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Post by TimSOZ on May 26, 2014 20:37:59 GMT 12
hi tim, sorry if this subject has already been brought up but ill ask it anyway... whats the chances of snz stepping in and trying to sort out the issue with hoosier racing tyres in nz? everyone wants the price of racing brought down and i believe if cardwell racing supplies wasnt the only importer of this tyre we would save a huge amount, as i know what they cost to buy in the states the mark up is huge. if we could buy brand new hoosiers for half of what we are now alot more people could afford to go racing. jamie fergusson.
The proposal would have seen SNZ negotiate with suppliers to introduce a control tyre that would potentially be cheaper for competitors, and also provide revenue to help run the sport. |
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Post by TimSOZ on May 26, 2014 20:44:02 GMT 12
Hi Tim With Ashburton Speedway recently running the NZ Ministock & NZ Production Saloon Champs what are the chances that these and several other titles for example the six shooter and youth ministock titles can actually become offical and recognised as such by snz wso that the top 3 can actually wear their well earned 1,2 or 3nz on their cars etc etc
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Post by alleycat137a on May 27, 2014 14:28:21 GMT 12
hi tim, sorry if this subject has already been brought up but ill ask it anyway... whats the chances of snz stepping in and trying to sort out the issue with hoosier racing tyres in nz? everyone wants the price of racing brought down and i believe if cardwell racing supplies wasnt the only importer of this tyre we would save a huge amount, as i know what they cost to buy in the states the mark up is huge. if we could buy brand new hoosiers for half of what we are now alot more people could afford to go racing. jamie fergusson.
The proposal would have seen SNZ negotiate with suppliers to introduce a control tyre that would potentially be cheaper for competitors, and also provide revenue to help run the sport. is it not as easy as changing the rule so the tyres dont have to have snz on them?? they should still have to duro the same but if they didnt have to have the snz stamp on them then surely we can import them ourselves?? |
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Post by Regan O'Brien on May 27, 2014 14:50:04 GMT 12
Hi Tim,
As Jamie as asked about the tyre's in superstocks where do we go to try and change the rule of just 1 importer for the tyre? do we as competitors try to change it or is it SNZ that change it?
Im with Jamie as I know what they cost and we are getting ripped all because of SNZ stamp.
Thanks
Regan
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2014 15:30:42 GMT 12
I don't mean to butt in, but I think that part of the tyre rule was eliminated a few rulebooks ago for this exact reason.
I assume if there's still only one importer of Hoosiers, it's because Hoosier themselves only want to deal with one importer. SNZ can't change that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2014 20:46:02 GMT 12
Evening Tim
My two questions are as follows.
On what criteria are technical remits assessed and the final decision decided upon. Does the technical committee make their decision based solely on the evidence provided with the technical remit.
If a technical remit was submitted with supporting evidence that showed the remit would substantially contribute to the growth, sustainably, lowered cost to the competitor or competitor safety, would there be any reason that that remit would not be passed.
Cod Singer
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Post by 95c on Jun 20, 2014 8:18:15 GMT 12
if you could answer my question about cncing stockcar heads would be great
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Post by TimSOZ on Jun 20, 2014 13:54:45 GMT 12
is CNCing heads legal for stockcars . I know the word balancing ports is used a lot ,but cant see how CNCing is legal under the rules for stockcars thanks chris priest ps not getting at anyone if it legal ill get a set done
Hi Chris
The stockcar rules say what you can and can’t do with heads, not how you do it (whether by hand or machine).
12-2-38(h) Cylinder Head
(i) Engine to have maximum of 2 valves per cylinder.
(ii) The cylinder head must be from the same OE manufacturer and must fit together with the block in their OEM form, eg Ferrari to Ferrari, Skoda to Skoda.
(iii) Porting and polishing of OEM heads is permitted.
(iv) Needle or roller type rockers are not permitted unless they are a standard OEM part of the engine being used e.g.: Buick, EA Falcon and Nissan Maxima.
(v) All overhead cam engines must retain OEM specification hydraulic valve lash adjusters and rockers, used in OEM form. |
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Post by TimSOZ on Jun 20, 2014 14:11:48 GMT 12
Hi Tim, As Jamie as asked about the tyre's in superstocks where do we go to try and change the rule of just 1 importer for the tyre? do we as competitors try to change it or is it SNZ that change it? Im with Jamie as I know what they cost and we are getting ripped all because of SNZ stamp. Thanks Regan
As you are all now hopefully aware the rulemaking process has changed as of last week, so if anyone wants to suggest changes to the Superstock technical regulations they are entitled to make a submission at any time.
Details on how rules are changed now can be found here:-
www.speedway.co.nz/pdf/Directors%20Meetings/Summary%20of%20Meeting%20173.pdf
Cheers, Tim
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Post by tank11 on Jun 20, 2014 18:37:24 GMT 12
Why have the dates been settled for Rotorua and Blenheim just now, for 2010/2011 season?
Aren't we a bit late?
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Post by bill75 on Jun 26, 2014 10:47:33 GMT 12
Hi Tim,
Drugs in sport. I am aware that SNZ do random testing from time to time to comply with SPARC funding requirements but a few question to SNZ.
1. Do SNZ think that we have drugs in our sport?
2. Would SNZ look at making it mandatory to have drug tests done (at drivers expense) prior to the start of the season, such as happens with some employment.
