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Post by richardj on Feb 9, 2009 21:27:26 GMT 12
At this stage the club require more entries if this meeting is to go ahead this Saturday night. At this stage the club have only received entries from 21h Steve Williams, 1NZ Brent McClymont, 48a Phil Towgood, 14b George Hildred, 82m Paul Managh and our 4 local cars 8g Dave Morcroft, 7g Paul Habib, 21g Kenny Dibben and 25g Pat O,Dwyer. The club will require at least another 3 -5 entries before we Dem this meeting to be a viable goer. Any Saloon drivers out their looking for a skid this weekend please contact the club sec Angela Land 0272467000 or club president Grant McGregor 0274452551 before Wednesday as this is when the club will make it's decision. Travel of $100 will be paid for each car prize money has been increased to $1000 for the winner, 600, 400, and 100 for 4th-8th. Their will be an extra race worth $500 in prize money for a 4th race which will be for the Bruce Ellmers Memorial Trophy.
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Post by Speedway Central (David) on Feb 9, 2009 21:44:53 GMT 12
With 21h Steve Williams, 1NZ Brent McClymont, 48a Phil Towgood all entered fans are sure to see great racing .
Race the meeting what ever the field.
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Post by Murray Guy (Grandad) on Feb 9, 2009 22:00:31 GMT 12
At this stage the club require more entries if this meeting is to go ahead this Saturday night ... Travel of $100 will be paid for each car prize money has been increased to $1000 for the winner, 600, 400, and 100 for 4th-8th. Their will be an extra race worth $500 in prize money for a 4th race which will be for the Bruce Ellmers Memorial Trophy. The size of the prize money is the main reason 13r has chosen not to enter this event, and I, possibly, would be one of Gizzy's biggest supporters and most disappointed not to be there! In the future, I suggest, to secure more entries from saloon drivers, increase the travel allowance to better reflect costs incurred to travel and stay over (minimum $400), and reduce the prize amounts and differentials. You'll end up with more cars, closer racing and fewer protests. Most saloon competitors are on a tight budget and generally receive little, if any, support by way of sponsors and or prize money payouts. |
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Wayne
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Post by Wayne on Feb 10, 2009 5:46:25 GMT 12
You don't have to spend money staying in Motels. There are plenty of friendly people that are happy for drivers and crew to stay with them. If you need a bed just ask and I'm sure we can find some.
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Post by 69g on Feb 10, 2009 7:35:44 GMT 12
Waikanae motor camp has cabins from $42 bucks a night 06 867 5634 its about a 5 minute drive from the track right on the beach
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Post by Rossco on Feb 10, 2009 8:07:07 GMT 12
My thoughts are very similar to Murrays, and we would have probably supported the meeting as we have in the past ,but it clashes with beating up the women at Stratford which we have also supported in the past. As for the traveling not that many Saloons travel to far. And as Murray points out the cost of travel, accom and running cost are all fairly similar . But the faster cars get the most prize money and probably cover their costs quite often, but without us slow fellas to pass, theres not much of a race. So better travel less prize could work ,most of us try to win even if it's just for a moro bar . Cheers 77k
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Post by muzz x51 for now on Feb 10, 2009 12:47:08 GMT 12
WELL PUT....Murray and rossco,With the ever increasing travel cost's,and employment the way it is ,i to feel that more travel money is required for the car's on the move.It seem's more the traveling is to win the big prize money,NOT TO SUPPORT THE CLUB'S that puts up a good venue,atmosphere,etc.what's wrong with the way speedway was guy's  |
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Post by tinkz1 on Feb 10, 2009 19:19:16 GMT 12
Totally agree with Rossco, Murray & Muzz. After travelling around the south island on the Interislander and then doing the DHL, plus off to Napier for the North Islands at the end of the month, our piggy bank is well and truly empty!
Do hope this event is run though as Gizzy is a great track.
Louana - 59a
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Post by 69g on Feb 11, 2009 7:26:25 GMT 12
Fare enough things are getting harder all round at the moment and fuel is going up again pity wouldve been good to see you guys in action slow or fast i we just love saloons racing
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Post by Rossco on Feb 11, 2009 19:03:06 GMT 12
If you re run it when would it be , Cheers 77k.
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Post by Rusty on Feb 11, 2009 19:07:58 GMT 12
My thoughts are very similar to Murrays, and we would have probably supported the meeting as we have in the past ,but it clashes with beating up the women at Stratford which we have also supported in the past. Cheers 77k We weill have to start calling you "Jake" Jake the muss. |
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Post by Rossco on Feb 12, 2009 7:48:09 GMT 12
Don't worry Rusty, it's called battle of the sexes,I think I spelt that backwards ,sexes ? no it was right. Anyway I am absolutely against violence towards woman ,but really you could describe life as ; The Battle of the SEXES ; Hopefully there will be no violence at Stratty Cheers 77k
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