tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8408765385069640559..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: SPEED's "Inside NEXTEL Cup" MessDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16358708355535162202007-09-14T22:28:00.000-04:002007-09-14T22:28:00.000-04:00Hey Guys, There are not enough NASCAR shows on the...Hey Guys, There are not enough NASCAR shows on the air as it is (ESPN's daily trash not included). Careful what you wish for....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15908715338652667132007-09-14T12:30:00.000-04:002007-09-14T12:30:00.000-04:00Amy said...I think that INC is a great show. Sure...Amy said...<BR/><BR/>I think that INC is a great show. Sure, the fun does seem to be toned down since Dave Despain came in but it must be working or else Aaron's would not have used DD, KS, and MW for one it's commercials. I think that if the show is cancelled then shame on SPEED for doing so. Yes, we can get hightlights on other shows, but can we get a show where you get the feeling that the drivers are able to discuss it in their own way and feelings.?. In my opinion, No.<BR/><BR/>I also think that if anyone had to go through what Mikey has had to go through that most people would crush under the pressure. I also think that the TV show(s) that Mikey does are a moments respite for him. Mikey is truly an asset to the show. Mikey has also said that after the way his season and year has gone that he has found out who his true friends in the garage are. Maybe some of the drivers that are on the show have behind the scenes cut him down and he is having a problem with them.<BR/><BR/>Kenny is also an asset to the show. He has a pure love of racing of any kind and that shows. The chemistry between he and Mikey is priceless.<BR/><BR/>The other driver could be a rotating one to give the show a fresh perspective. Biffle is okay.<BR/><BR/>Keep Mikey and Kenny and keep the show.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the show could be done in front of a live audience and that would change it some. I love the banter that happens often. I definitely try to watch it every Monday. I do miss the Nascar themed shows that used to surround it also. I don't watch Speed unless it is airing something Nascar related. The other shows that are promoting sexy women and scantily clad women like NOPI Tunervision and that other show that is being advertised by the scantily clad woman is revolting to me. I am a woman and think that that degrades women to the point of being a piece of property to be used and then tossed aside with no thought to their personhood.<BR/><BR/>PLEASE KEEP MIKEY AND KENNY AND INC. I only watch if I know that Mikey is on.<BR/><BR/>The above is my humble opinion.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for giving me a place to air my thoughts and opinions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14090005080791704582007-09-13T23:10:00.000-04:002007-09-13T23:10:00.000-04:00INC without Michael and/or Kenny?...No way!!!They ...INC without Michael and/or Kenny?...No way!!!They are the reason I watch every Monday night...to see the interaction between these 2 old friends...who know each other so well they can step on each other's comments.<BR/> Something off with the guys during the last show??...Ever think maybe they got wind of the "rumor" that they and/or the show might be gone real soon?That would upset anyone who cared about what they do...let alone the guys,themselves.<BR/> I didn't care for Dave Despain in the beginning, but I am getting kind of used to his manner of hosting INC...and I like the addition of Greg Biffle...he is coming out of his shell more and more and can hold his own with 2 rather dominant personalities(MW and KS).<BR/> If people can put up with Jimmy Spencer's mouth and "opinions" on "RaceDay", then they shouldn't have much problem with Michael. MW doesn't take his TV personna as seriously as JS does his.<BR/> I don't like the show's present format...too many statistics and too much attention to the top 10 point getters. I preferred the old show's format, during the Bestwick days.<BR/> Get rid of INC?..or Michael?..or Kenny?..or Greg?.....NO way...get rid of the present producers and go back to the old format...and the show will be fine...as long as Michael and Kenny are still there...Remove those 2...and I quit watching Speed on Mondays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47879467481508250862007-09-13T03:59:00.000-04:002007-09-13T03:59:00.000-04:00I hate to say it but this show "as is" is irreleva...I hate to say it but this show "as is" is irrelevant. Mikey does not race most weekends. Ken has not raced in weeks. Biffle is shouted down by the clown boy Mikey. Despain is ignored.