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Post by Steve the Maori on Oct 17, 2009 8:55:05 GMT 12
Message received just now from Willie
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 17, 2009 9:34:05 GMT 12
Message received just now from Willie  Any reason given? Perhaps not been signed off by SNZ.  I believe the resource consent allows him to have a practice tomorrow, Sunday, when the weather forecast is a little more positive! Not that it's looking like thunder at the moment!  Certainly will be a lot of very affected and frustrated racers. Weather over Baypark at 10am |
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Post by stu47 on Oct 17, 2009 10:58:07 GMT 12
Anyone know if there is still going to be practice before Labour weekend?
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Post by alloyplatypus on Oct 17, 2009 11:04:53 GMT 12
By far the most professional looking, unprofessionally run track. Such a shame.
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Post by Steve the Maori on Oct 17, 2009 12:12:58 GMT 12
I believe there may be a little bit more to the story then just weather.
It was mentioned to me today that TCVL had made a few strict requirements to running practice to do with the infield etc.
The Promter may have been forced to cancel this practice due to the possiblity of legal action if obligations weren't met.
Do you know any councillors Murray that could clarify anything I've possibly mentioned?
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 17, 2009 16:01:22 GMT 12
That is absolute claptrap in regard any finger pointing at the City Council or it's management company, TCVL (Tauranga City Venues Limited). I have no doubt, as usual and as applies at Palmerston North, the promotor was reminded of his obligation to avoid unnecessary infield (rugby) damage. No more, no less. TCVL have no part to play in how Baypark is promoted (or not) or managed, any more than avis can control how you drive their rental! Pay your money, prove you are a legal driver, and the rest is up to you! Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this time last year a similar outcome was had for competitors, again, absolutely nothing to do with TCVL. To have allowed for only one practice prior to an opening night, with no advertised (pre-arranged rain date), I think most reasonable folk would realize is nothing to do with a City Council. As predicted, the weather has certainly not helped, with, at best, only a couple of hours suitable for practice, had the promotor been organised for today. Baypark and surface moisture = racecar meets wall!  |
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Post by gjd on Oct 17, 2009 17:14:01 GMT 12
Be calm murray now yourve even got people? in christchurch excited, it will all work out for those involved,maybe worry about yourselves
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Post by Nellie Irvine on Oct 17, 2009 17:22:13 GMT 12
Willies good foresight came through again, it hosed down with lots of thunder and lightning at 2pm. Rained hard for three hours. So once again the Bay Park bashes jumped the gun.
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 17, 2009 17:32:08 GMT 12
Be calm murray now yourve even got people? in christchurch excited, it will all work out for those involved,maybe worry about yourselves You right, BUT for the fact that I am paid to look after the interests of others. A few actually believe this Council's fault 'divert attention stuff', likely along with the tooth fairy! If Baypark turns to total custard it's my ratepayers left holding the baby, not the members or SNZ. |
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Post by myzterytga on Oct 18, 2009 8:40:45 GMT 12
murray guy are you spokes person for grant segar, rex pollock, stewart crosby and craig ross? these were the people taking pics of track yesturday morning and intimadating the promoter with hugh fines if any marks and clay on the field ............ It was a speedway track before rugby |
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Post by stdstock on Oct 18, 2009 8:53:34 GMT 12
MURRAY. Why do you not just keep your nose out of BAYPARK., It got nothing to do with you. If you don't like the pace and how it is run stay away. And as for the weather today its not looking to good.
please pm you phone num
MIKE
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Post by masond14 on Oct 18, 2009 9:09:05 GMT 12
hey mike everyone free to have a say in what might be going on here or problems that is happening. Don't You think
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Oct 18, 2009 9:27:38 GMT 12
MURRAY. Why do you not just keep your nose out of BAYPARK., It got nothing to do with you. If you don't like the pace and how it is run stay away. MIKE Sorry Mike, no can do! The folk that put me on Council are the same folk that own bought the place off Bob C. on the basis it was professionally run and would not be a drain on community's wallets. I think it's an awesome speedway (Baypark). As being a spokesperson on behalf of grant segar, rex pollock, stewart crosby and craig ross - folk that know me, know I'm nobody's pimp. By the way, Craig Ross is long gone. Yes, it was a speedway before rugby, a successful one at that! PS: It is Baypark competitors that give a darn that invited my comment, that sent the photo. There are still a few left. As for Willie Kay being intimidated, that is a Tui Addvert! |
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Post by stdstock on Oct 18, 2009 11:50:01 GMT 12
I'm just pissed that at the start of every season someone always has a go at Baypark and Willie. Plus I'm NOT just saying its Murray
But its every season and I think it time it stops.
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Post by kevin61 on Oct 18, 2009 13:45:59 GMT 12
Those of you that are pro Wille and Baypark should perhaps pull your head out of the sand and see how well other tracks are run, and you might also realise that most of us that rubbish the track have raced at or have had a lot to do with Baypark in the past, and have seen the light and moved on, including those who comment from Christchurch.
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Post by Porky on Oct 18, 2009 13:46:45 GMT 12
I'm just pissed that at the start of every season someone always has a go at Baypark and Willie. Plus I'm NOT just saying its Murray But its every season and I think it time it stops. Are you a competitor at Baypark?? |
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Post by stdstock on Oct 18, 2009 17:59:01 GMT 12
Yes.Well have been and will coming back this season after two seasons away. I have too, had my run ins with Willie. All I did was talk to him and not on here.....It is not say that people can't All i wish is the season starts and Baypark has a great season
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Oct 18, 2009 18:02:04 GMT 12
Yes.Well have been and will coming back this season after two seasons away. I have too, had my run ins with Willie. All I did was talk to him and not on here.....It is not say that people can't All i wish is the season starts and Baypark has a great season You running Srprintcar and Superstock. What number? |
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Post by stdstock on Oct 18, 2009 18:31:46 GMT 12
Superstock on hold as work is picking up and will not be able to make most nights. As for number you will have to come and watch
and see (its red and white) can't work out on puting photos on here
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Post by Dirt_Fan on Oct 18, 2009 20:13:11 GMT 12
Bay Park is an excellent venue and can be run extremely well.
Its just on occasion and sometimes more often than is liked it is not run so good.
As has been posted in numerous previous threads there is very lttle communication, very little le-way and very little "outside" competition,it will be interesting to see how many outside cometitiors willy kay will allow in for practise at Bay Park for the nz saloon champs.
However back on topic due to the outcome of the weekend a rainout was clearly the right idea, as promoter now he needs to do what is best and fair for the people who bring the crowds to pay the bills and give them practise before opening night so they can fix and off season niggles they may discover.No fun starting a season chasing points when you realise weekend before opening night you have a major problem
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Any reason given?
