tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8075289188637382233..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Sunday's "NASCAR Now" Different Without Bill LesterDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73428254809746072602007-10-09T00:34:00.000-04:002007-10-09T00:34:00.000-04:00The only thing that could "kill" Stacy Compton's c...The only thing that could "kill" Stacy Compton's career on ESPN is if Tony Stewart has any pull. It seems obvious that Stewart has a big problem with ESPN, and on his Tuesday night show on Sirius, Tony has referred to Compton as a fool and idiot, because he disagrees with some of Compton's commentary. I would hope that ESPN doesn't capitulate to anything of Stewart's, just to get in his good graces. Stewart seems to have no problem in being interviewed by people from Speed, but he sure becomes surly with anyone from ESPN.<BR/><BR/>As for Bill Lester, what a wonderful, articulate and insightful person he is. I could listen to him all day, and his knowledge is beyond anything ESPN has to offer to date. I would hope that someone of intelligence, whether it be Speed or ESPN, signs him up to a nice contract. He would be a great addition to Trackside Live or, with a little seasoning, could handle being the main commentator for the races, leaving Jerry Punch to go back to pit reporting or the IRL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63678724080673823642007-10-08T22:14:00.000-04:002007-10-08T22:14:00.000-04:00I saw NASCAR Now a couple of weeks ago and heard E...I saw NASCAR Now a couple of weeks ago and heard Erik say chassis as "chassiss" not "chassey". I'm a freakin girl who knows nothing about cars and even I know that one. I was stunned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12864165284481698062007-10-08T21:35:00.000-04:002007-10-08T21:35:00.000-04:00I really enjoy Stacy Compton's input on the show. ...I really enjoy Stacy Compton's input on the show. He has information from a driver's perspective that Eric and Tim lack. Especially Eric, he needs to take a course on NASCAR. Stacy is pleasent has a good delivery where Eric compensates for his lack of knowledge by yelling and degrading his co-hosts. I have been a NASCAR fan since the late 60's and all I have to say about Bill Lester is, Bill Lester who?blinzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611919627308308646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20415508273961957472007-10-08T18:05:00.000-04:002007-10-08T18:05:00.000-04:00Guys,I totally enjoyed Stacy Compton this season, ...Guys,<BR/><BR/>I totally enjoyed Stacy Compton this season, as my archived columns will confirm. In terms of next year, ESPN is re-tooling the show and I believe they are looking for someone who will not be driving regularly.<BR/><BR/>Bill Lester is at that point where he may be out of actively driving, and his TV presence was outstanding. Stacy is regarded as a country bumpkin by "the host," and his comments are regulary brushed aside. The same is not going to be true for the college educated and former businessman Lester. That mix could be very interesting.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7025169597526566042007-10-08T17:21:00.000-04:002007-10-08T17:21:00.000-04:00At least Stacy Compton had the guts to say things ...At least Stacy Compton had the guts to say things that aren't in the Nascar mold. He had the guts to give an honest opinion as to the Villeneuve issue and how he didh't belong in the Talladega race as a first time driver in a Cup car. I haven't heard anyone who had the guts to go against a Nascar decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10317827815198612182007-10-08T13:43:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:43:00.000-04:00Oh dear, ESPN thinks not linking your column on Ja...Oh dear, ESPN thinks not linking your column on Jayski will lessen criticism. This seems to spotlight how out-of-touch they are with NASCAR fans. Nascar Now has been royally flamed on the racing forums since its debut. In fact, now it is very seldom posted about on the forums I frequent. Any NASCAR TV show that is not discussed on these forums is dead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73905186134360464092007-10-08T13:25:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:25:00.000-04:00I'm happy to pay for the DISH tier that includes S...I'm happy to pay for the DISH tier that includes SPEED. I'd hate to think my only racing coverage was coming from ESPN/ABC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56577392896518801872007-10-08T12:48:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:48:00.000-04:00I gave up on Nascar Now. I grew tired of being ins...I gave up on Nascar Now. I grew tired of being insulted. Erik stopped the yelling; but, other than that, he doesn’t seem to have made any effort to even understand the bad scripts that he is given to read. I stayed around for Marty Smith. I think Marty mentions spending time with drivers or owners to distinguish himself from the majority of the on-air staff. You know, the ones who watch something on TV then pontificate on the subject as if they were actually involved.