tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7572490937464284404..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Montoya Stars In "NASCAR In Primetime" Episode TwoDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52127770790268615752007-08-24T18:57:00.000-04:002007-08-24T18:57:00.000-04:00Hi Everybody,Answers to Questions:ABC told me all ...Hi Everybody,<BR/><BR/>Answers to Questions:<BR/><BR/>ABC told me all of those folks, except the obvious celebs are real fans they picked to interview. <BR/><BR/>NASCAR Images did not produce this limited series, it was ABC News who has their own multiple award-winning production team.<BR/><BR/>At this time, there is no replay scheduled. I hope they show up on ESPN Classic down the road. <BR/><BR/>I think my comments about the Sauter piece agree with your views in many ways. I never said it was pretty, or nice, or even pleasant to watch him go through his troubles. My point was giving credit to ABC for just letting it be what is was. And what it was...is a mess.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your great questions and comments!Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53288965881965848922007-08-24T17:45:00.000-04:002007-08-24T17:45:00.000-04:00I have a high regard for Mark Martin and this piec...I have a high regard for Mark Martin and this piece was very interesting. However, I hope that Mark refuses to allow DEI to switch him to the 8 car. The 8 car is going to be booed out of the racetrack next year. Mark should stay with the 01 car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53457674896678558052007-08-24T14:07:00.000-04:002007-08-24T14:07:00.000-04:00I completely agree with your assessment of Montoya...I completely agree with your assessment of Montoya. And Martin for that matter. <BR/><BR/>But you're completely out to lunch about that hangdog Sauter when you say ... <I>"That was the power of the Sauter piece, having the true nature of this driver revealed by his family, co-workers, and ultimately...him."</I><BR/><BR/>Sauter comes off as a master of his own troubles, a racer lacking in primal self-confidence with a big-mouthed sexpot wife who wears the pants in the family.<BR/><BR/>I see Sauter flushing his way out of Cup much like Mayfield is about to for the very same reasons ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56588738022641140502007-08-24T11:15:00.000-04:002007-08-24T11:15:00.000-04:00Was this actually produced by ABC news or was it N...Was this actually produced by ABC news or was it NASCAR Images???<BR/>Anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77616083198310517552007-08-24T09:43:00.000-04:002007-08-24T09:43:00.000-04:00I would have liked to watch this, if there wasn't ...I would have liked to watch this, if there wasn't a live race going on during it. I suppose they are going after the "casual Fan" who doesn't watch truck races at bristol. I might also be outside of their demographic because I don't have a DVR.Bill Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331418114008617236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65778673778220100932007-08-24T08:47:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:47:00.000-04:00Do you know if the "fans" shown throughout the sho...Do you know if the "fans" shown throughout the show are actual real fans pulled from the grandstands or simply actors reading a script? <BR/><BR/>Some are obviously TV personalities and well-known actors and the viewer is expected to know that since no identifier is shown on screen when they appear, but some of the "fans" just appear too slick and rehearsed to be considered anything but actors.<BR/><BR/>It left me feeling as if someone were pulling 'a fast one' just a tad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10356647707480704412007-08-24T05:41:00.000-04:002007-08-24T05:41:00.000-04:00I loved the part with Montoya and Raines. Though ...I loved the part with Montoya and Raines. Though edited of course, Raines has this look of "holy crap, this dude is serious".<BR/><BR/>I guess I have a different take on Mark Martin. He chose his lifestyle but sometimes he seems to whine about it. On the other hand, its not uncommon for people in any situation to look back and realize what they have missed in life, so I guess I can give him a pass.<BR/><BR/>I like seeing the wives/girlfriends as much as the racers. Not only because they are gorgeous..hehe.. but you see how wrapped up they get in all of it too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373091827602282290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49929193551111827842007-08-24T04:22:00.000-04:002007-08-24T04:22:00.000-04:00I agree with your insightful thoughts.Montoya's ch...I agree with your insightful thoughts.<BR/>Montoya's charisma is defined by roots and experiences from a culture totally misunderstood and to this day, completely disdained by the NASCAR masses. He is "different".....<BR/>The man should never be underestimated. He has courage, intellect and bravado which has yet to be drawn upon and he does not race to make friends. More likely, he has spent most of has life as an "outsider" as many talented, but socially unaccepted minorities do. He is well aware of what it is like to be lonely and has overcome the need to feel wanted. <BR/><BR/>Sauter is mysteriously complex. His inner conflicts and concerns were sensitively exhibited as was the unglamourous grind of his travails.<BR/><BR/>My admiration for Mark Martin was deepened. What a kind, honest and good man !<BR/><BR/>It was truly a pleasure to learn more about Martin, Sauter and Montoya, and their families. I missed the end of the truck race as I watched Tony Raines get cussed out and Sauter's lovely grandmother express her love. I love seeing Martin gaze into his wife's eyes with affection and then get ready to pilot his jet.<BR/><BR/>As for the unfortunate fans whose portrayals further enhanced the unattractive and negative image of the average NASCAR loyalist, heaven help us to accept who we really are as kind, caring trashy looking people. Everyone cannot be beautiful, well dressed, overtly intellectual and photogenic. We must look inside the hearts of these folks to find the goodness of their spirits and the true measure of their worth.<BR/><BR/>Good for ABC ! Their offerings have been infintely more entertaining than anything put forth by SPEED as of late. I will watch every episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82195264562471978892007-08-23T22:21:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:21:00.000-04:00Do we know if there will be a replay?I forgot and ...Do we know if there will be a replay?<BR/>I forgot and watched the truck race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52145208758420121122007-08-23T22:06:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:06:00.000-04:00Being a longtime Mark Martin fan I found this piec...Being a longtime Mark Martin fan I found this piece to be really refreshing. It was great to see him in his element outside of the racing world and with his family. As for Sauter, wow! I found this to be the segment of the show. <BR/><BR/>Overall ABC did a great job of "humanizing" these guys. Too often all we see is only a few shots or soundbites from these guys on raceday and we are left to form opinions from these. But for ABC to take the time, and let them tell their own story, in their own words was fantastic. I am eagerly awaiting nexy weeks episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com