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Post by Regan O'Brien on Apr 12, 2009 21:22:17 GMT 12
Just wondering if any one knows how Ronny Towler is after last nites crash? he had to be cut from his streetstock and i spose Gary Marshal would be a bit sore today after his big crash i think it was about 4-5 rolls up into the fence.big thanks to all visitors for coming and see you all at the anzac meeting should be a good nites racing.
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Post by Morpheous on Apr 12, 2009 21:27:48 GMT 12
Time for Speedfest now aye Regan!
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Post by Regan O'Brien on Apr 12, 2009 21:32:51 GMT 12
nah lost my job 2 weeks ago and start my new one on tuesday so cant make it now a bit bumed but have to pay the bills and these days theres not many jobs around.  |
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Post by trackfan on Apr 12, 2009 21:38:54 GMT 12
I too have been thinking of Ronnie today and hoping all is well. With a bit of luck it was more precautionary and he is at worst a bit bruised an battered, nothing broken. What a brilliant weekend though...had an absolute ball. Can't make it to the last meeting of the season, so glad it was a good one. Indy 500 here I come next month!
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streety6g
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Post by streety6g on Apr 12, 2009 22:08:06 GMT 12
what happened to Ronny towler.
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Post by trackfan on Apr 12, 2009 22:31:06 GMT 12
Hard hit head on into wall down the pit end. He managed to reverse to infield then put thumbs down. Red lights on and he towed to pits in his car.
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Post by legaspeed on Apr 12, 2009 23:04:59 GMT 12
Also would like know how Travis Dorward is??? He had a mean flip in the TQ's as well.
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Post by Racerman on Apr 12, 2009 23:29:27 GMT 12
Talked with Travis today , has bruised legs/knees from hit steering box, but apart from that he say's he's ok
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Post by legaspeed on Apr 13, 2009 0:40:30 GMT 12
Cool thanks.
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Post by tank11 on Apr 13, 2009 9:14:15 GMT 12
What car was Travis driving?
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Post by Racerman on Apr 13, 2009 9:56:55 GMT 12
What car was Travis driving? Joblins TQ that has had several guest drivers formally Adam Joblin's car |
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Post by wayspeed on Apr 13, 2009 10:26:34 GMT 12
Do anyone have video clips of the TQ and saloon rolls, that they can post.
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Post by mrstttttt on Apr 13, 2009 11:19:26 GMT 12
Well, Friday was awesome at Meeanee, weather fabulous but cold, track in great shape.
Saturday was also an awesome day, but the end turned out to be a huge disappointment for us.
On the third to last lap 48a and 29b ended up tangling on the 3rd to last lap and this resulted in a flat tyre for 29b. He cruised around on the flat tyre and as 48a went past him again, he attempted what can only be classed as a stockcar manoeuvre in a deliberate attempt to take 48 out. Not only did this endanger 48a but also 77k who was close behind. This can only be classed as reckless endangerment of all 3 competitors.
We have watched our video of the flat tyre incident and both 29b and 48a are well out from the pole line, 48a giving 29b plenty of room, but 29b just drives straight ahead, not going around the corner and as 48a goes around the corner, 29b runs straight into him, catching us just in front of the rear tyre.
PHil was awarded the chequered flag and that gave him enough points to take the HB Champs as well as the East Coast champs from Friday.
After about 5 minutes the steward comes over to Phil and tells him that he has been excluded from the points, a protest has been lodged and that we deliberately ran into 29b! The decision has already been made, but they made this decision without asking for Phils side of events. When there are 2 cars involved how can you only ask for one opinion??
After talking to Phil again, the decision was reversed and the points were posted on the board and announced.
Whereupon another protest was lodged and the 2nd decision was overturned again. We are at a complete loss as to why all the evidence was not collected at one time and an informed decision made once and once only.
So the moral of the story is, reckless endangerment of competitors on the track earns you a $100.00 fine.
Arguing vehemently with the steward and slamming the door on the way out earns you a 21 day stand down.
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Post by WGTN wildcats on Apr 13, 2009 11:39:32 GMT 12
does anyone know if gary marshall is ok.
