Talking NASCAR TV: Why Chase Coverage is Already Turning Into a Problem
Hello and welcome back to Talking NASCAR TV, where I look into the race broadcasts that we all watch and dissect them with a fine-tooth comb.
Phil Allaway has three primary roles at Frontstretch. He's the manager of the site's FREE e-mail newsletter that publishes Monday-Friday and occasionally on weekends. He keeps TV broadcasters honest with weekly editions of Couch Potato Tuesday and serves as the site's Sports Car racing editor.
Outside of Frontstretch, Phil is the press officer for Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y. He covers all the action on the high-banked dirt track from regular DIRTcar Modified racing to occasional visits from touring series such as the Super DIRTcar Series.
Talking NASCAR TV: Why ESPN, Even Erin Were Up to the Task at Atlanta
On Sunday night, the Cup Series returned to Atlanta Motor Speedway for their second run of the year. NASCAR Countdown was heavily focused on pre-race analysis.
Talking NASCAR TV: Montreal Has Great Action, But TV Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Last weekend, the NASCAR Nationwide Series was in Montreal for the fourth running of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN’s Coverage Comes up Short in Bristol
I’m going through the past weekend’s Bristol NASCAR race broadcasts with a fine-tooth comb.
Talking NASCAR TV: Why ESPN Excelled at Michigan Coverage
Marty Smith made a rare NASCAR Countdown appearance to talk about Jack Roush’s return to the track at Michigan after his plane crash.
Beyond the Cockpit: Nelson Piquet Jr. on a Fast Formula 1 to Stock Car Transition
After a floundering Formula 1 career stalled, Nelson Piquet Jr. took a chance on America and making a successful transition to its number one racing series.
After Watkins Glen, What Happens Now for NASCAR’s 2 Foreign Stars
This past weekend’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide series races at Watkins Glen International were both won by drivers who have struggled at times this season.
Nelson Piquet Jr. to Make Nationwide Series Debut at Watkins Glen
On Tuesday (Aug. 3), Baker-Curb Racing announced that Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his Nationwide Series debut in Saturday’s Zippo 200.
Talking NASCAR TV: Craven, Evernham, Burns Terrific Trio for NASCAR on ESPN
An old-school element came into play here. Due to ESPN’s live coverage of the Ricoh Women’s British Open, NASCAR Countdown was pushed to ESPN2.
Talking NASCAR TV: Did ESPN Cut the Mustard in Its Cup Debut?
ESPN did not mention the rain hurry-up until after the last commercial break of NASCAR Countdown, 24 minutes in Saturday at ORP.