tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8282887186081429182..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: The NASCAR TV Story That Refuses To DieDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17407522882154547942008-01-13T14:22:00.000-05:002008-01-13T14:22:00.000-05:00I heard your KFAN bit and I second all those thoug...I heard your KFAN bit and I second all those thoughts about the TV coverage. I have posted similar thoughts at insiderracing.com and email from around the country is saying that 2008 is the last chance for many. In no other form of auto racing is the condescension from the broadcast team so bad as in NASCAR Cup racing today. No one will be come a race fan just by the pandering of a network to explain all the mundane nuances of a spring set up. Good golly, just give us our racing and let the rest of the world figure it out on their own. I am now a loyal reader of this site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55894579004904343122008-01-06T23:24:00.000-05:002008-01-06T23:24:00.000-05:002008 is NASCAR's last chance with me. I've been a ...2008 is NASCAR's last chance with me. I've been a fan since 1993. Back then it was racing. Today, it's nothing more than entertainment. The drivers can say what they think or show what they think. It's always, "Well the such and such car ran okay. I hate that I got into Bobby down there, really wish I hadn't" I want thye emotion back in the sport. Stop penalizing the drivers and teams for things that have nothing to do with the racing. <BR/><BR/>Last but not least, as shown at Kansas....they need to figure out what their own rules are and abide by them.<BR/><BR/>Last chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80382896073428043032008-01-06T12:24:00.000-05:002008-01-06T12:24:00.000-05:00John, you rock! That was a great summary of the c...John, you rock! That was a great summary of the comments and it was a lot to do considering the volume. Now it's time for the networks AND NASCAR to step up and try and make things better. However, I don't really expect that to happen -- Brian France thinks he's a legend, the problem is it's only in his own mind. 2008 will indeed be a pivotal year -- thanks very much for providing this place for the fans to provide their input. David Poole thinks we're awesome huh? Well maybe the mainstream media needs to step up and call a spade a spade too instead of just placating NASCAR.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23751171038588486152008-01-05T17:50:00.000-05:002008-01-05T17:50:00.000-05:00Thank You for a great summary. What NASCAR and the...Thank You for a great summary. What NASCAR and the media need to understand is that fans just want to see the race. None of the other garbage they try to "dress it up" in does anything but annoy us. I don't NEED a 11/2 hour pre-race to go over what happened LAST week. I don't want to watch some mini concert of some flavor of the month musician. I don't care about the cut-a-away car, I care about the cars that are, you know, actually racing on the track! We want to see THE RACE! THE RACE! THE RACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44889600593321301502008-01-05T15:06:00.000-05:002008-01-05T15:06:00.000-05:00JD you amaze me ! I had to give up checking the bl...JD you amaze me ! <BR/><BR/>I had to give up checking the blog here and just get them emailed to me - it was to tuff to keep up with the flow, no,- the flood of comments.<BR/><BR/>You took all of our comments and you were able to distill them into a shorter more readable list. <BR/><BR/>Thank You! Looking forward to the "response" from the networks - in the form of better coverage.<BR/><BR/>Again my thanks for this blog & all your hard work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10623704965931515742008-01-05T14:55:00.000-05:002008-01-05T14:55:00.000-05:00Yes to Ken Squire for good commentators, too. I wa...Yes to Ken Squire for good commentators, too. I watched the 1979 Daytona 500 on my computer for the first time, and the team of Ken Squire and former Indy and F1 driver David Hobbs is amazing.<BR/><BR/>I have this racing league on YouTube, and I've become more enraptured with that then I have with anything on TV. If TV sucks, I just watch a race on my computer when I need a racing fix... or one of my racing tapes from 1994-2002...<BR/><BR/>If I knew where Nascar in Chicago was on the radio, I'd tune in. While F1 racing may be abseloutely horrid, their commentary is much better then the crap Nascar has. <BR/><BR/>Whenever a driver who everyone counts out jumps into the top 10, I don't want to hear "Where did (s)he come from?! (S)he was two laps down!". I want to hear "Look at that! (S)he's made up those two laps and is breaking into the top 10!"<BR/><BR/>As for what drivers I root for, I cheer for Robby Gordon and Juan Montoya because they have balls and aren't whiny bastards about it.