tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8354168275685013158..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: "Chasing Glory" Goes Out On A High NoteDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65283158187786581032007-12-10T18:40:00.000-05:002007-12-10T18:40:00.000-05:00Hey John, why has ESPN been so reticent about adve...Hey John, why has ESPN been so reticent about advertising "Chasing Glory"? I stumbled upon the second one, never saw the one about my favorite driver, and have NEVER been able to find any site that can say what content will be on in any particular issue. If ESPN wants to build a market, these would be great tools to use to encourage viewership, but they're absolutely punting the opportunity. And opportunity costs!<BR/><BR/>Thank god for YouTube. At least we can go back and see some racing highlights since ESPN and SPEED have decided that NASCAR fans hibernate from December to February. You're right--htey've got a market sitting right in front of them and they're ignoring it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48865992413678349812007-12-09T13:20:00.000-05:002007-12-09T13:20:00.000-05:00I missed this! JD, do you know if they will re-ai...I missed this! JD, do you know if they will re-air this episode? There are 2 Chasing Glory's listed before the Busch Awards on Tuesday, but I can't find any description of them. Are they replays or new episodes? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34628513663007200032007-12-09T11:41:00.000-05:002007-12-09T11:41:00.000-05:00I would definitely watch a program that focused on...I would definitely watch a program that focused on the drivers and/or car owners who dedicate their time and money through their foundations and charitable affiliations. I think it would make for great TV and give these people an opportunity to spotlight their interests outside of NASCAR,hawkeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869139522305666556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-76411088535290014952007-12-09T09:57:00.000-05:002007-12-09T09:57:00.000-05:00I definitely miss Nascar programming during the wi...I definitely miss Nascar programming during the winter months. I've always thought this would be a good time for SPEED or someone to have a program showcasing what goes on in the offseason. Maybe similar to the "survival of the fastest" format. Go to a different race shop each week and show what the crew guys are up to in preparation for the coming season, and maybe even check out what the drivers are doing. I think that would be a really interesting way to keep fans up to date during the winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81191122351544980562007-12-08T21:56:00.000-05:002007-12-08T21:56:00.000-05:00JD- Since I obviously don't understand the TV prog...JD- Since I obviously don't understand the TV programming mentality- if I were at ESPN and want to continue to use Rusty as my prime expert, and have the re-broadcast rights to, I would replay on ESPN Classic old races showcasing Rusty's career, especially any involving battles with Dale E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5327294006690333092007-12-08T21:12:00.000-05:002007-12-08T21:12:00.000-05:00richard,One of the biggest questions is why both E...richard,<BR/><BR/>One of the biggest questions is why both ESPN and SPEED are not actively involved in promoting NASCAR TV programming during the off-season. <BR/><BR/>It would give the very same advertisers that spent millions during the racing season an opportunity to promote Christmas sales and then the Superbowl and finally Daytona.<BR/><BR/>We all know TNT hates any kind of NASCAR programming other than their live races, so that network is not an issue. But the other two certainly are.<BR/><BR/>This is the first off-season for ESPN in a long time, and I think they just did not have an "exit strategy" from a programming perspective. <BR/><BR/>You would think ESPN Classic would be loaded right now with everything NASCAR, and instead we find old college football games and other junk that the network owns and can simply playback for free.<BR/><BR/>NASCAR Images is at the center of this entire issue, and if I was Brian France or Paul Brooks, I would bring in those guys and ask some hard questions. <BR/><BR/>As Ricky would say, "somebody got some 'splaining to do."Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13263662278685120542007-12-08T20:54:00.000-05:002007-12-08T20:54:00.000-05:00JD- If ESPN Classic now serves an uncertain purpos...JD- If ESPN Classic now serves an uncertain purpose, why do you think ESPN does not replay episodes of "Chasing Glory" and old W-Cup races on it, especially during the off-season? I presume NASCAR now owns the rights to all races broadcast under the unified broadcast contract so ESPN cannot re-broadcast 2007 races without paying NASCAR. As part of the new contract with ESPN did NASCAR obtain the rights to the old W-Cup races broadcast on ESPN? I don't recall seeing any old W-Cup races on any ESPN channel on my cable guide in months. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21293180522418285512007-12-08T13:38:00.000-05:002007-12-08T13:38:00.000-05:00There will be a column up this weekend about the T...There will be a column up this weekend about the Truck Series banquet telecast. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71336050434765044232007-12-08T09:08:00.000-05:002007-12-08T09:08:00.000-05:00If you would like to address a topic not included ...If you would like to address a topic not included in this specific column, please utilize the email link on the main page.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35808317723595092082007-12-08T09:06:00.000-05:002007-12-08T09:06:00.000-05:00Count me as a fan who did not know there was a ban...Count me as a fan who did not know there was a banquet practice. I very much enjoyed watching this Chasing Glory and remember thinking at the time that this is what I want to see. The guys having fun and an inside view of their banquet week. Low pressure, not scripted, hey I really love my job kind of show.<BR/>Along the same lines, it was so nice it sit down on friday night and watch the trucks. The year end summary was well put together (except maybe the part on Todd Bodine which was definately taken from something else cause it had that voiceover guy) and look it was an hour show (Busch and Cup only got a 1/2 each) I realize the banquet was just excerpts but the comedian had everyone laughing so hard they were crying including me. (Kevin Harvick's machine gun/sprinkler was priceless). Ron Hornaday's long rambling speech was great cause it was from the heart and cudos to Speed for playing the entire thing. Are you going to do a piece Speed's friday night shows including the Bobby Hamilton piece (I think it was new, I remember seeing something shortly after he died but I don't think it was this, and even if it was it deserved to be shown again). <BR/>I agree JD there needs to be at least one show on during the off season, even if it is using previously shot but not seen footage. How about a show about the crew guys whose's only off season is the week they get between Christmas and New Years. They are busting their butts right now. I would also watch all the Nascar Performance and INC shows over again (hey how about showing really old ones that would really be fun to see).Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55498426268758069462007-12-08T00:19:00.000-05:002007-12-08T00:19:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64306301505301373212007-12-08T00:11:00.000-05:002007-12-08T00:11:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8176641506305429992007-12-07T22:52:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:52:00.000-05:00Thanks again for this wonderful website with a wea...Thanks again for this wonderful website with a wealth of information and a place for fans to vent! It always amazes me that Nascar virtually disappears from television during the (very short) off season. For almost any other 'major' sport, there is year round information to some degree...except Nascar. If Nascar is indeed going after the 'casual' fan it seems they should be doing everything they can to keep those fans interest honed in anticipation of Daytona. I guess Fox and Nascar haven't figured out how to 'activate' their sponsorship to maximize their impact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com