tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7874963481539932037..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Your Turn: Sprint Cup Series From New Hampshire On ESPNDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7768692167776878042010-09-21T17:59:33.501-04:002010-09-21T17:59:33.501-04:00Not surprising the ratings were down. The Dallas ...Not surprising the ratings were down. The Dallas Cowboys had an early game. There is just no way to compete with the NFL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-995037183893220152010-09-21T17:24:23.007-04:002010-09-21T17:24:23.007-04:00FYI for everyone. I lifted this from Jayski's...FYI for everyone. I lifted this from Jayski's site. ESPN's live telecast of the Sylvania 300 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 19, earned a final national household coverage rating of 2.6 (U.S. rating 2.3), averaging 3,676,828 viewers (households?), according to the Nielsen Company. Last year's race telecast aired on ABC and earned a final U.S. rating of 3.2 (ESPN).<br />The overnights were a 2.1/5, down from last years 2.6/5 overnight with a final of 3.2/7 and 5.04 million viewers.Mike (Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7653846712042899642010-09-21T02:05:33.521-04:002010-09-21T02:05:33.521-04:00Same old "Chase" hype. Much about nothin...Same old "Chase" hype. Much about nothing of relevance to the fans. Race coverage is poor at best if you call it race coverge, more like Chase coverage. Marty Reid's forte obviously isn't racing. Can't keep names, teams, or even what lap it is straight. Places emphysis on storylines or scenario's that are of no significance. Too many personalities in the booths as well as bafoons and bimbo's in the pits.<br />Way too much time on split screen focusing on 4th & 5th, or 15th through 20th. I'm so glad I purchased a big screen TV only to watch racing in a 20 inch & 14 inch boxes.<br />Post race coverage watered down by Sports Center NFL, MLB, and banners with collge football scores.<br />Hope NASCAR is particularly proud of this multi million dollar media package they have. They may have been laughing all the way to the bank. Bet their laughing out of the other side of their mouth now because they got short changed in terms of rating numbers and fans.<br />Do away with a rediculous play off style format for determining a Champion. Place more emphysis on winning. Give the brands a bit more flexibility for brand identity such as the Nationwide cars. Give the teams more flexibility in lowering the CG on the COT before short-flat track racing dissappears altogether. Not all want to watch anything but mile and half down force race tracks. Above all, treat the fans like people instead of sheep!Mulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1755999041544943312010-09-20T17:44:47.546-04:002010-09-20T17:44:47.546-04:00When the stories first surfaced that BSPN was goin...When the stories first surfaced that BSPN was going to cover the races, fans immediately clamored for the split screen coverage and voiced their opinions on it. The Idiot in Charge, BZF, stated that the advertisers wanted their branding and as such there wouldn't be any split screen coverage. What's funny is that not a single advertiser ever stepped forward and said they agreed with BZF's statement about the split screen.<br /><br />Of course, we've all been let down by the coverage, if you can call it that, BSPN provides. Disjointed camera shots, babbling from the booth that makes Professor Irwin Corey sound sensible,then the coitus interruptus from the infield buffoons,and the commercials being interrupted for a few laps of racing.<br /><br />I'd hate to think what the grandstands would've looked like if they hadn't pulled a "Fontana" and given away thousands of $40 tickets.The Mad Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36625758988575327342010-09-20T16:23:09.851-04:002010-09-20T16:23:09.851-04:00I was at the race race & recorded it. From my...I was at the race race & recorded it. From my point of view, what I saw on tv was pretty much what I saw at the race. I disagree about the split screen. It allowed me to see several passes that I actually missed at the race <br />The TV production was good, not great. Announcers not so good. But I still think that you are seeing what NASCAR is putting on the track. If a drivers pulls over and let's someone go by how is it TV's fault. Maybe if NASCAR improves their product, you will see a better show on TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37541030248198935152010-09-20T16:02:25.510-04:002010-09-20T16:02:25.510-04:00I agree with the comment about the horrible split ...I agree with the comment about the horrible split screen. Why is one half of the split so small? One time they were showing a battle for the lead on the "big" split screen, and Reid says "There's Jeff Gordon making a pass on the right side of your screen." and my wife said: You mean that tiny little dot was Jeff Gordon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53187727059895977262010-09-20T16:01:06.275-04:002010-09-20T16:01:06.275-04:00Two things really bug me about the race ESPN showe...Two things really bug me about the race ESPN showed:<br /><br />1) They kept putting up a meaningless stat by showing what a particular incident did to a Chase driver's point standing, as if the race was over. Usually something like "That drops Denny Hamlin from #1 in points to #11 if he is unable to recover". Well, guess what Marty Reid: There are 150 laps left, that stat means NOTHING!!!