<BR/><BR/>I also cheer for A.J. Allmendinger because he actually seems like he has a sense of humor. David Gilliland seems like a good ol' boy without the Southern accent. Just appreciates what he has and does his best. Martin Truex, Jr. is the only driver (not even Sellout Jr.) that's running the whole schedule that has the Good ol' Boy appeal. <BR/><BR/>As for every other driver in the field? They all have the same personality, so you might as well cheer for whoever has the coolest looking cars or for whoever's from your state/country (for those of you non U.S. fans). <BR/><BR/>I can't speak for many of the rookie drivers. I hope to see some real spunky personality from Villeneuve, Hornish, and Franchitti.<BR/><BR/>My schedule:<BR/><BR/>- ARCA (It's like the old Busch series. Plus... 500 MILES AT THE ROCK!!)<BR/>- Craftsman Truck Series (Only honest racing left in Nascar's major series)<BR/>- Daytona 500 (Watch them keep the cameras on... oh... ALL HENDRICK CARS!!! YAY EXCITING RACE HENDRICK HENDRICK HENDRICK HENTONA 500!!... No, not exciting. Go Go Robby Gordon wreck all the Hendrick cars! )<BR/>- First Talladega race.<BR/>- The TM Master Cup series on YouTube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-92075248371575662852008-01-05T09:50:00.000-05:002008-01-05T09:50:00.000-05:00In '71 I worked at I-70 Speedway (a Hi-Banked 1/2 ...In '71 I worked at I-70 Speedway (a Hi-Banked 1/2 Mile Odessa, MO) as PA guy, met a since lifelong friend who did the PR. Tried to do a TV show of weekly racing there but failed to get sponsorship. Have a degree in Communications, but it's been a long time since I thought about cuts, and fades.<BR/>My I-70 friend cued me to the Radio broadcasts. After a year, I converted. The tuner is set up next to my seat. If something is serious, I can always turn up the TV sound. What I appreciate about radio is it feels like Indy of old. Back when listening to Indy was the way to follow it. Imagining the cars going through the turns as the action shifted from corner to corner. Part fantasy, part reality and so much mental imagery to keep me interested.<BR/>Compared to TV coverage it's like watching reruns of I Love Lucy. Been there done that in the mid 70's. It can be summed up in one word, stale.<BR/>Agree Alan Bestwick is the best on ESPN. Watching Mike Joy on Barrett-Jackson reminds me of what he really is-- a talented, honest, very knowledgeable, likable guy. But, he, as with some of the air talents, is afraid to challenge Nascar.<BR/>Attended my first IRL race this year in KC. Exciting, so I tuned in. Split screen is great and the commentary is much better. Add F1 to the list of knowledgeable broadcasts with interesting personalities. Top it off with the 24 hours of Daytona or LeMans. Nothing like laying there waiting to fall asleep watching guys pushing cars to the to the limit in darkness and rain.<BR/>The excitement of those events is partially conveyed by the camera positioning and director's work. But, for me it's back to old Indy days, the announcer must be tuned into the event on the screen, not his past.<BR/>Yes-- Bob Varsha-David Hobbs; Alan Bestwick; Mike Joy; Ned Jarrett; Benny Parsons; Buddy Baker; Eli Gold. No-- DW; the entire ESPN crew especially RW; Network Pre-race/ Post-race/ and for the most part during race coverage.<BR/>No more Inside Nextel Cup, No ESPN nascar programming, Hip-Hop; Heavy Metal; Punk Rock; No DW or Rusty (did I say that?)<BR/>And finally, let's see factory manufactured cars racing, as this was "stock car" racing. Common template begone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3640100750697169922008-01-05T09:22:00.000-05:002008-01-05T09:22:00.000-05:00John Daly, You have a way with words, and have sum...John Daly, You have a way with words, and have summarized this topic nicely. Nascar fans can only hope that your dedication to this topic will bring positive results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77473202426702672572008-01-05T08:38:00.000-05:002008-01-05T08:38:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4997543323745562012008-01-05T08:37:00.000-05:002008-01-05T08:37:00.000-05:00Great column as always, I only hope the powers tha...Great column as always, I only hope the powers that be in TV and NA$CAR are reading,,,and comprehending what we're saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36313513237513874122008-01-05T06:02:00.000-05:002008-01-05T06:02:00.000-05:00Great article! They won't change, Suzie will be ba...Great article! They won't change, Suzie will be back. I feel the only thing that will get NA$CAR and the network's attention is: EMPTY SEATS. Just think... you'll save $50.00 alone on what use-to-be ...FREE parking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-104265755204250052008-01-05T01:10:00.000-05:002008-01-05T01:10:00.000-05:00Beautifully summarized, and every pount made is on...Beautifully summarized, and every pount made is on my list of reasons why I no longer watch NASCAR. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, no one will listen and absolutely nothing will change. But you are to be admired for the excellence of your efforts.Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756807802218022043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81629335287027836832008-01-05T00:57:00.000-05:002008-01-05T00:57:00.000-05:00I have to agree with all the comments. I am a new ...I have to agree with all the comments. I am a new fan to NASCAR only 2 years now. I have to agree I want to see the WHOLE race not just the top 5 cars. I want to see some mid field racing, I want to see those guys fight for that finish even when it is not for the win. I am part of the new base NASCAR is after and I have to be honest I get more excited listening to the MRN boys call the race then the over processed crap that they want to show me on TV. I even have 2 TV's in my living room so I can watch the race and DirectTV hot pass at the same time. Then I had to bring my satelite radio into the living room just to hear a better race. Thats what fans do. Now we want to see a better product for our money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35701295136167592812008-01-05T00:01:00.000-05:002008-01-05T00:01:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8640584066147760362008-01-04T22:38:00.000-05:002008-01-04T22:38:00.000-05:00I think people are spoiled by what we do have on T...I think people are spoiled by what we do have on TV. They have given us TOO much and there-in lies not only the problem with the viewership and ratings but also the commercials and content. Hell, they gotta pay for all that high tech stuff.. I for one dont really care what channel or crew broadcasts the race and honestly, I do enjoy people like Mike Massaro and Jamie Little. I do miss the days of Punch in the pits though.<BR/><BR/>The other issue is something a reader posted above. Ticket price. No wonder there are people disguised as seats at some tracks when an average ticket is over 75 bucks. Family of four, 300 right there, plus gas, lodging etc. 500+ for a few hours. Disney World is less then that :) and you can get four tickets, 8 hot dogs, 8 cokes at a baseball game for half that. <BR/><BR/>Fans also havent been developed. the young kid who was 7 ten years ago doesnt have to go to the race anymore now that they are 17. They have no reason.<BR/><BR/>ahh yes the almighty dollar.<BR/><BR/>I hope the one reader buys a RED BULL and not an AMP then if he isnt buying top 35 products.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61124475077620363982008-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:002008-01-04T20:52:00.000-05:00BRAVO for an EXCELLENT column! You have said it a...BRAVO for an EXCELLENT column! You have said it all, Mr. Daly!<BR/><BR/>And in so saying, you also make the point on why you need to continue your blog . . .<BR/><BR/>LuckyforwardLuckyForwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035914357860053732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1496311843434281952008-01-04T20:01:00.000-05:002008-01-04T20:01:00.000-05:00JD - THANK YOU! Your summary is right on target. I...JD - THANK YOU! Your summary is right on target. I hope the producer, directors, and announcers for NASCAR take these comments to heart and apply some reason to the 2008 season. <BR/><BR/>There have been lots of efforts to try and attract new fans, a lot of which have alienated the core fans. Someone once told me when I was a new sergeant that "The enemy of pretty good was perfect." Seems like that, combined with a dose of K-I-S-S and some dedicated veteran NASCAR TV producers may bring things back on track. <BR/><BR/>Thank you again for all of your work - this blog has been fantastic! <BR/><BR/>Cheers, AFMSgtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58783034343850327882008-01-04T19:19:00.000-05:002008-01-04T19:19:00.000-05:00JD- Thank you for your blog and especially for you...JD- Thank you for your blog and especially for your insightful commentary, here and in the preceding article. Hopefully the focus you give NASCAR fans will result in improvements for all who value NASCAR.<BR/><BR/>What MRN and, to a somewhat lesser extent, PRN now often do better than ESPN, TNT (in particular), and sometimes FOX is to make the story of the race the star - rather than the storytellers or a pre-determined story line.<BR/><BR/>Despite the passion most fans have for NASCAR, we are not willing to accept just anything.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for caring and helping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60939302517924941572008-01-04T19:04:00.000-05:002008-01-04T19:04:00.000-05:00I will give Fox a change this year and the second ...I will give Fox a change this year and the second half of the year I will watch the live leader board on Nascar.com., As for the commentary of the other to networks they need to learn form the F1 BTCC series and Australian V8 Supercar series to learn how to call a race. And by the way Nascar I'd rather watch all other forms of motorsports than your only Hendrick boys matter in nascar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73699904046056394882008-01-04T18:32:00.000-05:002008-01-04T18:32:00.000-05:00JD, Fantastic summary of all the posts and good fo...JD, Fantastic summary of all the posts and good for David Poole that he allowed you to quote him. I am going to play the optmist here (usually am the cynical one) and believe that we made a difference. I guess time will tell. Keep fighting the fight cause we have your back.