tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post7748877402621028517..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: NASCAR TV Bill Of Rights (Repost)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89169718738120628052011-03-13T21:26:45.829-04:002011-03-13T21:26:45.829-04:00Great Artcle. Just one thing. 2-3 hours of pre rac...Great Artcle. Just one thing. 2-3 hours of pre race bs and post race when emotions run strong we get 10 minutes and out. I understand some of the reasons but it is very anti climatic. And yes many other sports broadcasts are similar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-91797950460651871402011-03-10T17:38:07.434-05:002011-03-10T17:38:07.434-05:00Agree with most, except for the idea that nobody w...Agree with most, except for the idea that nobody watching a race is a "new fan". Honestly, weren't we ALL a new fan at some point? Think about it. I have several friends that had never watched a race until I convinced them to give it a try. They didn't know the drivers, or who was in what car. They do NOW, but as I said, at some point, we were ALL a "new fan".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15711643630119972252011-03-09T15:46:26.821-05:002011-03-09T15:46:26.821-05:00PammH, I still have my VCR too. And still use it. ...PammH, I still have my VCR too. And still use it. I have a Tracfone, not a smartphone. Some people just have the idea that everyone lives like they do.<br /><br />I like the ticker, and I want interval times. And it should move a little faster. Seems like whenever I get to what I want to see they take it off.<br /><br />But yes, JD, your column is still correct. We need a 'Don Quixote' picture though. :)glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13766755386389305112011-03-09T15:06:51.183-05:002011-03-09T15:06:51.183-05:00anon 1:35-really?? most of us have big screen TV&#...anon 1:35-really?? most of us have big screen TV's?? not sure that is the case. certainly not at my house, but then I still use a VCR!PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-67913048734710745692011-03-09T13:35:53.463-05:002011-03-09T13:35:53.463-05:00Most of us have widescreen TV sets so why not put ...Most of us have widescreen TV sets so why not put a 10 position listing down a small side of the screen show who is where? Maybe rotate that through the field instead of the top screen ticker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44047779855720430482011-03-09T13:27:13.259-05:002011-03-09T13:27:13.259-05:00Just to add to the Bill of Rights.
1. No broad...Just to add to the Bill of Rights. <br /><br />1. No broadcaster should have any affiliation with any driver, car brand, or sponsor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24558210423928391592011-03-09T13:22:49.348-05:002011-03-09T13:22:49.348-05:00JD, this column hits all of the points that have b...JD, this column hits all of the points that have been talked about for the past several years on this site and they are all items that would make a better viewing broadcast for people watching at home.<br /><br />Also, it seems to really upset the people in the business when they are criticized so instead of listening, they just get defensive.<br /><br />I read someone's post yesterday that pointed out the weather is bad right now in a lot of areas (regarding the ratings upward motion) and I agree, better weather, if the same old same old tv style continues, will probably have less people watching. <br /><br />Unless of course Jr's revival continues, then the Nation will probably keep things afloat.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47926840391081574552011-03-09T13:07:23.350-05:002011-03-09T13:07:23.350-05:00NASCAR doesn't care we see the race.
I'v...NASCAR doesn't care we see the race. <br /><br />I've decided Fox in their arrogance does not either. Just read a local Ohio blog that FOX OH Sports screws up ALL THE TIME cutting off end of games when things go over time. A lot of "Heidi moments" that still continue to happen.<br /><br />Did recently past few days with reshow of Reds game playoff where last bat HR won game. Cut it off prematurely but will re air the show. Who cares? some sat thru it for 2 hrs already & got robbed? (Sound familiar?) Blog comments spoke of detesting Fox handling of sports period & the PLETHORA of screw ups on the OH station.<br /><br />Reminded me of what we say here & on Twitter...but it still makes me sad.<br /><br />I like all the guys on tv ok (Well not all of ESPN's booth but love FOX/SPEED guys for the most part)<br />Sad really. Fox on air guys giveth(Comfort food voices) and Fox truck booth taketh away (ENJOYMENT of race, thus RUIN it)<br /><br />I expect no changes & when weather is nicer, NASCAR will be a fond memory, sadly. Who in their right mind could ENJOY the abuse of lousy camera work, endlessly!<br /><br />I've never been a fan of abusive relationships. <br /><br />I do miss watching every single moment of quals & practice when I could & the tv shows. Now the crowds scream/wave fans so I turn OFF shows I like with drivers I LOVE.<br /><br />Just not worth the investment to get ripped off visually/emotionally after investing time to <b>try and WATCH a race, live.</b>Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44160083986700891012011-03-09T11:33:20.245-05:002011-03-09T11:33:20.245-05:00Mr Editor -
