Comments on: Crew Guys Need More Exposure

By: Major Fox Paws

Major Fox Paws — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:09:17 +0000

It is my observation that in this day and time each and every sportscast is about the sportscasters, their networks and associated promos and cramming as much commercial time into the broadcast as humanly possible. So where will the air time come from to spotlight someone other than a network talking head?

But it is a grand idea that would certainly put a face on a large untold story that we the fans would love hear and see.

By: haulerdriver's wife

haulerdriver's wife — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:08:10 +0000

Yes TC you are correct & not self serving…if the NFL can do it, so can NASCAR. Since I’ve been married to the hauler driver, and also worked for a team, I know how hard these guys work. To me the drivers are kind of like a QB…the pit crew the rest of the team…and yes you even have special teams…engineering, admin, etc.

The chase presents an excellent time to spotlight each team…their crews, special teams & support staff. SPEED or somebody should get on this. These guys and gals are justly deserving of credit for their hard work.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:25:01 +0000

Check out the podcast at http://www.rowdy.com they often feature interviews with crew guys…..they just interviewed a member of the 07 team and several from the 12 car. Good stuff!!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:29:44 +0000

I highly agree. Whilst I CAN name the car chiefs on two teams and a peppering of other crew members from different teams- I know nothing about them.

The helmet cams are a start but lately- it seems that it is the same couple of people wearing them. The team members are just as important as the drivers…and I want to know more about them!

By: ginger

ginger — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:10:28 +0000

I agree, T. C. They are a very important part of a race and deserve the attention and thanks from the general public. We criticize when they make mistakes, but never get a chance to thank them for their part in this sport.

By: T.C.

T.C. — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:19:06 +0000

I’m not saying we should introduce every person from every team before every race. But maybe profile one or a few crews a race, or something like that…

By: Neon

Neon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:14:17 +0000

@ 5 years ago the show NASCAR 360 aired featuring not only drivers, but family, friends and other facets of the sport. It was relatively interesting and I believe they may have followed a crew member, or two both over the race w/e the week in between.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:13:21 +0000

Well I do know Tony Eury, Jr. is a crew chief in the Nationwide! Kidding.

Seriously though, you can’t introduce every crew member- that’s like 150+ people per race!

But, I agree with the idea of the fastest/best ones getting some attention. I mean, they *do* win and lose many races. Some days moreso than a specific driver.

By: rain

rain — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:16:43 +0000

I would love to hear about the people behind the scene. Right now, the pre-race shows are pretty lame. The same interviews, the same stupid questions and the same rehearsed, coached answers. Once in a while there’s an interesting piece, but not often. I’m sure some of these people have very interesting stories about how they got in to the sport.

It sure would beat Digger cartoons.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:10:55 +0000

Good plan,Hope it works out.