<br /><br />2) They have got to figure out a better way to show the running order than the slow-as-molasses scroll at the top of the screen. How hard would it be to put a digital version of the scoring pole on one side of the screen, listing running order by car number? There is nothing I hate more than wondering "I wonder where Driver X is running" and then having to watch that snails pace scroll roll by. If my guy is running, say, 13th, and the scroll is on, say 26, it takes like a full minute to find out where my driver is. Especially on HD screens, they should just have a static running order that updates in real time on the side of the screen (or even at the top of the screen where the current scroll is). Even the CNN scroll moves faster than that thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67338727786520996872010-09-20T15:55:26.278-04:002010-09-20T15:55:26.278-04:00I just took this week's NASCAR fan council pol...I just took this week's NASCAR fan council poll, where I weighed in the on coverage of this weekend's race.<br /><br />I found it interesting that the poll featured three questions about the race and six questions about Monica Palumbo, Ms. NASCAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16222788762350238752010-09-20T15:53:10.788-04:002010-09-20T15:53:10.788-04:00All I can say is that I savour every minute of any...All I can say is that I savour every minute of any race that comes with no Darrel Waltrip stupidity. It was all beautiful except for the commercials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14970037819910588592010-09-20T15:29:03.998-04:002010-09-20T15:29:03.998-04:00pI was at the race in NH this weekend so didn'...pI was at the race in NH this weekend so didn't watch the TV coverage. I also no longer record the races because unlike in other years, I never go back and watch these racesa again. Sounds like I made the right choice on that.<br /><br />The race itself wasn't bad although there were long periods of time where there wasn't much passing, but I've been to NH before and that's pretty much the norm. IMO the racing isn't that exciting, there but the crowds are good and it was a beautiful day so I'm not griping. I got to watch the race on my terms and didn't have to listen to any babbling from the booth or terrible camera work and commercials. BTW, PRN did the broadcast, I much prefer MRN's calling the race. <br /><br />there was a pretty solid crowd there although it didn't appear to be a sell out. Bruton's not popular with the locals, based on conversation with them and you could really tell that the police interaction wasn't what it had been and it made traffic a nightmare getting away from the track.<br /><br />Someone mentioned that Marty said drivers were letting one another pass, well, I'm sure there was some of that but it was usually when the other car got into position to take it anyway and from my point of view on the track, it looked legit to me.<br /><br />Helton was at the track on Sunday, too and it's the first time I've ever heard him sound like he meant it when he thanked the fans for coming. It's really a shame that NASCAR and its TV partners are going to continue down this way of coverage, it hurts the sport.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31767406955432911052010-09-20T13:41:35.728-04:002010-09-20T13:41:35.728-04:00That "split screen" from ESPN is terribl...That "split screen" from ESPN is terrible. Why do I have a 60 inch HDTV and then they use 1/3 of it with colored graphics not showing race action?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61624272284293855002010-09-20T12:47:50.196-04:002010-09-20T12:47:50.196-04:00Thought the coverage was good. Showed lots of side...Thought the coverage was good. Showed lots of side by side racing, along with split screen. It always seems to be alot of commercials when your on a shorter track.suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62589696800056191612010-09-20T12:39:07.114-04:002010-09-20T12:39:07.114-04:00I disagree that "no technical problems" ...I disagree that "no technical problems" but maybe that is because I have a different definition of "technical". Several wrecks/spins took a LONG time to be shown on TV and, as I recall, at least once someone said "Let's see if we can show a replay of that." It appears to me that all the $$$ is going to the 7 people in the 2 booths, so that there is not enough left for enough cameras and the "support" people in the truck. The "truck" SHOULD be able to see on a camera monitor that there is action and IMMEDIATELY switch to that camera.