tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8438974636737705233..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: NASCAR TV Makes The TurnDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77363961822543587732012-07-16T14:00:43.828-04:002012-07-16T14:00:43.828-04:00NASCAR on TNT coverage was HORRIBLE!! To many comm...NASCAR on TNT coverage was HORRIBLE!! To many commercials as usual!! But on to ESPN which puts NASCAR on the back burner to other sports it covers, NASCAR fans tend to have to wait while other sports run into NASCAR coverage time.... UGHHHH!!! This just is NOT right!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46945423903085999122012-07-15T18:54:36.240-04:002012-07-15T18:54:36.240-04:00Pretty much in lockstep with everyone else on Fox ...Pretty much in lockstep with everyone else on Fox and TNT. TNT was far worse than Fox this season, sad considering how low the bar was set. I would not care to see Adam Alexander on a NASCAR telecast ever again, he's definitely more of a "radio guy." He's awful at play-by-play, lets Wally and Kyle ramble and isn't much better as pre-race show host.<br /><br />That being said, really looking forward to what ESPN brings to the table this time around. Bestwick might be alongside Squier, Jenkins and Joy regarding all-time great play-by-play men. Petree might be the best booth analyst in the sport right now. When they deviate from the script, the camera work is also stellar -- heck, it made last season's August Pocono race entertaining (the one where the final 85 laps or so went commercial-free).<br /><br />Lord knows we need some great TV coverage right now. ESPN should take note. They have the resources.papasergenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19008374289274922032012-07-15T11:19:23.385-04:002012-07-15T11:19:23.385-04:00PammH, I am flattered that you think my comment re...PammH, I am flattered that you think my comment reflects your feelings. What is it they say? Great minds think alike!GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81093341289244828592012-07-15T05:25:26.439-04:002012-07-15T05:25:26.439-04:00I also got to watch some of the truck race. Amazi...I also got to watch some of the truck race. Amazing (or a shame) that fox, tnt, and espn cannot be as good. MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20743636156367187222012-07-14T22:32:27.650-04:002012-07-14T22:32:27.650-04:00I'm watching the Truck race and just loving wh...I'm watching the Truck race and just loving what I see. <br /><br />Rick Allen is doing great play-by-play and not running a conversation.<br /><br />The cameras are following the battles. When the field got spread out, they ran through the top 10 trucks.<br /><br />When Buescher had his tire failure, Ray Dunlap did great reporting. He talked to Good Year and examined the tire himself. How many tv pit reporters do we see doing that?<br /><br />The SPEED cameras saw the hard racing between the #33 and #98 and we caught the incident live from its beginning in turn 1 to its end in turn 4.<br /><br />It amazes me why this is difficult for FOX and TNT.Buschseries61noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57062803815672570962012-07-14T21:34:58.141-04:002012-07-14T21:34:58.141-04:00Watching the ESPN Nationwide Series race and I hav...<i>Watching the ESPN Nationwide Series race and I have to say I give em props this is one hell of a broadcast so far. They were fixing to go to a break (top 5 pictures up top of screen) but the battle was hot and BK was holding of Harvick and they held off for a good 2-3 minutes showing the great racing before going to that break. that was awsome thats how it should be and me as a fan knows that a commercial break is needed no matter what happens but ESPN did as much as they can do to show u what was happening before they took that break</i><br /><br />I noticed that as well. When you see that graphic come up with the top 5-10 and the voice changes pitch a bit, you know a break is coming. Then it didn't...I was amazed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15910502972363804932012-07-14T19:26:48.524-04:002012-07-14T19:26:48.524-04:00The Nationwide race today was the prefect example ...The Nationwide race today was the prefect example why there's no one better to have in the pits than Doc Punch. Had a concise explanation of what happened to Ricky Stenhouse and how he was doing. from a real doctor. Perfect.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233133246348697023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73958019457348081062012-07-14T16:08:47.680-04:002012-07-14T16:08:47.680-04:00been putting a few down today dont mind my spellin...been putting a few down today dont mind my spelling everyone u get my drift im sureJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75485550854720257342012-07-14T16:05:58.325-04:002012-07-14T16:05:58.325-04:00Watching the ESPN Nationwide Series race and I hav...Watching the ESPN Nationwide Series race and I have to say I give em props this is one hell of a broadcast so far. They were fixing to go to a break (top 5 pictures up top of screen) but the battle was hot and BK was holding of Harvick and they held off for a good 2-3 minutes showing the great racing before going to that break. that was awsome thats how it should be and me as a fan knows that a commercial break is needed no matter what happens but ESPN did as much as they can do to show u what was happening before they took that break! (I can recall many many Fox broadcasts where the pictures showed a battle for the lead and bam when it was commercial time it was commercial time no matter what was on track they were into that commercial fast and when Fox cam back the infamous replay showed us what