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Post by Colin E on Jan 29, 2015 12:17:25 GMT 12
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Pretty big call saying asher will be better than pete mordecai. Pete did the hard yards. Coming up with a proven chassis design, becoming the most feared driver in the country for many seasons, working out car set ups etc etc. asher is a mint driver for sure but to put it bluntly he has walked into a pretty good situation that pete spent years perfecting. Im sure there are alot of talented drivers out there that could be very succesful if they were in ashers shoes and had a father like pete[/quote]
Unless you know them personally, I struggle to comprehend your comment about Asher, I don't know them well, but did spend a bit of time around them for a few years when they came to race in AKL. the first time I met Asher he was probably lucky to be 13 years old, he had a huge amount of knowledge in regard to both of Pete's cars back then, setups, helping with repairs, replacing parts etc... I was very impressed with how much he knew. So I am sure he has spent a lot of time helping with development testing etc.. of their cars.
I don't believe he has just walked into anything, he would have had a fair amount of input as well.
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Post by matt77 on Jan 29, 2015 12:20:48 GMT 12
At the risk of having the post removed - apprently, the fact that Kerry refused to step down from the Mustangs played a part. I really hope that the Rees' are better than that. And in all honesty, why the heck should Kerry stand down or be stood down? - it's not like either of the Ree's are angels - do we all remember when Pete Ree's carved all four wheels through the grass to pick up Glen Drabble, fire him into the wall, on his roof and on fire during the teams champs a good 4 or 5 years back? Sure he was excluded from that race, but it didn't go any further than that as I recall. I wonder what Glen's repair bill was - and did he have "the best engine builder in the country" then "fix and replaced the parts on the motor within 12 hours throwing all their resources at it"... (those quotes via A.R.Motorsport FB page) And did boote go crying when both father and son bombed the nuts out of him at champs in Nelson couple years ago. His car was crippled and not a threat but for a good 3 laps they just tried to destroy his car. Yes yes it wasn't after flag etc but they seem to luv dishing it out but receiving is another story. Glad I now have a new driver to support go Kerry give it nuts |
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Post by spdwayorthehway on Jan 29, 2015 12:30:59 GMT 12
I'd like to see them get into supersaloons
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Post by Admin on Jan 29, 2015 12:31:28 GMT 12
Don't confuse yourselves, a legal hit is a legal hit, an illegal hit is an illegal hit. No point in trying to compare the two circumstances.
79p hit 126p illegally and was punished , if the Rees don't accept that the punishment was enough then that's their choice.
The teams champs will still be a raging success. Some might say the playing field has been leveled somewhat, I think I agree.
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Post by Willess on Jan 29, 2015 12:55:50 GMT 12
[Some might say the playing field has been leveled somewhat, I think I agree.]
Sorry Mr Macgor, I don't agree with this statement. Just because two certain drivers are not racing in 'The Biggest Speedway Event Of The Year' does not make the playing field level.
There is no suggestion of a somewhat diminished spectacle because others are not available this year i.e. Horse, Ewers, Ngatai to name a few.
Because the two 2014/15 season NZ#1 have chosen to not compete in possible the one and only time to make history in being the only team to have two Father & Son's as members is their choice be it for the right or wrong reasons.
Absolutely any Team has the chance to win it this year, just like any team could win it two days ago when the Rees's were in the team.
Love your work (grovel, grovel don't kick me out)
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Post by bigmac on Jan 29, 2015 13:03:33 GMT 12
If you believe what is in the Manawatu standard today its all over the sentence That was given for kerrys attack Is it possible u have a link to this i had a look on manawatu standard web site an face book a could not find anything |
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Post by babylon567 on Jan 29, 2015 13:08:22 GMT 12
Probably make the panthers team stronger as all the b..s..t going on here is just creating a distraction the team may well just get out there and do something or nothing then everyone will all be saying it was the rees factor effected there performance.
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With all the positive and the negativity on this thread everyone now knows they are not there this year so lets go racing and enjoy this years event
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Post by babylon567 on Jan 29, 2015 13:10:25 GMT 12
Been Searching online just going on txt received by friends in manawatu who get the Manawatu Stardard newspaper trying to get them to scan story
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Post by bigmac on Jan 29, 2015 13:16:01 GMT 12
Been Searching online just going on txt received by friends in manawatu who get the Manawatu Stardard newspaper trying to get them to scan story Cool thankyou |
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 29, 2015 13:20:35 GMT 12
If it is a stance over Kerry's punishment it is one hell of a stand, but it seems they have all to loose.
