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Post by mordecai on Jan 19, 2018 18:35:30 GMT 12
I don't think so  sorry if Wanganui had no team as he raced for tigers last season |
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Post by beachboy on Jan 19, 2018 20:54:55 GMT 12
Panthers likely to be Bengston Miers Humphries Dare Hemi. Hemi gets a free pass with the both or nothing contract. 3x Joblins to be in Mustangs Beachboy called it and nearly got the Joblin call right also. Not bad for someone that doesn't know the class  Yes but easier to write than Shortland street that one. Could be some Tonka toy throwing come night 2. |
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Post by Go Slideways on Jan 19, 2018 23:46:01 GMT 12
Must say the Panthers look the weakest they've been in about the last 6 years and the Mustangs the strongest in the same amount of time Panthers weak??? I don't think so... not with having the very experienced Peter Bengston, 1NZ William Humphries can seek and destroy hard or run, the experienced 3NZ Jordan Dare has also been 2NZ twice before, Jack Miers lasks no experience can run and smash hard, and Wayne Hemi is a former 1NZ and won 2NZ twice, and was part of the famous Panthers team that won four Palmy and Auckland titles back to back, and he won the Manawatu Champs this season against a strong field coming from 18th to first in one race. All cars will be prepared to a very high standard. The Panthers certainly don't look "the weakest they've been for the last 6 years" to me. The Mustangs team of the experienced Scott Joblin who has been posting some of the fasted times at Palmy this year, along 2NZ Adam Joblin and the father & son duo of 75p Chev Taniwha and 175p Gavin Taniwha who is arguably one of the best blockers in the country, and the super reliable 71p Shane Mellsop look like a pretty good team to me too. Just my 2 thrupence worth, |
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Post by HIGHWAY45 on Jan 20, 2018 8:12:57 GMT 12
Lots of individual credentials mentioned there for the panthers Slideways |
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Post by hbhornets on Jan 20, 2018 10:33:20 GMT 12
Chev should be panther but that's there strongest team. And don't know who else has put hands up but 71P yea we will learn this team champs how he goes In a team. Very unknown and shouldn't be judged until know .
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Post by nottosure on Jan 20, 2018 15:27:57 GMT 12
Panthers weak??? I don't think so... not with having the very experienced Peter Bengston, 1NZ William Humphries can seek and destroy hard or run, the experienced 3NZ Jordan Dare has also been 2NZ twice before, Jack Miers lasks no experience can run and smash hard, and Wayne Hemi is a former 1NZ and won 2NZ twice, and was part of the famous Panthers team that won four Palmy and Auckland titles back to back, and he won the Manawatu Champs this season against a strong field coming from 18th to first in one race. All cars will be prepared to a very high standard. The Panthers certainly don't look "the weakest they've been for the last 6 years" to me. The Mustangs team of the experienced Scott Joblin who has been posting some of the fasted times at Palmy this year, along 2NZ Adam Joblin and the father & son duo of 75p Chev Taniwha and 175p Gavin Taniwha who is arguably one of the best blockers in the country, and the super reliable 71p Shane Mellsop look like a pretty good team to me too. Just my 2 thrupence worth, I guess Go Slideways if you only want to quote a portion of what I wrote and base your response on that fair enough. But the inclusion of Hemi, in my opinion, which is my opinion, definitely weakens the Panthers. Nothing wrong, for sure, with the other 4 members they all deserve inclusion and on their own are a formidable team, but the 5th member it seems is only there on another drivers ticket. Why did the Panthers take 6 to Nelson, because it seems they were forced to under the same criteria which doesn't bode well for a teams event when an individual in the 'team' seems to call the shots on what he wants. Yes Hemi was part of a great Panthers team with Bengston, Miers, Rees and Penn but he was definitely the 5th ranked driver who was more often than not sat out when the main races were on the line, then replaced by Scott Joblin and not needed since by the Panthers. Time moves on and there's no denying the Panthers could easily win the teams champs with the talented team they have, but it does seem as though the team is being forced into some decisions which isn't the usual Palmerston North way. |
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Post by totspete on Jan 21, 2018 12:13:48 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 12:22:44 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 12:26:17 GMT 12
