tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post902401500594074697..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Marty Reid Rides To ESPN's RescueDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6986462288835913472007-11-03T12:48:00.000-04:002007-11-03T12:48:00.000-04:00Erik Kuselias is all about stirring up controversy...Erik Kuselias is all about stirring up controversy and pondering incredibly stupid "what if" scenarios. It is why I stopped listening to him on radio. He has a law degree and seems to just want to argue with anyone and everyone. <BR/><BR/>So sad that ESPN got NASCAR where it is today by giving great coverage (remember when they went on the air just as the green flag was starting the race? -- no 2 hr pre-race). They have definitely moved on and not for the goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67330646985353939872007-11-01T12:05:00.000-04:002007-11-01T12:05:00.000-04:00I DID enjoy the music this last week during the BU...I DID enjoy the music this last week during the BUSCH race. While I LOVE Aerosmith I was really starting to hate "I'mBAACCKK!" after every break.<BR/><BR/>I agree that both ESPN AND SPEED need to set dates and times for their weekly "news" type shows; and ESPN really tried to F...up my day when they moved my BUSCH race to ESPNclassic or whatever it was on. <BR/><BR/>MY beef:I hate the other sports and it jerks my string to no end when I have to put up with football(or other sport)to watch a race. I know that many of you like all of it so I'm trying not to complain. <BR/>But as a person who has been involved in racing since I was 16 and who loved watching races on wide world of sports back then, I have put up with a lot from jocks and everyone who thought racers were trailer trash--until the last few years. <BR/>Well I was a racer when racing wasn't cool, and now they want me to 'play nice' with the bullies who weren't nice BACK THEN and it really SUCKS! <BR/>Thanks for letting me vent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37970533769110555952007-11-01T01:04:00.000-04:002007-11-01T01:04:00.000-04:00Maybe it will take a while for Marty to get NN tur...Maybe it will take a while for Marty to get NN turned around. It was better, but not great. aI was happy to see Reutimann interviewed. <BR/><BR/>They did not have to re-run the piece on "what you want to be for Halloween?" I think this is the 3rd time they've played it. <BR/><BR/>At least no Arrowsmith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9993372068609363912007-11-01T00:59:00.000-04:002007-11-01T00:59:00.000-04:00Loved Marty Reid on the NN!...there's not a thing ...Loved Marty Reid on the NN!...there's not a thing wrong with adding a little class and knowledge for Nascar fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86603068619292766012007-10-31T19:55:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:55:00.000-04:00@sandie - I know Allen doesn't need to audition, b...@sandie - <BR/><BR/>I know Allen doesn't need to audition, but I'm holding him back for everything else, play-by-play, hosting practice & qualifying, etc. <BR/><BR/>We don't want to work him too much. ;)Labbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920519648518535191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77506388580566946152007-10-31T19:47:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:47:00.000-04:00It definitely has been nice to have Marty the last...It definitely has been nice to have Marty the last few days. And Erik must have spoken to TPTB about the complaints as David FINALLY got some airtime! <BR/><BR/>@rick--Allen *doesn't* need to audition, he's THE man! <BR/><BR/>@anonymous 10:24--Yup! Yes we can all say "hey watch the replay Joe Blow hosted and the show rocked!" *but* the replay doesn't count. But if we know ahead of time that Joe Blow will be on all week then of course we can tune in. <BR/><BR/>@anonymous 2:30--yes that's what I don't get either! <BR/><BR/>@anonymous 7:01--I'd *so* love to steal John back from NHRA! I miss him even more now! <BR/><BR/>@anonymous 7:16--LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68887164914400860392007-10-31T19:42:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:42:00.000-04:00I'm going to lower the count a 48 yo female who li...I'm going to lower the count a 48 yo female who lives outside philly. College graduate and manager in my company. Not you typical demographic and there are alot more where I came from. I love Nascar and tape everything I am not home to watch (usually fast forward NN if Erk is on). I very much enjoyed Marty Reid on tues and wed on NN. He did a fantastic interview with Reutimann and in a way I am glad it got put off lord knows what would have happened if Erik had done it. The only thing I didn't like with Marty was his interview with the regional series driver on weds; his first question was about getting all the hot chicks as a race car driver. The poor kid didn't know what to say but he did better after that, except maybe pushing the holloween costume thing. Maybe we are being listened to and Erik is now the fill in guy when someone better is not avail.