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Post by percy on Nov 12, 2014 21:00:16 GMT 12
I also think it's great that Huntly have gone the extra mile to provide some additional information for this event. What they've provided is a mix of good and bad.
I'm pleased to see they require each team to have a Mascot. Mascots are a great way to get the kids involved in the racing as they have the ability to break down barriers. I'm also pleased that they have released the format prior to the event so fans can get their head around it before attending the event. Finally, as is usual for Huntly, attending drivers have been listed. Isn't it great to see a field of 25 Streetstocks in the upper north island.
Can you believe according to their website that Waikaraka Park are not running Streetstocks Saturday night? What the hell? You've got 25 Streetstocks from all over the North Island racing an hour down the road on Friday night and your not running them the following night? Granted some will head to Stratford for the Taranaki champs but I imagine you'd get a field of at least 15 for Waikaraka Park. They'e running Six Shooters instead. Who comes up with this stuff?
There is also some crazy stuff from Huntly. A 6pm grand parade on Friday night? Nobody is going to be there at 6pm! At that time it might be logistically easier to get the fans to do a grand parade of the pits to introduce themselves rather than getting the drivers on track. I also see they've decided to sabotage their own meeting by adding the dire combination of Ministocks and Production Saloons just in case the meeting threatens to exceed value for money. They had the balance right when it was teams plus Streetstocks plus Historics. I imagine the reason is something to do the tow trucks etc. Yet other tracks manage to run teams racing only nights no problems at all.
The result is a marathon 22 event schedule on Friday plus 5 times warmups. So it's really about a 25 event schedule, which is ridiculous. Saturday looks like a more realistic schedule.
Speedway needs to focus on quality over quantity, not long drawn out affairs like we will be subjected to on Friday night.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 21:33:32 GMT 12
I also think it's great that Huntly have gone the extra mile to provide some additional information for this event. What they've provided is a mix of good and bad. I'm pleased to see they require each team to have a Mascot. Mascots are a great way to get the kids involved in the racing as they have the ability to break down barriers. I'm also pleased that they have released the format prior to the event so fans can get their head around it before attending the event. Finally, as is usual for Huntly, attending drivers have been listed. Isn't it great to see a field of 25 Streetstocks in the upper north island. Can you believe according to their website that Waikaraka Park are not running Streetstocks Saturday night? What the hell? You've got 25 Streetstocks from all over the North Island racing an hour down the road on Friday night and your not running them the following night? Granted some will head to Stratford for the Taranaki champs but I imagine you'd get a field of at least 15 for Waikaraka Park. They'e running Six Shooters instead. Who comes up with this stuff? There is also some crazy stuff from Huntly. A 6pm grand parade on Friday night? Nobody is going to be there at 6pm! At that time it might be logistically easier to get the fans to do a grand parade of the pits to introduce themselves rather than getting the drivers on track. I also see they've decided to sabotage their own meeting by adding the dire combination of Ministocks and Production Saloons just in case the meeting threatens to exceed value for money. They had the balance right when it was teams plus Streetstocks plus Historics. I imagine the reason is something to do the tow trucks etc. Yet other tracks manage to run teams racing only nights no problems at all. The result is a marathon 22 event schedule on Friday plus 5 times warmups. So it's really about a 25 event schedule, which is ridiculous. Saturday looks like a more realistic schedule. Speedway needs to focus on quality over quantity, not long drawn out affairs like we will be subjected to on Friday night. I love how youve already judged the night based on information and not on what you experience when you are there... Oh wait - it hasnt even happened yet!! C'mon Percy, you know they will have a plan in place to stop themselves from going too far over time. hell thats probably why the parade is at 6pm to start with. And its a 22 event schedule - not including parade. I would say that the reason for including production saloons and ministocks is not only to flesh out the meeting but to include some non-contact classes for those who arent quite as into it as the rest of the crowd. |
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Post by percy on Nov 12, 2014 21:43:48 GMT 12
Anyone can point out what went wrong with an event after it has happened. The trick is to be able to look at an event and pick apart what works and what doesn't to optimise the event before it happens. The Friday night schedule is not optimal.
Ministocks and Productions are going to provide entertainment to non-contact fans?? To quote a famous brand "Yeah Right".
