tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post763831101685993571..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Sprint Cup Races Still Missing Online ComponentDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91906711004540587682011-02-02T20:49:38.540-05:002011-02-02T20:49:38.540-05:00As someone who cannot really afford the 'basic...As someone who cannot really afford the 'basic' cable TV package for access to ESPN and TNT, I would love races to be broadcast online. I enjoyed RaceBuddy for what it was - I didn't expect all the bells and whistles of the TNT broadcast if I didn't pay for them. However, ESPN offered almost all of their exclusive college football bowl games online on espn360.com - why can't NASCAR races (especially those in the Chase) also be available? I think it makes a lot of sense to grow interest and viewership by making it available on as many platforms as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56122207825676223692011-01-31T22:30:22.257-05:002011-01-31T22:30:22.257-05:00JD --
While they won't do it, NASCAR and the ...JD --<br /><br />While they won't do it, NASCAR and the various and sundry networks that "telecast" the Cup races should take a look at the coverage of the <i>24 Hours at Daytona</i> that Speed provided over this past weekend.<br /><br />A much tougher course to cover -- but done far better than any Cup races last year.<br /><br />Professional announcers -- unlike the shills and pimps that we usually have to tolerate during Cup races.<br /><br />Minimal commercial interruptions -- unlike the every 10 laps during Cup races.<br /><br />I'm a long-time Cup fan, but I'll watch any kind of good racing with good coverage.<br /><br />Speed's coverage was so superior to the past few years of Cup coverage that it was in an entirely different league. And I didn't even have to listen to or watch "human interest" segments on the top three drivers in points every time they went to commercial.<br /><br />A genuine breath of fresh air. Would have been perfect it they'd been Cup cars, but I enjoyed all the hours I watched.<br /><br />Cheers --<br /><br />NickNick Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574057400608391551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45806885373108573272011-01-31T19:39:02.210-05:002011-01-31T19:39:02.210-05:00Good article. If the NFL and MLB can do it, even ...Good article. If the NFL and MLB can do it, even on espn no less, it does not make any sense nascar would not do it - unless management.... MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11021087905632822542011-01-31T19:32:31.380-05:002011-01-31T19:32:31.380-05:00I used Race Buddy and I didn't like it. If som...I used Race Buddy and I didn't like it. If something happened, there was no rerunning of what happened. It is just live coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64410512092783064062011-01-31T16:33:17.825-05:002011-01-31T16:33:17.825-05:00and the beat goes on! Nascar, Fox, ESPN there al...and the beat goes on! Nascar, Fox, ESPN there all missing the boat here! Its the same old story different day! its getting old and quick.... I dont understand why Nascar dosent wake up and change this.... Thank God I have direct TV and HotPass so I honestly already have my split screen when needed! For those it must suck big time. The younger demo needs more than just a TV!Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90115532371540252732011-01-31T15:56:35.809-05:002011-01-31T15:56:35.809-05:00While Racebuddy is currently free, I don't thi...While Racebuddy is currently free, I don't think he said it would all have to be commercial free. One could have banner ads, and/or make you watch a commercial before you could connect as some sites do. For that matter, I think people would also be willing to *pay* a modest fee for Internet race coverage if it offered enough perks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70387037048794092552011-01-31T15:50:05.858-05:002011-01-31T15:50:05.858-05:00I think this shows yet another piece of evidence t...I think this shows yet another piece of evidence that Fox (as well as ESPN) are not true telecast "partners" with NASCAR in the true sense of that word. Instead, NewsCorp and Disney are only interested in squeezing what they can out of our beloved sport with no thought of how they could prosper <em>together</em> beyond the current contract.<br /><br />JD is absolutely correct. Some people here might not appreciate it but, with the younger generation, the days of network affiliate exclusivity are over. Somehow, Brian "Flounder" France needs to find the leadership abilities to get a deal done between everybody involved to give all fans the additional online content that people both young and old crave. Otherwise, the sport will be even more behind when 2014 rolls around than it already is on these issues.<br /><br />I would also like to add that I believe a big aggravating factor is how repetitive the commercials are these days and how offensive a significant portion of them are to NASCAR's many conservative-minded fans...as I still cringe thinking about how many left going all the way back to the <i>Son of the Beach</i> promos when some races were shown on FX.