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Post by gazman on Dec 12, 2010 20:21:15 GMT 12
What an effort from a team that has none of the big names in it.
The semi with the Pumas was expected to be a walkover by Palmy however Gisborne really gave it to them even though they lost a car 20 metres after the start line and were down to 4 cars after 15 seconds of the race.
They really stuck in there and were oh so close to upsetting the new champs.
Well done guys , you have gained a heap of respect from all who witnessed you race.
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Post by knownotmuch on Dec 12, 2010 20:52:13 GMT 12
Certainly are impressive, they seem to really understand the meaning of the word team. All the hard work that many have put into competed as often as possible has paid off.
A well earned podium placing, congratulations.
One of the classic sites of the tourament for me was the look on manager Scott Ross's face when he came up after qualifying to find out if the Gladiators had made it into the second tier competition, and was told they had made the finals. You could have knocked him over with a feather, he was so gobsmacked.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2010 8:51:00 GMT 12
How good were Gizzy?
Man, I mean we already knew they were good, but after a slow start on Friday they really fired on Sunday.
They very nearly beat the new champs in the semi, and rolled Peter Rees, Beatle Tarrant and Mike Mac within two races - that is no mean feat!
Throw in the pace of Brett Lloyd (on his sort-of home track) and it should just give them that extra dimension for a full-on assault with 2 hours less travelling time next season... ;D
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Post by 4zfed on Dec 13, 2010 11:30:35 GMT 12
Yes well done to the Gladiators.
Not a team full of big names but a team full of guys that show huge budgets and big reputations mean nothing in the world of teams racing.
Its a full team effort and they are starting to reap the benefits now of a campaign that started maybe 4yrs ago with Scott Ross taking charge and pulling together a core group of guys and crews.
Well done to all involved, you have won over a huge number of fans guys keep up the good work. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by sherman on Dec 13, 2010 15:45:21 GMT 12
they would of beaten pumas in the semi if they read the race a bit better
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Post by Wildcat on Dec 13, 2010 15:54:32 GMT 12
Yeap they had in the bag for a huge upset How unlucky was the guy that rolled P Rees got his car jammed underneath  They went bloody well then came out and dealt to the Maulers big time ;D Good bunch guys too |
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Post by allen99g on Dec 13, 2010 17:35:10 GMT 12
cheers guys. orsum weekend overall. shame about the weather but these things cant be helped.
3rd at huntly
3rd at nz teams.
thanks to everyone that helped out over the 3 days and big thanks to james for the car to use again.
cant wait till our next race on the 2nd jan @ home
anyone that has footage or photos of my roll over on friday- feel free to contact me
cheers simon 61g
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Post by WGTN wildcats on Dec 13, 2010 18:49:40 GMT 12
good burnout from Ian Barron on his trailer after the event.
No wonder his nickname is psycho.
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Post by Sharns With Sparky on Dec 13, 2010 19:05:20 GMT 12
the boys done awsome cant wait to see them race again on the 2nd up in gizzy against a "Allstar" team
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Post by WGTN wildcats on Dec 13, 2010 19:07:35 GMT 12
who are the allstars.
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Post by tank11 on Dec 13, 2010 19:26:36 GMT 12
Foreign Legion........
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Post by Sharns With Sparky on Dec 14, 2010 9:23:48 GMT 12
pretty much 5 hitmen on to the gladiators going to be intents like camping |
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Post by dirtydave66g on Dec 14, 2010 16:52:55 GMT 12
The Forien Legion team for Jan 2nd is Dean Mullholland(a), Justin Hutchby(h), Dion Mooney(v). Dale Stewart(r) and Mike Mac(b). Looks like a good team and should be a good race to watch.
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Post by Sharns With Sparky on Dec 14, 2010 17:07:25 GMT 12
me and my dad traveling up new years day from palmy to see thing dave, never been to your track but dad loves it up there and jase convinced me itll be a good meeting being your 40th year or something
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Post by Regan O'Brien on Dec 14, 2010 20:23:14 GMT 12
hey rota we racing on new years day in the bay its the first nite of nz super saloons
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Post by sonic33 on Dec 14, 2010 20:32:12 GMT 12
Not what your calendar suggests Regan.
1st night of super saloons is the 14th or 15th I thought.
Super saloons aren't on the programme for the first meet of 2011
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Post by dirtydave66g on Dec 14, 2010 21:09:33 GMT 12
Good to here Rotaholic. this meeting should be a big one with championships for all classes. As for the teams race it will be big with plenty of ideas to make it that extra bit special. Scott has been doing a great job of getting this race to happen, and what a team he has for the 3NZ Ireland Motors Gladiators to face.
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Post by Sharns With Sparky on Dec 15, 2010 17:26:03 GMT 12
keep me updated regan me and dad might hall the postman pat bus into hb on the way thru and catch up with you boys havnt been to hb this year.
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Post by craige on Dec 15, 2010 17:33:08 GMT 12
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Post by pnspeed on Dec 15, 2010 23:51:53 GMT 12
And then back to Palmerston North for January 3rd - International Sprintcars and SuperStock Gold Cup! Back to the Gladiators. They certainly surprised me, shows what a good manager can do with a team that has the right attitude. How much effect do you believe a manager makes on a Team? |
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They went bloody well then came out and dealt to the Maulers big time ;D Good bunch guys too 
