This is the Statt Mann Baby. It's time to Scatt a little bit.

I became convinced Sunday afternoon that everyone involved in creating a television broadcast should be made to watch the air check at home by themselves, just like most fans probably watch it.

It was difficult following Sunday’s Indy Car race from Alabama. There were so many voices I never was sure who was talking. And much of what they were talking about was difficult to follow because they were referencing things just as the director was cutting to something else.

Now I’m not in the production trucks during the broadcast so I’m not aware of all the craziness that was surely going on. A remote is difficult in the best of times.

And this is a pet peeve, instead of oohs and aahs, why not tell us why cars are nearly crashing into each other as the drivers work through the field? My favorite line, tell me what I’m not seeing.

Finally, two thirds through the race someone took a moment this afternoon to pay attention to James Hinchcliffe. He started on the front row and stayed in the top five all day, a huge race for a young driver who’s popular and has worked hard to get in that position.

Watching an aircheck in a big production meeting doesn’t give you a true appreciation of what’s missing from the show. I hope someone in the truck takes the time this week. It’ll give them an idea of what fans are going through at home.

Peace.