This message needs to be kept on the f...Mr Editor -<br />This message needs to be kept on the front burner ...who knows, TNT may become a bigger player on the NASCAR scene ...since ESPN has upped the ante w/NFL, NBA, MLB, et al, they may need another channel and may well squeeze themselves out of the picture for primary coverage ...oh well, we can hope.<br />Thanks muchly for the reprint.<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-53961818505401582402011-01-25T22:52:44.598-05:002011-01-25T22:52:44.598-05:00Saltsburg, did you not get the irony? My attempt ...Saltsburg, did you not get the irony? My attempt at humor went above your head. I was not serious in what I wrote, just pointing out how stupid Larry Mac appeared when he admonished the media to only write the positives of NASCAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33493331348567602912011-01-25T20:18:50.020-05:002011-01-25T20:18:50.020-05:00A coupla things about the ticker. Please leave the...A coupla things about the ticker. Please leave the darn thing up. Every network is guilty of this. They put it up, then it's down... then it's back up. They go to a replay and they take it down, they go to an studio shot and they take it down. <br /><br />During qualifying it goes down after each car makes it's run. That might be OK if you're talking about Daytona but if it's a short track then only the first 15 or so cars ever show up on the ticker. <br /><br />Sometimes I can't sit down and watch a broadcast from start to finish. Life and all that sometimes dictates that I do other thing. This is particularly true during practice and qualifying. I rely on the ticker to let me know what's going on on those occasions. It's very frustrating to have to play tag with darn thing. <br /><br />And, it's even more frustrating when they (ESPN) manage to keep a ticker of other sports scores on screen the entire time. <br /><br />I'm just sayin'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7102687732319102932011-01-25T20:15:57.297-05:002011-01-25T20:15:57.297-05:00Speaking of nonsense...
Not sure if everyone's...Speaking of nonsense...<br />Not sure if everyone's heard, but ESPN has signed Rusty Wallace through the 2014 season, which by no strange coincidence, is the final year of the network's NASCAR contract.<br />Revealing quote from ESPN Executive VP for Production, Norby Williamson:<br />"Rusty Wallace is a NASCAR legend,” Williamson said. “We’re very happy that he will continue to share his knowledge and experience with our viewers for the remainder of our current relationship with NASCAR. It’s a very strong property and we look forward to the next four years."<br /><br />Strong property and ESPN in the same sentence? Hmmm...Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34438006643653166762011-01-25T20:12:26.689-05:002011-01-25T20:12:26.689-05:00Use some common sense and trim the number of cars ...Use some common sense and trim the number of cars shown on the ticker late in the race. <br /><br />If, for example, they are at Martinsville or Bristol, where positions change in a hurry, they could show just the top 10 or lead lap cars once there is only, say, 50 to go. Or at least do that every other run of the ticker. <br /><br />If there are 10 to go at Pocono, that leaves plenty of time, but not so much that I want to see a string of DNF and laps down cars on the ticker every go around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24027769589205947632011-01-25T17:16:36.015-05:002011-01-25T17:16:36.015-05:00Hey Anon @ 3:54 pm
This is america and we have fr...Hey Anon @ 3:54 pm<br /><br />This is america and we have freedom to criticize as we see fit. If a company does wrong and is doing very little about it we are going to criticize the living daylights out of the company. The negatives are a plenty, not only in NASCAR but their TV partners as well. Until that changes we are going to criticize them until the sun goes down. If NASCAR is going to alienate fans in sake of the almighty dollar, you are going to anger many longtime NASCAR fans, pure and simple. What fans want is not that difficult, just keep thing simple. Longtime fans and myself want the NASCAR and TV partners of old back.<br /><br />So if you want things to remain the same thats OK, but do not say things are all right with NASCAR because they are not.<br /><br />SBTFsaltsburgtrojanfannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84949360793673682322011-01-25T15:54:33.927-05:002011-01-25T15:54:33.927-05:00How dare you write such a thing. Did you not liste...How dare you write such a thing. Did you not listen to what Larry Mac said to the NASCAR media?? You're not supposed to write negative things about "our sport". Even if something is negative, you're supposed to put a positive spin on it. If there are 50,000 empty seats, you can't write that. If you don't lime how a network is broadcasting, you're supposed to ignore those things and only focus on what was good about the program. Sheesh, JD, get with the Larry Mac whistle a happy tune program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32066463311486832562011-01-25T12:49:40.363-05:002011-01-25T12:49:40.363-05:00I want a faster scroll at the top. I don't wan...I want a faster scroll at the top. I don't want to see a driver's wife sitting on top of the pit box reacting to whats happening on the track, show ME the drama on the track! Stop zooming in on the checkered flag at the end of the race and show my guy finish even if he's 23rd, it matters to me. Ditch the cut-away cars, I don't care where the fuel pump is. Talk to different drivers in the pre-race once in a while, we don't need to hear from 48 every Sunday. Stop the "boogity boogity boogity" its just as annoying as Digger. Ditch the "comedy" skits in pre-race and just be more professional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28924013898573834762011-01-25T12:27:18.432-05:002011-01-25T12:27:18.432-05:00AR, I will have a full column on that topic tonigh...AR, I will have a full column on that topic tonight. It will be carried live, but I am waiting to see if it will be SPEED.com or if "Race Hub" will expand for it. Approx time is 6:30PM ET from NHoF.