happened during that break. Espn is winning me over big time with the Nationwide Series broadcasts, there great AB is on his game and its showing. Rusty, Brad and NB were gelling like no other in the pre race for todays race it was awsome. I feel ESPN is going to go all out for the Sprint Cup Series!!! I may be wrong but im feeling something goodJonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21645527481234908092012-07-14T11:06:41.406-04:002012-07-14T11:06:41.406-04:00There are many things to gripe about on all the ne...There are many things to gripe about on all the networks that cover the sport.. My biggest one is all the tight shot and in car views.. There is nothing worse than going to those tight shots when someone is passing anybody.. It makes no sense. I would actually like to see the damn pass. Its so frustrating how the producers time and time again things it a good idea to go to that shot every time when the racing is close.atd118https://www.blogger.com/profile/06862201516855975496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90032866885482911082012-07-13T22:32:03.587-04:002012-07-13T22:32:03.587-04:00I find myself watching SPEED and the ARCA race. T...I find myself watching SPEED and the ARCA race. The only thing I can say is Rick Allen again proves time in and time out why I like this guy. He calls the action, he sets up the scene, throws to commercials, is informative, and knows how to use the experience of Phil Parsons as a benefit. Two man booth, great balance.<br /><br />Less is more.<br /><br />The "racing" this season would not be an issue if every single week the television networks didn't try to forecast a wreckfest that never materializes. Kind of like the weather man, I remain skeptical of anything TV tells me. Stayed informed this season without twitter thankfully, but without Pitcommand I would be totally lost. Tried to watch Michigan without it while I was on vacation and all I can say is that was ROUGH.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35614204822528735722012-07-13T20:59:54.897-04:002012-07-13T20:59:54.897-04:00I'm sorry I've been sooo absent from TDP t...I'm sorry I've been sooo absent from TDP these days, but after I read GinaV24's coments, I just don't have anything to add. She sums up my feelings to a T. It's like we share a brain!! Sorry Gina-don't mean to diss you w/that comment in any way...:)PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77875607739472017022012-07-13T18:32:45.281-04:002012-07-13T18:32:45.281-04:00I tried listening to practice and qualifying today...I tried listening to practice and qualifying today. Only way I could watch it was to hit Mute. When I didn't, I heard talk that was insulting to anyone exposed to Nascar and heard 'news' I've heard a thousand times. I don't expect Espn to be any better than Fox/Tnt. But...hope springs eternal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23030262835857998522012-07-13T17:23:38.894-04:002012-07-13T17:23:38.894-04:00And all will be good at ESPN until the the first k...And all will be good at ESPN until the the first kickoff or how things go after the torch is lit in LondonDaveOnDirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433231620690768047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56185745102455031852012-07-13T17:00:28.170-04:002012-07-13T17:00:28.170-04:00ESPN have a beautiful opportunity to win the heart...ESPN have a beautiful opportunity to win the hearts of NASCAR fans. All they need to do is keep showing the racing, not show an obscene number of commercials, not play favorites any more than FOX or TNT did, and maybe find a more exciting color commentator. Allen Bestwick is great, but AP and DJ are not very exciting to listen to.Zetonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019200559798764852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-78434524320672694092012-07-13T13:34:11.042-04:002012-07-13T13:34:11.042-04:00Along these lines, I read DW's latest article ...Along these lines, I read DW's latest article on Fox about "the season of discontent". He hits some good points but of course doesn't realize that he and Mikey are a part of the fan's discontent.<br /><br />I also saw an article in the WSJ today that was about TV bingeing which apparently is also creating an issue for TV and its advertising $ stream. People are not necessarily tuning in for regular TV where they have to deal with commercials (sound familiar), now they are using Netflix or the like to stream a season's worth of episodes in a marathon session. It's cheaper AND they don't have to deal with commercials.<br /><br />For myself, I'm really disappointed with both the TV coverage AND NASCAR's management decisions. I know darn good and well that Fox HAS the capability to broadcast the race in a way that would let us enjoy it, they just don't choose to do it. TNT, last year, was the best of the three - this year, they are just out to lunch. ESPN - well, I really like Allen Bestwick, but he is the only bright spot in what I expect to be the usual disjointed ESPN coverage. Allen can only do so much. If the camera work isn't good and ESPN goes into its scripted Chase mode, well, I'm not going to waste nice summer and fall Sunday's on it. <br /><br />The commercial load and the poor TV coverage, plus the really lackluster "racing" on the track have made it so I am not all that interested in wasting my time with it.