tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2026205074738908302..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: There's A New TV Sheriff In TownDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19487706889463315552010-11-04T19:16:15.612-04:002010-11-04T19:16:15.612-04:00I'd love for Speed to do a Saturday night loca...I'd love for Speed to do a Saturday night local racing show. You know how ESPN does a high school football/basketball game about once a week? Well, cover some of the NASCAR local series, and cover their bigger races in each state, spotlight up and coming drivers as well as long held rivalries. Maybe get the Modified series full schedule (both Southern and All-American).<br /><br />As for Drag Racing, ADRL!!!!! IHRA is practically dead to me, ADRL is where it's at, and I'd love to see ADRL Live coverage, not an hour long recap of an event held 2 months ago. Do something similar to what ESPN does to NHRA.<br /><br />Finally, bring back the Legends cars that they used to show. I loved watching those guys race, and many current drivers came from there.JustinRexxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79506373037863972812010-11-04T15:21:17.723-04:002010-11-04T15:21:17.723-04:00I think these networks, especially one such as SPE...I think these networks, especially one such as SPEED, is missing the boat by NOT featuring smaller series. I used to watch the ASA Series religiously on TNN. The Hooters Pro Cup races filled that void. I know from working in the TV biz for over 26 years that broadcasting a race can be relatively inexpensive compared to NASCAR programs. We don't need all of the top-name "experts" nor dozens of cameras. A 200 or 300 asphalt Late Model race would be appealing. Dirt asphalt race are another option, but the races are never over 100 laps and you run the risk of dusty tracks which impair the viewing of the racing. I have NO interest in "Pinks" or other such nonsense on a "racing" network. Show the masses you are a TRUE racing network rather than another hub for NASCAR and I believe you'll be surprised.<br /><br />I have a one-man local racing show that has been well received simply because 1: other stations don't cover local racing and 2: people are losing interest in NASCAR; myself included.Ron Fox, "Pit Pass" hostnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21502591330257882010-11-04T11:36:03.790-04:002010-11-04T11:36:03.790-04:00Lotsa good ideas here, so I echo:
DROP: fake real...Lotsa good ideas here, so I echo:<br /><br />DROP: fake reality, lifestyle<br /><br />ADD MORE: LIVE racing!!!Donna DeBoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794219924983285744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58500425212430263172010-11-04T11:24:52.446-04:002010-11-04T11:24:52.446-04:00Things I'd like to see:
24/7
The entire 24 h...Things I'd like to see:<br /><br />24/7<br /><br />The entire 24 hours of Daytona: Come on, the coveratge on Saturday ends just when it's getting good.<br /><br />World Rally<br /><br />It would be great if Speed could get the US rights to Dakar and expand the coverage. A half hour a night on Versus doesn't cut it.<br /><br />The old ESPN RPM 2Nite with John Kernan (hey a girl can wish can't she?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58538250018378102292010-11-04T10:30:12.523-04:002010-11-04T10:30:12.523-04:00More racing, including some occasional oddball stu...More racing, including some occasional oddball stuff. (Anyone remember the swamp buggy races on TNN?). <br /><br />More Windtunnel. More Robin Miller. <br /><br />A half hour every week of Schrader, talking about the racing wherever he is.<br /><br />I will admit the towing company series was pretty interesting.<br /><br />No one employed by Speed should be wearing anyone else's logo while on-air as a host. Other logos only ok for those doing unpaid guest appearances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42672939950247423742010-11-03T23:05:32.365-04:002010-11-03T23:05:32.365-04:00Simulcasting The Morning Drive is a great idea. D...Simulcasting The Morning Drive is a great idea. Ditch Kenny Wallace. Ditch Pinks and Pass Time. Repeat Race Hub later in the evening. Expand Wind Tunnel. Give Jimmy Spencer and Robin Miller their own shows. Speed needs a daily Mike and Mike type of show, two guys that talk about all types of racing for a few hours. Get John Kernan back on the air somehow. Have a camera crew follow NASCAR fans for weekend, show them in traffic, getting to the track 6 hrs before a race and the things fans do up until race time. Follow a NASCAR transporter driver all week and show fans what those guys go thru week in week out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81922838226717891742010-11-03T17:57:34.169-04:002010-11-03T17:57:34.169-04:00Bring Speed back to where Speedvision left off. Wh...Bring Speed back to where Speedvision left off. Who remembers NASCAR "In-Car" on Speedvision? One Blimp shot with access to every in-car camera on the track. Yes, this was only when the races were on TNT but what fun it was to watch.<br /><br />Totally NASCAR! Ms. Wheeler surely knows the show. Great show, low budget...the office trailer with Edit bays.