<br />Unfortunately, I missed the last 60 laps. But, at least I didn't have to hear over and over about the Chasers and one or two other drivers, and NEVER find out, for example, why Bobby Labonte had such a bad finish.Marylee in Richmondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72941487448294511992010-09-20T12:10:49.953-04:002010-09-20T12:10:49.953-04:00For a long time, I've posted that the Truck an...For a long time, I've posted that the Truck and Nationwide broadcasts were more enjoyable than the Sprint races-shorter and less BS from the Booth. It's also interesting that more bloggers are seeing the point I made months ago about Marty Reid being sub-par. I watched a replay of the race and the mind-numbing useless statistics from Reid were ridiculus. He obviously doesn't know anything about Nascar racing. All you have to do is just listen carefully to exactly what he says. I thought the race was fast paced and thought it was a descent broadcast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71818179300729390872010-09-20T11:11:46.285-04:002010-09-20T11:11:46.285-04:00No more comments on TV races except to say, NASCAR...No more comments on TV races except to say, NASCAR better lean heavily on its partners or figure out how to restructure TV for next season. It can't wait.<br /><br />The kids had a game, whose commercials were better, NASCAR ESPN or NFL FOX? It became pretty clear to them & me that the NFL was getting the better & more entertaining varied spread. So now we're even falling short in that category. See paragraph 1.Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33027213626638759172010-09-20T10:42:26.135-04:002010-09-20T10:42:26.135-04:00Not a bad race, and okay coverage. I had no troubl...Not a bad race, and okay coverage. I had no trouble with the sound mix on my television. Yeah there were lots of commercials, but that just gives you a chance to flip over to the NFL games and check them out.<br />They did seem to laser focus on Harvick way too much during the first half of the race.<br />I liked that they went to a NASCAR Sportscenter after the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73685003686707387262010-09-20T09:45:45.014-04:002010-09-20T09:45:45.014-04:00I've been meaning to post on here for a while ...I've been meaning to post on here for a while now and the race at NH pushed me over the edge. I know my hearing is going bad so is it me or does the racing sound in the background drown out the guys in the booth calling the race? I can't understand why ESPN finds it necessary to have the sound of cars racing by turned up so loud. Marty Reid, Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree talk loud enough, but he sound of the cars drowns them out so bad I can't understand them.subsailor_739https://www.blogger.com/profile/06256634103829943557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53284562619380189332010-09-20T08:59:10.990-04:002010-09-20T08:59:10.990-04:00Jeff, I believe it was Mike Joy that gave Kyle Bus...Jeff, I believe it was Mike Joy that gave Kyle Busch the nickname "Rowdy" because he started driving a black #51 like in Days of Thunder.<br /><br />I thought the coverage was pretty good except for the amount of commercials. Anytime a commercial came on, I'd flip it to a football game. Got to see a fair amount of football that way.MRM4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04045747192945960087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85688933906902157672010-09-20T08:57:43.337-04:002010-09-20T08:57:43.337-04:00I'm willing to give ESPN the benefit of the do...I'm willing to give ESPN the benefit of the doubt on a few things, but some things just have no excuse. <br /><br />I actually tweeted Allen Bestwick last week about missing the restarts in the N'wide race and he said it's hard to time perfect without knowing if there will be pit stops. I disagree because I know people time exactly how long a lap under caution takes and should know exactly how many spot to fill in.<br /><br />I actually thought the Truck race on SPEED was amazing, maybe that had to do with Busch and Harvick battling side by side every lap, but the broadcast as a whole I thought was great - perhaps because there are less hands in the cookie jar for the Truck race, or maybe because it's on SPEED, who understands how to cover motorsports.<br /><br />I understand there isn't anything the network can do about WHEN to take commercial breaks because you don't know when a caution will fly, but BEFORE 10 laps in is ridiculous and within 30 to go is even more ridiculous, especially at a short track.<br /><br />I would love to see side by side implemented in some fashion. I understand the advertisers don't want it, but if the ratings continue to drop, I can't imagine they'll want to advertise in the sport anyway.<br /><br />I personally mute during the commercials and use the radio - I also pull up NASCAR.com's live leaderborad and listen to Kevin Harvick on the radio to keep my entertained.<br /><br />Overall not a bad broadcast - still don't appreciate not interviewing the Top 5, forcing me to watch Sportscenter for post-race coverage, but whatever. SPEED Report and Vic Lane had a great interviews.