3. Would SNZ look at a confidential "hotline" if information came to light which could require a driver to be targeted for drug testing?
Thanks Bill
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Post by TimSOZ on Jul 3, 2014 10:57:45 GMT 12
Hi Tim, Drugs in sport. I am aware that SNZ do random testing from time to time to comply with SPARC funding requirements but a few question to SNZ. 1. Do SNZ think that we have drugs in our sport? 2. Would SNZ look at making it mandatory to have drug tests done (at drivers expense) prior to the start of the season, such as happens with some employment. 3. Would SNZ look at a confidential "hotline" if information came to light which could require a driver to be targeted for drug testing? Thanks Bill
1 - yes there are drugs in speedway, as there is within society as a whole.
2 - that would require a rule change. Personally I'd have thought a compulsory medical exam would be the first thing that would be looked at if we were trying to ensure competitors were capable of racing, but ultimately members would be required to vote on either at the AGM via a remit before they could happen.
3 - Our drug testing is required to be random as part of our Sport NZ requirements. If people are under the influence of drugs, the police would be a far more useful point of contact. |
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Post by TimSOZ on Jul 3, 2014 11:01:22 GMT 12
Evening Tim My two questions are as follows. On what criteria are technical remits assessed and the final decision decided upon. Does the technical committee make their decision based solely on the evidence provided with the technical remit. If a technical remit was submitted with supporting evidence that showed the remit would substantially contribute to the growth, sustainably, lowered cost to the competitor or competitor safety, would there be any reason that that remit would not be passed. Cod Singer
1 - The Technical Committee are empowered to undertake their own research, which is why remits close on October 1 the year before they are voted on.
2 - Remits are ultimately voted on by delegates at the AGM, for whatever reason they wish.
Should be noted that the above now only applies to the Saloon and Stockcar classes. All other sections now use the consultation rule making process, where rule changes are reviewed by the Tech Committee, Board, all competitors and the relevant tracks...and then a decision is made by the Board. |
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Post by The Godfather on Jul 13, 2014 0:27:31 GMT 12
Tim,
The last two sets of uniform for SNZ officials have been what I would call a tad "inconspicuous", being predominantly blue and white.
Is there any particular reason for this, as I thought you would want SNZ staff to be easily identifiable among the masses that can assemble at the various venues.
When in the middle of the track, they are required to wear hi-viz vests or similar which covers their uniform and can make them look the same as photographers/towies etc.
Why not get them an in-your-face uniform so that drivers etc can easily see that the person giving them instruction is an official and not a track volunteer?
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Post by bullitt on Jul 18, 2014 21:48:38 GMT 12
Hi Tim I have a question regarding bodies. I did email our president David with this but got no reply on 2 occasions. Do Superstocks/Stockcars have to run a body? If you have space enough on your side panels for numbering then is that sufficient? The rulebook is a bit loose really, have attached it below. It doesn't say you have to run one, it says they can be made of etc etc. Anyway would be good to know your thoughts or who could set me straight on this. Thanks  |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Oct 1, 2014 14:12:29 GMT 12
A racing incident where there is a multi-car pile-up, providing there is no obvious intent. Or a driver takes action to avoid other cars and an accidental straightline occurs. Referees discretion. Taken from the Straightening rules Tim this one is a concern.2 points accidental straightline and Referees discretion meaning inconstancy, and point being we could end up with many drivers being disheartened by a punishment that they may not of deserved we have seen in s competitive field many times over the last few season accidental pile ups where many have ended up in the wall a bump in the track can easily send a car into another which could look ;ike a straight line yet there was no intent and the only one that knows that is the driver not the referee?
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Post by D-HIGGY81H on Oct 1, 2014 17:44:02 GMT 12
Hi Tim, speaking bikes…is there a track criteria for Sidecars and Solos that is deemed safe for riders and passengers to compete?
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Post by noelh on Mar 3, 2015 20:48:37 GMT 12
Hi Tim, Drugs in sport. I am aware that SNZ do random testing from time to time to comply with SPARC funding requirements but a few question to SNZ. 1. Do SNZ think that we have drugs in our sport? 2. Would SNZ look at making it mandatory to have drug tests done (at drivers expense) prior to the start of the season, such as happens with some employment. 3. Would SNZ look at a confidential "hotline" if information came to light which could require a driver to be targeted for drug testing? Thanks Bill
1 - yes there are drugs in speedway, as there is within society as a whole.
2 - that would require a rule change. Personally I'd have thought a compulsory medical exam would be the first thing that would be looked at if we were trying to ensure competitors were capable of racing, but ultimately members would be required to vote on either at the AGM via a remit before they could happen.
3 - Our drug testing is required to be random as part of our Sport NZ requirements. If people are under the influence of drugs, the police would be a far more useful point of contact. |
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Post by noelh on Mar 3, 2015 20:52:32 GMT 12
Tim, how many drivers have been drug/alcohol tested this season?, why won't SNZ test a driver if notification of use of drugs/alcohol has been bought to SNZ attention?
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Post by TimSOZ on Mar 3, 2015 21:46:46 GMT 12
Hi Noel, unsure of exact numbers right now...although as mentioned in our Feb newsletter the budget for testing has doubled this season and testing will continue until the end of racing for 2014/15. Not sure how I can re-answer your second part any more than I did in point 3 in response to Bill Clarkson in July last year. The government fund us via Sport NZ to ensure active communities....they fund the NZ Police to ensure safer communities.
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