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 … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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 … Continue Reading
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. … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: Throwback Darlington Announcers Big Hit For NBC
It’s Labor Day Weekend, folks. With NASCAR’s scheduling move for 2015, you know that means. 90-degree weather, humidity and Darlington. Yes, it was a throwback … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: Standalone Road Races Show Deficiencies
Last weekend, the Sprint Cup Series took the week off to relax, vacation, and in the case of Chad Knaus and Matt DiBenedetto, get hitched. … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: A Tragic Situation For NBCSN, NASCAR, IndyCar
Greetings, fans. Last weekend started off pretty well with a couple of decent races at Bristol. Sunday afternoon was pretty much the best possible setup … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: High-Drag Package Tests NBC
Michigan International Speedway brought the high-drag package into the spotlight once again. As you can imagine, such a setup really does affect how a Sprint … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Narrows the Focus at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International is an interesting place. You have rolling hills that many people don’t realize just how steep they are (seriously, driving up the … Continue Reading