tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7349577442923192155..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Just How "Wrecked" Is NASCAR On SPEED?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15082480107793149822008-07-18T04:18:00.000-04:002008-07-18T04:18:00.000-04:00idk what u guys are talking bout but i saw wrecked...idk what u guys are talking bout but i saw wrecked earlier tonight and that show was pretty bad assAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51449320226454514292008-07-10T23:05:00.000-04:002008-07-10T23:05:00.000-04:00The truck series on SPEED is NOT produced by SPEED...The truck series on SPEED is NOT produced by SPEED... NASCAR Media Group puts all the work behind the Set-Up and the live broadcast of the race itself. <BR/><BR/>SPEED produces the ARCA Remax series... put that against the coverage of a truck race and then you'll see the difference between good television and just okay television...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82026548892525274362008-07-05T17:39:00.000-04:002008-07-05T17:39:00.000-04:00JD- Afraid not.I took it from some of Humpy W's re...JD- Afraid not.<BR/><BR/>I took it from some of Humpy W's reported comments after Smith terminated him that he was going to be working on some TV show with SPEED, which I presumed were more editions of The Humpy Show, but I've seen nothing more about his plans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64439641727751077002008-07-05T15:17:00.000-04:002008-07-05T15:17:00.000-04:00J. D.,I guess your readers are more interested in ...J. D.,<BR/><BR/>I guess your readers are more interested in the lives of millionaires driving fast cars they didn't work to pay for rather than blue-collar Americans who don't festoon their uniforms with paid advertising and who don't marry supermodels. I know I am. <BR/><BR/>I'm a little curious about "Wrecked" but not enough to put it on my DVR, as I did with "Carrier." If Speed did a program based in a firehouse or following an EMT crew, I'm in.<BR/><BR/>I too wish there was a nightly NASCAR program on SPEED. I wish for a lot of things, like bringing back Ken Schrader and fixing the the inside-out format of "Inside Nextel Cup."<BR/><BR/>The series I'd most like to see on Speed would be a reality show about the day-to-day operations at Speed. Maybe then we'd find out why some of the bone-headed decisions were made.<BR/><BR/>Kenny<BR/>Alameda, CaliforniaKenn Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381315903467639353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74954744985724780382008-07-05T12:39:00.000-04:002008-07-05T12:39:00.000-04:00richard,You don't have "Texas Hardtails" on DVD do...richard,<BR/><BR/>You don't have "Texas Hardtails" on DVD do you? That was quality TV.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84993559441371035772008-07-05T02:29:00.000-04:002008-07-05T02:29:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.WickedJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786052306720946487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61040191211620455232008-07-04T23:22:00.000-04:002008-07-04T23:22:00.000-04:00OK, I'll be the odd ball - I'm interested in watch...OK, I'll be the odd ball - I'm interested in watching WRECKED. I watch virtually nothing on SPEED Monday - Thursday except TWIN. WRECKED sounds much more interesting than PINKS or Unique Quips.<BR/><BR/>It seems to me the real gap that SPEED could fill is a nightly show on all types of racing since RPM2Night has gone away - but nightly Wind Tunnel would be even better.<BR/><BR/>Bipolar is absolutely the best description of SPEED I have heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88718532930211549842008-07-04T23:08:00.000-04:002008-07-04T23:08:00.000-04:00I still miss a daily dose of Wind Tunnel at 10 pm....I still miss a daily dose of Wind Tunnel at 10 pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79621366383240073562008-07-04T17:39:00.000-04:002008-07-04T17:39:00.000-04:00The best thing to do would be to rename the networ...The best thing to do would be to rename the network since it no longer reflects racing a majority of the time.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps leaving off the S would help. :-) Just kidding.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50040870972183270542008-07-04T17:19:00.000-04:002008-07-04T17:19:00.000-04:00JD,I know the article wasn't criticizing the other...JD,<BR/><BR/>I know the article wasn't criticizing the other SPEED shows. I was just expressing how I felt about the other shows, since everyone else was expressing how they felt. <BR/><BR/>If they want to include a weekly or daily NASCAR show, that's fine. For the most part, I'm happy with the coverage NASCAR gets. No other form of racing gets as much coverage as NASCAR does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7743937254227426452008-07-04T17:08:00.000-04:002008-07-04T17:08:00.000-04:00Anyone up for a behind-the-scenes show that follow...Anyone up for a behind-the-scenes show that followed the Nationwide Series officials? That might prove interesting...