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35683969708892389502011-01-31T14:21:53.755-05:002011-01-31T14:21:53.755-05:00Now that we are used to "free" internet ...Now that we are used to "free" internet content, should we believe radio & TV commercials are nothing more than an avoidable nuisance?<br /><br />Without commercials, who should pay the huge production costs and mammoth rights fees to broadcast these races?<br /><br />If you think you "deserve" commercial-free uninterrupted coverage, come to the track and buy a ticket!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88750329791207319212011-01-31T14:08:50.252-05:002011-01-31T14:08:50.252-05:00they are going to have to do better with the techn...they are going to have to do better with the technical details. I remember trying to log into the the computer "simulcast" during the duels (while watching the race live) and gave up after 1/2 hour of several failed attempts to log on.<br /><br />Dave in OhioHot Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813662422297550761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41157430479957234182011-01-31T13:27:53.824-05:002011-01-31T13:27:53.824-05:00So does this mean we finally get timing and scorin...So does this mean we finally get timing and scoring on line with Truck Buddy, if I remember right there was none last year. That alone would be huge.<br /><br />Someone here mentioned no one would watch the commercials and I think that is a big part of the equation. Obviously the networks are not getting enough money because besides the commercials, we have race breaks, tech garages, such and so bumpers etc etc. Unfortunately it's all about the money and the fans lose out. If they would just see that it makes people less likely to channel surf because they are already multitasking using the computer or more likely to turn back to the race because they see some action on their laptop. Of course that implies the TV coverage is actually following the action but that is an entirely different issue.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59570842460520053932011-01-31T12:01:11.501-05:002011-01-31T12:01:11.501-05:00There you go again, JD. You know better than to us...There you go again, JD. You know better than to use facts and reason in a NASCAR media discussion. Those things are clearly banned from use under the terms of the media partners' contracts. <br /><br />Get with the program. <br />;-)RFMjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564681299410089316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55669117374029872062011-01-31T12:00:17.129-05:002011-01-31T12:00:17.129-05:00Meanwhile, the NFL - the league that Nascar wants ...Meanwhile, the NFL - the league that Nascar wants to be - is actively advertising the fact that fans can watch its product on any type of device, anywhere (Youtube has copies of the spots). While I personally don't think that mobile video is the magic bullet to reverse the declining viewership, the fact that we're having this discussion is a pretty good indication that the folks in Daytona are not doing everything possible to stop the decline.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534394751236374490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63333495447623849482011-01-31T11:57:59.584-05:002011-01-31T11:57:59.584-05:00My guess why FOX doesn't want even in-car stre...My guess why FOX doesn't want even in-car streaming is that viewers would not be watching their commercials during the breaks.<br /><br />Although from a ratings perspective, so long as the TV is still on the channel they would never tell whether you are paying attention to your TV or your computer.uncredentialedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436452929578443121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24602390446720224202011-01-31T11:56:17.652-05:002011-01-31T11:56:17.652-05:00I think a simple fact is being overlooked here, Ad...I think a simple fact is being overlooked here, Advertisement income to the network. <br /><br />If you provide another venue to watch the race, who will watch the commercials? Isn't that how the network makes it's money to pay for the rights to broadcast the race and hopefully make a profit? <br /><br />Call me cluseless, but what am I missing here? Aren't the networks broadcasting races to make a profit?<br /><br />" J.T." in L.A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88103199983537217322011-01-31T11:54:45.637-05:002011-01-31T11:54:45.637-05:00Good article. Racebuddy adds so much more and i re...Good article. Racebuddy adds so much more and i really enjoyed truckbuddy. I am very happy to hear that we will have truckbuddy for the entire season, as I don't get Speed with my current TV package. Saves me money.<br /><br />And while there are things I am unhappy about with the race broadcast, I'm still a fan and will still tune in. Though, I'll always have one eye on Twitter to pick up what the network misses or ignores.