tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8177101263271762207..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN's Best "NASCAR Now" Show Of The SeasonDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84856576853179457082008-08-19T17:39:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:39:00.000-04:00Since when is "alledged" necessary for reporting a...Since when is "alledged" necessary for reporting a rules infraction by Joe Gibbs Racing? <BR/>They didn't alledgedly charge cheating for those weak spoiler mounts on Scott Riggs #66 Chevrolet, earlier this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2245576968108908562008-08-19T17:35:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:35:00.000-04:00What a disappoinment NASCAR has become, so much so...What a disappoinment NASCAR has become, so much so, that TOP GEAR on BBC America is becoming my favorite motorsports show. At least there, I know they are kidding around, where-as Nascar expects their dramatized shinanigans to be taken seriously! <BR/> ABC/ESPAN, SPEED CHANNEL, and TNN should be ashamed of the tunnel vision coverage of only the top ten drivers, which has left knowlegable fans looking elsewhere for motor racingentertainment. <BR/>I blame You and NASCAR and the rest of the visual media for making a mockery of the sport of Amereican Stock Car "Racing". Noiw it is just a bad show full of commercial interruptions, and you have to see replays to catch any bad racing resulting in wrecked cars and caution laps where the fastest pit crews do all the passing for the drivers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14377108872133700292007-08-09T18:39:00.000-04:002007-08-09T18:39:00.000-04:00John -"Nothing like a little praise to get the des...John -<BR/>"Nothing like a little praise to get the desired result ...so, when I enjoy a show I'll compliment ESPN<BR/>Another great shown with Ryan Burr ...nice to have a host who is knowledgeable enough to conduct an entertaining, informative, free-flowing interview ...stay with the 'A Team' ...Eri(k)is a turn-off as host, lost when it comes to NASCAR ...glad to see feature on Brian Ickler (West Series) ...now just take time to add Busch, Trucks and other NASCAR series ...a 1/2-hr show? ...seemed like an hour with all the information provided ...great job, ESPN"<BR/><BR/>Walter from Virginiaw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41696480283962917752007-08-09T18:11:00.000-04:002007-08-09T18:11:00.000-04:00I don't think there is one, unless you go with Car...I don't think there is one, unless you go with Carl Edwards or Kevin Harvick. To me, calling someone "the star" of a series is calling them "the reason to watch and everyone knows it". Danica Patrick (for better or worse) might fit that description for the IRL, but I certainly don't think Marcos has nearly that amount of appeal, and he DEFINITELY didn't BEFORE the Montreal race to the extent that he has now.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I really enjoy the column. I can't stand "NASCAR Now" when Kuselias is hosting because he approaches the interviews in EXACTLY the same manner he approaches his radio gig, like no one can SEE him so his vocal inflections tell more of the story than they do in TV. That, and he he really doesn't know a thing about NASCAR, best I can tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20123838795885956352007-08-09T14:23:00.000-04:002007-08-09T14:23:00.000-04:00jayjay,who do you think fits that title?jayjay,<BR/><BR/>who do you think fits that title?Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3137735095896252482007-08-09T12:30:00.000-04:002007-08-09T12:30:00.000-04:00I think calling Ambrose "the star of the Busch Ser...I think calling Ambrose "the star of the Busch Series" is the kind of not really true thing Erik Kuselias would say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14061672514242421712007-08-09T09:48:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:48:00.000-04:00I am surprised that ESPN didn't play up more that ...I am surprised that ESPN didn't play up more that Kurt Busch is one of the most disliked drivers in NASCAR. This is the type of thing ESPN seems to like. As far as Nascar Now goes up here in Canada we only get to see it when TSN needs to fill 30 minutes. This could be a good thing I guess, but I would like to make the choice myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50264170942887045442007-08-09T09:09:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:09:00.000-04:00John,Sorry I missed it but.... I don't watch any m...John,<BR/>Sorry I missed it but.... I don't watch any more, too many dissapoinments. But still you have to wonder.....<BR/>"Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then."<BR/><BR/>Please continue the vigil for us. Your reward will be in Heaven because you continualy endure the Hell of watching NASACR Now on ESPN, for those of us who don't have the stomach.<BR/>RJPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18139372708224292502007-08-09T09:00:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:00:00.000-04:00I don't watch the program any longer either, but I...I don't watch the program any longer either, but I do read your column. It would be nice if they'd be consistent with this show -- maybe one of these days, but I'm not holding my breath.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1934470577911045172007-08-09T08:43:00.000-04:002007-08-09T08:43:00.000-04:00To bad you couldn't preview the show before it goe...To bad you couldn't preview the show before it goes on the air, then go do your column so I know if I should watch it or not! Just kidding! I don't watch the show unless I see AB is the host. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16255745064238340672007-08-09T08:23:00.000-04:002007-08-09T08:23:00.000-04:00lmnmThey still have it running against the traditi...lmnmThey still have it running against the traditional local news slot in the eastern time zone. 1/2 to 1 hour later very well might improve ratings as long as they improve the content and staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73751667500761214672007-08-09T06:21:00.000-04:002007-08-09T06:21:00.000-04:00Since we get NASCAR Now a day late in England I'll...Since we get NASCAR Now a day late in England I'll have to watch it tonight.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555982486944207499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75622714315344413232007-08-09T06:17:00.000-04:002007-08-09T06:17:00.000-04:00DARN...they finally presented a good show and I mi...DARN...they finally presented a good show and I missed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70409463600472708542007-08-08T23:08:00.000-04:002007-08-08T23:08:00.000-04:00Thanks for your summaries of the "NASCAR Now" show...Thanks for your summaries of the "NASCAR Now" show. I no longer watch it, but by reading your column, I'll know when it might be time to return!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com