Espn

442OLDS · 05-18-2009, 10:41 PM

I think he is right.

http://dragracingonline.com/burksblast/xi_5-3.html

I watched Desperate Housewives instead.

Alan Roehrich · 05-18-2009, 10:55 PM

That's just another wonderful deal our fabulous leaders at NHRA have gotten us into.

NHRA drag racing on ESPN, or ESPN2, will be pre-empted by ANY stick and ball sport of any kind. NHRA has been "bumped" by baseball, basketball, football, softball, and soccer. I would not be at all surprised to see it bumped by lacrosse, bowling, curling, or badminton.

With the coverage NHRA gets for ESPN, it is no wonder at all that pro teams cannot get sponsors. Now, mind you, I'm not real concerned with pro teams getting sponsors. But if they can't get money, then the rest of us surely won't get any. And one big reason is crappy air time. Lousy coverage is bad enough, but lousy coverage at 2AM is even worse.

Hell, one year Indy got pre-empted to show a baseball game where neither team was even in a pennant race!

And yet, NHRA happily tells us that "ESPN coverage is the best we can get, and the best deal we can get."

I really like the Lucas Oil Top Alcohol show. Because that is exactly what it is, 3-4 rounds of Top Alcohol and 30 seconds of the entire rest of the sportsman program.

It's no wonder the sponsor pool is drying up faster than a spit puddle on an Arizona sidewalk in July. It's also no wonder at all there are no fans in the stands. If all you saw was the crap you see on TV, would you pay $20 a head plus all the other crap to come to a race?

Michael Beard · 05-19-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

NHRA drag racing on ESPN, or ESPN2, will be pre-empted by ANY stick and ball sport of any kind. NHRA has been "bumped" by baseball, basketball, football, softball, and soccer. I would not be at all surprised to see it bumped by lacrosse, bowling, curling, or badminton.

Don't forget sailboat racing.

I quit watching a couple years ago. I'd rather watch Larry Pfister's Horsepower Heaven videos any day! That's a one-man show that puts all of the 'broadcast' shows to shame.

Ed Carpenter · 05-18-2009, 10:59 PM

Dumb *** know your mate or whatever the hell they called it. Stupid period.

herbjr · 05-19-2009, 05:48 AM

Ronnie Humphrey qualified for his first pro stock race. They didnt show the car or mention his name. Politics I guess.

danny waters sr · 05-19-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

Ronnie Humphrey qualified for his first pro stock race. They didnt show the car or mention his name. Politics I guess.

Why would they ? Don't he own a IHRA track that used to be NHRA. Did not mention a whole lot about the other brother lagana either.

Signman · 05-19-2009, 06:40 AM

The article said it all. Folks making decisions as to content of the broadcast are NOT DRAG RACERS & KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DRAG RACING!! ESPN's best and brightest are clueless and are killing another golden goose. Cheap to produce fluff replacing solid informative content of which there is volumes. Instead of giving the viewer steak they serve oatmeal.

joe176 · 05-19-2009, 07:02 AM

I record the show and fast forward through all garbage...only watch Pro Stock and all they do is dwell on Greg Anderson crying about not being up to par....pissed me off when Mike Edwards trounced him in the final and on the return road is a shot of Greg getting out pouting as usual...Mike should have gotten the camera time...once again ESPN screws it up...Oh and like we wanna see Mike Dunn riding his bicycle down the track...give me a break.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 05-19-2009, 07:37 AM

Not to mention the Newly Wed game they have time for that CRAP but can't even show any sportsman
classes?I have friend w/shop next to mine watches all the NHRA TV coverage I'll usaully ask him about
P/S He replies what kind of drag racer am I because I don't watch it I reply they don't show comp,S/S or
stock so it doesn't interest me besides P/S
I won't set through all the other crap just to a little of P/S. I say you lose you don't get to be interviewed
after losing run winner should get the interview.
Mike Taylor 3601

buzzinhalfdozen · 05-19-2009, 07:41 AM

The bicycle thing only lasted for a few seconds, the "dating game" thing really made me mad Who the hell cares how well these couples know each other. What does it have to do with televising a drag race? They must be copying Nascar with their stupid Gopher stuff, that has completely turned me off watching the cup races, I think they really underestimate the viewers intelligence. Joe

05-18-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Espn I think he is right. http://dragracingonline.com/burksblast/xi_5-3.html I watched Desperate Housewives instead.

05-18-2009, 10:55 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,788 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Espn That's just another wonderful deal our fabulous leaders at NHRA have gotten us into. NHRA drag racing on ESPN, or ESPN2, will be pre-empted by ANY stick and ball sport of any kind. NHRA has been "bumped" by baseball, basketball, football, softball, and soccer. I would not be at all surprised to see it bumped by lacrosse, bowling, curling, or badminton. With the coverage NHRA gets for ESPN, it is no wonder at all that pro teams cannot get sponsors. Now, mind you, I'm not real concerned with pro teams getting sponsors. But if they can't get money, then the rest of us surely won't get any. And one big reason is crappy air time. Lousy coverage is bad enough, but lousy coverage at 2AM is even worse. Hell, one year Indy got pre-empted to show a baseball game where neither team was even in a pennant race! And yet, NHRA happily tells us that "ESPN coverage is the best we can get, and the best deal we can get." I really like the Lucas Oil Top Alcohol show. Because that is exactly what it is, 3-4 rounds of Top Alcohol and 30 seconds of the entire rest of the sportsman program. It's no wonder the sponsor pool is drying up faster than a spit puddle on an Arizona sidewalk in July. It's also no wonder at all there are no fans in the stands. If all you saw was the crap you see on TV, would you pay $20 a head plus all the other crap to come to a race? __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Espn Dumb *** know your mate or whatever the hell they called it. Stupid period. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

05-19-2009, 05:48 AM	#5
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Espn Ronnie Humphrey qualified for his first pro stock race. They didnt show the car or mention his name. Politics I guess.

05-19-2009, 06:40 AM	#7
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Espn The article said it all. Folks making decisions as to content of the broadcast are NOT DRAG RACERS & KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DRAG RACING!! ESPN's best and brightest are clueless and are killing another golden goose. Cheap to produce fluff replacing solid informative content of which there is volumes. Instead of giving the viewer steak they serve oatmeal. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

05-19-2009, 07:02 AM	#8
joe176 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Posts: 601 Likes: 36 Liked 41 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Espn I record the show and fast forward through all garbage...only watch Pro Stock and all they do is dwell on Greg Anderson crying about not being up to par....pissed me off when Mike Edwards trounced him in the final and on the return road is a shot of Greg getting out pouting as usual...Mike should have gotten the camera time...once again ESPN screws it up...Oh and like we wanna see Mike Dunn riding his bicycle down the track...give me a break.

05-19-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Espn Not to mention the Newly Wed game they have time for that CRAP but can't even show any sportsman classes?I have friend w/shop next to mine watches all the NHRA TV coverage I'll usaully ask him about P/S He replies what kind of drag racer am I because I don't watch it I reply they don't show comp,S/S or stock so it doesn't interest me besides P/S I won't set through all the other crap just to a little of P/S. I say you lose you don't get to be interviewed after losing run winner should get the interview. Mike Taylor 3601

05-19-2009, 07:41 AM	#10
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Espn The bicycle thing only lasted for a few seconds, the "dating game" thing really made me mad Who the hell cares how well these couples know each other. What does it have to do with televising a drag race? They must be copying Nascar with their stupid Gopher stuff, that has completely turned me off watching the cup races, I think they really underestimate the viewers intelligence. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117