tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8841493839237581060..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: ESPN Begins To Make NASCAR ChangesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58526464034204725092007-11-08T23:14:00.000-05:002007-11-08T23:14:00.000-05:00I'm glad to read that ESPN actually had a decent s...I'm glad to read that ESPN actually had a decent show but this is only one show. They still have A LOT of work to do before I watch any of their NASCAR related shows again. They could start by getting rid of those two dingbats they have on pit road-Shannon Spake (who never ceases to amaze with her dimwitted questions) and the other one who has made such an impression that I can't remember her name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41466578454146698992007-11-08T16:57:00.000-05:002007-11-08T16:57:00.000-05:00Look what SPEEDTV is showing today instead of the ...Look what SPEEDTV is showing today instead of the three practices of the trucks, but they will be showing BUSCH practice. Why not show your own series?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71944231921172232922007-11-08T14:54:00.000-05:002007-11-08T14:54:00.000-05:00annoymous @ 11:06 AM - Humpy's an old guy and he...<B>annoymous @ 11:06 AM - </B> Humpy's an old guy and he's wrong about the amount of Nascar on tv now ... Go back two years ago, we had Nascar Nation, NBS 24/7, Nascar Drivers: 360, Nascar RaceDay, Nascar Victory Lane and several other shows ... There's a lot LESS on now compared to 2005 ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22376648596967553102007-11-08T14:50:00.000-05:002007-11-08T14:50:00.000-05:00Instead of airing Cup practice tomorrow from 1:30 ...Instead of airing Cup practice tomorrow from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. eastern ... The time slot is filled with (part of) "ESPN First Take" and 2 eps of "Couch of the Year" ...<BR/><BR/>Instead of airing the first Cup practice on Saturday from 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. eastern ... The time slot's filled with "Sports Center" ...<BR/><BR/><BR/>This is truly a slap in the face when espn thinks this other stuff is more important to their NEW (nascar) viewers ... IF they DON'T want to air it, let SPEED air the stuff ... This is what TNT/NBC have done in the past (Well, except qualifying & practice for last year's October Busch race at Memphis) ... <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>I can never remember when Nascar Now is on ... So, I don't watch it unless I stumble across it whilst surfing ... The quality of the show in the past has not made it "must see tv" for me ... <BR/><BR/>I used to watched every ep of Nascar Victory Lane ... But, this season, because of Hendrick domination ... I've probably watched maybe half of the eps ... How many times can we hear the same thing over & over again by those same 5 guys before we want to poke our eyes out with knitting needles??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11375343999977492452007-11-08T13:55:00.000-05:002007-11-08T13:55:00.000-05:00Isn't Ryan Burr usually the host on Fridays?Isn't Ryan Burr usually the host on Fridays?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16223680869902362462007-11-08T12:57:00.000-05:002007-11-08T12:57:00.000-05:00Based on Marty saying he will host for three day's...Based on Marty saying he will host for three day's, today will be it. The last thing I would like to see on Friday is Erik.<BR/><BR/>The first thing I would like to see is Allen Bestwick. Finger's crossed.Geezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414087196686631838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61102959651040138432007-11-08T12:36:00.000-05:002007-11-08T12:36:00.000-05:00I saw the Tuesday show but figured that,as in the ...I saw the Tuesday show but figured that,as in the past,Klueless would be back on Wednesday so I didn't watch it. Now I'm sorry I missed it. Hopefully, they will keep Marty as the host. I think the Tuesday show was the best show I've seen all season. They had the right host and the right guests for the format.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65351471598353620682007-11-08T11:06:00.000-05:002007-11-08T11:06:00.000-05:00The Charlotte Observer has an article about Speedw...The Charlotte Observer has an article about Speedway Motorsports (Bruton Smith's company) posting a quarterly loss for the first time in three years. It's of interest in this area since Bruton keeps saying he's moving from Lowe's and building a new speedway and he also just bought NHIS. <BR/><BR/>Of TV interest, it said: <B>"Another challenge is television, with Speedway Motorsports reporting lower revenues under NASCAR's new broadcasting rights agreement.<BR/><BR/>H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president and chief operating officer of Speedway Motorsports, said network TV ratings are down 11 percent and cable TV ratings are flat, in part because of higher saturation.<BR/><BR/>"There's more NASCAR on television right now than there ever has been," Wheeler said."</B><BR/><BR/>Mr. Daly is that true? It doesn't seem like there's more NASCAR on television than in recent years (less practices shown on ESPN and SPEED not being able to show them, less NASCAR evening programming on SPEED.)<BR/><BR/>Maybe it's not saturation but that people aren't happy with what they're seeing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81590198429762217182007-11-08T05:29:00.000-05:002007-11-08T05:29:00.000-05:00I was astonished when I tuned in to hear Marty, Da...I was astonished when I tuned in to hear Marty, David Poole, and Jeff Burton talking about some of the topics that fans have debated all season. It was actually interesting and informative...something that NN hasn't been all year. What a difference it makes to have someone hosting the show that actually knows something about the sport! This is a real step in a positive direction, and I can only hope that it continues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52354481131273955092007-11-08T05:05:00.000-05:002007-11-08T05:05:00.000-05:00drh277,I miss the opportunity to see NASCAR conten...drh277,<BR/><BR/>I miss the opportunity to see NASCAR content the same day when I missed the random interview on ESPN News or another ESPN program.<BR/><BR/>I agree that just replaying is bad, but good content should have an opportunity to be used on this show on the same day.<BR/><BR/>We just missed so much this season.