<BR/><BR/>The lifestyle shows on SPEED always strike me as "lowest common denominator" and more importantly: inexpensive to produce. A show like NASCAR 360 required writers, producers, shooters, etc, to create entertainment-style content - conversely, Pinks has an on-camera person, producer, and tech crew that work from a model not unlike local news-gathering. The ROI on Pinks compared to 360 is probably a factor of ten.<BR/><BR/>At my former employer, we used to create content based on a 3:1 ratio of profit to investment. That permitted us quite a bit of flexibility in producing interesting shows and features; and we certainly produced a lot of neat content. When the place was sold, the new owners wouldn't commit crew to anything that wouldn't return 10:1. As you would expect, the content creation dried-up; and within two years, the lay-offs started.<BR/><BR/>It appears to me that, within the last 2-3 years, someone or something at SPEED shifted their goals to maximize income rather than provide coverage of racing-based content. From a die-hard, capitalist perspective, I applaud them - but speaking as a fan of racing content (NASCAR primarily), I'm disappointed in SPEED; and I certainly watch a lot less of it as a result. <BR/>-DDmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14430639173049788705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68694746834589419372008-07-04T16:49:00.000-04:002008-07-04T16:49:00.000-04:00JDyou may think this column should not criticize S...JD<BR/><BR/>you may think this column should not criticize SPEED but their shows are rubbish to most of us.<BR/><BR/>Also NHRA has worked hard to make their shows professional but in the last 6 months there have been late night deaths from stupid citizens driving on public roads late at night and killing spectators. To have such shows that think it's cool to street race is ignorant..and I am guessing that's what some of those shows are?<BR/><BR/>But also the fake scripted reality shows are so lame EVERYWHERE.<BR/><BR/>There is a show called Hurl soon to hit tv...folks over eat, go on amusement park rides..and well, the last one to get sick wins.<BR/><BR/>I look for this type of show to come on SPEED as well. *sigh*<BR/><BR/>With so many types of motorsports to cover, and ESPN SQUEEZING in races and messing up practice/quals and never promoting other NASCAR shows, SPEED is really going for McCheap tv. It's a sorry state of television. :(<BR/><BR/>I would love to have Despain on 5 nights a week.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74294319982938061622008-07-04T16:20:00.000-04:002008-07-04T16:20:00.000-04:00Boy, that list of cancelled shows on Speed really ...Boy, that list of cancelled shows on Speed really hits home. Speed used to be one of my favorite channels to watch whenever I had the chance, now, that's all gone, along with all those shows you listed. I miss them a lot and I won't be wasting any time watching the new show -- yeah, in my opinion, Speed is "wrecked" all right. I guess someone is watching this stuff, but not me.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78786119667537043022008-07-04T15:45:00.000-04:002008-07-04T15:45:00.000-04:00I really miss all the NASCAR shows you mentioned n...I really miss all the NASCAR shows you mentioned now all gone.<BR/><BR/>Speed only gets turned on when its one of the NASCAR shows,racing (real kind not pinks) Wind Tunnel or Speed report. Thats it. I see no point in all these "lifestyle" or "reality" shows. NHRA worked hard to get the street element gone, guessing the speed of a car is dumb,and other such nonsense.<BR/><BR/>Is it me or is it Speed has gone stupid since the name change from Speedvision? Now its all about lifestyles and "youth" junk. How many really watch all of the auctions? Days and days of auctions. Nope racing has been cut down to a minimum on Speed. I get more on local FSN channel, which carries racing from all the Florida short tracks. <BR/><BR/>Speed has really sunk to the lowest levels of gutter "programming"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67935580310764269132008-07-04T15:28:00.000-04:002008-07-04T15:28:00.000-04:00Anon 2:27PM,I want to make sure that you understan...Anon 2:27PM,<BR/><BR/>I want to make sure that you understand this column did not contain a word of criticism about the other shows on SPEED. That is not how things work.<BR/><BR/>What I tried to do is point out that shows from the SPEED Stage and on the tracks during the weekend are only one type of NASCAR programming.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, amid the new weekday shows created by SPEED there might be one weekly NASCAR show. Striking a blance among the re-runs and the lifestyle shows might yield good results.