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Post by Mike D on Apr 24, 2010 9:41:29 GMT 12
I was pleased tro read in this mornings chch press that former Black Cap cricketer Nathan Astle has purchased a modified sprint and is racing it @ Ellesmere this weekend..
Awesome News Nathan I wish you all the best in your new sporting interest..
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Post by kazz1953 on Apr 24, 2010 14:37:43 GMT 12
Pity he bought it just as Ruapuna's season came to an end. Look forward to seeing him race at the track when the new season starts.  |
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 24, 2010 18:41:55 GMT 12
Unfortunately it looks like the weather may put halt to Nathan's first competitive run - constant drizzle throughout the day could be a factor for tomorrow's proceedings. Nathan has had a few skids in the newly aquired car and is looking forward to the new challenge that lies ahead, however he is not expecting to "take the world by storm" straight off the bat (bad pun - sorry  ) A fair few have known of Astle's interest and purchase for some time, however the Christchurch Modifiedsprint Club decided to keep the story out of the lime-light until such time that Nathan felt comfortable enough to let the masses know about it....I guess you could say that we didnt want to over-hype the news too fast. I like many will be very interested to see how Nathan makes the transition from cricket oval to race oval, and certianly wish him well on his new chosen sport. Tomorrow's ANZAC day meeting at Ellesmere is set to include Round One of the four round Modifiedsprints Winter Series, a small but quality field is expected to be on hand to contest the series as well as battle out the CTRA South Island Modifiedsprint Championship. Midgets, T.Q midgets, Saloons, 6-cylinder Sprints, ATV's and Moto X will also feature alongside the Ellesmere A-Grade Saloon Championship.... Weather permitting - get yourself trackside to witness a great day of racing action at Ellesmere, racing is set to start at 1.00pm. Cancellations on MoreFM at 10.00am. Sdemon |
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 24, 2010 19:39:54 GMT 12
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Post by modsprintsnz on Apr 28, 2010 19:13:23 GMT 12
So how did he go  Check out www.modifiedsprints.co.nz for a quick run down on Nathan Astles first competitive outing and a quick round up of the meeting at Ellesmere on Sunday Sdemon |
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