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63200076188816454332008-01-04T17:31:00.000-05:002008-01-04T17:31:00.000-05:00Darlin’ After all these years, I am now forced to ...Darlin’<BR/> After all these years, I am now forced to live on the memories of our existence, the good times, and even the sad. I recall the times I was lured to simply sit and watch your every move, not saying a word, but being fully engulfed in your simple beauty. These qualities have only recently diminished, and so I am sure there is within me the same stirrings and love I once felt for you. It is hard to imagine, that you no longer arouse me the way you did, you see, not so long ago, I still yearned for your closeness and all consuming allure. I long for those days again, where the mere mention of your name brought excitement and desire. The outside world was in dim focus, whenever we were together, the birds may have sung, but I could not hear them when you were with me. Even when the rain came while we together, I was not deterred. My only regrets were the Holiday Season, but I understood your need for time alone, and knew you would always return around Valentine’s Day, that we could renew our love affair once again. <BR/><BR/>Your Faithful Follower,<BR/>daprdan<BR/><BR/>P.S. Agreement Null and Void if you don’t get your act together NASCAR…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34508448317066408492008-01-04T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-04T15:47:00.000-05:00You have hit the bulls eye with this story. I agr...You have hit the bulls eye with this story. I agree with the summary of comments. I was at Bristol when it was built, watched Bobby, Donnie, and Red Farmer race motifieds at Bristol and have watched races on TV since the first broadcast. Today's coverage stinks. During the chase, I couldn't keep up with my driver because they kept running the points chase as the race was running. Didn't matter till the race was over but what was happening on the track did matter. They missed several incidents that had outcomes on the race and standings other than the chasers. Need new blood for broadcasters too. Too many trying to be chief instead of reporting. Don't even tell me your name, just report the total event. Little less JR, Gordon, and Jimmy even if they are winning, too. Good luck getting any changes. Radio is better even if it's not quite as big or as great as they are reporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82117058493617708112008-01-04T15:46:00.000-05:002008-01-04T15:46:00.000-05:00JD, an excellent summary of fans' complaints. I m...JD, an excellent summary of fans' complaints. I must echo the sentiment of many and say that not all the problems are of TV's making -- some are NASCAR's doing.<BR/><BR/>I was an orginal PSL holder at Texas Motor Speedway. I gave up my seats for this year because season ticket prices were now costing me more than my property taxes on my home and land. I just couldn't justify the expense any longer.<BR/><BR/>My sincere hope is that someone in authority at the broadcasting level and in NASCAR see what they've done to our sport --- AND CORRECT IT!<BR/><BR/>My gut instinct though, tells me I'm spitting into the wind.<BR/><BR/>Please keep up the great work, John. <BR/><BR/>We're with you all the way.<BR/><BR/>Franna<BR/>Palestine, TXTexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6206934441808399432008-01-04T15:38:00.000-05:002008-01-04T15:38:00.000-05:00JD, Thanks for painting a realistic picture of wha...JD, Thanks for painting a realistic picture of what's going on with NASCAR and the networks. Unfortunately, all of these concerns have been addressed to the max on the NASCAR and ESPN message boards since mid season last year. I hated last year, but I still can't wait for the 2008 season to start. I went out and bought a tivo just for the races. I hope the sponsors will push for better broadcasts, after all that's where the money comes from. Maybe they need to be the ones to force some changes with NASCAR and the networks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6148165415780588642008-01-04T15:02:00.000-05:002008-01-04T15:02:00.000-05:00TV is just one of many problems faceing nascar in ...TV is just one of many problems faceing nascar in 2008. I gave up tickets to richmond this year after having to pay $180.00 dollars for a $30.00 dollar room after driving 200 miles to get there. I go back to the fire cracker 250 at daytona so Ive been a fan for a long time. I belive it has come down to pay your bills or go to a race. Maybe we just need to stop going or watching to get there attentionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com