<br /><br />Who remembers NASCAR Monday's, Two Wheel Tuesday's. Water Wednesday's and Take flight Thursday's? Actually Thursday's had a same day taped Aviation news show....it was the test show for Speedvision News Race Day.<br /><br />Simple, something for everyone with a slight lean towards NASCAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58392125362308067012010-11-03T14:24:12.723-04:002010-11-03T14:24:12.723-04:00I'd like to see SPEED bring back "Tradin&...I'd like to see SPEED bring back "Tradin' Paint". It was one of the few weekend racing shows I'd try to catch. And that show has Kyle Petty at his best - offering honest opinions.<br /><br />When the contact is up, I'd like to see SPEED take over the Nationwide Series coverage. They have most of it anyway except for the race itself. Bring back some former broadcasters that have been missed to cover only that series.<br /><br />Like many others, dump all "lifestyles" programming. They are a bore.<br /><br />Show more racing through the week, particularly non-NASCAR racing. There are plenty of good asphalt and dirt series out there that could use a shot in the arm with some weeknight coverage. Something to show the greats in other types of racing or the future stars of the sport.MRM4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04045747192945960087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63229993308163866872010-11-03T11:25:49.376-04:002010-11-03T11:25:49.376-04:00Again...no one is suggesting that SPEED is conside...Again...no one is suggesting that SPEED is considering any changes to F-1 coverage.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68125442507500156922010-11-03T11:09:53.881-04:002010-11-03T11:09:53.881-04:00" No one has suggested that SPEED is chang..." No one has suggested that SPEED is changing F-1 coverage."<br /><br /><br />May I ask, changing what about the F-1 coverage? I rarely watch F-1 races, but right now Speed covers qualifying, the race, and some practices for F-1, right? I'm not sure what should be changed in that regard, except maybe having a weekly hour-long show dedicated to Formula 1.<br /><br />I don't want Speed to become an entirely NASCAR focused network. I definitely like seeing days like Friday's where nothing but NASCAR is on, but I also want to see all other types of real motorsports on Speed as well. <br /><br />I also thoroughly enjoy the Barrett-Jackson show with Mike Joy and Bob Varsha, so I believe they should continue to show those weekends.<br /><br />As others have said, having an evening dedicated to local series or dirt-track racing series would also be wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89871621524811735512010-11-03T09:43:06.203-04:002010-11-03T09:43:06.203-04:00I know Patti will do a great job at Speed. Hope sh...I know Patti will do a great job at Speed. Hope she isn't muzzled too much. Altho noone always agrees with Robin Miller, he would be a fine addition to any race program. At least he tells it as he sees it, and that alone is worth the price of admission.<br /> She needs to get rid of all people with the last name of Waltrip. They are nothing but blathering shills, with their huge egos at the forefront. Personally, I will watch nothing they are connected to.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44370026875693260152010-11-02T22:23:17.246-04:002010-11-02T22:23:17.246-04:00yes Sally that's what hooked me too! Back in C...yes Sally that's what hooked me too! Back in Cali I got off at 2 so as I was waiting for TN to start I started watching the Rally cars and really loved them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2494998456388245632010-11-02T21:22:31.234-04:002010-11-02T21:22:31.234-04:00I usually only watch Nascar with the occasional ot...I usually only watch Nascar with the occasional other racing thrown in but I totally agree that all that reality programming needs to take a hike. Things like NBS 24/7, Beyond the Wheel, and Humpy's show etc for Nascar and perhaps other series would be a step in the right direction. I enjoyed TWIN and would love to see it come back but I am afraid that ship most likely has sailed. If Patti Wheeler is anything like her father we are in for some great TV.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80487224114885349552010-11-02T19:56:53.428-04:002010-11-02T19:56:53.428-04:00you know, I liked the theme nights. I don't w...you know, I liked the theme nights. I don't watch bikes, but if it was two wheel Tuesday, at least I knew that. I think it's a clever way to program.<br /><br />Darcie, you'd better check out the rest of that story about Robby. Nothing to do with Helton. I am a Robby fan, but this was not the best judgement. Great publicity stunt though....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42676032423246933682010-11-02T19:32:21.937-04:002010-11-02T19:32:21.937-04:00No one has suggested that SPEED is changing F-1 co...No one has suggested that SPEED is changing F-1 coverage.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39989808862055084252010-11-02T19:25:43.647-04:002010-11-02T19:25:43.647-04:00I missed the memo.
