MEDIA: 'Merch' Overhaul NASCAR Forms Licensing Trust
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 08:33 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Motorsports Authentics, owned by ISC/SMI, is unable to pay driver/team guarantees and, according to SEC filings, has no value. Now, NASCAR, ISC owned, tries its hand. It appears, however, teams/drivers have no choice and must be part of this plan. Unbelievable.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Merchandise_industr...ml
F1: Ecclestone Was Right About Silverstone's Condition Says Management
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 08:59 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Silverstone managing director Richard Phillips agrees that Bernie 'was right' in his criticism of the Northants circuit. Improvements were needed, but the funding was lacking. Unfortunately, Bernie has yet to visit the track to see first hand the improvements made. What else is new.
www.crash.net/f1/news/161333/1/phillips_ecclestone_was_right_about_s...ml
IRL: Independence Day May Have Been Last At 'The Glen'
Monday, July 5th, 2010 10:53 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Answers are often difficult, but it seems CEO Bernard wants to increase 2011 sanctioning fees, ISC wants to pay less. Obviously both need money but which blinks first? Unfortunately, fans lose either way. Lose the race or pay higher tix and hotdog prices.
www.the-leader.com/sports/x1609349896/Talks-continue-as-2011-event-r...o/
BIZ: Walmart NASCAR Seek To Go Well Beyond Sponsorship Arrangement
Sunday, July 4th, 2010 11:15 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Aftermath of Motorsports Authentics' ruin, NASCAR's new 'licensing trust' negotiating with Walmart beyond primary outlet for licensed goods. NASCAR seeking a company to take over MA's apparel business obviously to sell at Walmart. However, retailer has upper hand, possibly seeking exclusives. NASCAR is desperate.
www.crash.net/nascar/news/160469/1/walmart_in_talks_with_nascar.html
NASCAR: SMI, ISC Submit 2011 Schedule Realignment Requests
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 10:11 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Nothing new, ISC wants to move one of its dates to Kansas 'cuz it's building a casino, most likely from loser Auto Club Speedway. SMI hasn't publicly announced its desires, no surprise there. CEO France stated realignments will consider fans first. Oh really, right.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/SMI_ISC_both_submit...ml
MEDIA: Will NASCAR Hall Of Fame Survive Daytona's Influence?
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 01:14 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: No secret NASCAR controls the HoF, and clearly orchestrated SPEEDTV's nominee broadcast. But, no HoF staff not even Director Kelley participated. Robin Pemberton awkwardly, passionlessly "read" names from Daytona, not the Hall. Viewers directed to NASCAR's website, not the Hall. NASCAR 'over-involvement' not good.
www.nascarhall.com/media/news/story/139/nominees-announced-for-2011-...ss
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 08:33 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Motorsports Authentics, owned by ISC/SMI, is unable to pay driver/team guarantees and, according to SEC filings, has no value. Now, NASCAR, ISC owned, tries its hand. It appears, however, teams/drivers have no choice and must be part of this plan. Unbelievable.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Merchandise_industr...ml
F1: Ecclestone Was Right About Silverstone's Condition Says Management
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 08:59 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Silverstone managing director Richard Phillips agrees that Bernie 'was right' in his criticism of the Northants circuit. Improvements were needed, but the funding was lacking. Unfortunately, Bernie has yet to visit the track to see first hand the improvements made. What else is new.
www.crash.net/f1/news/161333/1/phillips_ecclestone_was_right_about_s...ml
IRL: Independence Day May Have Been Last At 'The Glen'
Monday, July 5th, 2010 10:53 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Answers are often difficult, but it seems CEO Bernard wants to increase 2011 sanctioning fees, ISC wants to pay less. Obviously both need money but which blinks first? Unfortunately, fans lose either way. Lose the race or pay higher tix and hotdog prices.
www.the-leader.com/sports/x1609349896/Talks-continue-as-2011-event-r...o/
BIZ: Walmart NASCAR Seek To Go Well Beyond Sponsorship Arrangement
Sunday, July 4th, 2010 11:15 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Aftermath of Motorsports Authentics' ruin, NASCAR's new 'licensing trust' negotiating with Walmart beyond primary outlet for licensed goods. NASCAR seeking a company to take over MA's apparel business obviously to sell at Walmart. However, retailer has upper hand, possibly seeking exclusives. NASCAR is desperate.
www.crash.net/nascar/news/160469/1/walmart_in_talks_with_nascar.html
NASCAR: SMI, ISC Submit 2011 Schedule Realignment Requests
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 10:11 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Nothing new, ISC wants to move one of its dates to Kansas 'cuz it's building a casino, most likely from loser Auto Club Speedway. SMI hasn't publicly announced its desires, no surprise there. CEO France stated realignments will consider fans first. Oh really, right.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/SMI_ISC_both_submit...ml
MEDIA: Will NASCAR Hall Of Fame Survive Daytona's Influence?
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 01:14 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: No secret NASCAR controls the HoF, and clearly orchestrated SPEEDTV's nominee broadcast. But, no HoF staff not even Director Kelley participated. Robin Pemberton awkwardly, passionlessly "read" names from Daytona, not the Hall. Viewers directed to NASCAR's website, not the Hall. NASCAR 'over-involvement' not good.
www.nascarhall.com/media/news/story/139/nominees-announced-for-2011-...ss