<BR/><BR/>My time is valuable to me. Why should I waste it watching people who don’t know as much about NASCAR as I do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48317237918918204582007-10-08T12:41:00.000-04:002007-10-08T12:41:00.000-04:00I have the greatest respect for Jayski and have en...I have the greatest respect for Jayski and have enjoyed his site for years. I regretted to see him sell the site to ESPN (although I am genuinely pleased at whatever he gained financially.) Still, I was awaiting the moment when his website could no longer be the excellent clearinghouse for NASCAR information that it had been because ESPN would not allow something to be placed on the site.<BR/><BR/>The time has come . . .LuckyForwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035914357860053732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82103208385331085452007-10-08T10:48:00.000-04:002007-10-08T10:48:00.000-04:00Eric wrote:Angelique Chengelis: Solid performer an...Eric wrote:<BR/>Angelique Chengelis: Solid performer and does not have to pimp herself on TV like Marty Smith does. If SPEED starts a daily show next year, they should pay her more than ESPN is and hire her.<BR/><BR/>I agree that Angelique does a great job. She seems to have a lot of sources but doesn't seem to need to talk about those sources in the self-promotional manner that Marty Smith does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78602127661222900452007-10-08T01:24:00.000-04:002007-10-08T01:24:00.000-04:00Thank you John for keeping me abreast of the tv sh...Thank you John for keeping me abreast of the tv show I consider MUST NOT SEE VIEWING.<BR/><BR/>I did watch a couple weeks ago when Jr announced his new sponsors and wanted to see his new car designs (Whew, boy...those are going to take getting used to!)<BR/><BR/>And I watched one of the monday shows a week or so ago but forget why. Otherwise, I just try not to watch this show.<BR/><BR/>On Sundays it never enters my dark-rooted blonde head to even watch this ESPN rubbish.<BR/><BR/>I prefer the fun SPEED shows but STILL, for practical purposes, wish they would cut RACEDAY back to AN HOUR. THEY REPEAT a lot of video from shows during the week or other stuff I find to be minutiae.<BR/><BR/>I would NOT watch ESPN PRE RACE show unless a meteor was scheduled to hit the race track and they were going to do a story about that. MEOW HISS.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>But on NASCAR NOW, I can't stand waiting for Erik to snap into bombastic -cross- examination-interrogation mode to hype or ask tabloid questions to guests. About a sport he knows nothing about!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for telling us what we miss and bless your heart for being so dedicated to all this media stuff.<BR/><BR/>Love this site.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5689018812747104732007-10-08T01:06:00.000-04:002007-10-08T01:06:00.000-04:00I must be in the minority as I like the Eliminator...I must be in the minority as I like the Eliminator. Its a different way to pick a winner based on contrived stats to get the winner they want instead of who has the best chance to win. (JJ Yeley at California??) <BR/>Also, I didnt hear Biffle say he ran out of gas. I heard him say the fuel pressure gauge wiggled and the car coughed, then it kept running when he moved down onto the apron. However, he shut it off and coasted the rest of the way in order to keep enough gas to do a burnout. That's what I heard him say.<BR/>Kevin in SoCalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41266053890403858112007-10-08T00:56:00.000-04:002007-10-08T00:56:00.000-04:00Good Questions Tonight...Good News: I think Ms. Ve...Good Questions Tonight...<BR/><BR/>Good News: I think Ms. Venturini is locked up for several years with SPEED, but I will ask her about her plans for next year and report back. She reads this site regularly and gives me good feedback on your comments.