Couch Potato Tuesday: Phoenix a Tiring Challenge for NASCAR on NBC
Normally, Sprint Cup races at Phoenix International Raceway are some of the shortest of the year. Sunday was clearly an exception to that rule, as …
Couch Potato Tuesday
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC “Chase-Ing” Away Viewers With Title Focus
After the events of Martinsville, I figured that I’d be able to relax a little bit. Yes, last year saw the tempers boil over. I …
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Pulls No Punches With NASCAR on Intentional Wrecking
Martinsville Speedway. Home to tight racing, bumping and banging, and the occasional intentional crash. That’s what we had to deal with this past weekend at …
Couch Potato Tuesday: How NASCAR’s ‘Dega Decisions Affected NBCSN
Talladega is a place that fosters a lot of emotions from race fans under normal circumstances. Some people dread the place, wish they tore it …
Couch Potato Tuesday: NASCAR Audience Increases For NBC, Kansas
Kansas last weekend saw a couple of interesting races. Matt Kenseth probably should have won both of them, but was denied on both Saturday and …
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Must Rise Above NASCAR’s On-Track Product
NBC just cannot seem to buy a break this year when it comes to broadcasting Sprint Cup races. This past weekend was the third attempt …
Couch Potato Tuesday: NASCAR Elimination Races and Match Game ’78?
We’ve made it through part No. 1 of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. There are undoubtedly some disappointed drivers and disappointed fans. Our own …
Couch Potato Tuesday: Chase Focus Continues to Haunt NBCSN
Loudon is traditionally a quick race by Sprint Cup standards. As a result, there isn’t quite as much action to show on broadcasts. The track …
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Tightens Up for NASCAR’s Chase
Last weekend marked the first weekend of the Chase. Oh boy. It’s the time of the year in which I become more and more irritable …
Couch Potato Tuesday: How TV Tries To Keep Richmond Relevant
Before we start, I should explain something really quick. I’m not a fan of the Chase. I don’t like the way the champion is determined. …