Pete doesn't get another teams champs cap to his name
Pete doesn't get the chance to add another teams title to his already impressive resume (especially as he is near to retiring)
Pete has always said he lives for teams racing so is only denying himself.
Asher, well I don't think he adds much weight to the withdrawl, other than not getting to go for skids.
Regardless of their reasons:
There will be no less teams entered
The event will go ahead, and be it's normal success
It may even make the teams a little more, even though their replacements are quality.
Kerry will still race for the Mustangs
Kerry's sentence is unlikely to be extended due to the protest.
I think their time would be better spent prepping the cars, and going to bed wishing/praying for a Mustangs/Panthers team race where it can be played out on the track. Now that would be worth the price of admission.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2015 13:22:12 GMT 12
Finally... superford and alleycat are actually (factually) talking sense!! The problem being it's speculation as to why they aren't racing. Once again another thread heading for the bin. People let's just wait for an explanation and then react to that. I understand the frustration though. But will we get an honest, and balanced explanation, or a cover up to hide the truth? Weve already had an interview pulled from a podcast because of the content. There are a few people in the know, but unless it comes from a party directly involved (pretty sure they will want to control this information), then it will be treated as rumour sadly. Its created so much controversy here, on social media etc that I'm hoping a quality, well balanced article appears in the sport magazine to clear everything up and to put the issue to rest, but Im not holding my breath. |
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Post by Graeme Mead on Jan 29, 2015 15:14:11 GMT 12
After reading many of the posts on here, I believe it is time for many of you to grow up, take a good long hard look at what you are saying and how you are acting and then just pull your heads in. The biggest cheap sneaky shots currently are those being aimed at each other. Time this was locked and many of you grew up.
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Post by busterbell on Jan 29, 2015 15:19:14 GMT 12
After reading many of the posts on here, I believe it is time for many of you to grow up, take a good long hard look at what you are saying and how you are acting and then just pull your heads in. The biggest cheap sneaky shots currently are those being aimed at each other. Time this was locked and many of you grew up. or you could ignore those post's that upset you and instead write something constructive. trying to sweep the issue under the carpet is not going to make it go away....... |
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Post by Graeme Mead on Jan 29, 2015 15:25:23 GMT 12
What is there to be constructive about, 2 cars aren't running at the teams, that is their choice. What is silly is the personal attacks others are making on each other and drivers of cars. Its hard to be constructive when the stuff they are writing isn't of any real value other than personal to themselves. And they haven't upset me as I said its time many of the posters grew up and I don't want it swept away, but until those involved themselves want to reveal the whole story from both sides we will have lots of people who want to try and figure it out.
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Post by busterbell on Jan 29, 2015 15:31:51 GMT 12
i can appreciate many are upset......one has to ask who are the rees supposed to be punishing by not attending?? with no explanation......
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Post by Admin on Jan 29, 2015 16:08:29 GMT 12
Look guys my patience has been stretched to the max. This thread isn't about the hits and which were legal or not.
That discussion was in another thread or two and everyone had a chance to have their say.
If your post disappears you can't say you didn't know why.
This whole topic is going to be locked up soon at this rate. It's nearly time for the next meeting and time to move on..
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Post by m8sr8z on Jan 29, 2015 16:10:22 GMT 12
Only 1 hour and 50mins away
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Post by bowee51v on Jan 29, 2015 16:18:07 GMT 12
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Post by boner87 on Jan 29, 2015 16:41:32 GMT 12
Manawatu standard reads. And I will paraphrase a little. Please let's take what's it says with a grain of salt until radio show
Pete rees and son Asher have pulled out of panthers lineup for teams. The rees duo were believed to be unhappy about the outcome of last weekends meeting at PN speedway and aired their issues with officials yesterday. That meeting resulted in the pair choosing not to race for the panthers. The have been replaced with McCabe and joblin. Parkes also stood down as teams selector but stays on as manager.
That is all. Now let's wait until 7 until gary say what he has to say
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Post by gazman on Jan 29, 2015 16:44:38 GMT 12
Give a thought to the many sponsors of the event.....A good or a bad thing??? ...Like the saying goes , theres no such thing as bad publicity..!!
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