tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post97721784439416942..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: SPEED's "Monday Thunder" Covers The BasesDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70106990097918930972008-01-22T22:22:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:22:00.000-05:00haus,That is the broadcast studio in the infield t...haus,<BR/><BR/>That is the broadcast studio in the infield that is used by multiple networks. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20421338264166127082008-01-22T20:08:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:08:00.000-05:00just a general Speed "thunder" question...are they...just a general Speed "thunder" question...are they broadcasting out of the hollywood hotel or is that an actual Daytona Media center?Haus14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06348382223779617438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3839443053934045472008-01-22T14:02:00.000-05:002008-01-22T14:02:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57271333542596489062008-01-22T10:08:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:08:00.000-05:00Good show by Speed overall. Ray, in his unique sty...Good show by Speed overall. Ray, in his unique style got the good information across in an entertaining fashion. <BR/><BR/>Ray's opinion about "almost getting it right" is correct or not depending upon your point of view. From the race team's perspective, he's probably correct, but remember that NASCAR is a sport presented as entertainment. As drama is key in the presentation, and the most dramatic parts of qualifying is when the GOGH guys are on the track, it would be silly to spend all the drama at the beginning. So from a purist's perspective, having the GOGHers first makes sense, but the networks prefer them at the end. In the real world, that makes more sense. <BR/><BR/>Also, Ray's contention was supported by his argument about weather. He said that if the GOGHers qualify first, then rain during qualifying wouldn't potentially keep them out of the race. This is not true. In order for qualifying to be "official", all of the cars scheduled to qualify must turn their laps on the track. If weather halts qualifying before all have run, then the starting order reverts to the first 42 in owner's points and the past champion's provisional. <BR/><BR/>Unless NASCAR made a rule change that wasn't covered on Speed's report then Ray got it wrong, which he doesn't often do.Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961339747449141551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-1845762869409845652008-01-22T07:45:00.000-05:002008-01-22T07:45:00.000-05:00I was surprised that they didn't address the fact ...I was surprised that they didn't address the fact that Pemberton provided the reasoning behind having the GOGH cars run last -- that a team could gain an unfair advantage by faking an issue and having their run delayed.<BR/><BR/>I had been of Ray's opinion but when I read what Pemberton had said I acknowledged Nascar's wisdom in hiring the guys who used to break the rules to make the new ones. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2501792411226802262008-01-22T07:44:00.000-05:002008-01-22T07:44:00.000-05:00I was surprised when Ray stated that Nascar "almos...I was surprised when Ray stated that Nascar "almost got it right". His point made sense to me, but cutting the field to 36 or so cars and then it'll have 75% cup drivers in it (in my opinion). I don't like the way that sounds. And then next year it'll have 85% cup drivers in it and so on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44919267699220297512008-01-22T07:00:00.000-05:002008-01-22T07:00:00.000-05:00Anon 6:40AM,I thought they were just kidding aroun...Anon 6:40AM,<BR/><BR/>I thought they were just kidding around, but now I see your point.<BR/><BR/>The fact that Dunlap was both the analyst and the reporter and did the Tech tip was kind of new.<BR/><BR/>I thought Ray turned in a strong performance, and even kept his outspoken nature going despite his problems in the past. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37680166053818780302008-01-22T06:40:00.000-05:002008-01-22T06:40:00.000-05:00JD, you negelcted to mention that, when Dunlap sai...JD, you negelcted to mention that, when Dunlap said NASCAR "Almost" got it right (re: qualifying) and said the go-or-go-home cars should run first in case the weather is an issue later, Roberts, instead of agreeing or disagreeing essentially negated his comments by saying something to the effect of, "You're never happy."<BR/><BR/>Yes, he smiled, but the point was made.<BR/><BR/>I like John Roberts, but were I Dunlap, when the show went into a break, I would have said, "Hey, don't ever do that to me again on the air."<BR/><BR/>It isn't Roberts place to shoot down (or minimize) the opinions of the other hosts.<BR/><BR/>Some might even say he was pandering to the NASCAR brass by doing that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com