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 21:54:00 GMT 12
Anyone can point out what went wrong with an event after it has happened. The trick is to be able to look at an event and pick apart what works and what doesn't to optimise the event before it happens. The Friday night schedule is not optimal. Ministocks and Productions are going to provide entertainment to non-contact fans?? To quote a famous brand "Yeah Right". well to be honest they are probably so that people like you and me can go get a hotdog. |
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Post by bandit on Nov 12, 2014 22:12:46 GMT 12
Anyone can point out what went wrong with an event after it has happened. The trick is to be able to look at an event and pick apart what works and what doesn't to optimise the event before it happens. The Friday night schedule is not optimal. Ministocks and Productions are going to provide entertainment to non-contact fans?? To quote a famous brand "Yeah Right". well to be honest they are probably so that people like you and me can go get a hotdog. sorry there hobby bores you .When you go to a concert do you love all the songs or somemore than others? |
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Post by pnspeed on Nov 12, 2014 23:19:45 GMT 12
Can you believe according to their website that Waikaraka Park are not running Streetstocks Saturday night? What the hell? You've got 25 Streetstocks from all over the North Island racing an hour down the road on Friday night and your not running them the following night? Granted some will head to Stratford for the Taranaki champs but I imagine you'd get a field of at least 15 for Waikaraka Park. They'e running Six Shooters instead. Who comes up with this stuff? Been there! Done that! Last time we tried that we got about 4 cars who came through to race at Waikaraka. Most of these Streetstock drivers can't fix their cars overnight or have lost the urge to race so soon after racing 24 hours earlier at Huntly. Good suggestion in theory but doesn't work in reality. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 5:59:31 GMT 12
well to be honest they are probably so that people like you and me can go get a hotdog. sorry there hobby bores you .When you go to a concert do you love all the songs or somemore than others? wow - the way you jumped to a conclusion there you must be going to the next olympics to win gold. When did I say they bore me? |
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Post by tank11 on Nov 13, 2014 7:10:48 GMT 12
Hey Percival, they can always remove them if not needed, bit hard to get them in if not at the track.
Apart from fillers they can be used to settle the track or fill the programme so teams can fix cars.
Let old farts get up to walk around, constant teams racing may be hard on some peoples hearts?
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Post by Nigel on Nov 13, 2014 7:41:15 GMT 12
WAIKATO SANDBLASTING SERVICES STOCKCAR TEAMS INVITATIONAL EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEKEND, 21 & 22 NOVEMBER 2014. Yep, sadly the weather has won and with Huntly Speedway absolutely drenched, and the forecast not positive either, we have had no choice but to make the call to postpone until next weekend. All Team Managers have been spoken to and we look forward to seeing you all at the Track for this "must see" Event next weekend. Everything will remain the same as this weekend, at this stage. We will inform you if there are any changes. Regards, WSSCC Comm. www.huntlyspeedway.co.nz |
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Post by BarryB on Nov 13, 2014 9:15:37 GMT 12
Looking out the window and at last night's forecast I'd have to say "great call WSSCC".
Barry B
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Post by steelpanther on Nov 13, 2014 9:48:11 GMT 12
Nigel....I was going to merely "like" your post but I didn't want people thinking that I'm liking that the event has been postponed lol. My like would have been purely on the basis that it is great that the call has been made early for us out of towners who plan to make the trip to Huntly. More importantly I guess teams travelling from far and wide appreciate the early call. Agree Barry the weather isn't looking too flash!! Next weekend it is then......
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Post by Nigel on Nov 13, 2014 11:53:06 GMT 12
Nigel....I was going to merely "like" your post but I didn't want people thinking that I'm liking that the event has been postponed lol. My like would have been purely on the basis that it is great that the call has been made early for us out of towners who plan to make the trip to Huntly. More importantly I guess teams travelling from far and wide appreciate the early call. Agree Barry the weather isn't looking too flash!! Next weekend it is then...... Thanks Steelpanther, we aim to please...  |
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Post by Nigel on Nov 13, 2014 11:53:49 GMT 12
Changes to next weekend are as follows... Friday Night: Streetstocks will not be running. Saturday Night: Super Stocks have been added to the programme. It is with real regret we advise that the Tasman Thunder Stockcar Team will not be able to come up next week, due to drivers & crew having work commitments that can't be avoided. The WSSCC are gutted they will not be able to make it and want to take this opportunity to thank them all for trying their absolute hardest to make it to the rescheduled date, but sadly it is not be. We will now be running a 9 Team Event. New formats will be added to the website, when done... www.huntlyspeedway.co.nz |
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Post by fireball on Nov 13, 2014 17:10:13 GMT 12
How about kihikihi could they possably front a Team. Heard Rumors that a few where keen. Just a idea or say a n.i. select team.
