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Post by tiroto on Dec 31, 2023 8:38:12 GMT 12
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Post by minime11 on Jan 1, 2024 0:15:12 GMT 12
what's going on with Stratford only one car entered
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Post by tiroto on Jan 4, 2024 7:37:24 GMT 12
Update: 137 entries and 7 prequalified. Congratulations to the Rotorua Club. From their facebook: "The RSCC regrets to advise the Steer Builders Ltd Ministock Invitation has been postponed until a later date due to the overwhelming response to this years 240s, resulting in having to run 6 groups on qualifying night" Hard luck for the ministocks however I'm sure they are gracious enough to accept the deal. Well done Sam and Sonja!  |
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 10:32:07 GMT 12
Update: 137 entries and 7 prequalified. Congratulations to the Rotorua Club. From their facebook: "The RSCC regrets to advise the Steer Builders Ltd Ministock Invitation has been postponed until a later date due to the overwhelming response to this years 240s, resulting in having to run 6 groups on qualifying night" Most clubs would push through the schedule and draw out the night to include the Ministocks but in this case I'm sure the ministocks are gracious enough to accept the deal. Well done Sam and Sonja! Most other tracks would run a full field of cars and have 5 groups |
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Post by percy on Jan 4, 2024 10:37:47 GMT 12
Update: 137 entries and 7 prequalified. Congratulations to the Rotorua Club. From their facebook: "The RSCC regrets to advise the Steer Builders Ltd Ministock Invitation has been postponed until a later date due to the overwhelming response to this years 240s, resulting in having to run 6 groups on qualifying night" Most clubs would push through the schedule and draw out the night to include the Ministocks but in this case I'm sure the ministocks are gracious enough to accept the deal. Well done Sam and Sonja! Most other tracks would run a full field of cars and have 5 groups It's the 4th of January, there will be more entries |
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 10:52:48 GMT 12
Most other tracks would run a full field of cars and have 5 groups It's the 4th of January, there will be more entries Duno its pretty close now and nz champs this weekend will claim a few |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 4, 2024 11:23:57 GMT 12
Gee grindingdisc you're the eternal optimist! Would you rather there be ministocks on the programme? What's your point?
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 12:05:30 GMT 12
Gee grindingdisc you're the eternal optimist! Would you rather there be ministocks on the programme? What's your point? Would rather see a full field of quality racing 5 groups Instead of adding another qualifying group to the format its already drawn out enough with the extra pre qualifyer races ect and already hard enough to qualify As far as ministocks go i would rather not, but I would much rather see the Ladies Stockcar Championship opened up and run 2 groups of qualifying as theres a big waiting list and enough drivers out there and race for a proper 3 race championship and not drawn out over 6 races |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 4, 2024 12:17:59 GMT 12
Sounds like you would make an excellent promoter there grindydisc!
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 12:31:35 GMT 12
Sounds like you would make an excellent promoter there grindydisc! Thank you id like to think i would too Would be abit hard promoting and being a driver but one day i hope to make it happen, when it does happen it will be the best run program you will have witnessed |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 4, 2024 13:43:43 GMT 12
Gee grindingdisc you're the eternal optimist! Would you rather there be ministocks on the programme? What's your point? Would rather see a full field of quality racing 5 groups Instead of adding another qualifying group to the format its already drawn out enough with the extra pre qualifyer races ect and already hard enough to qualify As far as ministocks go i would rather not, but I would much rather see the Ladies Stockcar Championship opened up and run 2 groups of qualifying as theres a big waiting list and enough drivers out there and race for a proper 3 race championship and not drawn out over 6 races Rotorua is a small tight track. The current entry of 137 cars over five groups of 27-28 per heat, more if the entry grows further. Over six groups it's 22-23 cars per group, based on the current entry. Personally I always like the qualifying heats to have a few less cars per heat, which helps make the finals field look even more impressive. Personal choice obviously. Barry B |
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Post by BarryB on Jan 4, 2024 13:47:53 GMT 12