<BR/><BR/>Get rid of Mikey. He is useless in his current role. All he can currently do is spout venom at the drivers he is jealous of, you know the guys who race every week, and try to shill his sponsors.<BR/><BR/>I hate to say this, but Schrader needs to go too. Unless he is picked up by an owner where he has a regular ride in Cup he should not be on the show.<BR/><BR/>When Biffle can get a word in, he adds to the discourse. Carl Edwards would be a good addition. Kyle Petty brings experience and knowledge, he would be good. Rotating the last seat would give us a show worth watching.<BR/><BR/>The best part of Monday's show was the part where Biffle revealed he is on a bank's board of directors, Mikey responded that he is not smart enough to be on a board of directors, and Kenny responded that Mikey's name came up a lot before the banks board of directors.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, Mikey tried to run over all of the relevant info that Biffle tried to give us, and Dave let him.<BR/><BR/>And I can't stand Biffle.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5116219596838218202007-09-13T00:50:00.000-04:002007-09-13T00:50:00.000-04:00cwebs, I so glad you posted that. I thought I was...cwebs, I so glad you posted that. I thought I was the only one who had that same feeling. But, he also ran roughshod over Bob Dillner. He never let Bob finish a thought or sentence. Like I said, Kyle is getting a little too "big headed" with his starring role on this show, but I still like itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59895701990118881852007-09-12T19:55:00.000-04:002007-09-12T19:55:00.000-04:00Speaking of Tradin' Paint and Kyle Petty, he reall...Speaking of Tradin' Paint and Kyle Petty, he really ran roughshod over that female reporter that was the guest on the show this past weekend.<BR/><BR/>The way he was treating her, I thought maybe she was Bob Pockrass' mom or something!cwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34645711248837666272007-09-12T18:51:00.000-04:002007-09-12T18:51:00.000-04:00Michael thinks that because he's a car owner and a...Michael thinks that because he's a car owner and a go or go home driver, he knows all the answers. There are times when I get a big chuckle out of their "mine is bigger" discussions, but their treatment of Biffle is way out of line. For my money, I love Tradin' Paint. It's one show that doesn't seem to have a problem taking on the controversial issues. And even though I don't always agree with Kyle, I can respect his opinions because they are presented with backup as to why he feels the way he does. My only problem with Kyle is that as the weeks have gone on, he does tend to bloviate a little too much and he cuts off the weekly guest's comments more and more. <BR/><BR/>What I would like to see on that show, or any Nascar show, is some kind of fan guest--and not the kind of fan that ABC seems enamored with at the start of their Nascar in Primetime show---there has to be at least a few Nascar fans who can put together a coherent sentence without sounding like a third grade dropout. I would love to see at least ONE show that gives the fan perspective of Nascar. Now that would be interesting for ESPN to do. Maybe call it "A View From The Cheap Seats". At least if it were fans talking, they wouldn't have the sword of the Nascar powers-that-be hanging over their heads, and the fan could say what's truly on the minds of all fans, without worrying they're going to upset sponsors/owners/Helton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65944481696363140112007-09-12T15:57:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:57:00.000-04:00To joe from philly's comment from yesterday - befo...To joe from philly's comment from yesterday - before Despain got this gig, I saw Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel with him too many times blasting NASCAR. It wasn't just Miller talking down stock cars - it was a two-way open wheel love fest, with Dave holding his own with the negative NASCAR statements.<BR/><BR/>After witnessing that and his open affection for motorcycle racing, I can't accept his inputs on INC as anything but a SPEED employee doing what it takes to host a show and make another buck. I want to see someone who hasn't openly expressed his disdain (Despain disdain?) for stock cars host a show about Nextel Cup racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66634148144717780462007-09-12T15:52:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:52:00.000-04:00I'm seeing a recurring theme here. Most of us ju...I'm seeing a recurring theme here. Most of us just miss the FUN! That's what this show used to be about!