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Post by Phil15T on Aug 28, 2009 22:09:16 GMT 12
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Post by chris13w on Aug 28, 2009 22:29:26 GMT 12
Think he would need to buy his old HRC car back from 77K first... wasn't that flash anywhere last year - maybe his style just doesn't gel with an LRC chassis?? i agree he didnt seem to be the same driver in the lovelady car, dont get me wrong the lovelady cars are good, but i dont think they suit emmersons driving style There's just something wrong with race cars made out of that much square section steel... It looks wrong so it must be wrong! |
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Post by percy on Aug 28, 2009 23:52:37 GMT 12
"Depends on the conditions and the driver.
2006 NI's - Emerson won the final race from the back of the grid by passing on the outside of Huntly. One of the best super saloon races I have ever seen. If you get the car right, and the tracks right, Huntly's two lanes wide as shown here..."
That event was a one-nighter, a night two track is a different proposition at Huntly and every other track in NZ.
And lets not forget Emerson had to survive two demolition derby heats to make it through to heat three. He benefitted on the night by drawing front/middle grids in the first two races and as a result had a greater probability of avoiding the carnage.
No doubt it was a great drive from Emerson in heat 3 and hopefully he can recapture that form this season.
And the Huntly team may have decided to run a one race final?? This would somewhat nullify the effect of the grid draw. I haven't seen the format but my fingers are crossed for a marble draw/reverse grid with a one race final.
Without Waddell:( I think the title is wide open with as many as 12-15 genuine contenders capable of taking the title on the night.
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Post by eddiek on Aug 29, 2009 1:17:11 GMT 12
Huntly - as you will know - can vary greatly in performance, which had well been demonstrated a few times in the last season - where Red got things right, or wrong, dependant on the conditions around it. Famous miscalculation on the clubs part last season when they dumped a huge amount of water on the track, then it clouded over.
I don't think it matters squat whether its a one or two night event there as the conditions are so changeable in the north, it's not funny and things can change within minutes, where even a seasoned expert like Red can make the odd bad call. Red as we all know makes his fair share of right ones too. Of course only an expert would spot that.... apparently.
But as you also would know, people like Red can prepare a track well when conditions are right, and I dont see any reason how a consise statement, 6 months out, could hinge it on the grid draw based on the performance of someone who, as it turns out, isnt even racing.
Its fair to say, the podium is going to comprise of three top racers, along with Mintie, Yaz, Linz, myself, and one or two others, with mikes burning, champagne flowing, cameras blazing and pens scribbling. And I'd make book on all of us, along with a large number of others all doing their bit to make it happen being really really pleased about it. That much you can predict is going to happen, the rest is anyones guess. I guess you have to be a part of that to feel that particular feeling.
Of course, the only other sure bet is that there'll be the odd few running off to post negative stuff on the web about pedantic side issues as per usual... but best we don't go there, huh?
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Post by dutchy 72c on Aug 29, 2009 9:04:57 GMT 12
I've only ever seen the supers race at woodford glen, but from that track I'd have to say, Richie Taylor would be my #1 pick followed by perhaps Josh Boulton. I hope Trevor Elliot has a bit more luck coming season too. very capable driver and car, but didn't have much luck last season
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Post by percy on Aug 29, 2009 12:04:08 GMT 12
I'm not being negative, I'm just being realistic. It wouldn't matter if Je sus Christ prepared the race track, full fields of Super Saloons are going to suck the moisture out and the night 2 surface will be slick.
That's the nature of modern Super Saloon racing.
I think Red typically does a great job with the race track, as evidenced by my glowing comments on track preparation at Huntly.
Grid draw will play a role - it does at almost every championship as highlighted by Barry B's study of the last 20 years of NZ Super Saloon titles he did some time ago. Again, nothing negative about Huntly, thats just the way things are.
After Speedfest last season (2nd best meeting I went to all year) and other improvements, I have full confidence the team at Huntly is going to put on a quality meeting for the NZ Super Saloon Champs.
