:00I agree, I hope you don't think more people watch ...I agree, I hope you don't think more people watch Busch Qualifying than Trackside??!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9929578379922510622007-11-02T20:24:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:24:00.000-04:00More people saw his interview on Trackside after 8...More people saw his interview on Trackside after 8pm on eastcoast than would have on an earlier qualifying show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84490002721730988052007-11-02T20:21:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:21:00.000-04:00Well, I was kind of irked SPEED pulled an ESPN and...Well, I was kind of irked SPEED pulled an ESPN and yanked QUALIFYING for TRACKSIDE...but it was nice they gave an update and showed David.<BR/><BR/>I guess considering how crowded today was and the warning JD gave us, something was bound to happen.<BR/><BR/>I am glad I was busy on the phone or doing other things when ESPN was on...not worth one's full attention.<BR/><BR/>I hope SPEED does not make a habit of doing this though...dropping QUALIFYING since we NEVER get it or REAL PRACTICE on ESPN as they are too busy yapping about themselves and being on camera, the boys in the booth.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21306053572595998042007-11-02T20:20:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:20:00.000-04:00Does qualifying or trackside have more viewers. Pl...Does qualifying or trackside have more viewers. Plus will they put it in on the reairs? If so he'll have tons of coverage but not sure that will happen. I have to watch again just to see.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10349203037213405082007-11-02T20:17:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:17:00.000-04:00Excuse me? He's getting more exposure now after t...Excuse me? He's getting more exposure now after the cameras are turned off and no longer covering qualifying than he would have gotten if qualifying had remained on the air? You want to explain that one to me?stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10892042616389642842007-11-02T20:16:00.000-04:002007-11-02T20:16:00.000-04:00Decent update of qualifying results showed the pol...Decent update of qualifying results showed the pole winning car, David laughing with Stewart and good interview by Dillner. Now back to "howdy dudy McReynolds" gotta love itNewracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32527403499039407192007-11-02T20:15:00.001-04:002007-11-02T20:15:00.001-04:00I guess I'm in the minority. I was glad to see at...I guess I'm in the minority. I was glad to see at least some of qualifying. ESPN would have shown us zero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com