<BR/><BR/>Maybe the simple way to fix this show is by SPEED coming up with an additional show! <BR/><BR/>I say, rather than let this show sit out on an island on Mondays, do what John has suggested in the past and have an hour weekend recap show as a nice lead-in to this show. <BR/><BR/>Then these guys can focus more on giving opinions of some of the events rather than having to make sure they "cover" everything. These guys are at their best and funniest when talking about something that went on in the race. <BR/><BR/>If they got away from showing the finishing order and standings, they'd free up a whole segment for either a guest or just more nonsense....<BR/><BR/>just a thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33088707269326905312007-09-12T15:42:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:42:00.000-04:00Anonymous 12:48Waltrip said he didn't know cars di...Anonymous 12:48<BR/><BR/>Waltrip said he didn't know cars didn't have to use Ford 9" - obviously because every car uses them and have forever he just assumed it was part of the rules.<BR/><BR/>Mike Waltrip is awesome. It would be a shame if he wasn't on the show.<BR/><BR/>I know they usually tape on Monday morning but obviously this week they were all in Talledega. Has anybody considered they may have been a bit short and/or testy (and potentially quite occupied) because they were filming Sunday?<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Mikey was text messaging because he was in the process of getting 6 cars tested in Talledega the next day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35312334326554224832007-09-12T15:03:00.000-04:002007-09-12T15:03:00.000-04:00I personally still enjoy the show very much. Despa...I personally still enjoy the show very much. Despain has loosened up quite a bit from when he first joined the panel and seems to enjoy the antics of Michael and Kenny. As far as the show without Michael and Kenny......I couldn't even imagine it as it is the humor between those two that is the shining point of INC. It's so refreshing to see two good friends like them enjoying their sport and poking fun at each other. Kenny cynical???? I sure don't see it. Greg has been an excellent addition to the panel - informational but still with a sense of humor as well. I look forward to that show every week and most certainly would not want to see it changed or dropped! I hope to be able to watch this program for many years to come but definitely would not watch it if Michael were not on the panel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9737109160663773842007-09-12T12:48:00.000-04:002007-09-12T12:48:00.000-04:00I cant say I know more than Michael Waltrip, but I...I cant say I know more than Michael Waltrip, but I would say most of us with racing experience knew the racecars use a Ford 9" rear end. Its the strongest thing out there. Even the NHRA cars use the Ford rear end. <BR/>Kevin in SoCalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26642974709611075522007-09-12T12:26:00.000-04:002007-09-12T12:26:00.000-04:00I faithfully watch INC every week. Finally watched...I faithfully watch INC every week. Finally watched Monday's show this morning on the DVR. Something did seem to be bothering Mike and Kenny, but their interaction still got me laughing. This show is definitely not as much fun consistently as it used to be. I think the decline started when JB lost his ride.<BR/><BR/>Only thing that will restore it will be when both Mike and Kenny are racing regularly again. The third host should rotate, kind of a show-long "hot seat". With Mike recently (and repeatedly) professing his love for Jeff Gordon, maybe he'd fill in once.<BR/><BR/>This is the show that got me back to loving NASCAR again in the late 90's. I stumbled upon it one Monday night early in the season and loved the humor. After a few weeks I started watching the races again so I would know what Mikey, Kenny, JB and Alan were talking about (and hinting at between the lines). It's been too many years since they've been called to the mat by NASCAR for something they said on this show.<BR/><BR/>Here's a show I'd want to watch weekly: an hour-long round table discussion between Michael Waltrip, Terry Bradshaw and Charles Barkley. Hosted by Tom Arnold (or even Bob Costas). Heck, why not Kenny Wallace? Give them a couple of topics and then just see where they go with it. It probably wouldn't work on Speed. But it might make some people who comment here happy if it meant Waltrip could no longer do INC. But not me, Waltrip and Schrader are the reasons I watch INC.slithybillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806193822543329626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40057761400861253442007-09-12T12:23:00.000-04:002007-09-12T12:23:00.000-04:00It cracks me up that all you think you know more a...It cracks me up that all you think you know more about NASCAR racing than a guy that has been racing for 30 years, and owns 3 teams. And how can you say the guy is egotistical? Have you ever met him? Do you know him personally? Please.