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80991106083173678912007-10-31T19:16:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:16:00.000-04:00I'd watch NASCAR Now every single night if Lindsay...I'd watch NASCAR Now every single night if Lindsay Czarniak was the host.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I'd also watch a show about drying paint every single night as well, if she was the host! Just sayin'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32846906118192925812007-10-31T19:01:00.000-04:002007-10-31T19:01:00.000-04:00Here's my take- When I was 16 years old, I didn't ...Here's my take- When I was 16 years old, I didn't expect to see 23 year olds in the booth so I could relate to them. I was given 40 to 50 to 60 year olds and you know what? I didn't care. I learned about the sport, and I paid attention. It doesn't matter who's in the booth, but darn it, it matters if they know their S***t. John Kernan, Marty Reid, Alan Bestwick, etc. Put them in, coach, they are ready to play. But don't put in an idiot and expect it to work. Demographics Smemographics. I want knowledgeable people. Who cares what age they are? I am 42, and I pine for the days of 1979...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77195294908514092172007-10-31T18:09:00.000-04:002007-10-31T18:09:00.000-04:00If ESPN wants to make some improvemnets in their N...If ESPN wants to make some improvemnets in their NASCAR coverage they should eliminate the Steven Wallace Show and do some real race coverage of the Busch Series. I see other drivers gain 20 spots on the ticker with no air time but Rusty's kid is what most of the coverage is all about. Steven Wallace gets far more air time wrecking everything on the track than Scott Wimmer gets driving to the front in every Busch Series race. Allen Bestwick is the guy to host the talk shows. He is the best NASCAR announcer in TV land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60661804239542733932007-10-31T18:02:00.000-04:002007-10-31T18:02:00.000-04:00Marty Reid is hosting today and David Reutimann wi...Marty Reid is hosting today and David Reutimann will FINALLY be on.Labbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920519648518535191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21754230640336607182007-10-31T16:46:00.000-04:002007-10-31T16:46:00.000-04:00Television dollars are about advertising rates. It...Television dollars are about advertising rates. It's not about getting people to go to the races. That's someone else's goal. <BR/><BR/>One of the reasons Super Bowls or other events want that age brackett audience. The companies that advertise during sporting events have the data that says this is the group that is willing to spend their discretionary income in those products. <BR/><BR/>Older people are often set in their ways. For example, they might eat corn flakes for 30 years. Not younger people. Younger peole will also buy a computer every couple of years, change cell phones every year, they love electronic gadgets, etc. Also, they don't mind getting into debt and using credit cards. <BR/><BR/>So it's not NASCAR, but every program on television that tries to attract younger viewers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71998466685320807002007-10-31T16:06:00.000-04:002007-10-31T16:06:00.000-04:00I am upping the count - I am a 70 year old, Ohio f...I am upping the count - I am a 70 year old, Ohio female now living in New York - and have a college degree - BIG NASCAR fan for years - Mikey - Carl - Tony - Jeff - many many favorites. Plus, I attend a few races a year.<BR/><BR/>Just in case ESPN doesn't read the internet for comments on it's coverage, I emailed them directly - maybe more people should do the same.<BR/><BR/>They had better direct some of their attention to us 'mature fans' because we have great influence over our families viewing and buying habits. Because of me, my 4 sons, ages 37 to 47, and 8 grandchildren, ages 3 to 20, are NASCAR fans.<BR/><BR/>I DVR NASCAR Now and give Erik the old fast forward when he is on. They need to put a long time <BR/>NASCAR fan in the position of program director.<BR/><BR/>NASCAR FANS unite - email ESPN directlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43268320944489685332007-10-31T15:24:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:24:00.000-04:00Alex,Don't forget they moved Brad Daugherty into t...Alex,<BR/><BR/>Don't forget they moved Brad Daugherty into the booth for two Busch races, and also brought Bill Lester on for a full weekend of NASCAR Now shows. <BR/><BR/>I think you hit the nail right on the head with your comment.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27881634567023354222007-10-31T15:22:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:22:00.000-04:00No problem. That is one reason I was surprised tha...No problem. That is one reason I was surprised that ESPN used a Brad Daugherty and a Suzy Kobler in the telecasts. <BR/><BR/>If they had brought someone like Lindsey Czarniak or even Shannon Spake up to the Infield Studio, they would have been serving a new age group. At least give them a shot.