Sounds like you would make an excellent promoter there grindydisc! Thank you id like to think i would too Would be abit hard promoting and being a driver but one day i hope to make it happen, when it does happen it will be the best run program you will have witnessed No problem with your ego anyway  Will be interesting to see if you can walk the talk. What season should we pencil on for your debut as a track promoter? Barry B |
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 15:13:30 GMT 12
Would rather see a full field of quality racing 5 groups Instead of adding another qualifying group to the format its already drawn out enough with the extra pre qualifyer races ect and already hard enough to qualify As far as ministocks go i would rather not, but I would much rather see the Ladies Stockcar Championship opened up and run 2 groups of qualifying as theres a big waiting list and enough drivers out there and race for a proper 3 race championship and not drawn out over 6 races Rotorua is a small tight track. The current entry of 137 cars over five groups of 27-28 per heat, more if the entry grows further. Over six groups it's 22-23 cars per group, based on the current entry. Personally I always like the qualifying heats to have a few less cars per heat, which helps make the finals field look even more impressive. Personal choice obviously. Barry B With entrys having already closed on the 1st of January i dont think the list will be getting any bigger. NZ Champs will take a few out aswell be it engine / car trouble or over agressive contact ect, so if it stays 6 groups i suspect it could drop to about 20 cars on track for the first race and possibly about 15 by the time they roll out of the gate for heat 3 Guess we will wait and see |
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 4, 2024 15:23:25 GMT 12
Thank you id like to think i would too Would be abit hard promoting and being a driver but one day i hope to make it happen, when it does happen it will be the best run program you will have witnessed No problem with your ego anyway Will be interesting to see if you can walk the talk. What season should we pencil on for your debut as a track promoter? Barry B Well to be honest i feel that ive probaly got another 30 years of racing left in me but i think i could probaly slow down and juggle both towards the end so we shall see, be sure to tune in via your resthome |
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Post by Ramjam on Jan 4, 2024 15:57:05 GMT 12
I've made no secret that I believe in the less is more theory when it comes to speedway, but I think the line about most other clubs in the Rotorua announcement about the ministocks was petty, unnecessary and even a little unfortunate.
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Post by BarryB on Jan 4, 2024 16:23:38 GMT 12
No problem with your ego anyway Will be interesting to see if you can walk the talk. What season should we pencil on for your debut as a track promoter? Barry B Well to be honest i feel that ive probaly got another 30 years of racing left in me but i think i could probaly slow down and juggle both towards the end so we shall see, be sure to tune in via your resthome Resthome? I'll be lucky if I'm still here this time next year. I was hoping you might step in somewhere before the start of the 24/25 season, but 30 years? Nobody will even remember me in another 30 years, and that's if the world hasn't imploded by then Barry B |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 4, 2024 18:30:38 GMT 12
I've made no secret that I believe in the less is more theory when it comes to speedway, but I think the line about most other clubs in the Rotorua announcement about the ministocks was petty, unnecessary and even a little unfortunate. Rammyjammy - I've edited my post! Point taken - it was an unnecessary assumption! |
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Post by Ramjam on Jan 4, 2024 18:55:23 GMT 12
I've made no secret that I believe in the less is more theory when it comes to speedway, but I think the line about most other clubs in the Rotorua announcement about the ministocks was petty, unnecessary and even a little unfortunate. Rammyjammy - I've edited my post! Point taken - it was an unnecessary assumption! Yr all good mate. U were just posting what the club posted. Are you going up to the event? If so I really hope you enjoy it. Not that I can go to either event but it's a shame it clashes with NZ Streetstocks at welly, which has also got awesome meeting written all over it. |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 4, 2024 19:06:43 GMT 12
Yep. Travelled up from Chch and staying at Taupo at mo on holiday. Heading to Napier tomorrow for NZs. Picking up Mordecai from Hastings who needs a ride, so looking forward to meet greet a famous Macgorian! Head to Rotorua for 240's. Catch up with Ngahi Bidois and the Hunters etc. I might coerce Ngahi to make a guest appearance on Macgors when he's free! He was a regular on this forum a while back. All the best on NZ Streetys!! |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 9, 2024 14:45:06 GMT 12
And the weather forecast for the weekend of 19 - 20 is: promising!
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Will be interesting to see if you can walk the talk. What season should we pencil on for your debut as a track promoter?