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22630613867387164592012-07-13T13:30:00.064-04:002012-07-13T13:30:00.064-04:00My season in summary: I've discovered MRN and ...My season in summary: I've discovered MRN and PRN computer streaming. I've been completely disillusioned by the media hype, second guessing, prognosticating and blatant mis-statements by the tv broadcasters (not to mention the goofiness of Speed programming). I used to watch a lot more (Race Hub, Nascar Now, Race Day, Trackside, etc.) but am finding it a general waste of time because they will repeat the same prerecorded story 2, 3 4 times a week. I've been to races so know first-hand what is shown on tv isn't even closely representative of what happens when you see the race live. Will admit, other than the play-by-play, last week's TNT Wide Open Coverage was an incredibly pleasant change.<br /><br />MtnVwJayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26489532847433528622012-07-13T13:13:10.930-04:002012-07-13T13:13:10.930-04:00My spell check is off in my brain. My apologies to...My spell check is off in my brain. My apologies to all.Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2193745402879305882012-07-13T13:10:59.234-04:002012-07-13T13:10:59.234-04:00We watch all the racing and enjoy it all.Fox and t...We watch all the racing and enjoy it all.Fox and their stupidity of keeping the Waltrips around have caused us to use the radio crews for audio.Now that we don't have to listen to the tv booth it makes for good racing whatever network is televising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72191039140941221452012-07-13T12:23:31.812-04:002012-07-13T12:23:31.812-04:00I have stated before, and I will state again: If t...I have stated before, and I will state again: If the networks want a lesson in how to broadcast a race, PLEASE PLEASE watch a televised hockey game! They call the action (which is faster than NASCAR)let the color commentator do his job, and seamlessly transition back to calling the action. I have watched, and have seen the action called,the quick history on a certain player, stats, scores, line cahnges, etc. all within seconds. Like an earlier poster said, it's not Rocket Science, It's stock car racing. If MRN can call a race like the NHL does on tv, then why in the hell vcan't the networks? They need to quit building celebrities in the booth, and call the action on the track. Where the real celebrities are. I'd like to drive by DW's house and look at his front door. It's probably 8 foot wide and twelve feet high, so he can get his ego through...Coloradonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70674176873830868932012-07-13T11:24:13.034-04:002012-07-13T11:24:13.034-04:00FOX - TOO Many Tight shots. The PxP seemed to actu...FOX - TOO Many Tight shots. The PxP seemed to actually get better towards the end of their portion.<br /><br />TNT - Pocono started with SO much promise. Those first 200 of those 400 miles was the best TV coverage all season. The camera shots have gotten tighter since and the commercial load is brutal. I'd rather have have Wally & Kyle than Darrell & Mikey.<br /><br />Dream Team Coverage:<br />Allen Bestwick; Larry Mac; Dale Jarrett<br /><br />Pits: Dick Bergeron; Ralph Sheheen; Steve Byrnes; & Dr. Jerry PunchLpMv2407https://www.blogger.com/profile/09810383937720309652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41832323399432544182012-07-13T11:21:01.502-04:002012-07-13T11:21:01.502-04:00...perhaps you could summarize your season of watc...<b><i>...perhaps you could summarize your season of watching the Sprint Cup Series telecasts this year.</i></b><br /><br />I can best summarize my feelings on this year's Cup coverage on television by referring back to the Willie & Frankie characters played by Billy Crystal and Christopher Guest on one of the previous lineups of <i>Saturday Night Live</i>.<br /><br />Very, very painful.KoHoSohttp://www.kohoso.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4556670694160161112012-07-13T10:34:15.294-04:002012-07-13T10:34:15.294-04:00Fox--The constant presence of Michael Waltrip was ...Fox--The constant presence of Michael Waltrip was even more annoying than I thought possible. Sad to see Dick Bergeron retiring. Hope they hold on to Krista Voda. She might be the one bright spot in their NASCAR coverage. <br /><br />TNT--Very disappointing this year. Kyle and Wally have always been my favorite two color guys but they were just not at the top of their game in 2012. Wally too tentative and Kyle never completely engaged with racing action. Wish I could, but really can't think of anything positive to sayOrangeTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646201922534161236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86642139466865563072012-07-13T10:13:27.125-04:002012-07-13T10:13:27.125-04:00Both the racing and converage have been lacking. W...Both the racing and converage have been lacking. Well, that's the nice way of saying it. A more truthful way would be to say it's sucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68664499932937044272012-07-13T09:24:23.410-04:002012-07-13T09:24:23.410-04:00Mr Editor -
Season-to-date:
FOX - [F] production v...Mr Editor -<br />Season-to-date:<br />FOX - [F] production values missing, video lacking, booth MIA, ego-driven, personality cult. no explanation as to why the professional Mike Joy was removed from broadcasts; ...TNT - [C] production choices better, video improved, PXP missing - suitable PXP (Ralph Sheheen available - not utilized), analysts lack focus, losing credibility.<br />ESPN - Allen Bestwick brings quality to broadcast; Andy Petree stepped up his game - much improved; the saving grace is that Dale Jarrett spent this time off listening to and learning from his father's work on NASCAR coverage to offer insightful and fan-respected analysis and commentary ...we can hope.<br />With current NASCAR leadership yielding to broadcast partners at the risk and fallout of losing new and long-time fans, we can hope, can't we?<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.com