<br /><br />Not sure what they can do about the commercial load, but it certainly seems to be the achilles heel right now.Mariemont Kiwanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234316565088299283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72659826557923268002010-09-20T08:53:21.165-04:002010-09-20T08:53:21.165-04:00I flipped between Red Zone, the race and the Dolph...I flipped between Red Zone, the race and the Dolphins game. I found my self staying on the Red Zone and Dolphins game longer and longer. The most distrubing part of the broadcast was a term I had not heard in a broadcast before. "Non-Chaser" they would call a driver that then name him. Did they realize their are 31 other drivers in the race. Over and Over we heard this term, I finally just turned off the race until the game was over went watch the last 3 laps. Then went back to the RZ channel. I really don't care anymore, JD thanks for all you hardwork, lets hope the Marketing/PR shuffle that they are attempting starts showing some improvement or this sport will be lost on an entire generation..E-Tickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373431350836360535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46213126759487476692010-09-20T08:30:54.193-04:002010-09-20T08:30:54.193-04:00Allen belongs up in the booth, knock of airing the...Allen belongs up in the booth, knock of airing the 43 radios going of for the start your engines(that had to be rusty's idea),greenflag,ect.ect...,Show the entire pre-race & the race on the same channel (they own quite a few).<br /> What ever happened to our strickly nascar channel we were going to get? The screen looks like a betting channel showing everything that's gong on in the universe. NASCAR needs to step in & tell them they are ruining the sport.hiwaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39813064099301153502010-09-20T08:09:48.460-04:002010-09-20T08:09:48.460-04:00I went immediately into the red zone when 12 of th...I went immediately into the red zone when 12 of the first 25 laps were missed due to commercials. Caws/jaws always has the same stats, about 35%-40% commercial time, but I'd like to see them break it down by green flag laps. What percentage of green flag laps were missed? Would be interesting.<br /><br />Aside from that, the coverage was decent. Marty was a little lost for some reason and Brewer's segments were intrusive and uninformative as usual. I kept waiting for the commercial break to come with 20 to go, but it never happened, so there's that.<br /><br />Good race, OK coverage. That's about the best one can hope for these days...earl06noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66421622043920063382010-09-20T02:18:15.390-04:002010-09-20T02:18:15.390-04:00One thing that REALLY REALLY bugged me was that ev...One thing that REALLY REALLY bugged me was that every single time ESPN showed someone making a pass, Marty Reid chimed in that the driver who was passed "let him go by." Listening to Reid, you would think that no pass was ever earned, and that drivers are simply pulling over for others to pass at will. I know that sometimes this is technically correct, it just ruins the race when the lead announcer makes every pass seem like a fix, makes every competitor seem like they don't care about their position, and makes every move on a track with little passing seem like a conscious decision by the leading driver to simply "let" the guy behind him pass. REALLY annoying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11741757114285817542010-09-19T23:59:27.832-04:002010-09-19T23:59:27.832-04:00I'm gonna break with some of the others and sa...I'm gonna break with some of the others and say that ESPN did a fair job today. Not great, and not as good as the days of old but not their worse effort either. <br /><br />They did show the cars crossing the finish line rather than key on just the winner. That tells me that maybe, just maybe somebody is paying attention to some of the criticism. <br /><br />They did show some of the non-chase cars and gave some of them nearly as much coverage as the chase cars. This was good to see. The guy who seemed to be racing the hardest all day, and had the donuts to prove it, was Junior. I thought the coverage they afforded him was pretty reasonable considering the effort he put forth. <br /><br />I agree though about the commercials. I'm not sure that's going to change though. It's been a long time since the competition on the track in any way matched the corporate feeding frenzy over our wallets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28008592273700072492010-09-19T21:36:29.204-04:002010-09-19T21:36:29.204-04:00I started watching lap 30, and gave up by lap 200....I started watching lap 30, and gave up by lap 200. Marty gave me a headache today.<br /><br />If watching green flag driver interviews, Tim Brewer demonstrations and in-car cameras works for you, keep on watching. But it doesn't work for me.<br /><br />If the Chase is all you watch for, keep watching. But I watch for the race, and that was partially covered today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com