tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8265300323889344905..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: TNT Promotes Itself And NASCAR SuffersDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5345827531923543362007-07-02T21:12:00.000-04:002007-07-02T21:12:00.000-04:00I take exception to the comment that the race was ...I take exception to the comment that the race was a "no pass affair". I guess that must have been the way TNT showed it, then they missed the action on the track. <BR/><BR/>I did not see the telecast... I was at Loudon, and there were passes all through the field all through the race. I watched JPM get passed a lot and watched him try to pass back. I watched Stewart pass and get passed. I watched Jr., Jeff and a bunch of people dice for P2-P6. There was a lot of racing going on for at least 3/4 of the race. If TNT didn't show it, they did the viewers a disservice. <BR/><BR/>Too bad I'll be back home for Daytona.Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23361371245419114272007-07-02T19:04:00.000-04:002007-07-02T19:04:00.000-04:00They sure didn't stop that stupid music. Reminded ...They sure didn't stop that stupid music. Reminded me of playing the early NASCAR games on playstation. At least with the games you could turn off the music...<BR/>I usually can't wait for Daytona but I must say I actually dread this weekends race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89810102867089318092007-07-02T16:44:00.000-04:002007-07-02T16:44:00.000-04:00Just another comment about the pre-race show. Do...Just another comment about the pre-race show. Does TNT not realize that they are TV and not radio? They talk and talk when there are driver intros, a pit road full of colorful cars and tons of other visual excitement that are part of the race experience to put on TV. Why not show that instead of constantly talking about how much the clouds are going to affect the track. Sheesh!!Uncle Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533761700443801686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23043353809821676842007-07-02T16:36:00.000-04:002007-07-02T16:36:00.000-04:00RaceDay on Speed + DirecTV Hotpass + Victory Lane ...RaceDay on Speed + DirecTV Hotpass + Victory Lane on Speed...need I say more? Coverage that rocks!! You can listen to the scanner during commercials and there is always a screenshot of the track. The commentators are always focused on the race and it is well worth the extra money!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28089134650715906602007-07-02T15:01:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:01:00.000-04:00Well, there you go. TNT has learned nothing and ha...Well, there you go. TNT has learned nothing and has no intention of making changes. That's fine. They can promo all they want, I FFWD through all of that crap anyway. Same with the repeated commercials. <BR/><BR/>Hey NASCAR, this is some partner you've got here. People are choosing the radio, TIVO, or just bailing out completely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28424345836133428282007-07-02T14:02:00.000-04:002007-07-02T14:02:00.000-04:00I believe you nailed it for Loudon. I can't for t...I believe you nailed it for Loudon. I can't for the life of me understand why NASCAR put themselves in this box other then their bedfellowship with Turner on NASCAR.com which can't even report it's own announcements, penalties, etc. first.<BR/><BR/>Larry and Kyle by far are carrying this show and with the right lead person (Alan Bestwick) Wally could be a valuable piece of the puzzle. 2 more weeks, like the previous comments I hope to God they don't ruin Daytona for me because I sure don't have a widescreen tv for their precious commercials.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52125030401746261022007-07-02T12:18:00.000-04:002007-07-02T12:18:00.000-04:00Although I would say TNT's coverage of the Loudon ...Although I would say TNT's coverage of the Loudon race was better than the Sonoma race, there's only one way to go when you hit rock bottom. <BR/><BR/>As for the pre-race show, I never watch them anymore. They have gotten so bad I can't stand it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to the director in the production truck for showing us a wide shot of the finish. But he was out to lunch several times during the broadcast when the guys in the booth or in the pits were talking about one thing and the cameras were showing us something completely different. Example, Matt in the pits trying to show us the busted air hose and air gun that got ran over by one of the cars that had just pitted. But all we saw was cars on the track going round and round. I could tell Matt was getting pretty frustrated. Wake up guys in the production truck!! Or maybe they didn't even have a camera IN the pits. I don't remember seeing any live shots from behind the pit wall after the race started.<BR/><BR/>I also have a DVR and I'm going to record this weekends Daytona race and then start watching it about an hour after it starts. So I can FF though all the pre-race garbage and TNT's self promos during the race.<BR/><BR/>The girl in the mini skirt promoting TNT's Launch Hour or what ever it is called, was just plain sleezy and annoying. Come on TNT, get some class. <BR/><BR/>I don't have a big wide screen TV, so if TNT takes up a third of my screen with their commercials this weekend, I'm afraid I won't be able to see much of the race. But we'll see. <BR/><BR/>And thank god to Wally and Kyle for being in the booth to keep Weber under control. I have an idea for the Wally's World ride along segment. Put Weber in the car with Wally and tell Wally to go for it!!Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73262705264297971982007-07-02T11:40:00.000-04:002007-07-02T11:40:00.000-04:00Re: TNT, the pre race show is so bad that I can't ...Re: TNT, the pre race show is so bad that I can't watch it, so I can't comment on that. However, I feel like the actual race coverage at New Hampshire was much better than Sonoma. It's almost as if they read your comments after the last race. The post race info was much improved. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if the track broadcast team resents the intrusion of the heavy handed TNT home office execs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59803245058627948802007-07-02T10:31:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:31:00.000-04:00After following racing since I was a working regis...After following racing since I was a working registered nurse at Pocono Raceway in 1975 I have finally at the age of 67 found away to continue to enjoy NASCAR<BR/>I turn on the race, mute the TV and then turn on the radio and listen to a great play by play call that usually includes many drivers instead of just the top 5Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32391351217404148002007-07-02T10:27:00.000-04:002007-07-02T10:27:00.000-04:00Bevo voiced the same concerns that I have.Also wil...Bevo voiced the same concerns that I have.<BR/><BR/>Also will they STRETCH the tv screen to give it a distorted look for the ENTIRE RACE the way some stations due for constant BAD WEATHER WATCHES.<BR/><BR/>This is just TERRIBLE if they screw up the LOOK OF DAYTONA...at night on my tv.<BR/><BR/>and the constant POP UP ANIMATION on the screen is a pet peeve on ANY STATION but especially during sports.<BR/><BR/>We shall see.<BR/><BR/>SophiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78228246786273662122007-07-02T09:07:00.000-04:002007-07-02T09:07:00.000-04:00Trust me, the Pepsi 400 telecast will be a train w...Trust me, the Pepsi 400 telecast will be a train wreck of epic proportions. We'll be lucky to see any of the race with all of the graphics TNT will be throwing on the screen. <BR/><BR/>By the way the best way to get even with TNT is to not watch any of these shows once they start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58184261300197887662007-07-02T08:45:00.000-04:002007-07-02T08:45:00.000-04:00Nice article. As usual.I didn't watch the race fo...Nice article. As usual.<BR/><BR/>I didn't watch the race for real but went to my DVR last night and did a FF thru it just to get a flavor of the race and see the end. I had to laugh at the end as it seemed they listened to what this site has been saying. And as you mentioned, with what happened to Busch, it's a good thing they did. Thanks for your efforts here. I'd like to think they made a difference!<BR/><BR/>Even with that as a plus, TNT continues to be bad. I'm considering not watching the Daytona race because I fear they'll do with their 'third of the screen' commercials what they do with their coming back from break commercials. Which is, show the animations while giving you a total BS view of the race facility or an in car of the paid sponsor's car. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Basically, I'd rather them go to a commercial so I can hit my 30 second skip button and get back to the race instead of being teased ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com