<BR/><BR/>Since they could not put someone in the announce booth like that, it might have been nice to see one of them host an edition of NASCAR Now as well. If NASCAR Now came on and Lindsay Czarniak was hosting, I would stay. I liked her hard work on the TNT package, and her determination to keep things on a professional basis.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26647579245432618352007-10-31T15:21:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:21:00.000-04:00I'm of the belief that ESPN is subtly trying thing...I'm of the belief that ESPN is subtly trying things for 2008. We had a one-off with Bestwick hosting NASCAR Now, and now Reid has come on. Who knows, with the hire of John Kernan, maybe the show will turn into an RPM2nite next year and focus on things outside of NASCAR (ESPN holds the rights to Champ Car, IRL, and NHRA as well).Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555965613877228435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79061727096907283512007-10-31T15:13:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:13:00.000-04:00Vince, I'm in my early 20s and recently spent one ...Vince, I'm in my early 20s and recently spent one of my entire paychecks so I could go to the Charlotte race. As Kevin said, there has to be some consideration of the future fan base. I think in that instance, for some of the 18-34 set, we don't have the money to spend like those who have been in the workforce longer, but I do get where you're coming from.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sorry to get off-topic JD, but I had to respond to that comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49033558696670232302007-10-31T15:09:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:09:00.000-04:00Kevin,You missed the last line of my post. I said...Kevin,<BR/><BR/>You missed the last line of my post. I said don't forget about us (the older fans). I didn't say that Nascar should ignore the 18-34 year old segment entirely. But I don't expect to be ignored either. When I was in the 18-34 year old bracket Nascar still catered to the long time fan. Now they don't.........Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44529608289410890642007-10-31T15:00:00.000-04:002007-10-31T15:00:00.000-04:00Well, I'm one of the fans who was so turned off ea...Well, I'm one of the fans who was so turned off early on by NN that I never watch it. Klueless is just that, clueless about racing and when I come home from work, if I'm going to watch a show to see what has gone on in NASCAR, then I want a knowledgeable host, not a no nothing. That applies to the race day broadcasts as well, which is why Suzy and Brad leave me cold -- they know nothing and talk football in the middle of the racing action, so I've turned off ESPN broadcasts as one of my choices. I like Allen Bestwick a lot and it sounds like Mary Reid could do a good job. I've caught Ryan at times and he's good as well. The other problem with this show besides its direction is trying to figure out when it's on. TV shows that are too hard to find tend to lose their audience.<BR/><BR/>I did read with amusement the article on NASCAR.com about the ESPN coverage and I sent a note back to Duane asking him if NASCAR had threatened his job yet for writing such heresy. His out of office message is on -- so I wonder if he got fired for stating such an opinion. After all, Brian France was pretty fired up (for him) about the article last year in USA Today that was critical.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75433109291682001312007-10-31T14:41:00.000-04:002007-10-31T14:41:00.000-04:00Marty on NN was fantastic. I hope the producers f...Marty on NN was fantastic. I hope the producers finally saw what happens when the right people are covering the sport.<BR/><BR/>The only bad part about the show was the segment with Tim Brewer. He was asked to explain why water in the gas tank was bad, and he simply pulled out a beaker with water on the bottom of it and gas floating on top and never explained anything. He said the same things over and over punctuated by frequent "Then again..."s. I can't believe there isn't a crew chief available out there who would be better suited for this role. Andy Petree works for ESPN, and hey he's a crew chief so why not use him in a dual capacity? Tim Brewer needs to go.JHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520556026815084964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37345386299970569342007-10-31T14:38:00.000-04:002007-10-31T14:38:00.000-04:00Vince, the only problem with your theory is that t...Vince, the only problem with your theory is that to survive, NASCAR has to court the younger fan base or it won't be sustainable when those with salt & pepper in their hair go all salt and then pass on.