I guess Go Slideways if you only want to quote a portion of what I wrote and base your response on that fair enough. But the inclusion of Hemi, in my opinion, which is my opinion, definitely weakens the Panthers. Nothing wrong, for sure, with the other 4 members they all deserve inclusion and on their own are a formidable team, but the 5th member it seems is only there on another drivers ticket. Why did the Panthers take 6 to Nelson, because it seems they were forced to under the same criteria which doesn't bode well for a teams event when an individual in the 'team' seems to call the shots on what he wants. Yes Hemi was part of a great Panthers team with Bengston, Miers, Rees and Penn but he was definitely the 5th ranked driver who was more often than not sat out when the main races were on the line, then replaced by Scott Joblin and not needed since by the Panthers. Time moves on and there's no denying the Panthers could easily win the teams champs with the talented team they have, but it does seem as though the team is being forced into some decisions which isn't the usual Palmerston North way. Cant see a problem with Hemi in the Panthers so long as he is a runner . The Red Waka has some serious horsepower and he knows how to pedal it . This weekends display by him and Dare was enough proof . |
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Post by NZ Sauber on Jan 21, 2018 12:31:32 GMT 12
Outstanding effort by the Tigers! Interesting that every team/squad named so far has been made up entirely of locally registered Superstocks. I wonder when the last time there was a teams champs without a single ring in or Stockcar being used?* * No shade to those who have used either in the past, ya gotta do what ya gotta do to keep a team going  |
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Post by dylz05 on Jan 21, 2018 12:47:12 GMT 12
Nelson Tigers 2018 Team
10N Alex Bright
95N Alex Hill
84N Anthony McKenzie
85N Dale McKenzie
99N Trevor Lineham
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Post by The other guy on Jan 21, 2018 13:43:07 GMT 12
After watching the Supers at Stratford last night Phil Ogle has to be included.
Come on Phil give it another go.
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Post by theothermikeyb on Jan 21, 2018 13:45:48 GMT 12
Nelson Tigers 2018 Team 10N Alex Bright 95N Alex Hill 84N Anthony McKenzie 85N Dale McKenzie 99N Trevor Lineham The youth in this team is exciting. The longer they stay together the better. Well ones a slightly older statesman I guess but the first four are early twenties. Remember Stanaway was also just before these guys in mini stocks at Nelson too and if only he had stayed. If this team can be funded enough and stay together they’ll rival the Panthers of the late nineties in the coming years. |
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Post by hbhornets on Jan 21, 2018 13:46:27 GMT 12
After watching the Supers at Stratford last night Phil Ogle has to be included. Come on Phil give it another go. Phil is one of those guys I feel wolnt teams race unless they are a chance. Still away to go. But with the likes of 26S things are looking up for scrapper land. Just a couple more drivers of mitchs taren't he may be back into palmy teams. My thoughts another is 19c with same attitude. |
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Post by hbhornets on Jan 21, 2018 13:48:32 GMT 12
So now what no auckland means wanders in. Wanguni out. Or auckland in and wanders out or teams racevent between wanguni and waikato winner go to palmy for auckland. How's this play out.
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Post by theothermikeyb on Jan 21, 2018 13:52:12 GMT 12
Remember they can do a 13 team draw. I like we for it’s simplicity and clarity when it comes to outcomes but 13 if 13 are available is fine.
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Post by theothermikeyb on Jan 21, 2018 14:02:47 GMT 12
Teamgb Racing 2018. 515GB Frankie Wainman Jnr 217GB Lee Fairhurst 207GB Ben Hurdman 152GB Neil Scothern 37GB Chris Cowley Hey Mordecai. Can you alter this first post to include all teams as they are named? I’m too lazy to scroll. |
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Post by Ben Biggs on Jan 21, 2018 16:39:26 GMT 12
Tigers named are:
Dale McKenzie
Antz McKenzie
Alex Bright
Alex Hill
Trevor Lineham
Plus a 6th driver to be named (possibly from the Thunder)
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Post by splinta67 on Jan 21, 2018 16:51:41 GMT 12
2018 Giants Squad
Peter Rees
Ethan Rees
Nick Vallance
Gary Davis
Jason Long
6th driver - Mark Cromarty
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Post by speedwayfan on Jan 21, 2018 16:52:37 GMT 12
Via the Gisborne Giants Facebook page;
2018 Gisborne Giants
Peter Rees
Ethan Rees
Gary Davis
Nick Vallance
Jason Long
6th Driver Mark Cromarty
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