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Post by Devilracer on Nov 13, 2014 19:17:47 GMT 12
Chuck a Golden Oldies team together Fireball.
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Post by craige on Nov 13, 2014 19:18:23 GMT 12
Changes to next weekend are as follows... Friday Night: Streetstocks will not be running. Saturday Night: Super Stocks have been added to the programme. It is with real regret we advise that the Tasman Thunder Stockcar Team will not be able to come up next week, due to drivers & crew having work commitments that can't be avoided. The WSSCC are gutted they will not be able to make it and want to take this opportunity to thank them all for trying their absolute hardest to make it to the rescheduled date, but sadly it is not be. We will now be running a 9 Team Event. New formats will be added to the website, when done... www.huntlyspeedway.co.nz streetstocks canned for midgets  |
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Post by Roxcyford on Nov 13, 2014 20:05:51 GMT 12
may be no palmy team as lt is same night as the manawatu stockcar champs  |
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Post by fireball on Nov 14, 2014 3:52:19 GMT 12
Chuck a Golden Oldies team together Fireball. That would be funny but im sure with the likes of T.P, Dutchy , Lindsey swale , paul urlich and say Bill peat. im thinking we would have a good chance lol. But all in all hats off to all Teams and crews that entertain us all. |
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Post by Nigel on Nov 18, 2014 13:26:27 GMT 12
THE 8 CONFIRMED TEAMS FOR THE "WAIKATO SANDBLASTING SERVICES STOCKCAR TEAMS INVITATIONAL" ON 21 & 22 NOV. ARE... @ 18/11/14 Waikato Raiders ?H Mark Caldwell ?H Brendan Vincent ?H Neville (Turtle) Hazelton ?H Cody Webster ?H Brad Philpott Manager: Justin Hutchby Theme Song: (You Gotta) Fight for the Right (To Party) - The Beastie Boys Huntly Hawks 35H Ali van Amsterdam 36H Brett Aikin 37H Anthony McNeil 38H Patrick Sarjeant 39H Tyson Wootton Manager: Ryan Hook Theme Song: Strut – Lenny Kravitz Auckland Alleycats 383A Gary Lonergan 833A Troy Power 388A Leigh Cossey 838A Dave Seymour 883A Nic Krisnic Manager: Craig Chatfield Theme Song: Jaws Wanganui Vulcans 98V Dion Mooney 96V Francis Potaka 66V Ian Barron 88V Blair Lockett 89V Dan Matthews Manager: Evan Mooney Theme Song: One Way or Another - Blondie Stratford Stormers 402S Bevan Phillips 406S Kylee Symes 404S Todd Duthie 405S Haydin Barker 408S Mark Woods Manager: John Booker / Shantelle Hiestand Theme Song: Are You Ready - AC/DC Meeanee Maulers 81B Randall Tarrant 82B Jeff Hart 83B Brett Loveridge 85B Jason Penn 86B Marty Cooke Manager: Claire Bunce Theme Song: Come on the Bay Defending Champions!!!! Rotorua Rascals 358R Dale Stewart 353R Steve Gray 538R Brent Stewart 835R Damion Orr 583R Shannon Orr Manager: Mel Hills / Harriet Taylor Theme Song: The Game - Motorhead (Triple H) North Island Selection 5H Andre Stenson 8G Bruce Harding 47M Keegan Orr 141K Matt Nilson 98A Aidan Eustace Managers: Lee & Ben Patrick Theme Song: Come Together - The Beatles Gate entry (for each night) will be $20 adult and $45 Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) All other prices remain the same. Souvineer Programmes are A4 & Full Colour. They were priced at $10, but we will sell for $5 this weekend. Don't miss out... www.huntlyspeedway.co.nz |
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Post by BarryB on Nov 18, 2014 18:59:17 GMT 12
So who have we lost. Nelson, Manawatu and Baypark?
Barry B
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