<BR/><BR/>Not trying to be crass, but pointing out there's got to be at least a significant consideration to longer than 1-3 years...the sanctioning body and their marketing people would be irresponsible if they simply looked at who's there now without considering 5-, 10-, and even 20-plus year growth models.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695167816507611765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20453716201683056062007-10-31T14:30:00.000-04:002007-10-31T14:30:00.000-04:00I've never listened to Erik on radio, but on NN, h...I've never listened to Erik on radio, but on NN, he is terrible. A big problem is that he doesn't seem to get any better. <BR/><BR/>How can he mc a program about racing and appears that he never goes or watches a race? <BR/><BR/>I think I heard that he is studying for his Ph.D. and maybe that's what he does all day and just gets some Cliff Notes about the race a few minutes before air time. He's a member of MENSA and therefore thinks he can do it all.<BR/><BR/>As little as he knows about the Cup series, he seems to be completely unfamiliar with the other 2 series. I agree with others, the show is supposed to be about NASCAR, not Cup.<BR/><BR/>I did not think Tuesdays show was great, but Marty is better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75161246782558811052007-10-31T14:25:00.000-04:002007-10-31T14:25:00.000-04:00I haven't watched or DVR'd this show for quite a w...I haven't watched or DVR'd this show for quite a while now. I'm still waiting for ESPN to get their heads out of their collective posteriors and select a full time host. Then, depending on who the host is, I may or may not come back and watch what currently is the biggest abortion on sports tv. <BR/><BR/>My vote would still be AB as the host of NascarNow, but I like Marty and his work too. Ryan Burr would be a distant third as my choice of hosts. I know some people here like Ryan and he seems a nice enough guy, but his Nascar knowledge is right down there with Erik's. Most of the time he doesn't have a clue what he is talking about either. <BR/><BR/>I think if ESPN would put this show on at the same time every evening it would help also. I'd vote for either 7 or 7:30pm. Not everybody has DVR's of Tvio. And most don't get home until this time of the evening. Put it on earlier and a lot of people just can't get home in time to view it.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it strange we haven't heard a peep from Brian France or Jim Hunter (isn't he the communications director of Nascar or something like that?) about the abysmal coverage ESPN has given us this year? Do they think if they ignore the problem with the tv coverage they're getting from ESPN it'll go away? By not coming out and condemning the coverage is makes them looks like fools. Or who knows, maybe they think the coverage is just fine. But in any case, it still makes the Nascar executives look like fools. Because what really matters in all of this is PERCEPTION! And the fan's perception of ESPN's coverage is that it totally sucks. <BR/><BR/>A little bit off subject, I also agree with other posters on here that Nascar has been ignoring their long time base of fans. I went to my first Nascar sanctioned race back in 1964. I have news for Nascar. You can go after the 18-34 year old market all you want, but if you go through the grandstands at a race or go to the souvenir trailer area, most of the people you'll see spending their hard earned cash is the long time fans. Fans with some salt 'n pepper in their hair or beards. Not the young kids. WE are the fans that support this sport, not the 18-34 year olds. So do not forget about us!Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57935753674421700482007-10-31T13:43:00.000-04:002007-10-31T13:43:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18434735297993962842007-10-31T13:29:00.000-04:002007-10-31T13:29:00.000-04:00Isn't it amazing that ESPN, which was completely s...Isn't it amazing that ESPN, which was completely shunned by NASCAR in the early days of the then-new TV contract, adopts such a provincial attitude and ignores a complete series, does incomplete reporting, etc. You'd think they would be doing all they can to placate NASCAR fans and NASCAR itself rather than take the attitude that, "Hey, we're back, take us as we are or forget it."<BR/>Instead, they let commentators on other shows make fun of NASCAR, and they make so many mistakes in their coverage that you think they do it deliberately.<BR/>At the Busch race in Indianapolis, one of their commentators referred to IRP (I'm a throwback) as "our shortest track." At the Memphis Busch race, Rusty Wallace referred to that track as "our shortest track." Last time I checked, both Martinsville and Bristol were shorter than both. For Rusty's benefit, ORP is slightly shorter than Memphis. Marty Reid would be a welcome full-time addition because he does his homework. I recall him being very nice to me while I was at (then) IRP.indybigjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575960111523919401noreply@blogger.com