<br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83142190864220054792011-01-25T11:21:02.992-05:002011-01-25T11:21:02.992-05:00Friend called, said she read someplace that Brian ...Friend called, said she read someplace that Brian the Clueless is supposed to give his State of the Sport speech tomorrow and that it will be streamed. I can find no mention of this, so anybody know?<br /><br />Still a great column and the responses are similarly greatAncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27480258904786683682011-01-25T10:23:28.623-05:002011-01-25T10:23:28.623-05:00Great post! If I could add anything it would be, ...Great post! If I could add anything it would be, no more boogity boogity boogity nonsense.Robbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90783941927703114382011-01-25T09:45:41.149-05:002011-01-25T09:45:41.149-05:00"Hill believes there are too many entertainme..."Hill believes there are too many entertainment options to hold a fan's interest over the length of an entire race. Fox has three years remaining on its television deal with NASCAR, and Hill says it's too soon to tell if the network will renew."<br /><br />If there are too many options, then give them the one they want...RACEBUDDY!!!<br /><br />It's RACEBUDDY, stupid.RFMjrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564681299410089316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5256149010156675822011-01-25T09:43:40.581-05:002011-01-25T09:43:40.581-05:00Here is something to be deflated about. I just saw...Here is something to be deflated about. I just saw on Jayski's web site where Fox's David Hill says he is still against online streaming of NASCAR races. He's also in favor of shorter races.MRM4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04045747192945960087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86450592743091822472011-01-25T01:12:49.063-05:002011-01-25T01:12:49.063-05:00Preach it brother! Yes the first year some of the ...Preach it brother! Yes the first year some of the bumps & things were "cute" but it's old 10 years later! <br /><br />I can't tell you how many times a "no name" was in an incident with a "name" and the "no name" was 30 seconds from making a sign & holding it up so their Mama knew they were OK. Because they're sitting there in the back, patiently waiting, smiling, only to be ignored. TV can't bother to interview them much less even MENTION the fact that they were in an incident.<br /><br />When we see on a ticker that So & So is out & have seen that for 20 laps with no update, that's not right. It doesn't matter that it's a S&Per, it still needs to be updated. <br /><br />If it were a "name" not only would we know 2 seconds after they left the track because there would be a camera on him following him to the garage. But we also would have the garage cam in a HUGE box, with that pesky race in a small box so everyone has to bring out the magnifying glass to watch, Captain Obvious speaking non-sense and TV interviewing everyone on the team short of the Spotter.<br /><br />They need to get with the technology & get with the times! Yes its not necessarily ideal to watch on a phone, but sometimes folks have to be out & about & want to watch. Many have wanted to watch while flying using the plane's wifi. You can hook up computers to many TVs these days, so folks can hook up their computer & watch via Race Buddy on their 52". <br /><br />MC--I joined Dustin's Council too & I think it's going to be fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79500742369197497912011-01-25T01:08:37.300-05:002011-01-25T01:08:37.300-05:00Bravo JD. Take a bow.
I read elsewhere that David...Bravo JD. Take a bow.<br /><br />I read elsewhere that David Hill said that sponsors won't go for side by side racing/commls. I wonder how true this is. Would they prefer fans at home hitting the FF button instead? How many here record the race? Do you watch the commls? At least if they were side by side, you'd be less inclined to FF through them. <br /><br />My 2011 wish is that someone comes to their senses about the TV coverage.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701502016993312530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51421848430680998532011-01-24T22:11:03.218-05:002011-01-24T22:11:03.218-05:00As a WDAY viewer I have one more thing to add... u...As a WDAY viewer I have one more thing to add... unless a local affiliate preemption of the broadcast is required due to weather or another emergency in the area, the race viewers deserve to see the whole broadcast including the pre-race show, opening ceremonies, the entire distance of the race, and all the post-race activity until network sign-off, under penalty of losing shared advertising revenue at a proportional rate to the amount of time pre-empted, multiplied by some factor high enough to adequately discourage the practice. (I'd say 3x is a good start... pre-empt half an hour, lose 1.5 hours of revenue.)ptschetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164564893797348171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85676678912629549742011-01-24T21:47:26.937-05:002011-01-24T21:47:26.937-05:00This is perfect. I don't know what could be ad...This is perfect. I don't know what could be added to your great list here, J.D. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com