<BR/><BR/>Cable Numbers: The size of the cable universe is based on the number of homes that have SPEED or ESPN2 available. ESPN2 is currently at 88 million, but failed to launch in its first two attempts. <BR/><BR/>ESPN is currently re-branding this channel by dropping ESPN2 and just referring to both ESPN and ESPN2 as "on ESPN." <BR/><BR/>SPEED is 73 million, and expect that number to rise in January when the new cable agreements kick in. SPEED is currently the fastest growing cable network in North America. Not bad.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38091300704641454032007-10-08T00:38:00.000-04:002007-10-08T00:38:00.000-04:00Daly Planet Editor said... The seventy million num...Daly Planet Editor said... <BR/>The seventy million number is the direct number of cable homes in which the network is now available. That is from Erik Arneson, the VP of PR at SPEED. <BR/><BR/>As the network grows, it is going to change greatly. I anticipate a very new and different looking network in 2008.<BR/><BR/>October 8, 2007 12:04 AM<BR/><BR/>When you say "in which the network is now available," does that mean homes that have actually purchased the package that SPEED is in, or is it homes that have the opportunity purchase it?<BR/><BR/>Also, can you give more details about the changes that you expect SPEED to undergo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14113282869607322472007-10-08T00:37:00.000-04:002007-10-08T00:37:00.000-04:00So Shannon gets to talk to Biffle and doesn't try ...So Shannon gets to talk to Biffle and doesn't try to get to the bottom of last week's controversy but leave it to Wendy to get the Biff to admit he ran out of gas! She really cracked me up on RaceDay today when Spencer picked Kurt Busch to win and she immediately replied, "I thought you hated him!" The whole SPEED crew makes you feel like you're hanging out with friends while they're still supplying all of the information needed to cover the race.<BR/><BR/>I hope no other network realizes what a good job she does and tries to hire her away from SPEED. She's in the right place and all they would do is try to drag her down to their level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69130556444457636832007-10-08T00:04:00.000-04:002007-10-08T00:04:00.000-04:00Hey all,SPEED is owned by the Fox Cable Network gr...Hey all,<BR/><BR/>SPEED is owned by the Fox Cable Network group. It is a digital cable network that is mostly offered as a part of a digital cable package. Depending on your MSO (cable company) it may appear to be clustered with other channels.<BR/><BR/>The seventy million number is the direct number of cable homes in which the network is now available. That is from Erik Arneson, the VP of PR at SPEED. <BR/><BR/>As the network grows, it is going to change greatly. I anticipate a very new and different looking network in 2008.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6704388216027678722007-10-07T23:44:00.000-04:002007-10-07T23:44:00.000-04:00Here is my opinion on some NASCAR Now faces:Marty ...Here is my opinion on some NASCAR Now faces:<BR/><BR/>Marty Smith: while good, he cannot help but add little lines into his speech about how he spent "all day" or "most of the day" with this person or that person within NASCAR be it a driver or ownwer. Especially when it comes to Jr. Give it up Marty, we don't care at all about who you know or how long you spent with them...big flipping deal, stop pimping yourself. Just report what you know and then be quiet.<BR/><BR/>Angelique Chengelis: Solid performer and does not have to pimp herself on TV like Marty Smith does. If SPEED starts a daily show next year, they should pay her more than ESPN is and hire her.<BR/><BR/>Erik Kuselias: why hasn't ESPN not fired him yet and had security escort him off the property is beyond me.<BR/><BR/>Love to see the ratings for SPEED's RaceDay vs. ABC's NASCAR Countdown. I know I only switch for the actual race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38950628253252647132007-10-07T23:16:00.000-04:002007-10-07T23:16:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... I would love to watch Speed, and...Anonymous said... <BR/>I would love to watch Speed, and you can say all you want about them "catching" ESPN2, but they're not even close. The 70 million homes they're in is an inflated number. <BR/>October 7, 2007 10:48 PM<BR/><BR/>JD, Can you explain exactly the "70 million homes" number is obtained?