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37738552141387880962007-11-08T00:06:00.000-05:002007-11-08T00:06:00.000-05:00Someone in a prior post asked about complaining di...Someone in a prior post asked about complaining directly to ESPN. Well, they do have an ombudsman. They do not have one or hide the link to her, so I just went to ESPN.com and wrote the word "ombudsman" in the ESPN search space and it takes you there. <BR/><BR/>As awful as as some of the comments have been about NN, you should read some of the complaints about the coverage on other sports. ESPN seems to have problems everywhere. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, her column comes out once a month, and adresses a different subject. She does not mind telling it like it is.elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307257449151940082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74705099859065974662007-11-07T23:54:00.000-05:002007-11-07T23:54:00.000-05:00drh277, all I saw of the Jim Rome interview of Bow...drh277, all I saw of the Jim Rome interview of Bowyer on NASCAR Now was one question and its answer.<BR/><BR/>If that's all there was, I sure would of felt gyped watching Rome is Burning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23901267371580919002007-11-07T23:31:00.000-05:002007-11-07T23:31:00.000-05:00You are so right about NN show today improving wit...You are so right about NN show today improving with Marty. <BR/><BR/>I think the format and the flow could use a little twiking and when they find the right format, keep it conistent.<BR/><BR/>Maybe they could start with news that just broke or has not been reported in the program. NASCAR and the people associated with it play an important role in the fabric of our country and it's not just races on the weekend and feuds. Many of the shows on tv (not just in ESPN) have the news at the beginning of the program.<BR/>News that could have been included today besides the Petty Cup team move after 58 years:<BR/><BR/>* NASCAR released the NEXTEL Cup Series Champions Week schedule where the top 10 drivers will do a victory lap in NY. (Implications for chase drivers)<BR/><BR/>* Announcement with Governor Easly that a wind tunnel is coming to Salisbury, NC<BR/><BR/>* NCMA announced the 2008 award nominees, plus Richard Petty will receive a special award for a lifetime of acheivement and dedication in this industry. The motorsport industry has an annual impact of $5.9 billion in NC and supports 26,000 jobs.<BR/><BR/>* Nevada Governor Gibbons and US Congressman presented Kurt Busch a certificate for his outstanding humanitarian contributions.<BR/><BR/>The above are just long bullet points, there are more details in each news story. <BR/><BR/>So, instead of wonderful news, we got about 4-5 minutes of Fantasy League stuff!! I figure it would have taken about 2-4 minutes to present a fuller version the above news. I think the news segment could also include any fundraisers that are sponsored by any NASCAR entity (drivers, owners, tracks, etc.). They happen all over the US, so it would give fans an opportunity to attend and let the viewers know what a difference they make in their communities. <BR/><BR/>So after the news, they could go into interviews- Carl and Denny, clips of drivers on other shows--Clint in Rome Burning, and editorials like Brad. <BR/><BR/>I really do think that a consitent format would make it a better program.elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307257449151940082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-360777859633765622007-11-07T23:23:00.000-05:002007-11-07T23:23:00.000-05:00I for one do not think it was nice to see integrat...I for one do not think it was nice to see integration between programs. I do not want to tune in to Rome is burning to see his interview with Bowyer only to tune in an hour and a half later to Nascar now and see the exact same interview. This is the same thing as ESPN using the footage from a Nascar now on it's race coverage 2 days later. This is ESPN at it's worst.drh277https://www.blogger.com/profile/12452374968165645287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87681954874096347442007-11-07T23:04:00.000-05:002007-11-07T23:04:00.000-05:00Wow I can't wait for the replay in an hour. It wi...Wow I can't wait for the replay in an hour. It will be the first time in 3 months I have watched the program!<BR/><BR/>Something needed to happen and Marty Reid is one heck of a pick to make it happen right. <BR/><BR/>I'll hate to loose him on the NHRA side, but if starts being part of the race coverage itself not just hosting NN it will be worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44939821495393401422007-11-07T22:27:00.000-05:002007-11-07T22:27:00.000-05:00I was SHOCKED that Marty actually took the time to...I was SHOCKED that Marty actually took the time to answer that question about "side by side" and in the process, I think, made it clear that ESPN wants to do it but can't get approval from NASCAR and it's sponsors. Bravo to Marty Reid and ESPN. These past 2 weeks with Marty Reid have been the best weeks of NASCAR Now all year. I once again will say I hope Marty will be a part of ESPN's NASCAR coverage next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74010261648396672352007-11-07T20:41:00.000-05:002007-11-07T20:41:00.000-05:00Ok...two days in a row about changes on NN. Aside...Ok...two days in a row about changes on NN. Aside from the stupidest comment I ever read yesterday (breaking the races up into quarters or somethin;) NOW JD, you had to tell me <BR/><BR/>THEY GOT RID OF THE AEROSMITH VIDEO!!! WOW.<BR/><BR/>I may just have to catch the midnight showing now. See what the hubbub is about. But honestly, if this is another bait and switch tactic by ESPN to go back to Erik the screamer and junk stuff and "THAT" video, I will be livid.<BR/><BR/>But if it is TRULY changing for the better, I will have taken a peak at the show ONLY because of what I am reading written here of the changes.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up so many can catch the repeat.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36037638503632668112007-11-07T20:31:00.000-05:002007-11-07T20:31:00.000-05:00I was sooo impressed not to hear about the J&J bat...I was sooo impressed not to hear about the J&J battle yet again! And that viewer email was actually read & answered. I can't stand Shrub, but I will be tuned in tomorrow nite to NN-something that has been very hit or miss this yr for! Even Claire B. Lange on her XM show has been imploring the execs to listen to the fans about important changes & it seems that someone finally is...WOW!!!!PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.com