<br /><br />I hope that with the success of the testing streaming and the great use of social media with it will get the Fox guys re-thinking their stance on streaming race weekends.LVI56http://www.twitter.com/lvi56noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87414046466553399802011-01-31T11:35:16.051-05:002011-01-31T11:35:16.051-05:00If the networks don't have the confidence that...If the networks don't have the confidence that they've got the best product for viewing races, then a second source is probably viewed as competition that they don't want to have to work against. If done right, it could absolutely be a compliment to the existing telecast allowing the nessasary evil of ads, yet not dropping any coverage for the die hard fans. A win for everyone involved. <br /><br />Given the lower ratings last year, I'm guessing everyone's confidence is shaken. Best way to fix that is to fix the telecast so your audience can't get enough of it. Easiest way, choke off the competition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78397416034980697642011-01-31T11:21:51.651-05:002011-01-31T11:21:51.651-05:00I just think it is a money thing. I cannot see Rup...I just think it is a money thing. I cannot see Rupert (Arrrrrrrrr) being willing to put out what TNT would want. It be not aboot the fans, Jack Sparrow. Arrrrrrrr.AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54850447898563462242011-01-31T10:44:07.755-05:002011-01-31T10:44:07.755-05:00This is a bunch of crap, just like not being able ...This is a bunch of crap, just like not being able to listen to SIRIUS NASCAR 128 online. C'mon people, it's 2011. And the way ratings are done needs to be tweaked as well to include online viewing. I know many out there aren't near a TV, but watch on their computer because that is all they have at the time.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432421301800390907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52548294489477440002011-01-31T10:35:17.172-05:002011-01-31T10:35:17.172-05:00Good thoughts that NASCAR and Fox need to pay atte...Good thoughts that NASCAR and Fox need to pay attention to. I am one of the fans that have been asking for online content for years. When I am away from a tv screen during a race, I rely on online content and would tune into a network site for the information if they would supply it. But, if they continue to take away so much of the race due to commercial time, I tune it out and rely on people on Twitter and Facebook instead. Not good for getting me to watch commercials and pay attention to sponsorships!Angienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76979990432704508592011-01-31T10:19:33.798-05:002011-01-31T10:19:33.798-05:00Awesome again, JD. The racebuddy application is r...Awesome again, JD. The racebuddy application is really good and adds so much to the race broadcast.<br /><br />If Fox and ESPN are going to continue to both load the broadcast with commercials AND annoy me with their commentators, at least with racebuddy I can see what I'm missing during the commercial breaks and get information from the on site pit reporter.<br /><br />As you say, the demographic they are trying to attract is the 18-34 crowd who are NOT going to sit and watch 4 hrs of racing as it is currently produced.<br /><br />I am not part of that demographic and I will not sit and watch a race on TV the way it is currently being broadcast. I've relied for a long time on trackpass to know what the heck is REALLY going on with my driver and the racebuddy app during TNT's time enhances that. Kudos to Speed for bringing RB online for the trucks. It is a really nice addition to the coverage.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53632284505413626302011-01-31T09:54:48.075-05:002011-01-31T09:54:48.075-05:00It'll be interesting to compare the CWTS ratin...It'll be interesting to compare the CWTS ratings to the other touring series. For many of us it was already the more watchable one, but with Buddy it'll be just amazing and I bet much more popular.bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14319368055186555878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18650408588958904832011-01-31T09:32:54.200-05:002011-01-31T09:32:54.200-05:00Seems to me like both NASCAR and Fox are in a time...Seems to me like both NASCAR and Fox are in a time warp. NASCAR hasn't endorsed the use of fuel injection after it has been in common use for many years and Fox hasn't endorsed the online world years after it has taken over the world. It appears both need to be taken over by a more youth oriented management team.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81144016225953955442011-01-31T08:32:13.258-05:002011-01-31T08:32:13.258-05:00Anything short of full race telecasts being offere...Anything short of full race telecasts being offered online is of no interest to me. Innovate or die...earl06noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84475414456167204822011-01-31T07:08:09.799-05:002011-01-31T07:08:09.799-05:00JD, I agree with your comments. The biggest disapp...JD, I agree with your comments. The biggest disappointment for me so far in 2011 is the fact that Fox (and ESPN) will not offer an online application. Being an NFL fan, on Sunday I watch the Direct TV Red Zone Channel and have my laptop open with the Fantasy Football application scoring in real time. In addition, the broadcast of the game is good too! Nascar could have all of this or something like it and more. It gets the fan base engaged on many levels and provides entertainment.Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70368601623230423782011-01-31T01:36:10.752-05:002011-01-31T01:36:10.752-05:00JD, you are dialed in brother! Great story!
Thanks...JD, you are dialed in brother! Great story!<br />Thanks!racingfoolnoreply@blogger.com