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Post by Jeffery on Apr 2, 2019 20:57:59 GMT 12
With four Wanganui Warriors (Mooney, Smith, Duncan and Wise) and four Kihikihi Kings (Wade, Roigard, Sneddon and Hole) in the field at Oceanview on Saturday night, will there be any impromptu teams racing? No. |
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Post by 4zfed on Apr 3, 2019 6:13:24 GMT 12
Would be interesting to know what is enticing all these drivers to register K as only 5 will make the team for Palmy.
Is it the freedom to float not having to race at their current track every fortnight?
Certainly seems to be a trend of drivers contracting to tracks not necessarily close to there homes.
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Post by beachboy on Apr 3, 2019 18:42:46 GMT 12
To be Honest how many of the named drivers/cars have you seen on track with a K beside their number so far?
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Post by Homer on Apr 3, 2019 19:57:25 GMT 12
Would be interesting to know what is enticing all these drivers to register K as only 5 will make the team for Palmy. Is it the freedom to float not having to race at their current track every fortnight? Certainly seems to be a trend of drivers contracting to tracks not necessarily close to there homes. $$$$$$$ |
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Post by aws on Apr 3, 2019 21:00:38 GMT 12
To be Honest how many of the named drivers/cars have you seen on track with a K beside their number so far? The drivers are contracting to KK for next season. This is why they are not running K on their cars atm. because atm they are registered to their current tracks. Is there only going to be one team from KK 4zfed? More driver announcements to come for the Kings. Watch their FB page for more info. |
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Post by 4zfed on Apr 4, 2019 11:42:34 GMT 12
To be Honest how many of the named drivers/cars have you seen on track with a K beside their number so far? The drivers are contracting to KK for next season. This is why they are not running K on their cars atm. because atm they are registered to their current tracks. Is there only going to be one team from KK 4zfed? More driver announcements to come for the Kings. Watch their FB page for more info. So your hinting that the Kings have the sponsorship & drivers to front @ Palmy next year with 2 Teams? |
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Post by mudman on Apr 4, 2019 11:53:31 GMT 12
Every year more and more drivers are trying to get deals with clubs where they can travel freely and not honour the contractual obligation to race at home. Most of the time they want to chase championships and big fields and not get dragged home to race a club night with 6 cars. If kihikihi is offering such a deal to these drivers then so be it, personally I’d prefer seeing k cars scattered around the country side representing the club then see them run at kihikihi for nothing in small fields. Maybe this is the future of the sport?
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Post by Jeffery on Apr 4, 2019 12:11:52 GMT 12
Every year more and more drivers are trying to get deals with clubs where they can travel freely and not honour the contractual obligation to race at home. Most of the time they want to chase championships and big fields and not get dragged home to race a club night with 6 cars. If kihikihi is offering such a deal to these drivers then so be it, personally I’d prefer seeing k cars scattered around the country side representing the club then see them run at kihikihi for nothing in small fields. Maybe this is the future of the sport? Register a number through a national class - leave it up to the promoters of each individual track to run and attract drivers (local or not) for each meeting. I like it |
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Post by Go Slideways on Apr 4, 2019 12:19:52 GMT 12
[/quote]So your hinting that the Kings have the sponsorship & drivers to front @ Palmy next year with 2 Teams?[/quote]
Palmy had 2 Panther teams this year, one that had a teams race against Hawkes Bay that included Shane Mellsop and Ron Tye who won the race, and then the team that raced at Palmy teams champs.
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Post by 4zfed on Apr 4, 2019 13:18:04 GMT 12
Yeah thats different to what im saying.
Mellsop ended up not racing at Palmy Teams after being a Panther v Hawkeyes.
What im asking aws is..is he hinting there is the possibility Kihikihi could enter 2 x Teams for the Palmy Teams champs?
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Post by beachboy on Apr 8, 2019 17:48:02 GMT 12
To be Honest how many of the named drivers/cars have you seen on track with a K beside their number so far? The drivers are contracting to KK for next season. This is why they are not running K on their cars atm. because atm they are registered to their current tracks. Is there only going to be one team from KK 4zfed? More driver announcements to come for the Kings. Watch their FB page for more info. that wasn't really an answer to the question! but Ramjam has informed me he thinks its 1 car so far. |
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Post by aws on Apr 8, 2019 19:23:37 GMT 12
The drivers are contracting to KK for next season. This is why they are not running K on their cars atm. because atm they are registered to their current tracks. Is there only going to be one team from KK 4zfed? More driver announcements to come for the Kings. Watch their FB page for more info. that wasn't really an answer to the question! but Ramjam has informed me he thinks its 1 car so far. only 1? how did RamJam find that out? why would we lie to you guys? The cars announced as registered to KK track are registering to the track for the next season. We have more drivers to announce in the coming weeks. The best way for you guys to get the most accurate information is to follow the Kings Superstock Team FB page. We are not pulling the wool over your eyes. Your question was answered fully Beachboy. They are registering to KK in the off season. |
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Post by Go Slideways on May 9, 2019 20:42:06 GMT 12
From the official Kihikihi Kings facebook page: "KINGS Superstock Team 6 May at 16:59 · An Experience fit for a King! Join us on the Palmerston North Teams Champs VIP King’s Bus Tour - $750 per person or $1300 for a twin share we can take Visa or MasterCard payment if required Pm me if you want a price for kids we are working on this now Included in the pack: - Bus from Hamilton to Palmerston North and return Be part of the team in the parade - Accommodation nice but 50 min from track including breakfast Saturday and a bbq lunch with team - Limited Edition merch: Hat, Shirt and Bugle And of course tickets 🎫 both nights allocated seats Be part of the team an experience not to be missed, secure location for parking if traveling from out of town to catch bus also $200 non-refundable deposit required. Only 50 spaces available, so get in quick! Send us a message to secure your spot." www.facebook.com/KINGS-Superstock-Team-405626393586131/?__tn__=k*F&tn-str=k*F"I can confirm we have a decision on the green chassis, if the bus tour sells out before end of June chassis are going to be green for teams get on get a ticket 🎫 let us know there are still support from the die hard kihikihi fans, so far we have had more Auckland and South Island tickets sold than local address so come on get on the bus !"  |
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on May 9, 2019 21:38:50 GMT 12
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Post by Go Slideways on Jun 22, 2019 20:33:17 GMT 12
At tonights Kihikihi Prize Giving: Kihikihi Kings officially named. Xavier Simmonds photo  |
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Post by go29 on Jun 22, 2019 21:44:39 GMT 12
Is it weird that they don't even know the surname of one of their own team drivers? Lol. Poor Dan!
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Post by Stumo on Jun 24, 2019 8:21:28 GMT 12
Is it weird that they don't even know the surname of one of their own team drivers? Lol. Poor Dan! They know its Hole but its a standing joke going back to when he was first named a King... |
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Post by go29 on Jun 24, 2019 15:40:38 GMT 12
Is it weird that they don't even know the surname of one of their own team drivers? Lol. Poor Dan! They know its Hole but its a standing joke going back to when he was first named a King... Well there ya go.. pays to be in the know ae  |
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Post by scooterman on Jun 25, 2019 16:09:07 GMT 12
Have the KINGS got a supporters club going yet with clothing
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Post by aws on Jun 25, 2019 18:52:57 GMT 12
We are looking at securing a sponsor to help with merch initial costs We will have a range of items available soon.
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