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Post by sonic33 on Jan 18, 2024 17:37:32 GMT 12
A bit early(ish) to get drivers named, but can we start with those teams that are confirmed. NOTE: CONFIRMED, not speculated. Starting to get pretty excited for this as usual. Hopefully teams this week and drivers next week.
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Post by NZ Sauber on Jan 18, 2024 17:58:09 GMT 12
Teams that have publicly stated they intend to be at the 2024 event.
- Auckland Allstars
- Waikato Wanderers
- Kihikihi Kings
- Rotorua Rebels
- Baypark Busters
- Stratford Scrappers (most recent addition as confirmed on Dec 30th)
- Whanganui Warriors
- Hawkes Bay Hawkeyes
- Gisborne Giants
- Canterbury Glen Eagles
- British Lions
No public statement found, but essentially certain.
- Palmerston North Panthers
- Manawatu Mustangs
- Wellington Wildcats
Teams that have stated publicly that they won't be attending
- Nelson Tigers
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 18, 2024 19:32:50 GMT 12
Well......... That's that thread done! haha.
If you can start working on the drivers for each team it would be appreciated. Lol
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Post by NZ Sauber on Jan 19, 2024 15:21:42 GMT 12
Well......... That's that thread done! haha. If you can start working on the drivers for each team it would be appreciated. Lol  "No public statement found, but essentially certain." I'll return to the corner now and eat my humble pie  |
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Post by tiroto on Jan 19, 2024 15:32:12 GMT 12
Wow! No Wildcats at Palmy teams!  |
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 19, 2024 15:40:55 GMT 12
Well......... That's that thread done! haha. If you can start working on the drivers for each team it would be appreciated. Lol "No public statement found, but essentially certain." I'll return to the corner now and eat my humble pie Just saw that myself. Wow not great, but understandable. If one more of the teams listed above can't front then we may be down to a 12 team format. Not a bad thing sometimes. |
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Post by keyboardracer on Jan 19, 2024 16:08:27 GMT 12
Quite a shock really as the class is building nicely in wellington.
Hopefully it's not politics within the ranks
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 19, 2024 16:54:50 GMT 12
Teams racing is a whole different beast to local racing. It takes a special bread of un-hingedness! We are lucky there are some that are willing to do this.
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Post by 4zfed on Jan 19, 2024 17:54:42 GMT 12
Will Bruce consider Gisborne Development team?
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Post by BarryB on Jan 19, 2024 18:23:04 GMT 12
Will Bruce consider Gisborne Development team? I wouldn't think so, as it's not like one more team will give the perfect number for the perfect elimination format. He needs 16 teams for that. Even 12 works better than 13 or 14. But you never know. They're obviously keen to go teams racing. Barry B |
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Post by grindingdisc on Jan 20, 2024 10:49:02 GMT 12
Brendon Tye has confirmed that due to wellington team members pulling out he will be changing clubs to continue on his journey as a teams racer! Will be interesting for sure to see what track he goes to as he was very rapid in the brand new car at NZ Superstock Champs! Back to palmy possibly? Hopefully we might see a new letter tonight at 240s
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Post by mordecai on Jan 20, 2024 11:55:59 GMT 12
Brendon Tye has confirmed that due to wellington team members pulling out he will be changing clubs to continue on his journey as a teams racer! Will be interesting for sure to see what track he goes to as he was very rapid in the brand new car at NZ Superstock Champs! Back to palmy possibly? Hopefully we might see a new letter tonight at 240s Mmmmm things are gona get very interesting |
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Post by broardside on Jan 20, 2024 13:47:47 GMT 12
Could be some politics at Welly then
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Post by Palmyfan4ever on Jan 20, 2024 14:53:54 GMT 12
As it stands, if all the suggested teams and both Palmi teams do register there are 13 teams, i would actually hope for one dropping out and going to the magic 12 number, the old ABCD groups of 3, with the highest points scorer of each group going through gave the best action on night one, now it is simple racing for points as even if you win both races you need the cars to cross the line as just 200 points doesnt get you through! Its happened to so many teams so the blockers cant just go out to destroy they still have to actually finish on night one so they dont do as much action anymore.
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Post by Palmyfan4ever on Jan 20, 2024 14:58:12 GMT 12
Brendon Tye has confirmed that due to wellington team members pulling out he will be changing clubs to continue on his journey as a teams racer! Will be interesting for sure to see what track he goes to as he was very rapid in the brand new car at NZ Superstock Champs! Back to palmy possibly? Hopefully we might see a new letter tonight at 240s Maybe he can find another track he could race for this year as a invitational driver. It happens every year, a track putting together a team but they dont have enough so they borrow from other tracks..... I personally dont see the harm as then we get the teams rather than no tracks such as wellington who has had to pull out, i mean you cant borrow an entire team but one or two driver, no harm etc |
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Post by mordecai on Jan 20, 2024 15:12:16 GMT 12
Brendon Tye has confirmed that due to wellington team members pulling out he will be changing clubs to continue on his journey as a teams racer! Will be interesting for sure to see what track he goes to as he was very rapid in the brand new car at NZ Superstock Champs! Back to palmy possibly? Hopefully we might see a new letter tonight at 240s Maybe he can find another track he could race for this year as a invitational driver. It happens every year, a track putting together a team but they dont have enough so they borrow from other tracks..... I personally dont see the harm as then we get the teams rather than no tracks such as wellington who has had to pull out, i mean you cant borrow an entire team but one or two driver, no harm etc I heard at 240s rotorua trying for 2nd team at palmy teams aswell as gisborne trying for development team Weather if that's true who knows but where there is smoke there is generally fire |
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Post by Chopper on Jan 20, 2024 16:58:58 GMT 12
I heard at 240s rotorua trying for 2nd team at palmy teams aswell as gisborne trying for development team Weather if that's true who knows but where there is smoke there is generally fire If that is the case, you'd hope that any new/2nd team ISN'T called development and gets a proper name like (for example) Rotorua Rangers or Gisborne Generals |
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Post by Palmyfan4ever on Jan 20, 2024 17:18:50 GMT 12
I heard at 240s rotorua trying for 2nd team at palmy teams aswell as gisborne trying for development team Weather if that's true who knows but where there is smoke there is generally fire If that is the case, you'd hope that any new/2nd team ISN'T called development and gets a proper name like (for example) Rotorua Rangers or Gisborne Generals Yes. Like palmi has the Manawatu Mustangs. I don't think you can call your next set of drivers development drivers, they are just the next 6 that are willing to step up and put thier cars and bodies on the line! I'm still hoping for 12 as that gives some action but if not the more teams the merrier for more races for the fans! And bring in Monday post worlds, we should start to see the teams named based on whose got cars still running and not injured.... |
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Post by midway on Jan 20, 2024 17:37:55 GMT 12
Welcome back MORDY here i thought you had retired or worse kicked the bucket ,but your knowledge is always good reading ..
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Post by Roxcyford on Jan 20, 2024 18:46:54 GMT 12
Could 669w be 669s.  . |
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