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Post by MadMarty13B on Apr 13, 2009 11:41:32 GMT 12
I wouldnt let that go in your situation put a protest into SNZ you were treated unfairly and it is wrong
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Post by MENTL1 on Apr 13, 2009 12:17:08 GMT 12
Well, Friday was awesome at Meeanee, weather fabulous but cold, track in great shape. Saturday was also an awesome day, but the end turned out to be a huge disappointment for us. On the third to last lap 48a and 29b ended up tangling on the 3rd to last lap and this resulted in a flat tyre for 29b. He cruised around on the flat tyre and as 48a went past him again, he attempted what can only be classed as a stockcar manoeuvre in a deliberate attempt to take 48 out. Not only did this endanger 48a but also 77k who was close behind. This can only be classed as reckless endangerment of all 3 competitors. We have watched our video of the flat tyre incident and both 29b and 48a are well out from the pole line, 48a giving 29b plenty of room, but 29b just drives straight ahead, not going around the corner and as 48a goes around the corner, 29b runs straight into him, catching us just in front of the rear tyre. PHil was awarded the chequered flag and that gave him enough points to take the HB Champs as well as the East Coast champs from Friday. After about 5 minutes the steward comes over to Phil and tells him that he has been excluded from the points, a protest has been lodged and that we deliberately ran into 29b! The decision has already been made, but they made this decision without asking for Phils side of events. When there are 2 cars involved how can you only ask for one opinion?? After talking to Phil again, the decision was reversed and the points were posted on the board and announced. Whereupon another protest was lodged and the 2nd decision was overturned again. We are at a complete loss as to why all the evidence was not collected at one time and an informed decision made once and once only. So the moral of the story is, reckless endangerment of competitors on the track earns you a $100.00 fine. Arguing vehemently with the steward and slamming the door on the way out earns you a 21 day stand down. Yeah i do feel for you as 48a wasnt the car at fault, how can you be at fault when your making a pass round the outside of someone and they go wider than they have all night and make contact with the back end of 48a resulting in a flat tire then have the cheek to lose the plot and go off the way he did! To me he was just upset (at himself) but had to blame someone else. Man if the SNZ officials saw it a different way then they need their heads read! aye dave  |
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Post by Rossco on Apr 13, 2009 14:19:38 GMT 12
Oh well here goes, firstly I have got no gripes with any person to be mentioned . Before the meeting started there was the previous nights presentations, Steven 92 b was given his trophy and the presenter commented that him and his dad graham 29 b had come together the previous night, he responded -dad had a few handling problems . We only raced the sat night due to family commitments, we rang 29b to see if we could race sat night and we were warmly welcomed as we have been everytime we have raced there. the racing was all pretty good until the final stages we were following 29b for a while and he did seem to be fighting his car a little bit we had a couple of attempts to pass but backed out , Phil 48a came up to have a go at passing 29 b, 48a has passed a few cars in his time and 29 b was not making it easy for him then in turn two contact was made, from where I was it looked more a case of 29 b drifting wide but that aside I was very disappointed in Grahams next action he had plenty of time to think about his attack but still carried out a very dangerous manouver that could have taken my childrens dad away from them ,thankfully I was able to avoid him , I thought he was a bigger person than that, I have always enjoyed the Martins company and have appreciated their input into Meeanee and saloons ,so I was a bit saddened. As for the penalty issued to 48a I think it is very harsh and unfair and for such a competitor to miss three big meetings I think it is an absolute shame. I am hoping that some sort of reversal can be achieved as 48a has already had to miss Easter at Paradise and could miss Speedfest if this is not resolved . Cheers 77k
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Post by larsenracecars on Apr 13, 2009 14:56:26 GMT 12
Shame to here this Phil is a dam good bloke!!
i have also only raced in HB 2x this season and both times have been treated unfairly in my ministock.
one time i was winning from a hb car and a lapped car spun infront of me and i had nowhere to go. the red light was put on and i got taken off. it is extreamly bad when the driver of the spun car admitts to the ref they had spun right in front of me to. also another incident involved the refs taking cars out the champs and then putting them back in which stuffed up my points and put a hb car on pole too. how do you get beaten by a car that didnt even finish the race? i think the refs need a bit of a "fair play" talk. cheers jamie
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Apr 13, 2009 15:00:47 GMT 12
Here's a mini-crash - Saloon heat one Meeanee. 13r in-car footage from the pits onto the track and a few moments of racing before a decent smack to my right front and a lump of mud wipes out the camera!  tinypic.com/player.php?v=jadpi1&s=5 |
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Post by shorty on Apr 13, 2009 15:45:34 GMT 12
Video by Mentl1 of Friday & Saturdays Highlights. I've heard Ronnie got a away with plenty of bruising and also a Broken Ankle. Hope Ronnie has a speedy recovery, Streetstocks at it's best on Saturday Night!
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