<BR/><BR/>The bottom line is that the show is supposed to (as Mike says) "give you information you can't get anywhere else". If you want technical jargon, <B>go somewhere else!</B> If you want humorous stories about what happened during the race, then keep watching.<BR/><BR/>But for God's sake, stop acting like you know these guys. They are personalitiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89759628115071482442007-09-12T11:34:00.000-04:002007-09-12T11:34:00.000-04:00I think the Alen Bestwick days were much better th...I think the Alen Bestwick days were much better than Deadspins shows But let's bring back the days when it was on TNN and Eli Gold was the host. Now those were real golden days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27630911337523894842007-09-12T10:38:00.000-04:002007-09-12T10:38:00.000-04:00We need more of that, and less of MW saying things...<B>We need more of that, and less of MW saying things that reveal his lack of knowledge. I’m far from an expert on NASCAR, but I sometimes think that even I might know more about the sport than MW!</B><BR/><BR/>He's been racing since 1981, in Cup since 1985. I don't have a problem with his level of expertise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7159741489363780602007-09-12T08:02:00.000-04:002007-09-12T08:02:00.000-04:00People need to chill out, they take this show too ...People need to chill out, they take this show too seriously, Mikey teases everyone, Biffle can handle him, its supposed to be funny and also offer information, which it does. My husband and I love the show. Dave at times seems alittle stiff and gets really upset if anyone gets off track, Alan Bestwick was good, if you don't have some humor in the show it would be boring, people take life too seriously, this show is a welcome distraction from a long day at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67984302803275771582007-09-12T00:33:00.000-04:002007-09-12T00:33:00.000-04:00I finally got to watch the show tonight (Tuesday) ...I finally got to watch the show tonight (Tuesday) from my TiVo, and I guess I was paying too much attention to reading these comments and not enough to the show, because I didnt see as much negativity on the show as you guys saw. It looked like the same old INC that I've always enjoyed. It is fun though to read your comments first and then watch the show so I can pick them out and understand what you are saying. My favorite moment was when they used my question on the air about who gets the 5 bonus points if more than one driver leads the most laps. That was after the Watkins Glen race.<BR/>Kevin in SoCalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3788578537577816762007-09-12T00:07:00.000-04:002007-09-12T00:07:00.000-04:00The rules for posting comments are on the right si...The rules for posting comments are on the right side of the main page. Please address the issue in the column, and give your opinion of the topic we are discussing.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8934912223743535792007-09-11T23:36:00.000-04:002007-09-11T23:36:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64128983446150872962007-09-11T22:57:00.000-04:002007-09-11T22:57:00.000-04:00Thanks for the update John.I just want to add my f...Thanks for the update John.<BR/><BR/>I just want to add my further two pennies. Frankly, rotating hosts would NOT work as it was the ORIGINAL CHEMISTRY that made this show FUN to watch.<BR/><BR/>I STILL say bring back Johnny B and make Kenny Schrader show up more often. When KS is not there, it's hard for me to sit thru.<BR/><BR/>I LIKE and ENJOY Mikey but the boy does need a muzzle at times and a rolled up newspaper. Otherwise, I think the kibbitzing between he and Kenny made the show...I hate the crosstalk though as things are lost.<BR/><BR/>I still like DD I don't care what anybody says...he has a dry wit and I like him just fine. However, AB would be welcome back, too.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, you can go home again, when the home was ship wrecked by some twit who totally messed up the station and then went elsewhere.<BR/><BR/>Go Johnny Be, Go Kenny and Go Mikey.<BR/><BR/>If they can make me laugh, it's ALL good therapy and just lighten up folks.<BR/><BR/>We can NOT CHOOSE to watch an alternative NASCAR RACE but we can choose not to watch INC.