Are they thinking of Ditching ...I missed the memo.<br /><br />Are they thinking of Ditching the F1 races on SPEED???????????????<br /><br />Those guys are the best on the air in the booth. For guys so far away they do a great job of keeping excitement up and yelling when the camera work is not great :) I'm not into F1 all the time but love these guys in the booth on their own.<br /><br />Would hate to see them lose the gig :(<br /><br />Somebody needs to get a spine and hire Robin Miller. Let him have a show about racing. There's enough NASCAR stuff on tv but then I've stopped watching most all the races and even NP!! so I'm burned out on the sport.<br /><br />SPEED needs to ditch the lifestyle programming.<br /><br />As far as trackside if it would be made so we don't have to listen to rowdy fans and see their goofy signs/faces on tv, I might tune in to that show next year. Doubt it.<br /><br />I still miss Twin.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44269392168709560772010-11-02T19:22:48.413-04:002010-11-02T19:22:48.413-04:00I used to watch a lot more SPEED than I do now. L...I used to watch a lot more SPEED than I do now. Like many, I got hooked on the Rally cars...had no idea anyone was THAT crazy! On most any night I could find some type of racing on SPEED. Now, other than the truck races, F1, and the occasional Hub, I don't bother. Either you're about racing of any sort, or you're just another 'reality' show. I would also be interested in more show that discuss racing of the Wind Tunnel or Pit Bulls genre. The possibilities are endless, and virtually untapped.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233133246348697023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81395879887403998442010-11-02T19:01:57.578-04:002010-11-02T19:01:57.578-04:00I miss Two Wheel Tuesdays too Darren :( Greg had a...I miss Two Wheel Tuesdays too Darren :( Greg had a great thing going that they just didn't develop into what it could have been :(<br /><br />I'd love to see them go back to what made me fall in love with them to begin with. The theme days and real shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52683196417775529572010-11-02T18:52:55.172-04:002010-11-02T18:52:55.172-04:00Wouldn't mind seeing shows that follow dirvers...Wouldn't mind seeing shows that follow dirvers around to see what their lives are like. Maybe they could do something like a new driver/team member every week???Travis Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598463950940552306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37093369259354248232010-11-02T17:35:22.731-04:002010-11-02T17:35:22.731-04:00My dream network would include at least one progra...My dream network would include at least one program with analysts who are NOT mouthpieces for Nascar. Persons who are not afraid for their jobs or their hard cards or their access to Nascar personnel. I'm tired of the shills who constantly proclaim that all is well with the sport, that every race is great and exciting, that the COT is the greatest invention since the muzzle (for Kenny Wallace, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty). I would love to see this network grow a set of brass ones and take on Nascar and their issues. It sure would have been great to see someone this past weekend taking on Helton and whomever, who had Robbie Gordon's truck towed because it had the name of and energy drink, other than Amp, painted on it's side. I would love for them to take on the issue of sponsorships and why Nascar feels the need to disallow so many potential sponsors because it might hurt the feelings of sponsors already in place. It would be great to see a program that would bring on drivers who had nasty incidents on the track the week before---let them duke it out on Monday evening. I want them to dump the T&A programs that do nothing to attract the ever-growing population of female race car fans. And finally, I want to see a network that maintains it's focus, whatever that may be.Darcienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-710674315723611672010-11-02T17:12:41.609-04:002010-11-02T17:12:41.609-04:00I