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48130251809525738182007-10-07T22:49:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:49:00.000-04:00One more thing for my $15 per month...the GOLF CHA...One more thing for my $15 per month...the GOLF CHANNEL! Snore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75726540698331035852007-10-07T22:48:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:48:00.000-04:00I would love to watch Speed, and you can say all y...I would love to watch Speed, and you can say all you want about them "catching" ESPN2, but they're not even close. The 70 million homes they're in is an inflated number. The majority of those homes can only get speed as an add on cable channel and that is just ridiculous. I want to watch Speed's pre-race show, but to me, it's not worth shelling out the money each month. I'd have to pay $15 per month just to get Speed, which then comes along with a Fox Soccer channel, some channel called Gol, a bunch of Fox college regional channels, and the NFL Network. Ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30703053179278862682007-10-07T22:47:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:47:00.000-04:00Tripp said... Now... who could Speed be looking at...Tripp said... <BR/>Now... who could Speed be looking at to host their daily NASCAR show? Hmmmmm.<BR/>October 7, 2007 10:33 PM<BR/><BR/>My first thought would have been someone who is already part of NASCAR on SPEED, but I could be wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51161815856301874232007-10-07T22:40:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:40:00.000-04:00Found the links to pics of Brad/drivers so you can...Found the links to pics of Brad/drivers so you can see the height difference. Even if Daugherty is 7.0 instead of 7'6' (forgive my error) that's still seven inches taller than Dilner and MUCH taller than many drivers.<BR/><BR/>http://www.haroldhinson.com/display/?photo=20254<BR/><BR/>http://www.haroldhinson.com/display/?photo=20253<BR/><BR/>Regarding Stacy Compton, I liked him just fine when I watched the show. But his opinions do sometimes rankle other drivers...well they rankle Tony Stewart anyway. Tony has gone out of his way on a few of his radio shows to single out Stacy, saying if he knew what he was talking about he would have lasted longer in the Cup Series.<BR/><BR/>The good news about that is at least Tony watches NASCAR Now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71103325151808437952007-10-07T22:33:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:33:00.000-04:00If "NASCAR Now" wants a new anchor, how about John...If "NASCAR Now" wants a new anchor, how about John Kernan? Both he and Jenkins have more of a "face made for radio" than the pretty boys who currently dominate the format. <BR/><BR/>If this show wants to capture the knowledgeable NASCAR fans, it needs a host that knows more than the fans do. Chris Berman hardly blips the "pretty boy" meter, but people watch him because he knows his stuff after 20+ years with ESPN. NASCAR fans deserve the same level of knowledge. <BR/><BR/>Now... who could Speed be looking at to host their daily NASCAR show? Hmmmmm.Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24348296373887711302007-10-07T22:30:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:30:00.000-04:00Another Erik rant:Erik is such an idiot. Can some...Another Erik rant:<BR/><BR/>Erik is such an idiot. Can someone please explain to me his point about "dega" having to have it's own infield jail? Would that be the first track you would be thinking of needing an infield jail? I do not think so. Bristol has the town jail on it's property, and would most likely be the track I would think could use it's own infield jail. <BR/>Erik must have been so dissapointed that there were no major wrecks. That is probably the extent of his knowledge of "dega". Who preps this guy anyway? ANd does he show any passion about NASCAR? Has he even tried to learn since be put in the anchor chair?<BR/>They actually run commericals on ESPN radio featuring him endorsing automobile products! This from a guy who admitted a couple of weeks ago he has never driven a stick.<BR/>Erik continues to bore us with his lack of preparation, lack of knowledge and hype concering NASCAR. I think ESPN just does not care about NASCAR NOW. I miss the Stephen E. Smith show! At least he knows his subject. <BR/><BR/>Erik, the man will not just go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36275962121201393722007-10-07T22:18:00.000-04:002007-10-07T22:18:00.000-04:00Brad is 7'0", not 7'6", and the drivers don't seem...Brad is 7'0", not 7'6", and the drivers don't seem to have a problem with Dillner, who is 6'5".Labbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920519648518535191noreply@blogger.com