I see in NZDTR magazine that Lynda is looking for a Huntly writer. You should put your name forward Eddie K.
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Post by eddiek on Aug 30, 2009 0:16:16 GMT 12
Considered that already but having done that before for the NZSC!!/Huntly Website back in 06, I found by the time I did put something together to my standards, I was behind in everything else. Good things take time I dont have - but your comment - sarky or otherwise - raises a good point, Huntly DOES need a good/unbiased writer to cover the club meetings.
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Post by schumaaka on Aug 30, 2009 16:35:54 GMT 12
some interesting postings here. If memory serves the last NZ title had just 4 cars complete all 3 heats and it was a smashfest. Geoff and marty where drawn on points and I cant remember who was 3rd and I think Shane Carey was 4th. only 4 cars!
Lost half the field in one heat, Major crash in the first corner of the first final heat.
As for marble draw reverse thats just simply not enought heats but I do agree I do prefer the 1 race final.
As for the crashes, Just give the drivers a firm drivey track its not difficult it just takes someone with some time and some expertise as was shown in Cromwell.
14 qualifying heats, 3 final heats and not one protest proving that if you give drivers a drivey track and plenty of practice time you simply get the best out of them, they don't get desperate they just get on with the job.
Would have loved to have had a 30 lapper at the end of 3 heats to decide it however that disfuntional organisation called SPANZ , Speedway Prevention Association stopped that.
The winner will be the one that avoids all the crashes, my guess is that it will cost competitors over 150k in expences to compete for the pitiful 10k in prize money.
However it will be entertaining.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2009 17:58:20 GMT 12
geoff james and marty halcrow had a run off with marty ending on his side and geoff winning, steve pollock was 3rd
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Post by bald 81m on Aug 30, 2009 18:03:06 GMT 12
we didn't qualifier were taken out in one of the qualifying heats took out the whole rear end only time Waddell hasn't made the finals
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Post by bald 81m on Aug 30, 2009 18:06:24 GMT 12
will u be coming up shane to race or watch?
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Aug 30, 2009 20:08:44 GMT 12
so 81h rumors is false then
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Post by schumaaka on Aug 30, 2009 21:08:55 GMT 12
will u be coming up shane to race or watch? Hi Bald, Depends on a lot of things. Got a major back op 4th November and they reckon it will be 2-3 months till I am fully mobile and 9-12 months to be fully recovered. Depends on what format they use as well. If they put on a drivey track like Cromwell it would be worth a watch, but without Dean it would take a lot of the gloss off. Send me a pm with your email address and I'll send you something for you to have a look at that I've been working on. Should be all good for the following season, Brand new Tricky car and Tricky engine package for Napier, hopefully wont have to run 20 inches all the time :-) |
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Post by stdstock on Aug 31, 2009 8:57:43 GMT 12
So bop what are you on about? Where does it say dean is driving this season?  |
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Post by bald 81m on Aug 31, 2009 15:31:55 GMT 12
dont know about 81h but 81m [2NZ] is not racing
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Post by dutchy 72c on Sept 1, 2009 2:39:15 GMT 12
34t is for sale? new car? giving up?
Curious to know if he will still race coming season.... he definitely got close at the NZ's last year
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Post by GavS on Sept 1, 2009 19:28:22 GMT 12
34t is for sale? new car? giving up? Curious to know if he will still race coming season.... he definitely got close at the NZ's last year maybe hes going sprintcars  more competition now locally (lower SI) than any other class |
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Post by Mike D on Sept 1, 2009 19:51:09 GMT 12
dont know about 81h but 81m [2NZ] is not racing What have you done with the car Dean |
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Post by stdstock on Sept 1, 2009 21:59:21 GMT 12
keeping it MayBe
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Post by bald 81m on Sept 2, 2009 15:01:14 GMT 12
deans car is in the shed |
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