MEDIA: NASCAR HoF Projections v. Actual Numbers Don't Add Up
Friday, June 10th, 2011 09:37 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Despite 'race week', May attendance fell 30% compared to last year. Now, unbelievably, management is projecting 20% attendance increase with a disclaimer however, 'optimistic ticket projections a "stretch goal" designed to push staff members…' What? All should be fired immediately if projections not met!
www.thatsracin.com/2011/06/08/65435/turnout-projections-diverge-at.h...ml
F1: Bernie Pushed For Bahrain Date Now Says No Go
Thursday, June 9th, 2011 09:36 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Ecclestone, just weeks ago, said the Bahrain GP will take place, going so far as to say 'there'd be no trouble'. Now says it won't take place, despite the FIA announcing the rescheduling. Seems attitudes, along with professionalism, change in weeks. Whose in charge?
crash.net/f1/news/170020/1/ecclestone_bahrain_gp_wont_happen.html
MEDIA: Advertisers Mixed On Split-Screen, But Willing To Try
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 10:59 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: With NASCAR TV audience down 25% from its peak, networks will try anything. Some advertisers think split-screen is favorable, others think [it] dilutes their message. However, viewers like the extra 40-mins of 'on-screen' racing. A gimmick for sure, but it may help ratings.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Advertisers_have_mi...ml
NASCAR: 'Busch-Whacking' Cost Richard Childress $150k & Probation
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 10:05 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: After Kansas truck race Childress head-locked Kyle Busch than began whacking. Childress: '… I let passion, emotions get the best of me. I accept the penalty…' However, he didn't apologize. Ironically, Busch apologized for days after speeding incident. Apparently assault doesn't warrant remorse?
www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2011/06/nascar-fines-childre...ml
MEDIA: Sprint In Talks With NASCAR To Extend Title Sponsorship
Monday, June 6th, 2011 12:41 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Kansas based Sprint looks to extend its $750mm, 10-year sponsorship that ends with 2013 season. Sprint came in at the sport's peak, and has watched the steady drop in ratings and attendance; whether they'll pay another $750mm for the next 10-years is questionable?
www.kansascity.com/2011/06/05/2929386/sprint-intends-to-extend-title...ml
NASCAR: Richard Childress Takes Frustration Out On Kyle Busch's Head
Sunday, June 5th, 2011 10:47 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: After yesterday's truck race, Busch tapped RCR driver Joey Coulter's truck during the cool-down lap, Childress wasn't amused. Allegedly he 'head-locked' Busch than began pounding. NASCAR will likely rule 'owner-on-owner' violence, rather than 'owner-on-driver' which would carry more serious penalties.
www.sbnation.com/nascar/2011/6/5/2207499/kyle-busch-richard-childres...n/
Friday, June 10th, 2011 09:37 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Despite 'race week', May attendance fell 30% compared to last year. Now, unbelievably, management is projecting 20% attendance increase with a disclaimer however, 'optimistic ticket projections a "stretch goal" designed to push staff members…' What? All should be fired immediately if projections not met!
www.thatsracin.com/2011/06/08/65435/turnout-projections-diverge-at.h...ml
F1: Bernie Pushed For Bahrain Date Now Says No Go
Thursday, June 9th, 2011 09:36 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Ecclestone, just weeks ago, said the Bahrain GP will take place, going so far as to say 'there'd be no trouble'. Now says it won't take place, despite the FIA announcing the rescheduling. Seems attitudes, along with professionalism, change in weeks. Whose in charge?
crash.net/f1/news/170020/1/ecclestone_bahrain_gp_wont_happen.html
MEDIA: Advertisers Mixed On Split-Screen, But Willing To Try
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 10:59 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: With NASCAR TV audience down 25% from its peak, networks will try anything. Some advertisers think split-screen is favorable, others think [it] dilutes their message. However, viewers like the extra 40-mins of 'on-screen' racing. A gimmick for sure, but it may help ratings.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Advertisers_have_mi...ml
NASCAR: 'Busch-Whacking' Cost Richard Childress $150k & Probation
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 10:05 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: After Kansas truck race Childress head-locked Kyle Busch than began whacking. Childress: '… I let passion, emotions get the best of me. I accept the penalty…' However, he didn't apologize. Ironically, Busch apologized for days after speeding incident. Apparently assault doesn't warrant remorse?
www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2011/06/nascar-fines-childre...ml
MEDIA: Sprint In Talks With NASCAR To Extend Title Sponsorship
Monday, June 6th, 2011 12:41 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Kansas based Sprint looks to extend its $750mm, 10-year sponsorship that ends with 2013 season. Sprint came in at the sport's peak, and has watched the steady drop in ratings and attendance; whether they'll pay another $750mm for the next 10-years is questionable?
www.kansascity.com/2011/06/05/2929386/sprint-intends-to-extend-title...ml
NASCAR: Richard Childress Takes Frustration Out On Kyle Busch's Head
Sunday, June 5th, 2011 10:47 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: After yesterday's truck race, Busch tapped RCR driver Joey Coulter's truck during the cool-down lap, Childress wasn't amused. Allegedly he 'head-locked' Busch than began pounding. NASCAR will likely rule 'owner-on-owner' violence, rather than 'owner-on-driver' which would carry more serious penalties.
www.sbnation.com/nascar/2011/6/5/2207499/kyle-busch-richard-childres...n/