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55503418995528504732008-07-04T14:27:00.000-04:002008-07-04T14:27:00.000-04:00I really don't have a problem with some of the sho...I really don't have a problem with some of the shows SPEED airs. I like watching Pinks, Pass Time, Barret Jackson, 101 Cars, and Monster Jam. It's just a nice change of pace. <BR/><BR/>I'm a huge motorsports fan but I think the channel would be rather boring if it were dedicated 24/7 to NASCAR, Forumla 1, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18178077316752193482008-07-04T13:20:00.000-04:002008-07-04T13:20:00.000-04:00TWIN compared to INC = I miss INC. It was informat...TWIN compared to INC = I miss INC. It was informative and hilarious. I miss Dave Despain and Schrader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21512951320587520782008-07-04T13:11:00.000-04:002008-07-04T13:11:00.000-04:00@ritchie--yes I agree. I loved the segments BP use...@ritchie--yes I agree. I loved the segments BP used to do on the various crew members. <BR/><BR/>@red--you're welcome :). I miss the old days too! I didn't mention the Rally boyz since they're not directly NA$CAR related. But I recall coming home flipping on Speed and watch them while I waited for TN to start :).<BR/><BR/>@cncspd--that sounds kewl! I love the flyovers and the various "toys" the military has and has had over the years. That definitely would be fun to watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71044020957395927052008-07-04T11:40:00.000-04:002008-07-04T11:40:00.000-04:00Anon,None that I know of pay SPEED a dime. The lif...Anon,<BR/><BR/>None that I know of pay SPEED a dime. The lifestyle guys at SPEED want to own this "content" so it can be distributed over the Internet, by phone and all kinds of VOD and even retail methods.<BR/><BR/>It is more about ownership than money in today's Internet dominated world.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49526472866936691092008-07-04T11:23:00.000-04:002008-07-04T11:23:00.000-04:00I'm guessing that some of these shows pay SPEED ot...I'm guessing that some of these shows pay SPEED ot carry them, instead of the usual situation, which is for the network to buy the show--because some of them appear to be formatted as thinly-veiled informercials for the people who can 'trick out' your car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-957970843633932412008-07-04T10:13:00.000-04:002008-07-04T10:13:00.000-04:00John, as you have noted, just look at the listings...John, as you have noted, just look at the listings for Speed each week. Living Low Life, Pinks, Unique Whips; I could go on.<BR/>They need a daily NASCAR news show and another that covers other venues, such as the NHRA, SCCA, and less motorcross.<BR/>Of course, I don't purchase products advertised on speed, and folks, I can afford themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24584852353788430362008-07-04T09:54:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:54:00.000-04:00Bi Polar!Good analogy JD. They folks at SPEEDFOX h...Bi Polar!<BR/>Good analogy JD. <BR/>They folks at SPEEDFOX have lost this fan.<BR/><BR/>Even when I flip over to see whats on SPeed, in the hope that it wont be some illiterate, inarticulate moron, I'm inevitably met by a commercial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15351487812535965362008-07-04T09:52:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:52:00.000-04:00Anon 9:36AM,If you would like to return and post t...Anon 9:36AM,<BR/><BR/>If you would like to return and post those issues as your personal opinion, please do so.<BR/><BR/>We try to refrain from posting things as fact that are not. I am aware of the dynamics of SPEED, in regular contact with them and raise issues for comment that I feel will start a good discussion.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28974407427096686132008-07-04T09:44:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:44:00.000-04:00Gymmie said... I believe it was Thursdays that had...Gymmie said... <BR/>I believe it was Thursdays that had the "Old School" racing with Mike Joy and Matt Yocum. They'd have someone who was a "story" help review the race. That's how I learned about Ernie Irvan. <BR/><BR/>Back when Speedvision started Thursday was known as Take Flight Thursday's which had shows based on Flying. The shows covered many Air shows and shows on Military aicraft from around the world.<BR/><BR/>The first "live" news show for Speedvision also started on Thursday's with a weekly update type of show on Aviation news and was hosted by Reg Wells. The show was put together by a great group of people including Terry Brookins who also headed up "Speedvision Raceweek" News on Sunday's which then turned into some of the shows you see today. <BR/><BR/>JD..I were you still up here for that?<BR/><BR/>I too miss T/N and the people who made the show one of the best shows covering NASCAR. In fact T/N took over the lead in ratings from RPM Tonight in less than one year and was nomiated for at least one Emmy. When they say the show was put together in a trailer they are not kidding.cncspdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813333175364239038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5805524369611455382008-07-04T09:36:00.000-04:002008-07-04T09:36:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com