tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11387477.post5912998878720811678..comments2008-02-13T16:12:45.217-05:00Brian Vermettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729977514524441803brian@racedriven.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11387477.post-67893946256986256602008-02-13T16:12:45.217-05:002008-02-13T16:12:45.217-05:00Anonymous,<BR/>I agree, I would prefer less talk too, and more crank it up too for that matterRacedrivenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729977514524441803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11387477.post-17510664147328481382008-02-13T16:00:00.000-05:002008-02-13T16:00:00.000-05:00I would prefer they all do LESS talking, no matter who the announcers are. In this age of high def and 5.1, 6.1 and even 7.1 surround sound, I want to hear 700 horses, not constant droning. I know 'dead air' is a broadcasting taboo, but it wouldn't be dead per se, it would be intense sound. Fox had the 'Crank it up" segments at the first restart, but it was not enough in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11387477.post-78320606720498002822008-02-13T11:21:43.786-05:002008-02-13T11:21:43.786-05:00Hi Johnny,<BR/>I didn't even know that NASCAR and the networks are re-negotiated the tv deals, I just wanted to publish this column before the Daytona 500.<BR/><BR/>As for Rusty Wallace, you know that he is one of my favorite drivers when he was racing before he retired in 2005, however I really didn't like his on-air talent for calling a race including him saying how about those Penske Racing cars. He will be in the studio during the race and one NASCAR Now regularly.<BR/><BR/>Personally NASCAR Now should be an hour long program called RPM2nite or something similer reporting on all Motorsports and the host should be Nicole Manske.Racedrivenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729977514524441803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11387477.post-79142399963633512792008-02-13T10:52:00.000-05:002008-02-13T10:52:00.000-05:00The financials of the soon to be re-negotiated deals will decide most of what you bring up about density of coverage, graphics, and channel offerings on broadcast vs. cable. Ratings our down, sponsors are unhappy, and things will be adjusted. Until those dominoes fall, its folly to predict.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise I'm 100% behind your assertion they <B>HAVE</B> to get better booth and on air talent. I know they're ashamed of their Southern roots anymore, but somebody <B>PLEASE</B> get Ned/Dale Jarrett, Kyle Petty and/or Buddy Baker on there, stat! And issue a restraining order to prevent Rusty Wallace from ever being on the air in any capacity again might not be a bad idea either.Johnnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654832236860079943noreply@blogger.com