agree with most of the ideas mentioned. I person...I agree with most of the ideas mentioned. I personally miss "Two Wheel Tuesday". Having had a long love affair with motorcycles, ATV's and dirtbikes, it was always nice to see programming directed at that genre of motorsports. While "American Thunder" got on my nerves with the whole Michelle Smith angle (I like a pretty woman as much as the next guy, but she was a bit over the top...no pun intended), it was neat to see some of the bikes and new parts/technology they often highlighted. Also, a news type show that was all things motorcycles/ATV's would be very refreshing and different. Race results, new models coming out, etc.<br />Thanks, J.D. I love the blog and appreciate your hard work.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446041451834023933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15028562271359324342010-11-02T16:34:08.221-04:002010-11-02T16:34:08.221-04:00Mr Editor -
Fresh ideas from David Hill and Patti ...Mr Editor -<br />Fresh ideas from David Hill and Patti Wheeler may well create the penultimate racing channel fans will support ...many racing options available to program - ARCA, World of Outlaws, WRC (nuts to drive with nuts who are fans) and you do get hooked watching (spent many late nights, early mornings watching), Rolex, ALMS (Allen Bestwick's lost years even got me interested)and so on ...expect great things from Speed (Patti Wheeler certainly has the genes) ...look forward to many positive changes.<br />WalterUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099863502764234413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20273845176308350782010-11-02T16:26:13.624-04:002010-11-02T16:26:13.624-04:00About shows: I would very much like more modifieds...About shows: I would very much like more modifieds and I would like more ARCA. Especially the mods because I am less familiar with them than any other type car, but the more I see them the more I like them.<br /><br />As for personalities and shows built around them I'd love to see a Speed show built around Ricky Craven. Everyone here seems to love him and I do too. If he were to need a partner, I'd like to see him paired with Marcos Ambrose. Their personalities are a major reason, but they are also non-southerners (before you jump on me I am a southerner) and with exceptions like Mike Joy most current on-air big names are southern -- or try very hard to seem to be southern. A Mainer and a Tasmanian would be a nice departure, I think.AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41690344041818426322010-11-02T16:06:38.842-04:002010-11-02T16:06:38.842-04:00Adam,
You have to think back a little further. ES...Adam,<br /><br />You have to think back a little further. ESPN and NASCAR had a nasty falling out and all indications are that the process is currently repeating itself.<br /><br />Turner is a blip in the summertime and a platform for network TV promotion.<br /><br />FOX came into NASCAR at a critical time and used the down-home personalities you mentioned to get the sport up to a national level.<br /><br />Unfortunately, they have not continued to keep up with the times and the current on-air menu is beyond stale.<br /><br />Change comes quickly when it does come in TV, so it should be interesting to see what happens during the off-season.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-52656050811920542032010-11-02T16:05:36.687-04:002010-11-02T16:05:36.687-04:00Remember Humpy Wheeler's brief sojourn into a ...Remember Humpy Wheeler's brief sojourn into a show matching the older stars with new guys? They talked racing, and it was truly entertaining. I recall the one with Kurt Busch was a hoot.And any time Humpy Wheeler is talking racing (Ken Schrader too!) it's priceless.<br /><br />Behind-the-scenes is always good, as long as it's not too scripted. 24/7 was an always-watch.<br /><br />More lower tier racing would perk me up.Love the ARCA races. <br /><br />Can't believe they didn't get Top Gear. Would fit perfectly with Speed.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.com