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Post by tiroto on Apr 5, 2008 10:57:38 GMT 12
That should get some attention - sounds like a huge action packed night. The Rotorua website description sounds like it was phenomenal action - I'm here in Chch still in the "withdrawal stage" heading for "detox from Paradise Valley" Where are you guys tell me more from last night! Ngahi, Teams Junkie, Mak 1, anybody ........ What's your personal thoughts from last nights racing, how did it compare to last years? what do you expect for tonight? What was the crowd numbers? ;D ;D
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Post by Bray on Apr 5, 2008 11:58:20 GMT 12
I thought the racing was great, not sure how it compared to last year though. Lots of hitting and crashing throughout most of the races. 84b put some good hits on a number of cars esp 99r who took a hard hit into the wall. At some stages there were 4-5 cars circulating waiting to block. Action often continued past the chequered flag. Good to see a number of tracks represented. 99gm looked good in the practise laps, good speed and handled track well. Not a huge crowd turnout but probably due to the early start on Friday night. Looks all set for a good nights racing tonight  Bound to be as much action in the consolation as there will be in the finals. |
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Post by mike004 on Apr 5, 2008 12:35:12 GMT 12
Im sure there will be a lot of payback tonight!! First group really went balistic!!
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Post by RebelMike on Apr 6, 2008 13:15:40 GMT 12
hey ti
racing was good both nights
you would have loved it
hows things going down there
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Post by craige on Apr 6, 2008 15:03:52 GMT 12
only one word to describe it AWESOME cars a tad sad but loved it ;D
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Post by speedwayjunkie69 on Apr 6, 2008 17:52:06 GMT 12
Man, she was some awesome crash and bash action alrite from the get go and ofcourse mr peter barry in amougst it all trying 2 hit anything that moves. Good to see you out there elmo and racing around, and even putting in a couple of hits in the last stocks in paradise race. Was the best stockcar racing i have seen for awhile and will definitly be back next year!! ;D
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Post by Markus M on Apr 6, 2008 18:48:43 GMT 12
That should get some attention - sounds like a huge action packed night. The Rotorua website description sounds like it was phenomenal action - I'm here in Chch still in the "withdrawal stage" heading for "detox from Paradise Valley" Where are you guys tell me more from last night! Ngahi, Teams Junkie, Mak 1, anybody ........ What's your personal thoughts from last nights racing, how did it compare to last years? what do you expect for tonight? What was the crowd numbers? ;D ;D Hey Tiaki hows it all going down Chch mate Was definitely action packed racing Personal opinion I think Friday night was better than Saturday night due to the antics of 71B Peter Barry who signaled his intentions from the first qualifying heat anything with out a B on it was in TROUBLE ;D ;D In saying that 74R Mike Hohneck 48R Ivan King 37B Ricky Kuru just to name a few all put on a great show Pity Ivan did not front for Saturday's Stocks in Paradise as most drivers were intent on using there bumpers all night ;D ;D Crowd numbers were pretty good Friday night Saturday was pretty good as well as for comparison to last year there was none ;D ;D It was bigger and better this year good fields good crowd good atmosphere what more can you ask from PARADISE  Cheers |
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Post by nzf2stocks. on Apr 6, 2008 19:49:48 GMT 12
If the racing next year improves as much as over the last two the World 240's in danger of loosing its crown as best meeting of the year.
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Post by BarryB on Apr 7, 2008 8:14:41 GMT 12
I think the second tier outshone the main event ever so slightly again this year, although the Mike Mac vs Dale Robertson battle was awesome to follow. That run-off for third wasn't too bad either.
With two of the invited "stirrers" placing on the podium there wasn't quite as much action as most would have hoped for, but it was still extremely competitive.
With Peter Rees (and Scott Fredrickson also) seeded straight into next year's Finals, it opens up the potential invite list a little more for 2009. Who will be the wildcard next year? Can't see Mike Mac getting it.......I'm sure he'll be first invite next year after this weekend's efforts.
And Ricky Kuru winning best stirrer in the Stocks in Paradise too. Way to go the HB boys...........
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Post by LRT on Apr 7, 2008 9:24:31 GMT 12
GO THE BAY
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Post by SonjaH on Apr 7, 2008 11:20:40 GMT 12
Thanks for all the positives. I guess I've been doing this for awhile now and meetings come and go and occasionally there's one that really Spins my Wheels and this was one of them.
Thanks to all the boys that put on such a tremendous show it was more like a Butcher's Picnic at times than a Stockcar Meeting.
Roll on around next year.
Sonja H
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Post by mike004 on Apr 7, 2008 11:54:57 GMT 12
That would have to rate as one of the top meetings this year. I will always remember it as it was my first chance to race (demo) and I absolutly loved it!! Cant wait for next year, well done Shonja and her team for two great nights of entertainment. Now to find a standard for next season...... ;D ;D
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Post by Teams Junkie on Apr 7, 2008 13:09:34 GMT 12
No help to you sorry Tiroto. I was MIA for the weekend  |
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Post by petrolhead 17 on Apr 7, 2008 18:52:29 GMT 12
hey tiroto
i didnt make it up for the first night but man the 2nd night was awesome however i was disapointed that it appeared most were to scared to hit peter rees, but still well done to him for winning.
lots of hitting and crashing about all you can ask for for a great meeting. especially when 2 cars rolled over 1 after the other
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Bound to be as much action in the consolation as there will be in the finals. 