<BR/><BR/>Although, the way ESPN is going, I may just switch to "LISTENING" to MRN.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63486054281678998552007-09-11T22:51:00.000-04:002007-09-11T22:51:00.000-04:00I've watched the show how ever many years it has b...I've watched the show how ever many years it has been on. My husband and I still enjoy it, but it is not the show it used to be. I missed Alan Bestwick forever, but I have finally accepted Dave. Mikey appears to be more manic than he was at one time, but he is fun when turned down a notch. I still miss Johnny who was not only very knowledgeable but also had a wonderful dry sense of humor. <BR/>Driver's lives have changed a bunch since the show came into being, and I doubt that drivers are easy to come by now. My husband does not like Vickers, but both of us like Biffle.<BR/>Something was wrong with the show Monday night - I can't quite figure out what.<BR/>Regarding Johnny and the specs, he says that the eye fix "deteriorated." My opinion is that he did not drive as well after the surgery, particularly at night. Also, he suddenly started winning again when he put the specs back on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38704547975875119762007-09-11T21:51:00.000-04:002007-09-11T21:51:00.000-04:00Hey Everybody,Thanks for your outstanding comments...Hey Everybody,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your outstanding comments about INC this season.<BR/><BR/>Your opinions have been read by the staff that produces the show as well as the senior execs in charge at SPEED. <BR/><BR/>In response to their emails to me, I have asked them to tell me what will happen to this program next season when the decision is made. <BR/><BR/>When I get a response, I will update you all in a column on the site. If most of you knew who was in here today, and left me a nice email about your comments, you would just flat flip-out.<BR/><BR/>Trust me, the big boys are listening. Thanks again.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64586496655006438942007-09-11T21:19:00.000-04:002007-09-11T21:19:00.000-04:00I actually thought the show had leveled out and wa...I actually thought the show had leveled out and was reasonably good over the last few weeks. This week, however, things took a major turn for the worse. The most uncomfortable moment came when MW was teasing GB about his hair, and DD just got fed up and cut MW off by bellowing "not tonight"!<BR/><BR/>I do agree that the show needs a new host (one that's more excited about stock car racing), and some different drivers as well. I think some of the more knowledgeable drivers could do a good job on the show. Some people have mentioned Jeff Burton, Mark Martin, JJ Yeley, and Elliot Sadler. I think any of those guys would be great. It’s always interesting to hear an inside perspective from people who were actually in the race and know what they are talking about. Greg Biffle explaining the brake disc warping issue last night was a perfect example. We need more of that, and less of MW saying things that reveal his lack of knowledge. I’m far from an expert on NASCAR, but I sometimes think that even I might know more about the sport than MW! It’s not so much the antics of MW that bother me, but the fact that he often doesn’t seem to know what the heck he’s talking about!<BR/><BR/>I think the format itself is still relevant. Even though we’ve already seen the race highlights repeatedly over the weekend, it’s still informative to hear drivers commenting on them (as opposed to inane, snarky highlight show hosts). I think a show like this can still succeed. It just needs to have the right people involved, both on- and off-camera…<BR/><BR/>cwebscwebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759294615493544438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32810606245199963172007-09-11T19:59:00.000-04:002007-09-11T19:59:00.000-04:00The show worked a lot better when Alan Bestwick ha...The show worked a lot better when Alan Bestwick had a hold of the reins. Michael is so angry and always feels the need to bash other drivers. I do not feel that it is right for him to be able to do this on his soapbox when the drivers in question do not have a chance to comment back on his distasteful and rude comments. Ken S. is getting to be just like him too. I personally like Greg and think that he does a great job. I think that it would be a better show if they had someone like Bootie Barker,who could accurately give the tech side of things. My main complaint is with Waltrip and his strange humor. He is not entertaining, just plain odd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com